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Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club sponsored by Tennessee Strategies on Feb. 25 from 7:45-9 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., 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.
Coffees are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.
We will follow the physical distancing guidelines set forth by the Tennessee Pledge. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask and we will be taking temperatures.
Entrance to the coffee will be the outside stairwell.
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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 by joining our webinar on February 24 at 2 p.m.
Register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
R E M E M B E R !
Your membership is a corporate membership. Please encourage co-workers to get involved, educated, network and promote your company via Blount Chamber events and opportunities.
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Join us February 26 at 8:30 a.m. for a State Legislative Briefing with Senator Art Swann and Representatives Jerome Moon and Bob Ramsey. If you plan to attend, please register online.
We will follow the physical distancing guidelines set forth by the Tennessee Pledge. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask and we will be taking temperatures. Entrance to the briefing will be the outside stairwell.
If you do not feel comfortable attending, we will have the briefing available on Zoom. REGISTER HERE
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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In this workshop, Prosper & Partners facilitators will help you frame and structure these workplace events as opportunities and enrichment to team morale and professional growth. We will share our personal experiences, models, and practical strategies for leading and listening through difficult situations.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
This Program, ID No. 549113 , has been approved for 2.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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SKY CITY INNOVATION CENSUS |
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Do you have a business idea?
Are you looking for your business to grow?
Join us and other innovators as we seek to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Blount County.
Please help the Sky City Initiative get to know and better serve current small business owners and would-be entrepreneurs of Blount County by completing its 2021 Innovation Census. Information collected will be used to plan educational programs and future events.
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Believe it or not, people still use paper maps.
In fact, over 70 Chamber members have already signed up.
That's why the Blount County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be partnering with the award-winning marketing and cartographic team of Town Square Publications to produce our Community Street Map and Resource Guide. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, new residents and visitors for the next 18-24 months. Over 10,000 copies will be distributed via the Chamber of Commerce and through 150+ high traffic distribution points.
Advertising your business and our community via this print and online publication is very economical, but space is limited. A Town Square Publications representative will be contacting you soon but please don’t hesitate to reach your representative by calling the sales and marketing team directly at (865) 221-8877 or email marketing@tspubs.com to review the details and options.
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The March 26 edition of soft skills classes offered by the Blount County Public Library is quickly approaching.
This Zoom Webinar session is entitled "Mindfulness at Work: Reducing Stress and Regaining Balance." Employing mindfulness at work can help increase effectiveness, decrease mistakes, and even enhance creativity. Learn mindfulness tools that help you destress, tune in and get the job done.
All participants will earn .5 CEUs per session for participating. They will also receive an email survey two months after workshop participation to assess application of new ideas.
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NEED ASSISTANCE IN
HR, MARKETING OR ACCOUNTING?
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Have you experienced supply chain disruptions, staffing challenges, a decrease in business or a business closure as a result specifically due to COVID-19
Through the CARES Act the TSBDC has received funding to hire industry professionals to provide consulting at no cost for our clients. If you need assistance in the areas of accounting, marketing and human resources contact our center!
Let our consultants help navigate the complexities of business ownership during a Pandemic.
Additional advising services are offered in accounting, advertising, banking, employee relations, employee selection, finance, HR, IT, management, marketing, operations, public relations, sales training, sources of capital
With barriers brought on by COVID-19, we believe small businesses still need that human connection to help identify pools of opportunity. With the simple press of a button, you can find yourself meeting virtually with a consultant who wants to help you and your business succeed on every level.
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February 23 from 10-11 a.m.
February 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
February 24 from 10-11 a.m.
February 25 from noon-1 p.m.
March 2 from 6-7 p.m.
March 9 from 10-11 a.m.
March 10 from 10 a.m.-noon
March 11 from 10 a.m.-noon
March 16 from 9-10 a.m.
March 23 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
March 25 from 10-11 a.m.
March 30 from 9-10:30 a.m.
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February 25 from noon-1 p.m.
March 4 from noon-1 p.m.
March 11 from noon-1 p.m.
March 25 from noon-1 p.m.
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March 3 from 1:30-5 p.m.
This course gives you the human relations skills to thrive in any setting. Discover how to form closer, more rewarding relationships built on trust and respect.
March 5 from 9-11 a.m.
Are you curious about Dale Carnegie? Want to learn how we can help you grow in confidence, competence, and influence?
March 24 from 9-10:30 a.m.
How do you ensure effective collaboration and communication in your team without face-to-face interaction?
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March 4 from 8:30-11 a.m.
Minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and small businesses interested in working with local governments can meet virtually with representatives from 11 local government departments and five local nonprofits for the East Tennessee Purchasing Association’s (ETPA) Diversity Business Expo.
Attendees can meet representatives with small-dollar purchase authority who often make purchasing decisions that do not require formal bid processes, such as warehouse clerks, purchasing (P-card) holders and those who prepare purchase requisitions.
Participating departments include police, EMS, information technology, fleet, engineering, library, health department, schools, public works, agriculture and parks and recreation.
Registration is free for attendees and is required. REGISTER HERE
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February 22-28
March 1-7
Save the Date
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Here's a great way to offer Member-to-Member deals using your chamber member account. Check the deals.
Members can post Coupons and Discounts to this page at no charge. Click Here
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Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1977 was "Blinded by the Light" by Manfred Mann's Earth Band. The recording of "Blinded by the Light" is Bruce Springsteen's only No. 1 single as a songwriter on the Hot 100.
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