Blount Partnership News & Events
Leadership Challenges
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Challenges of Leading in the Digital Age” by Charlie Slagle on October 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Five areas that can help HR pros and leaders:
  1. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance
  2. Leading through influence
  3. Effective communication
  4. Building agile, collaborative teams
  5. Leading virtual teams
Two Ribbon Cuttings
You're invited to the Neighborly Books ribbon cutting and grand opening on Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at 106 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville. Light refreshments will be served.

On Oct. 7 at 9 a.m., Towns End Coffee is holding its ribbon cutting at 7249 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend.
Vote Yes on Amendment 1
Tennessee's right-to-work law was established 75 years ago.

What is right-to-work? It states that Tennesseans cannot be forced to join a union and pay dues in order to get or keep their job.
Research shows that right-to-work states like Tennessee have higher real income growth, employment growth, and population growth.

Vote "Yes" on Amendment 1 in the November 8 election to place right-to-work in the state Constitution, which would protect your freedom in the workplace and our strong state economy for generations to come.
Dealing With Ransomware
This is NOT another cybersecurity class. Brent Gallo with Hire a Cyber Pro, CJ Stevens with Insurance Office of America and Casey Self with present a Cyber Case Study of a Knoxville company that suffered thru a ransomware attack on a national scale.  

Learn the effects on a business from those who experienced it on Oct. 12 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.
Power Up at The Shed
Join us for a midday networking lunch on October 18 at 11:30 a.m., at The Shed.

Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.  

Limited to 50 attendees.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville leads the event.
Night at Company
Join Blount County Young Professionals for a night of networking and a tasting led by Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller of Company Distilling (8351 State Hwy, 73, Townsend) on Oct. 18 at 5 p.m.

If you would like to have dinner while you are there, register here to order ahead of time. 
Long Table Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Long Table Community Dinner on October 13. A variety of positions are open, so please contact Jessica Hahn if you are interested in participating.
Improving Work Communication
Effective communication is an essential component of professional success. Learn practical communication strategies that will help make you a better leader, improve productivity, and combat communication breakdowns on Oct. 28 from 9-11 a.m.
More Than Networking
Over the last 10 years, the Blount Chamber, in conjunction with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, has helped more than 1,200 small business owners and with more than 150 workshops ranging from start up assistance, marketing, business planning and management for over 300+ hours.
 
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
10/1-10/2 at Various Locations
10/1 at Smoky Mtn. Harley-Davidson
10/2-4 at Townsend Visitor Center
10/4 at Joe's Italian Cuisine in Maryville
10/5-10/7 at Townsend Visitor Center
10/7 at GSM Heritage Center
10/8-10 at Townsend Visitor Center
Full List of Events
Maximizing Investment
On October 13 from 2-3:30 p.m., learn more about the Blount Chamber and the many opportunities that go along with being a member. Your membership is a corporate membership, so please encourage co-workers to get involved, get educated, network and promote your company.
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