Wake up to new business contacts at December's coffee club hosted by Pinnacle Financial Solutions, (837 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville) on Dec. 9 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.
COVID-19 BIZ REQUIREMENTS REVIEW
On December 1, Howard Jackson, Wimberly Lawson Wright Daves & Jones, PLLC, gave an update about navigating the web of COVID-19 requirements including the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards and the new Tennessee law regarding vaccination and other virus considerations. Below is a video of the workshop and here is a copy of the presentation.
CONTINUE TO SHOP SMALL
Supporting small businesses doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing approach. Even shifting a tiny percentage of your holiday shopping from big-box stores to mom-and-pop shops can have a big impact.
When you buy local, your money does much more for our community than it does when you shop at national chains. Three times more money returns to the local economy when you shop locally, while eating at locally owned restaurants brings in two times more money.
A new Small Business Holiday Omnibus survey from Wells Fargo shows that 74 percent of holiday shoppers are willing to spend more to shop at a small business. The reasons shoppers cite include better customer service, the ability to find unique items, and a desire to support their communities. The report also shows that older shoppers and parents of older children are more likely to head to the store for an in-person shopping experience.
See if the item you want is available at a local shop before purchasing at a big-box store
Don’t just shop local—tell your family and friends, too
Each time you post about a local business or share its posts, you’re helping to bolster its social media presence
Farmers markets, street fairs, and fundraising events all offer the opportunity to connect with local vendors and learn more about the businesses in your area.
JOIN US FOR CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
You're invited to attend the Blount Partnership Christmas open house on December 8 from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Get your photo made with Santa and enjoy valet parking.
It's our opportunity to thank you for being a supporter of the Blount Partnership.
INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY
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.
Credibility – Chambers are a resource for the communities they represent – our website is a reputable place to expand your online presence.
Visibility – Thousands of consumers visit the Chambers website annually!
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.
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 little or no cost.
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
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REMEMBER WHEN . . .
Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1965 was "I Hear a Symphony" by The Supremes. The song became their sixth number-one pop hit on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the United States.
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