Make plans to attend an upcoming local briefing on Friday, June 18 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville) to hear from Maryville City Manager Greg McClain.
He will discuss the city's financial position, commercial developments, industrial developments and road projects as well as the vision for the future for the community.
The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials. Register online or email Amy at alawson@blountpartnership.com
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Townsend) grand re-opening on June 18 at 10:30 a.m.
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HOPS IN THE HILLS TICKETS ON SALE |
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Join us Saturday, June 26 from 5-9 p.m. in Maryville for the sixth annual Celebration of Fermentation Hops in the Hills Craft Beer Festival set against the backdrop of the Smokies.
This festival allows attendees to sample regional craft beer from the best breweries in the area. This year's festival is located in the Maryville Greenway Amphitheater and will allow extra space for games, lounging and live music.
Festival price includes tastings, food, official event t-shirt and great live music. BUY TICKETS.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES YOU NEED |
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On June 23 from 8:30-11 a.m., learn about upcoming City of Knoxville business opportunities planned for the next 12-18 months. There will also be enhanced opportunities to meet the department directors in small group settings. Some of the participating departments include: Engineering, Redevelopment, Police, Fire, Fleet, Knoxville Area Transit, Parks and Recreation, Public Service, and Community Development.
In addition, officials from Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, the Public Building Authority, Knoxville Area Transit and Knoxville Utilities Board will be on hand to outline their projects and business needs.
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GET THE MAX FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP |
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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 with an in-person workshop on June 23 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville).
Your membership is a corporate membership. Please encourage co-workers to get involved, educated, network and promote your company via Blount Chamber events and opportunities.
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AN INSIGHT IN MILLENNIALS |
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Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Understanding and Retaining Millennials” on July 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville). This session is taught by Ray Pasko, President and Founder of Blue Sky Consulting.
This program provides insight and understanding into what millennial workers look for in a job and what employers can offer them in order to excite motivate and retain them in your organization.
This Program, ID No. 561566, has been approved for 2.00 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
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The June 25 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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TSBDC HOLDING IN-PERSON CONSULTATIONS |
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After a year of working remotely, Knox TSBDC is excited to see you in person! Its business specialists will be scheduling in person, telephone and virtual appointments at the Blount County Chamber!
All of our training events will be available online unless noted.
To receive services, you must register with our Small Business Development Center by visiting our website and Requesting Free Advising. Select "Virtual Advising", follow directions from there.
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Every Monday through August 2
June 14 from noon-1 p.m.
June 15 from 9-10 a.m.
June 15 from 1-2 p.m.
June 16 from noon-1 p.m.
June 16 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
June 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 17 from 2-5 p.m.
June 18 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 22 from 3-4:30 p.m.
June 24 from noon-1 p.m.
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June 14-20
June 21-27
Save the Date
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Volunteer Blount, the United Way of Blount County's comprehensive volunteer database for Blount County, has launched. In order for this database to become a centralized location for potential volunteers to find upcoming opportunities, we are asking that each of your organizations signs up, registers your agency and/or program, and creates needs and events.
Don't forget to post new needs and opportunities as they become available. These opportunities can be in person or virtual. If in person, we ask that you list any safety/social distancing protocols your organization may be following. Please also choose minimum age requirements if any event will feature alcohol.
Below, you will find important steps and links to getting your volunteer opportunities up and running! If you have any questions along the way, email volunteer@unitedwayblount.org.
STEPS
4. Encourage your volunteers to utilize VOLUNTEER BLOUNT and record their hours.
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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.
And follow tourism updates here:
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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 1974 was "Billy Don't Be A Hero" by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods. Despite the song's popularity, it was poorly received, and it was voted No. 8 on Rolling Stone magazine's readers' poll of "10 Worst Songs of the 1970s."
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