Get out of the office after work and unwind with the afternoon mixer hosted by the Airport Hilton on August 7 at 3:45 p.m.

Mixers are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting and open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business.

Do you want to know what is going on in the City of Alcoa? Make plans to attend a briefing on August 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership to hear from Alcoa City Manager Mark Johnson. He will discuss priorities, budget challenges and vision for the future for our community. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials. 

Register Here

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

Understanding the predictably irrational reasons people do or do not buy from you.

On August 9 from 8:30-10 a.m., join Jeremy LaDuke and Tonia Latham from Epic Nine Marketing as they share the emotions, biases, and social influences that affect consumer choices. You’ll take away tips for deeper customer connections, persuasive messaging, and increased sales and loyalty.

Register Here

We are excited to announce that this year's Long Table Community Dinner is set for October 26. Tickets go on sale August 24. Through this event we are able to support our young professional's organization, promote the connectivity of downtown, highlight our local talent.  

There are a few sponsorships remaining. Sponsoring ensures your company is represented at the dinner. Contact Jessica Hahn for more information.

Sponsorship Form  

The Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research administers this Business Leaders Survey biannually to understand perspectives on key economic and policy issues. Please provide responses based on your location in Tennessee regardless of whether your firm operates regionally, nationally or internationally. This is the seventh in a series of biannual surveys conducted by the Boyd Center.

Take the Survey

Calling all Balloon Fest ambassadors, we need you! Help us run the 2023 festival and get an up-close experience and interact with the hot air balloons and achieve community service hours.

First Shift: 1-6 p.m. | Second Shift: 5-10 p.m.

Sign Up Here

The Blount County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2024 Blount County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors until September 8. 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.