Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club on October 26 sponsored by Smoky Mountain Fund Raising at the Blount Partnership (201 S. Washington St., Maryville) from 7:45-9 a.m. Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.

You're invited to Glenstone Galleries grand reopening on October 25 at 2 p.m. at 237 N. Calderwood St., in Midland Plaza.

Please join us for a celebration and refreshments at its new location and meet the new owners, Veljean and Steve Harwell. We will also be giving away a framed Tino print.

Join us Oct 25 from 8:30-9:30 at the Blount Partnership for a free educational seminar: "ADA Website Compliance: Why You Need an Accessible Website in 2024" hosted by Baker Marketing Laboratory.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all websites must be accessible to people with disabilities, and recent legal updates are making it crucial for businesses to ensure ADA compliance as soon as possible. Fines for non-compliance have been averaging $20,000 - $50,000.

This seminar will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to ensure your website is accessible to all users, mitigating risks and maximizing inclusivity. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

Register Here

Make plans to join Jeff Francis, Tennessee Bureau of Worker’s Compensation, on October 25 at 2 p.m. at the Blount Partnership as he gives an update on Tennessee Workers’ Compensation.

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The Tennessee district of the Small Business Administration is seeking nominations until December 7 for the 2024 SBA Small Business Awards in the following categories:

• Minority Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
• Veteran Small Business Champion or Business of the Year
• Women in Business Champion or Business of the Year
• Rural Owned Small Business of the Year
• Small Business Inventor of the Year
• Counseling Awards
• Government Contracting Awards

Nomination Information Here

The Blount Partnership's Best of Blount Awards are returning to the grand ballroom at the Airport Hilton on February 2, 2024. The awards celebrate those individuals and businesses that give their time and resources to make this area an outstanding place to live and work. Nominations are open for the awards, so please submit the name of someone you think is deserving.

Nominate Here

Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 “Dealing with Conflict” by Chuck Carringer, Chuck Carringer Executive Coaching, on November 1 at 8:30 a.m.

Attendees will discover the differences and impacts of functional and dysfunctional conflict, explore how effective and cohesive teams navigate conflict, gain insights on building cooperative and collaborative relationships, examine the significance of language and tone in our communication.

Register Here

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.

 

Register Here

We want everyone to participate in Small Business Saturday, from shops to our neighbors and friends to share the message and educate on the importance of supporting local businesses.

If your business wishes to participate, email alawson@blountpartnership.com. We are trying to get the word out about shopping locally at the beginning of the holiday season

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.