2023 People’s Choice Winners

Best Appetizer: The Italian Apron

Best Sandwich: REO Cheesewagon

Best Beverage: Sugar Mama’s Cotton Candy & Single Barrel Events

Best Main Course: The Italian Apron

Best Dessert: Between the Slices

Best Presentation: Pellissippi State

Best Overall: Pellissippi State

2023 Culinary Excellence Award Winners

Best Appetizer: Pellissippi State

Best Sandwich: Waterfront Bar & Grill

Best Beverage: Sugar Mama’s Cotton Candy & Single Barrel Events

Best Main Course: The Abbey

Best Dessert: Ham ‘N Goody’s

Donna Cutting is returning with her customer service and employee retention and engagement workshop on September 28.

Take each session individually or join us for the day. The customer service morning session (9 a.m.-noon) is $5 and the employee retention and engagement afternoon session (1-4 p.m.) is $10. Together it's $15.

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Make plans to attend Success in 90 “The Transformation of Manufacturing” by Denise Rice, Peak Performance, Inc.  on October 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Learn how technology and automation are changing the manufacturing industry and affecting the recruiting, onboarding and retention of the manufacturing worker. Hear about best practices to overcome the manufacturing workforce challenges.

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Please help the Blount County Community Health Initiative (BCCHI) by providing your opinion on an array of health issues that face our county and our cities. Please take our Community Health Assessment Survey.

Click here to take the SURVEY

The BCCHI is the County Health Council designated by the Tennessee Department of Health. The BCCHI has been tasked with identifying priority health issues through a Community Health Assessment. The survey will assist the BCCHI in that assessment, and your participation will be valuable and greatly appreciated.

Open the eyes of middle school students to potential careers in your profession or industry with a brief hands-on experience as they ponder potential career paths by participating in the Blount County Career Exploration Fair set for October 25 at the Airport Hilton from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Learn more about the Blount Chamber and the many opportunities that go along with being a member. Learn how to make the most of the benefits afforded to you. Encourage co-workers to get involved, educated, network and promote your company via Blount Chamber events and opportunities.

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Take your career to the next level with this free soft skill session. On September 22, join us to learn basic project manage skills and how to use the basic PM tools—such as Gantt charts and network diagrams—to help you succeed.

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New workshops are set for September. 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.