Blount Partnership News & Events
Capitol Update
Transportation Modernization Act heads to Governor Lee’s desk. This provides a comprehensive approach to the future of our state’s infrastructure by investing a total of $3.3 billion for projects in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Infrastructure is one of the most pressing concerns for Tennessee’s continued economic growth. Traffic congestion can disrupt supply chains, product delivery and production schedules.
 
Titanic Visit to Chamber
Join us as president and co-owner of TITANIC Museum Attraction, Mary Kellogg-Joslyn shares a tribute to the 135 children aboard the RMS Titanic on April 11 at 830 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville.) Continental breakfast to be served.
Many People, Many Ages
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.

Tennova Ribbon Cutting
Tennova Primary Care located at 308 Fountain View Circle in Alcoa is holding its ribbon cutting on April 4 at 4:30 p.m.

The primary care facility handles foot and ankle ailments as well as orthopedics.
Good Social Content
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.  

The Dialogue
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 193rd visiting with Lee and Lori Martin, owners of Mauldy Hill Gallery (329 Gill St., Alcoa) filled with handcrafted wood furniture and gift items.
Tap Into More Biz Resources
New workshops are set for April. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.
 
Leadercast 2023
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.
Road Update
US 129 North and South between US 321 and Foch Street: On Monday, March 27, 2023, through Friday, March 31, 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.
Upcoming Events
4/3 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/4-6 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/4 at Public Library
4/5 at Clayton Center for the Arts
4/6 at The Casual Pint
4/6 at Public Library
4/7-9 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/8 at Louisville Mercantile
Full List of Events
Let's Build a Home
Join Blount County Young Professionals on April 18 for a tour of The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the day to focus and find your place in nature as Tremont Staff leads us through an Attention Mapping Activity! 
Save the Date
April 13 -- Afternoon Mixer
April 27 -- Coffee Club
May 9 -- Afternoon Mixer
May 10 -- ChatGPT
May 15 -- Women in Business
May 25 -- Coffee Club
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