Blount Partnership News & Events
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.
Getting the Max
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.

411 on Workers' Comp
Make plans to join Jeff Francis, Tennessee Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, on October 20 at 8:30 am at the Blount Partnership as he gives an update on Tennessee Workers’ Compensation.
 
Attendees at this presentation should learn:
  • What’s new?
  • Are COVID claims compensable?
  • What is the Certified Physician Program (CPP)?
  • What is the NextStep Program?
Vote Yes on Amendment 1
Myth: The right-to-work amendment will make it harder for workers to unionize.

Fact: Right-to-work protects the ability to be a union member as much as it does the decision not to join a union.

Vote Yes on Amendment 1 this election. View Nov. 8 sample ballot. Early voting begins Oct. 19.

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. 
Blount County Briefing
On Oct. 21 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Blount County Mayor Ed Mitchell will giving an update on Blount County at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville).  He will discuss priorities, budget challenges and the vision for the future for our community.

Nominations Are Open
The Best of Blount Awards are returning in January. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work.
 
Awards are given for Philanthropist of the Year, Community Impact Award, Bright Future Award, Business of the Year, First Responder Award and the Tourism Award. Nominations are open for the awards, so please submit the name of someone you think is deserving by voting here until October 31.
Who's Up For A Road Trip?
The Tennessee Manufacturers Association invites you to its Annual Manufacturing Road Show on November 9 in Cleveland, TN. The Road Show is an opportunity to gain insight from a variety of industry experts on the most pressing topics in manufacturing – supply chain, automation, workforce, and EV.
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
10/10 at Townsend Visitor Center
10/11-13 at Townsend Visitor Center
10/11 at First Baptist Church Maryville
10/12 at Monte Vista Baptist CHurch
10/12 at Joe's Italian Cuisine in Maryville
10/13 at Midland Plaza
10/13 at Clayton Arts Center
Full List of Events
Coffee Makes It Better
Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club on Oct 27  from 7:45-9 a.m. hosted by Quality Financial Concepts (115 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville). Coffees are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.

Please bring a canned food item to donate to the Blount County United Way's CANpaign which runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4.
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