Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Difficult Conversations in the Workplace: 5 Strategies for Better Outcomes” by Maelea Galyon, Turn it Up Consulting on August 24 at 8:30 am.

Learn how implementing 5 simple strategies can help you be more successful in leading meaningful conversations that get the results you want.  

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You are invited to attend the ribbon cutting and open house for the newest property of Foothills Community Development at 2612 Morganton Rd., Maryville at 10 a.m. on August 16. This home is being developed through the homeownership program.

Taste of Blount is returning to downtown Maryville on September 14 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for members. Be sure to use the link below. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

• Tickets
• Vendor Registration
• Sponsor Contract

On August 17, a Tennessee Small Business Development specialist will discuss different forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, and financing options. This class is for anyone who has questions about starting their own business.

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Calling all Balloon Fest ambassadors, we need you! Help us run the 2023 festival and get an up-close experience and interact with the hot air balloons and achieve community service hours.

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Two community open houses are scheduled on August 21 and 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Heritage and William Blount High Schools, respectively, to take comment's on Blount County's Comprehensive Plan. The same information will be gathered, so attend the one that is convenient for you.

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If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, a webinar is scheduled for August 21. Applications for the grant are due November 1.

This plan creates a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along interstates and key routes in Tennessee.

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As a recipient of Federal ESSER stimulus funds, Alcoa City Schools is required to amend its Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan and ESSER 3.0 Public Plan for Remaining Funds and seek stakeholder feedback regarding those revisions twice annually.  You've made it this far in the newsletter, so click the link and help out. 

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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 August. 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.