COFFEE CLUB IS AROMATIC
Wake up to new business contacts at this month's coffee club hosted by Family Promise Thrift Store (705 E. Lincoln Rd., Maryville) on Sept. 30  from 7:45 until 9:00 am.

Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.
 
Coffees are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.
WHAT DOES EQUITY LOOK LIKE?
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Navigating Unknown Waters; Equity in the Workplace ” on October 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). This session will be taught by Colber Prosper and Vandy Kemp, Prosper & Partners. 

Participants in this workshop will learn how to develop and maintain a satisfied and diverse workforce and how it contributes to “the bottom line.” Learning objectives include specific skills in assessing the work environment for equity, maintaining a fair and equitable workplace, and effectively leading the team through crises with an eye to the future. Register here.
TOWNSEND NUTRITION RIBBON CUTTING
MIXER / RIBBON CUTTING COMBO
Get out of the office and unwind with the first afternoon mixer and pavilion ribbon cutting combo at Little River Outdoor Resort (118 Stable Dr., Townsend) on October 7 at 3:45 p.m.

Mixers are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting and open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.
ARE YOU CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE?
On October 29 from 8-10 a.m., learn how to build a Trauma-Informed Workplace.

How can you use the guiding principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) to create a psychologically healthy workplace that prioritizes employee wellness?

Learn practical approaches to creating an environment that champions care, safety, and respect.

Take your career to the next level with this soft skill session. Soft skills are strengthened and developed over time, and are necessary if you desire to climb the career ladder. 

Register for the Zoom Meeting.
USE THE PPP FORGIVENESS PORTAL
Paycheck Protection Program borrowers: If your loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through SBA using our online portal. Follow the steps below.
  1. Find out if your lender is participating. 
  2. Watch a video about how to use the portal.
  3. Apply for forgiveness.
For additional information, visit the SBA website.
WEBINAR CALENDAR
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center is hosting a myriad of online training webinars to assist you in all facets of your businesses. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at no cost.

September 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

September 28 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

October 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

October 5 from 4-6 p.m.

October 6 from 11 a.m.-noon

October 11 from noon-1 p.m.

October 11 from 2-3 p.m.

October 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

October 12 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

October 13 from 10 a.m.-noon

October 14 from noon-1 p.m.

October 14 from 10 a.m.-noon

October 14 from noon-1 p.m.

October 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ($30)
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
September 27-October 3
September 28-Oct. 2 -- Great Smoky Mountain H.O.G. Rally
September 30-Oct. 2 -- British V8 Car Show

October 4-10

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REMEMBER WHEN . . .
Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1983 was "Tell Her About It'" by Billy Joel. The song was written in homage to the Motown Sound and specifically, The Supremes.
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