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COFFEE CLUB AT BRYAN INSURANCE
Wake up to new business contacts at coffee club on November 19 at 7:45 a.m. at Bryan Insurance Group (214 Ellis 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. They are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.

Please note overflow parking is available at New Providence Masonic Lodge, 318 Ellis Ave.

We will follow the physical distancing guidelines set forth by the Tennessee Pledge. Attendees are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
LETTERS FOR LAMAR
Maryville's native son, Lamar Alexander, is retiring from the U.S. Senate in December. In recognition of his service to Blount County and all Tennesseans throughout his career, the Blount Partnership is gathering letters and emails to present to him during his last days on The Hill.

We will gather and bind these articles in a professional manner so Sen. Alexander can look back with fond memories.

If you wish to send Sen. Alexander a message, please send an email or attach a PDF note on company letterhead to jmuir@blountpartnership.com
DROP IN AND CELEBRATE
Please join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Advanced Dermatology on November 16 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 615 Smithview Dr., in Maryville.

There will be bagged lunches, gift bags and raffles with great prizes.

Proceeds from the raffle will go to the National Psoriasis Foundation.
BE PART OF SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
The Blount Chamber wants to celebrate Small Business Saturday on November 28 with you! It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small local businesses. And it wouldn't be a celebration without businesses like you joining us!

If your business wishes to participate, email alawson@blountpartnership.com. We are trying to get the word out about shopping locally at the beginning of the holiday season, by producing an ad in The Daily Times and doing social media posts the week leading up to Small Business Saturday. 

DOWNTOWN MARYVILLE HOLIDAY MARKET
For the fifth consecutive year, Downtown Maryville will be celebrating Small Business Saturday by hosting a Holiday Marketplace filled with local business and local/regional makers!

Downtown businesses will fill their space with holiday cheer and goodies – so come ready to shop. This will be a great opportunity to purchase gifts for the holidays as well as support our community. On site is a free cookie decorating station with hot chocolate. Food trucks will be on the main street as well. We will be having vendors outside on the sidewalks all along Broadway.
GET PLACEMENT IN BASICALLY BLOUNT
The 2021  Basically Blount  lifestyle magazine and membership directory is entering production once again. This annual, full-color lifestyle magazine and chamber membership directory is initially distributed to all Chamber members starting Feb. 2021, along with distribution four times throughout the year via area professional offices, newcomers, visitors, and new businesses all looking to relocate to Blount County. 

If you would like to learn more about the benefits of Basically Blount, the importance of supporting the Chamber, and how to get your business involved, contact:

Rick Ford of Marcon Marketing at 865-705-8580

Vicki Hawkins of Marcon Marketing at 865-310-2963

We are pleased to offer a variety of advertising opportunities at cost effective rates through our media kit.


As we begin to publish, please make sure we have your latest information (i.e. contact name, address, phone, email, web address). To see what is listed, please go here. 
GAIN STRATEGIES FOR PROJECT MGMT
The Novemer 20 edition of soft skills classes offered by the Blount County Public Library is quickly approaching.

This Zoom Webinar session is entitled "Project Management." Gain strategies that will help you to complete projects on time, on budget, and on target.

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.
WEBINAR CALENDAR
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center is hosting a myriad of online training webinars to assist you in all facets of your businesses. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at no cost.

Get the Facts on PPP and EIDL
Hear from SBA every Monday and Friday at noon ET until December 21. Find out what is a myth and what is a truth on SBA loans for small businesses. REGISTER HERE 

November 17 from 9-10:30 a.m.

November 18 from 9 a.m.-noon

November 18 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

November 19 from 9-11 a.m.

November 19 from noon-2 p.m

December 2 from 6-7:30 pm.

December 8 from noon-1 p.m.
WHAT'S HAPPENING?
November 16-22

November 23-29
November 28 -- Small Business Saturday

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BE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING US
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REMEMBER WHEN . . .
Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1992 was "How Do You Talk to an Angel" by The Heights. It was the theme for the TV series The Heights. The series was canceled exactly one week after the song fell from its number one position.
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