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ARE PEOPLE A PAIN FOR YOU? |
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The people pain you experience at work is predictable and fixable; discover how being aligned with yourself/others/job can help you reduce people pain and improve results.
Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 Seminar on Wednesday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville).
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Join us for in-person Supervisors Training, presented by Wimberly Lawson Wright, Daves & Jones, on May 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership, 201 S. Washington St., Maryville.
$30 Chamber members / $50 non-members
Topics are "Evolving Law of Sex Discrimination," presented by Ed Trent and "Employment Law Changes And Concerns Under The Biden Administration," presented by Howard Jackson.
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DISCOVER CONSUMER REALITIES |
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May 26 from 8:15-9:45 a.m.
Presented by Mark Schaefer
$30 for chamber members / $50 for non-members
This program will change the way companies and organizations look at marketing, sales, advertising, and overall customer experience.
In this session, attendees will learn:
- How marketing, advertising, sales, customer engagement, and customer loyalty have changed forever
- Two thirds of your marketing is occurring without you
- Why this rebellion is redefining the business landscape
- A more human-centered approach to marketing
- How to build a brilliant business when your customers are in charge
All registrants receive a free copy of Mark's book Marketing Rebellion.
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BIZ LEGISLATION IN TN ASSEMBLY |
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One of the Tennessee Chamber's 2021 Agenda priority items was successful in its final hurdle before being turned over to Tennessee voters to decide on. The Tennessee House passed SJR 2 by Representative Chris Todd (R-Jackson) and Senator Brian Kelsey (R-Cordova) by a vote of 67-24-1. It proposes to place Tennessee's right-to work policy in the state constitution. While this is a key milestone, we need everyone’s help to ensure that Tennessee voters ratify the decision when it is before them in 2022.
SB1135/ HB745. This legislation establishes the TN work-ready opportunity program through the department of labor and workforce development and department of education. It assesses adult displaced workers and high school students’ career readiness. Status: The House has placed it behind the budget and has been sent to the Senate Finance Committee.
SB1402/HB1039. This legislation would change the unemployment payout system by indexing benefits. If the state's unemployment rate is at or below 5.5% then the duration of the benefits would last 12 weeks. An additional week is added each time the unemployment rate goes up .5% up to 20 weeks maximum. Status: Senate and the House has placed it behind the budget.
The House and Senate passed the state's 2021-2022 42.6 Billion budget. Legislative leaders released their key adjustments to Governor Lee’s earlier proposals. A number of the changes were reductions as a result of expected American Rescue Plan support which will be hitting state coffers in early May. Many of the federal funds can be used to offset a number of the state budget reductions. At $42.6 billion, this year’s state budget is the largest in its history. The budget is also packed with one time expenditures, leaving almost $250 million and non-recurring budget space that will be available in next year's budget.
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BACK OFF FROM THE "DREADED COLD CALL" |
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Raeus Jae Cannon uses everyday traffic signs to fuel-up audiences in her Networking Training Class on May 18 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). REGISTER HERE.
Raeus' vision is to clear the highway of the "dreaded cold call." She has not made a cold call since 1998 and she can show you how to easily never make one again yet build stronger relationships that drive higher
profitability.
Raeus is highly energetic and enthusiastic as she asks you to "read the signs" on the networking highway. Enjoy learning common sense driving tips and techniques you can use before you leave and continue to use for years to come.
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Join us for a midday networking lunch on Thursday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m., at Smoky Mountain Brewery in Maryville. Meet, mingle, lunch, connect, nibble, engage and network with other influential professionals.
Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch.
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With spring and summer festivals ramping up, the need for volunteers is eminent. Here's a couple of opportunities to help out. Click the links for more details.
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining!"
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IMPROVING WORK COMMUNICATION |
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The May 21 edition of soft skills classes offered by the Blount County Public Library is quickly approaching.
This Zoom Webinar session is entitled "Improving Communication at Work." Effective communication is an essential component of professional success. Learn practical communication strategies that will help make you a better leader, improve productivity, and combat communication breakdowns.
All participants will earn .5 CEUs per session for participating. They will also receive an email survey two months after workshop participation to assess application of new ideas.
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NEED ASSISTANCE IN
HR, MARKETING OR ACCOUNTING?
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Have you experienced supply chain disruptions, staffing challenges, a decrease in business or a business closure as a result specifically due to COVID-19
Through the CARES Act the TSBDC has received funding to hire industry professionals to provide consulting at no cost for our clients. If you need assistance in the areas of accounting, marketing and human resources contact our center!
Let our consultants help navigate the complexities of business ownership during a Pandemic.
Additional advising services are offered in accounting, advertising, banking, employee relations, employee selection, finance, HR, IT, management, marketing, operations, public relations, sales training, sources of capital
With barriers brought on by COVID-19, we believe small businesses still need that human connection to help identify pools of opportunity. With the simple press of a button, you can find yourself meeting virtually with a consultant who wants to help you and your business succeed on every level.
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Every Monday through August 2
May 3 from 12:30-1 p.m.
May 4 from 10-11 a.m.
May 4 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
May 5 from 10-11 a.m.
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May 10 from noon-1 p.m.
May 10 from 12:30-1 p.m.
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May 3-9
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BE SURE YOU'RE FOLLOWING US |
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If you aren't following us on social media, you must. We are constantly updating information as each day progresses. So, give us a like and stay up-to-date as we move through this crisis.
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Here's a great way to offer Member-to-Member deals using your chamber member account. Check the deals.
Members can post Coupons and Discounts to this page at no charge. Click Here
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Topping the Billboard Hot 100 this week in 1977 was "Hotel California" by The Eagles. The song is considered the most famous recording by the band, and in 1998 its long guitar coda was voted the best guitar solo of all time by readers of Guitarist. The song was awarded the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1978.
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