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WEEKLY NEWS & EVENTS

GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE

Gov. Lee delivered his State of the State address last week. Click the State of the State link for details on education, infrastructure and major investments. Additionally, Commissioner Butch Eley gave a budget overview while Dr. Marianne Wanamaker addressed the state's labor market. View the video and presentation slides for both below.

Gov. Lee State of the State

Budget Overview Video Presentation | Budget Overview PDF Slides

Labor Market Video Presentation | Labor Market PDF Slides

Furthermore, the Tennessee Chamber has put forth a 10-point workforce development plan called the Chamber's TN Works Policy Agenda. Five key agenda items, including the expansion of computer science education, broadening dual enrollment tuition assistance and CDL reforms are being addressed within legislation proposed by the Lee administration.

The Blount Chamber is offering a seven-day Facebook or Instagram giveaway where your brand will be promoted on one organic post, one boosted post, and at least two stories on the social platform of your choice (Facebook or Instagram). By partnering with the Chamber to host your giveaway you’re gaining exposure to our thousands of followers. Small businesses considered for participation are independently owned with fewer than 100 employees and a current Blount County Chamber member.

How the giveaway works:

Collaborate with our social media manager on the week you’d like to host the giveaway and prize. Our staff will design the graphics and provide you with assets to cross-promote on your social pages.

How much does it cost: $150 per platform

Is it worth it? We partnered with 5 small businesses for a Christmas week giveaway. Each of those businesses saw an average of 30 new followers and 3,500 impressions.

Space is extremely limited. There are 10 available spots for Facebook and 10 available slots for Instagram.

If you’d like to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity, please email Alyssa Smith at asmith@blountpartnership.com.

Preparing Biz for the Metaverse

Join us Feb. 9 as this program provides insight to prepare for what is developing into hypergrowth of advanced technological achievements in marketing, sales, & training for engaging customers & training employees.

Healthy Boundaries for Success at Work

Join us Feb. 25 as you can learn how to use boundaries to work smarter and create more effective & productive working relationships.

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.

See the Webinar Calendar

Need to Hire?

Join us March 29 for the Blount County Job Fair at Foothills Mall. Sponsorships and company participation are available. Follow the links below for more details.

Sponsor (PDF) | Booth Registration (PDF)

The Dialogue: New Member Spotlight

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 171st installment visiting with Kim Spencer, owner of Next Step Financial, whose goal is to assist women in transition following the death of a spouse or a divorce.

Learn More