Blount Partnership

We're celebrating Women's History Month with a spotlight on some of our Blount County Chamber of Commerce women entrepreneurs! Andrea Pope and her husband own SERVPRO of Blount County, a cleaning, restoration, and construction company specializing in fire, water, and mold damage cleanup and restoration. Even though this industry is typically male-dominated, Andrea explains how women like her (and her daughter!) are making a difference in the business.

Mike King, Sales Associate with MARTIN PRINTING, LLC and Blount Chamber Ambassador, has been giving back to his community (and his country!) from the start. He majored in Graphic arts at East Tennessee State University, and after leaving college joined the Marine Corp to serve in Vietnam. Upon discharge from the Marines he went to work For Mutual Business Forms as an apprentice press operator and worked his way to General Manager. When the business sold to a larger company, Mike went into sales and worked for different companies until he had the opportunity to join Martin Printing Co. When he's not busy serving the business community in Blount County, Mike also serves in another job, his ministry called Light Your World Ministries. They take teams to do missions work in Romania with the Romani people. They've been making mission trips since 9/11 2001. Thanks Mike for all you do!

Start your next career inspiring future aviation workforce as the Director of Aviation Technology program in the Greater Smoky Mountains region. Lead our efforts in developing and launching this aviation maintenance technology program – providing exciting opportunities for students and satisfying the needs of this booming industry in our region. This position offers competitive pay, excellent insurance options, education reimbursement, traditional pension plan option through TCRS 401k with company match, 13 paid holidays, longevity pay and employee discount programs for more than 900 companies. Apply today at: https://bit.ly/4bDMziC

Make plans to attend our next Success in 90 - "Leadership" by Dr. Nancy Scott, University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business, Wednesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. This interactive workshop aims to equip chamber members with essential leadership skills to navigate the evolving business environment. The session is designed for Blount County Chamber members to strengthen their leadership and communication skills. Participants will engage in practical exercises that promote effective communication, foster collaboration, and enhance their ability to lead teams successfully. This session will provide learners with practical tools to enhance their leadership effectiveness through improved communication skills, benefiting both their businesses and the broader community. Learn more and register at www.BlountChamber.com.

Congratulations to DayBreak Dementia Respite on your grand opening and ribbon cutting! DayBreak, a ministry of First United Methodist, Maryville, is an adult day center focused on helping families cope with mild to moderate symptoms of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Congratulations to Lindsey Plyler - State Farm Insurance Agent for the ribbon cutting at your beautiful new office!

Please join us in welcoming our newest members. ?? YMCA of East Tennessee ?? Big Peach Car Wash - Maryville ?? Phoenix Home Comfort ?? Bebe Salon + Boutique ?? Blount Funeral and Cremation ?? Women's Basketball Hall of Fame We are so excited to have you as part of our community!

Congratulations to The Shoppes at Homespun-Maryville, our Blount Chamber Business of the Month for March 2025! Homespun is unique, because they feature nearly 50 local artists, crafters, home goods and antiques in their store. Stop by and get everything you need to get your home ready for spring!

We are fortunate to have the most incredible partners on all of our initiatives – especially this one! StandardAero, in partnership with Breeze Airways?, donated a jet turbine engine to benefit the Regional Aviation Maintenance Technician program that is being built in Blount County. StandardAero also donated dozens of tools to assist in the initiative. This Pellissippi State Community College program, which is pending FAA and SACS certification, will train future aviation mechanics for job with our area aviation employers. The Blount Partnership and PSCC are grateful for their many aviation industry partners who are helping make this school a reality.

Thank you to Angela Sebby, Maryville College, Associate Professor of Hospitality and Regional Identity, Stephen Deucker, Cirrus, Vice President & General Manager, Vision Center and Pam Bauer, elevateXp | Elevated Experiences x Purposeful Brands | Excellence by Design, Chief Experience Officer for hosting our Success in 90 Customer Service panel this morning.