Blount Partnership News & Events
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Capitol Update
Tennessee Works Tax Act – SB275/HB323 passed on the House floor and will be heard on the Senate floor. The bill contains tax cuts on Tennessee’s business tax and franchise & excise tax, as well as proposals that eliminate certain taxes on manufacturing distribution facilities. The Chamber advocated that companies be allowed to extend beyond 15 years to 25 years for the ability to use F&E tax credits if required to use SSF. The Chamber also encouraged additional franchise and excise rate reduction to counter any tax increases and supported accommodations for telecommunications and distribution facilities in the proposal. Businesses could see a net revenue reduction of $83M and out of state businesses could see a net revenue increase of $302M producing a significant incentive for businesses to locate larger operations here. 
Gallery Ribbon Cutting
Join us at Mauldy Hill Gallery (329 Gill St., Alcoa) for a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 20 at 4 p.m.

Light refreshments will be served.
Don't Stop. Just Go.
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.

Join us May 2 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership.

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.
 
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.
Upcoming Events
4/17-21 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/19-22 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/20 at Public Library
4/21-22 at GSM Heritage Center
4/21 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
4/22 at Townsend Visitor Center
4/22 at Downtown Maryville
4/22 at Neighborly Books
Full List of Events
Visit Tremont Institute
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! 
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