The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that 17% of small businesses employ at least one worker, which means small business owners are legally required to carry a workers’ compensation insurance policy.

Attend our next Workers' Compensation event on July 20 from 9-10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership to learn what is required to protect your employees and your business. 

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Join our next Women in Business Meeting with Sharon Hannum on July 17 at noon at the Blount Partnership.  

Come ready to share, come ready for self-examination and come ready for fun! 

You may bring your lunch if you would like.

Check out the Women in Biz Facebook group.

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Get credits by attending the Supervisor Training on July 21 at 9 a.m. at the Blount Partnership as Mary Moffatt and Howard Jackson from Wimberly Lawson tackle the topics of employment law updates and harassment. $30 for chamber members.

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Join us on July 20 at 11:30 a.m. for the Townsend Mercantile (7971 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) ribbon cutting ceremony.

This is a bigger location offering more variety of home decor, apparel, and a one-of-a-kind Candy Vault.

Find out which certifications are available on the local, state and federal levels for small businesses at a workshop on July 26 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

This includes minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, service disable veteran-owned, disadvantaged business enterprise, TN Department of Transportation and historically underutilized business zone.

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Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Employee Engagement: Is it Really That Important” by Paul Boyles, Paul Boyles Executive Coaching on August 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Participants will gain practical tools to increase employee engagement and foster improved employee relations. 

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The Blount County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Blount County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors until September 8. Submit your nomination here.

New workshops are set for July. 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.