Blount Partnership News & Events
NOTICE: The afternoon mixer scheduled for October 13 has been canceled.

October 11 is the last day to register to vote for the November 8 election. It is a federal and state general election (with state amendments) as well as Alcoa city commission and school board, Maryville city commission and school board, and Louisville mayor and alderman.
Ooohh Caffeine
Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club hosted by Shara White of Edward Jones (1515 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville) on September 29 from 7:45-9 a.m.

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.
Two Ribbon Cuttings
You're invited to the Harper Auto Wash ribbon cutting September 28 at 11 a.m. at 3163 Alcoa Hwy.

Enjoy Mahalo Coffee and light refreshments.

On September 30 at noon, Harbortowne Marine - The Party Barge, is holding its ribbon cutting at The Port of Tellico, 280 Tellico Port Rd., Vonore.
Leadership Challenges
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Challenges of Leading in the Digital Age” by Charlie Slagle on October 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Five areas that can help HR pros and leaders:
  1. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
  2. Leading through influence
  3. Effective communication
  4. Building agile, collaborative teams
  5. Leading virtual teams
Dealing With Ransomware
This is NOT another cybersecurity class. Brent Gallo with Hire a Cyber Pro, CJ Stevens with Insurance Office of America and Casey Self with present a Cyber Case Study of a Knoxville company that suffered thru a ransomware attack on a national scale.  

Learn the effects on a business from those who experienced it on Oct. 12 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.
Power Up at The Shed
Join us for a midday networking lunch on October 18 at 11:30 a.m., at The Shed.

Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.  

Limited to 50 attendees.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville leads the event.
Participate in 8th Grade Career Fair
In an effort to give students an opportunity to learn about different types of industries and change industry misperceptions, the Blount Partnership is hosting an 8th grade career exploration fair for 1,600 Alcoa, Maryville and Blount County students on Oct. 19 at the Airport Hilton.
Long Table Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Long Table Community Dinner on October 13. A variety of positions are open, so please contact Jessica Hahn if you are interested in participating.
Negotiate Your Way to Success
Asking for what you want from your boss or coworkers isn’t always easy! Join us to learn negotiation techniques that could help you to close a deal, resolve conflict, or get that raise you deserve. Join us Sept. 30 to learn more.
 
More Than Networking
Over the last 10 years, the Blount Chamber, in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, has helped more than 1,200 small business owners and with more than 150 workshops ranging from start up assistance, marketing, business planning and management for over 300+ hours.
 
Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost. Some workshops are currently being offered virtually, but many are on-site.
 
Upcoming Events
9/26-10/2 at Various Locations
9/27-10/1 at Smoky Mtn. Harley-Davidson
9/27-29 at Townsend Visitor Center
9/28 at Clean Eatz in Maryville
9/29 at Blackberry Farm Brewery
9/29 at Airport Hilton
9/30 at GSM Heritage Center
9/30-10/1 at Townsend Visitor Center
Full List of Events
Maximizing Investment
On October 13 from 2-3:30 p.m., learn more about the Blount Chamber and the many opportunities that go along with being a member. Your membership is a corporate membership, so please encourage co-workers to get involved, get educated, network and promote your company.
Save the Date
Oct. 11 -- Networking Training
Oct. 27 -- Coffee Club
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