MAKE A COFFEE DATE WITH US |
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Wake up to new business contacts at coffee club sponsored by United Services, Inc., at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville) on July 29 at 7:45 a.m.
Coffees are designed to offer 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.
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July 26
3:30 p.m.
8215-B TN Hwy. 73
Townsend, TN
(Right beside Cades Cove Jeep Outpost)
Register to win free popcorn for a year!
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CYBERSECURITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW |
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Does cybersecurity sound like a buzzword to you? It’s definitely a hot topic right now, but for a good reason! We use technology every single day. Whether you’re emailing a client to schedule a meeting or paying your bills online, your hands touch tech. There’s no reason to fear using tech if you’re proactive with security and routinely train your team. Join us to learn simple steps to protect your data and care for your business on July 28 from 8:30-10 a.m. the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). Register here.
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TAX-FREE WEEKEND UPCOMING |
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Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins July 30 and ends August 1.
In addition to the traditional tax free weekend, this year there is also a sales tax holiday on food, food ingredients and prepared food that will run from July 30, through August 5.
Learn more about qualifying purchases here.
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HAVE YOU TRIED OUR VIRTUAL NETWORKING? |
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The Blount Chamber is hosting A.M. Connect on Friday, August 13 at 8:15 a.m.. If you wish to sponsor this virtual networking event, email Jessica Hahn.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
AM Connect is a virtual networking event designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization.
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USE THE WOLFSTOCK CHAMBER DISCOUNT |
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Wolfstock Music Festival is coming to Louisville, Tenn, for two days of non-stop country music madness with headliners Jake Owen & Billy Currington with special guests Carly Pearce, Lindsay Ell, Jordan Davis & Matt Stell!
Blount Chamber members receive 10% off ticket purchase by using the Discount Code: BCC10
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MAKE EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS |
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Make plans to attend our Effective Presentations class on August 4 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). This session is taught by Bill Conner, Airman & Family Readiness Specialist, 134ARW, TN Air National Guard.
We’ll look at how to structure your presentation to get all your information across, how to use visual aids to enhance your message, and how you can “work the room” in ways that make public speaking more enjoyable for you and more effective for your audience!
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HOT AIR BALLOON HELP NEEDED |
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Festival admission is $5 and parking is $25. Tethered rides are available for $25 per rider weather permitting.
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DISCOVER THE PLACE WE CALL HOME |
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Living or working in Blount County means you have the opportunity to Go Discover the breathtaking natural resources, vibrant business community, and authentic people who make this place home. Discover Blount is an incredible behind-the-scenes tour of our amazing county. Six Tuesdays from 1:00 – 6:00 PM, you will travel by bus* to explore exciting parts of our great community. Discover Blount is open to our first 40 participants, and we’d love to have you! LEARN MORE.
FALL 2021 DATES: Aug 31, Sep 14, 21, Oct 26, Nov 9, 30.
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MAKE A LUNCH TIME CONNECTION |
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Join us for a midday networking lunch on August 12 at 11:30 a.m., at Smoky Mountain Brewery (743 Watkins Rd., Maryville). Meet, mingle, lunch, connect, nibble, engage and network with other influential professionals.
Open to all Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.
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TSBDC HOLDING IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS |
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After a year of working remotely, Knox TSBDC is excited to see you in person! Its business specialists will be scheduling in person, telephone and virtual appointments at the Blount County Chamber!
All of our training events will be available online unless noted.
To receive services, you must register with our Small Business Development Center by visiting our website and Requesting Free Advising. Select "Virtual Advising", follow directions from there.
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Every Monday through August 2
July 27 from 2-3 p.m.
August 5 from noon-1 p.m.
August 9 from noon-1 p.m.
August 11 from 11 a.m.-noon
August 11 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 12 from 11 a.m.-noon
August 12 from 10 a.m.-noon
August 17 from 9-10 a.m.
August 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
August 18 from 2-5 p.m.
August 26 from 1-2 p.m.
August 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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July 26-August 1
August 2-8
Save the Date
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If you're interested in earning your Bachelors degree in Nursing apply to King University’s three (3) semester program now!
Learn more about this program July 29 from 7:30-8:30pm. Hear from faculty and staff as they will share detailed information and answer any questions you may have. Also…. those interested in attending this fall I will waive your application fee if you reply to alanagan@king.edu. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!
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BE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING US |
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If you aren't following us on social media, you must. We are constantly updating information as each day progresses. So, give us a like and stay up-to-date as we move through this crisis.
And follow tourism updates here:
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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 1993 was "Can't Help Falling in Love" by UB40. It stayed atop the chart for seven weeks.
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