Blount Partnership News & Events
Healthy Small Business = Healthy Local Economy
  • Shopping local supports families and our economy by keeping dollars here, so they can make more of an impact.
  • When someone opens a business, they hire local people, pay local taxes, and source goods locally.
  • The health of small business is a direct reflection of the overall well-being of a community.
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2023 Small Biz Trends
Plenty of challenges and opportunities lie ahead, both in day-to-day operations and in the long-term. Here are three trends the SBA is monitoring as we head into 2023:
  • E-commerce and social commerce.
  • Data safety
  • Customer experience
Start 2023 With Us
Join us for the 2023 Regional Legislative Breakfast on Friday, January 27 with Keynote speaker Stuart McWhorter, Commissioner, Department of Economic & Community Development at the First Baptist Family Life Center in Clinton.

Topics include proposed legislation for the upcoming session and a review of the legislative agenda developed by policy leaders at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Blount Partnership, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.
Way to Go Jessica
A heartfelt congratulations goes to Jessica Hannah of Vienna Coffeehouse who was named the Blount Chamber's Ambassador of the Year.

The Ambassadors made more than 5,000 connections to the membership this year and are tireless in their efforts to promote the business community.
Can We Be Franck?
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 187th installment visiting with Franck Gillard, SAE with Sharp Business Systems of TN which is the direct sales division of Sharp’s B2B business in the U.S.
BOB Tickets On Sale
The Best of Blount Awards are returning on February 3 for a show at the Airport Hilton featuring live entertainment. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.

Follow the link that suits your ticketing needs.
Lighting Up the Smokies
A Peaceful Side Christmas drive-thru light show experience at the Townsend Visitor Center.

Until January 2
5-9 p.m. weekdays, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday 

Christmas Village-Friday, Saturday and Sunday
$25 per car and $50 per van (with 15 or more passengers)
Online Workshops for December
New online workshops are set for December. 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
12/19-21 at Townsend Visitor Center
12/20 at Blount County Library
12/20 at Peaceful Side Social
12/20-23 at Creative Spark Studio
Full List of Events
Going to the Max
Join us at the Blount Partnership from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on January 12 to learn more about the Blount Chamber and the many opportunities that go along with being a member. 

Your membership is a corporate membership. Please encourage co-workers to get involved, educated, network and promote your company via Blount Chamber events and opportunities.
Save the Date
January 12 -- Maximize Your Membership
January 12 -- Afternoon Mixer
January 23 -- Women in Business
January 26 -- Coffee Club
Thank You to Our Sponsors