Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Know Yourself to Lead Yourself with Emotional Intelligence” by Melissa Spangler, KEPA Consulting, LLC on January 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is not about being smart…it is about being wise. 

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Get out of the office after work and unwind with an Afternoon Mixer presented by Avèro Advisors on January 11 at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington.

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.

The MLK Business Luncheon is being held at the Airport Hilton at noon on January 12. Reservations are required to attend this event. You may register and pay online using the links below. You may also register by calling the Blount County Chamber of Commerce at 865-983-2241. Any reservations taken by phone will be invoiced for payment as payment cannot be taken over the phone. Reserved seats are $36 each or tables of 10 for $360. The deadline for reserving seats for the luncheon is January 9, 2024.

• Payment by Check
• Payment by Credit Card (Price + Processing fee)

The keynote speaker is Dr. Charles F. Lomax, Jr., President & CEO of the Knoxville Urban League.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 203rd installment visiting with Jordan Simmons, President/Principal of First Light Insurance Group which is an independent brokerage with access to dozens of insurance carriers.

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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 204th installment visiting with Lisa Hicks, owner of Grace Adult Day Center which offers day-long or short day programs that allow people with needs a chance to leave the house and be involved with others socially.

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If you have an unpaid Blount Chamber membership, remember, 85% of your dues are tax deductible as a business expense if you pay before December 31.

Return your invoice or login and pay it online.

Tickets and sponsorships are open for the Blount Partnership's Best of Blount Awards returning to the grand ballroom at the Airport Hilton on February 2, 2024.

The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.

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Join us January 26 at 7:30 a.m. for the Regional Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Farragut West Knox Chamber as the regional legislative agenda is presented to state legislators which identifies state issues of importance and works to increases job and business growth in the region.  

The keynote speaker is Dr. William "Bill" Lyson, professor emeritus of the Institute of American Civics at the University of Tennessee's Baker Center of Public Policy and Affairs.

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If you missed any of our Success in 90 workshops throughout the year, you can view the entire online library here.

Two of the recently added classes were

Dealing with Conflict

Transformation of Manufacturing

New workshops are set for January. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.

View a full list of upcoming on-site workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.