Blount Partnership News & Events |
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One of the big movements was l egislation advancing to limit additional business and HR mandates – SB681/HB774 enacts the "Protecting Tennessee Businesses and Workers Act" which prohibits a local government from adopting or enforcing an ordinance that imposes a requirement upon an employer pertaining to hours worked, scheduling that an employer is required to provide employees, or employee output during work hours. Prohibits a local government from imposing a wage mandate unless required by state or federal law. Prohibits a local government from discriminating based on a wage set by a private company if that company meets state and federal employment laws. SB681/HB774 continues work done in 2013 to preempt local governments from private employer mandates. We thank Chairman Jerome Moon and Senator Shane Reeves for bringing this legislation that will enhance the business climate in Tennessee.
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On March 20 at 2 p.m. come to The Shed at Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson (1820 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville) and learn how your business can benefit while we have these folks in our area. They’ll need a place to stay, food to eat and activities to do during their stay.
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The Blount County Chamber of Commerce, working off its mission statement to promote economic growth, is hosting the Blount County Job Fair on March 21 at Foothills Mall in Maryville from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Join us for the AVIS Car Sales (3069 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa) ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony on March 24. The grand opening begins at 1 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 2.
Cookout is provided by Y-12 Federal Credit Union and entertainment by Star 102.1 FM.
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Network Better When You Know the Signs |
Attend the best networking class ever on March 28 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership as Raeus Jae Cannon uses everyday traffic signs to fuel-up audiences. Turn on the lights as Raeus shows you how to quit making cold calls and drive more prospects into your funnel.
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SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership invite you to attend the second Annual Women's Business Summit March 28-29.
There are power-packed panels, inspirational fireside chats, and 'Ask an Expert' workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business.
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State Legislative Briefing |
Join us March 31 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership for a State Legislative Briefing with Senator Art Swann, Representative Jerome Moon and Representative Bryan Richey as they give us a State Capital Update.
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Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Across the Ages: Managing Multiple Generations in the Workplace” by Leslie Beale, Profusion Strategies on Wednesday, April 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.
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Join us on April 12 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership as Big Slate Media discusses Creating Content That Doesn't Suck for Social Media. We all know that content creation is the name of the game when it comes to successful social media marketing. Let us teach you all the tips and tricks to creating great content that will take your social media performance to the next level.
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Join us March 24 for In the Lead: Skills, Characteristics, and Habits for Shaping Tomorrow.
What does it take to lead at work and home? Join us to explore needed skills, characteristics, and habits that help bring about positive, lasting change. Leave with frameworks, tools, and exercises you can do to “put courage over comfort” and be the change you want to see.
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Tap Into More Biz Resources |
New workshops are set for March. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.
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On May 3, you're invited to attend Leadercast Human Intelligence which features eight prominent leaders sharing from their field of expertise and personal background to help other leaders embrace that they are ultimately leading people, not simply a company or an organization.
Click here for tickets and more information.
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Introducing Fund Tennessee which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs equitable access to the capital they need.
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Congratulations to Blount Chamber members Three Roots Capital, KaTom, Denark Construction and Nicholas Hodge at Advent Electric for being named 2023 Pinnacle Business Award winners. |
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US 129 North and South between US 321 and Foch Street: On Monday, March 20, 2023, through Friday, March 24, 2023, motorists should be alert for possible temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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