Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Difficult Conversations in the Workplace: 5 Strategies for Better Outcomes” by Maelea Galyon, Turn it Up Consulting on August 24 at 8:30 a.m.



Learn how implementing 5 simple strategies can help you be more successful in leading meaningful conversations that get the results you want.  

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Two community open houses are scheduled on August 21 and 22 from 4-7 p.m. at Heritage and William Blount High Schools, respectively, to take comment's on Blount County's Comprehensive Plan. The same information will be gathered, so attend the one that is convenient for you.

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Taste of Blount is returning to downtown Maryville on September 14 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $30 for members. Be sure to use the link below. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available.

• Tickets
• Vendor Registration
• Sponsor Contract

Got a great idea for a business? Do you already have a business but need to rethink things? Sky City Entrepreneur Center is accepting applications for its CO.STARTERS program. This course is taught by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, so you can get your plan solid and launch strong. Apply before Aug. 30 here.

Sponsors-A-Starter

If you love all the local businesses thriving in Blount County, why not help a few more get started? Sky City is looking for sponsors to help keep Starters' costs low for the CO.STARTERS 10-week course. $250 = one Starter! Email shannon@skycityinitiative.com for more info.

Take your career to the next level with this free soft skill session. On September 22, join us to learn basic project manage skills and how to use the basic PM tools—such as Gantt charts and network diagrams—to help you succeed.

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Knowing what technology skills are needed in the workforce is imperative to transitioning the regional economy. We cannot prepare our future workforce with the right skills without first hearing from our local employers about what is needed.

Please take five minutes to provide us with your feedback. The results will be shared with all local education institutions and workforce development agencies as a resource for them to evaluate their current program offerings. 

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The Blount Partnership President's Breakfast scheduled for August has been rescheduled for November. Please stay tuned for the new date.

The Blount County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Blount County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors until August 25. Submit your nomination here.

New workshops are set for August. 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.