COVID-19 COMPLIANCE: WHAT EMPLOYERS MUST KNOW |
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The Tennessee Chamber presented an important, informational seminar about recently enacted legislation that establishes a number of business COVID-19 restrictions. Business compliance is extremely important since the legislation establishes a private right of action against employers who must know prohibitions and requirements established in the bill related to employee vaccinations, masking and vaccine documentation requests. View the seminar by clicking the link to the right. |
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NAVIGATING COVID-19 BIZ REQUIREMENTS |
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The Tennessee Comptroller‘s office plans to open the exemption portal on Monday morning for those businesses applying for exemptions to Tennessee’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement ban. In the Tennessee Chamber‘s second 'Clearing the Confusion' compliance seminar series, we will feature Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury staff to detail the exemption process. They will review eligibility, exemption application forms, and provide an overview of details applicants should be aware of.
Time will be set aside for questions and answers. Questions can also be submitted with your registration.
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What’s a business to do now? Navigating the web of COVID-19 requirements including the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards and the new Tennessee law regarding vaccination and other virus considerations
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Wake up to new business contacts at this month's coffee club hosted by Allevia Technology (1819 E. Broadway, Maryville) on Nov. 18 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.
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STOP MANAGING, START COACHING |
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In this program participants will learn how to develop (or help managers to develop) their employees into a team of engaged and accountable winners by adding an inquiry-based approach to their management style.
This Program, ID No. 571286, has been approved for 1.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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Do you want to know what is going on in the City of Alcoa? If you answered yes, then make plans to attend an upcoming local legislative briefing on Friday, November 19 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville).
They will discuss priorities, budget challenges and vision for the future for our community. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials. Register online or email Amy at alawson@blountpartnership.com
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THE DIALOGUE WITH ROBIN STRICKLAND |
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This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 170th installment visiting with Robin Strickland, owner of Townsend Nutrition which is bringing health drinks to Townsend.
Describe what Townsend Nutrition does.
We serve loaded teas, specialty drinks and meal replacement shakes. We love meeting new people, who quickly become friends.
How did you get started?
A friend opened one in another town and I worked with her and loved doing this, so we opened Townsend Nutrition.
Describe your customers.
They are the BEST!
What do you enjoy about running or working at the business?
I love serving all our customers and making them happy.
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ARE YOU CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE? |
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On November 19 from 8-10 a.m., learn better project management.
Gain strategies that will help you to complete projects on time, on budget, and on target.
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.
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The Blount County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with its software provider, Weblink, and Chamber Concierge to enhance your online presence on BlountChamber.com. A Chamber Concierge consultant is available to talk with members about taking advantage of the online benefits offered through your Chamber membership.
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Credibility – Chambers are a resource for the communities they represent – our website is a reputable place to expand your online presence.
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Visibility – Thousands of consumers visit the Chambers website annually!
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Opportunity – Advertisers enjoy priority placement, additional photo/video, bulleted highlights with additional links, expanded description of products/services and more.
Space is Limited, and sponsorships are reasonable, especially considering the Chamber’s website has over 100,000 unique visitors per year.
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One way to get the word about your upcoming holiday promotions is to participate in Small Business Saturday which is held on November 27.
It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small local businesses. And it wouldn't be a celebration without businesses like you joining us!
The day was setup to help businesses with their most pressing need -- getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before.
If your small business is interested in participating, please email alawson@blountpartnership.com. We will help get the word out about shopping locally at the beginning of the holiday season.
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November 16 from 10-11 a.m.
November 16 from 10 a.m.-noon
November 16 from 10 a.m.-noon
November 17 from 1-4 p.m.
November 18 from 10 a.m.-noon
November 18 from 1-2 p.m.
November 18 from 10 a.m.-noon
November 30 from 4-6 p.m.
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Please note. If you wish to add any of the following events to your calendar, you can do it from the website calendar by clicking on the icon in the lower right-hand corner of the listing. Chamber Events | Community Events
November 15-21
November 22-28
Save the Date
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BE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING US |
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If you aren't following us on social media, you must. We are constantly updating information as each day progresses. So, give us a like and stay up-to-date as we move through this crisis.
And follow tourism updates here:
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Here's a great way to offer Member-to-Member deals using your chamber member account. Check the deals.
Members can post Coupons and Discounts to this page at no charge. Click Here
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Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 2001 was "Family Affair" by Mary J. Blige. The single topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks. It was Blige's first and only Hot 100 number-one single.
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