WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS
Right to Work
Let’s keep Tennessee a great place for business!

#RightToWork protects individual freedom and a workers choice to join a union.
On November 8, vote to enshrine these protections into our state constitution.

Click the video to the right to learn more about Vote Yes on 1 from Governor Bill Lee and former Governor Bill Haslam.
Ribbon Cutting
Tula Blu Events is holding its ribbon cutting ceremony on August 18, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Come see the unveiling of the vintage Airstream mobile massage studio.
We all need to access Wi-Fi, so we might as well make ourselves (and our neighbors) laugh a little while doing it! Here's some examples: Nacho Wifi, Drop It Like It’s Hotspot, Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi, Chance the Router
Burchett Briefing
Congressman Tim Burchett is making a special visit to the Blount Partnership on August 26 at 10 a.m. Burchett has represented Tennessee's second congressional district since 2019.

Leading Remotely
Attend “Best Practices for Leading Remote Teams“ presented by Leslie Beale, Profusion Strategies on September 7 at 8:30 a.m.

This training focuses on the foundations for success for remote leaders and review key topics such as: 
  • Understanding common challenges
  • Six truths for remote leaders 
  • Conversations that impact team trust
  • Styles that work
The Dialogue
The Dialogue is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 184th installment visiting with Tyler Thomas of SmartBank.

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Bring Your TV Tray
Back for the 20th year is Taste of Blount, a collection of savory food favorites from restaurants, caterers, food trucks and gourmet grocers at the Theater in the Park in Maryville (across from the Blount County Courthouse) Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6–8 p.m.

Tickets for Blount County Chamber members are $25 when using the discount code tob22 at the link below.
Taste of Blount is hosted by the Blount Partnership and sponsored by Eberting Orthodontics, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union, LeConte Realty, Food City, CBBC Bank, GoTeez Clothing, MB Consulting, Blount Senior Care Partners, Wilson Brother’s Plumbing, Michael Carr & Associates, Asbury Place, Carolyn Forster, First Bank and Simmons Bank.
Don't Fly Solo
On August 26 from 8-10 a.m., Sky City Entrepreneur Center members and staff talk connections: why they're important, how to make them, and where to go for help along the way. This Soft Skills session is held on-site at the Sky City Entrepreneur Center located at 608 Ellis Ave., Maryville.

Small Business Resources
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts a myriad of online training webinars to assist in all facets of businesses.
View a full list of upcoming workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.
8/15-18 at Townsend Visitor Center
8/18 at Blount Partnership
8/18 at Springbrook Park
8/18 at Blount County Library
8/18 at Tri Hop Brewery
8/20-21 at Tremont
Full List of Events
Mix It Up
Get out of the office after work and unwind with the Afternoon Mixer hosted at the Sky City Entrepreneur Center on Sept. 13 at 3:45 p.m.

Mixers 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 and are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. 
Save the Date
Aug. 25 -- Coffee Club
Sept. 13 -- Afternoon Mixer
Sept. 19 -- Women in Business
Sept. 29 -- Coffee Club
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