WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS
Candidates and Incumbents, Oh My!
Enjoy a summer breeze and live music while visiting with federal, state, Blount County elected officials and candidates in a relaxed atmosphere at the Blount Partnership’s Partners in Politics event on June 21, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Smithview Pavilion. 

The event is free for all attendees. View website for more details. Registration is appreciated.
Job Board is Open
the Blount Partnership is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, www.BlountAreaJobs.com. This site allows employers to post open positions, gather resumes and schedule interviews, while job seekers can browse for jobs, create profiles, and learn about educational resources to advance their careers.
Employers interested in learning more about how to use BlountAreaJobs.com can register for a training session. A single instruction sheet is available to download.
 
June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville)
 
Email Alexa ajohns@blountpartnership.com to sign up.
Prevent Small Business Failure
Why Small Businesses Fail and What Can Be Done to Prevent Failure by Ray Pasko. You will hear advice and recommendations from two new different perspectives on June 29 at 8:30 at the Blount Partnership.
The Wheels on the Bus
The Blount Partnership is hosting the Careers in Motion Bus Reveal and Ribbon Cutting on June 23 from 10 a.m.-noon.

The Careers in Motion Bus features hands-on activities related to the Medical, IT, STEM, and Marketing fields to get students engaged and excited for careers and technical education related programs. The schools have worked hard to make this vision come to life, and our workforce advisory committees have contributed great ideas and tools for this vehicle – so please come out and support!

Lunch will be provided by Food Truck(s) to all attendees courtesy of the Blount Partnership. Please RSVP to ajohns@blountpartnership.com
Candidate Forum
You are invited to a candidate forum on June 23 at 3 p.m. for the August 4 Federal & State Primary, County General, and Friendsville & Townsend City Election at the SkyView at Broadway Social, 101 E. Broadway Ave., Suite B, Maryville. The entrance is one door away from Bill Cox Furniture.

Attendees are asked to RSVP to Amy at alawson@blountpartnership.com
 
Where do I park?
SkyView utilizes the free parking garages offered by the City of Maryville in the downtown area. For entry at the E. Broadway Ave. entrance, use the Broadway Municipal Parking Garage (located on the corner of W. Broadway Ave and S Cusick St., with entrances on Broadway Ave. and Church St.).
Summer Fun
Summer on Broadway, a premier summer festival with a hometown atmosphere full outdoor events and local vendors takes place June 24-25 in downtown Maryville.

The spectacular summer festival includes local crafters, food trucks, a kids’ area, Smoky Mountain Dock Dogs, a beer festival and at Headphone Silent Disco.
Hopping With Hops
Hops in the Hills, an annual craft brewing festival, is set to return on June 24-25 for a seventh year and offers across the region's best entertainment and exceptional beer. The festival allows attendees to sample local craft beer from the best breweries in the region.
Four Lenses Training
Join us for this interactive personality activity to better understand your innate talents and those around you on June 28 from 2-5 p.m. at the Blount Partnership.
 
Thank you to LeConte Wealth Management for sponsoring this event, and the Training and Education Center at the Air Base for leading this training!
Small Business Resources
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center hosts a myriad of online training webinars to assist in all facets of businesses.
View a full list of upcoming workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.
6/20-23 at Townsend Visitor Center
6/21 Webinar
6/23 at Alcoa First United Methodist Church
6/24-26 at Townsend Visitor Center
6/24 at Heritage Center
6/27-30 at Townsend Visitor Center
6/28 at Sky City Entrepreneur Center
Full List of Events
Women in Business
Join our next Women in Business Meeting on July 18 at noon at the Blount Partnership. Come ready to share, come ready for self-examination and come ready for fun! You may bring your lunch if you would like. 
Save the Date
June 30 -- Coffee Club
July 18 -- Women in Business
July 28 -- Coffee Club
August 25 -- Coffee Club
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