Blount Partnership News & Events
Congratulate Our Students
You are invited to attend Blount County Job Signing Day on May 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Airport Hilton.

Come support the many students who will be signing from all four Blount County high schools. The program features a full immersion experience with video introductions, an emcee, and all the hype as these students move on to meaningful careers.
Need An Afternoon Break?
Get out of the office and unwind at the Afternoon Mixer on May 9 from 3:45-5 p.m. at Epic Nine at 556 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville.

Mixers 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. 
Your Working Membership
Learn more about the Blount Chamber and the many opportunities that go along with being a member. Learn how to make the most of the benefits afforded to you.

Join us May 9 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville).
Grow Your Biz With ChatGPT
Make plans to attend our “ChatGPT: Supercharging Your Business” by Stefan Wilson, Allevia Technology, on May 10 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.
 
Are you using ChatGPT in your business? It can make your work faster, more productive, and more creative than ever before. Join us to learn 3 unique ways you can begin to use this incredible technology now.
 
Immigration Reform
We must secure our border and fix our nation’s broken immigration system.
That’s why we have joined the LIBERTY Campaign – to urge Congress to act!
Learn more: CallingForLIBERTY.org 
#CallingForLIBERTY 
Ready, Set, Move! Awards
Blount County Health Initiative Blount BEneFITs has extended the nomination period for the Ready, Set, Move! Awards.

This recognition award recognizes the efforts of Blount County schools and businesses that are taking steps within their organizations to promote and embrace healthy living through creative programs that encourage good nutrition and increased physical activity.

Power Up at Lunch
Join us for a mid-day networking lunch on May 16 at 11:30 a.m., at Peaceful Side Social. Meet, mingle, lunch, connect, nibble, engage and network with other influential professionals.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville will lead the event.
Tap Into More Biz Resources
New workshops are set for May. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.
 
Upcoming Events
5/8-11 at Townsend Visitor Center
5/10 at Jack Greene Park
5/11 at Smithview Pavilion
5/12-13 at Townsend Visitor Center
5/12 at 420 Whitecrest Dr.
5/12 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
5/12 at GSM Heritage Center
5/13 at Maryville College
Full List of Events
Market Yourself on LinkedIn
On May 18, Jeremy LaDuke of Epic Nine Marketing discusses LinkedIn branding as an individual. He will explain how to maximize your LinkedIn profile so that you are noticed for the value you bring to your workplace, community, and potential new hires. Be sure to stay after for an opportunity to spruce up your LinkedIn with a fresh headshot provided by ZC Productions.
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