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This month's coffee club is Wednesday, September 27 at Blount Memorial Hospital auditorium from 7:45-9 a.m.

Coffees are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.

Coffees are open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business.

Donna Cutting is returning with her customer service and employee retention and engagement workshop on September 28.

Take each session individually or join us for the day. The customer service morning session (9 a.m.-noon) is $5 and the employee retention and engagement afternoon session (1-4 p.m.) is $10. Together it's $15.

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Come join us September 29 from 3-5 p.m. for the Mac's Pharmacy Townsend (7959 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy.) grand opening and ribbon cutting! You can register to win a $100 gift card to Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro.

Make plans to attend Success in 90 “The Transformation of Manufacturing” by Denise Rice, Peak Performance, Inc.  on October 4 at 8:30 a.m.

Learn how technology and automation are changing the manufacturing industry and affecting the recruiting, onboarding and retention of the manufacturing worker. Hear about best practices to overcome the manufacturing workforce challenges.

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Volunteer servers are needed for the Long Table community dinner on Oct 26. At least 25 are needed to serve and assist with clean up. Time is from 4:30-9:30 p.m. A meal is provided prior to the event. This is a great event for students to pick up service hours.

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Open the eyes of middle school students to potential careers in your profession or industry with a brief hands-on experience as they ponder potential career paths by participating in the Blount County Career Exploration Fair set for October 25 at the Airport Hilton from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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On October 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m., 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. Encourage co-workers to get involved, educated, network and promote your company via Blount Chamber events and opportunities.

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Take part in the next soft skills workshop entitled "Practical Motivational Leadership: It’s What You Do That Counts" on October 27.

Explore steps you can take to inspire and motivate your team, sharpen your leadership skills, define a vision, and transcend from a manager to an inspirational leader.

 

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New workshops are set for October. Take advantage of training opportunities with the SBDC at little or no cost.

View a full list of upcoming on-site workshops and trainings with the SBDC or request a free advising session.