Blount Partnership

Thank you to the Hilton Knoxville Airport for hosting Coffee Club this morning! It's always great to see our members enjoying a morning of networking together.

Congratulations to Family Choice Financial on your ribbon cutting today! Family Choice Financial makes small loans from $500 - $15,000 to help the people of our community. Stop by and see them in Alcoa!

Pellissippi State Community College is hosting a Hospitality and Tourism Conversation with area leaders, employers and community partners in the Ruth & Steve West Workforce Development Center on December 10th at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided. Join us for an important conversation on the needs and future of the industry. Discussion Topics: ?? Workforce Needs ?? Critical Skills for Success ?? Earn and Learn Program ?? Internship and Partnership Opportunities Who Should Attend? ?? Industry professionals in hospitality and tourism ?? Workforce development specialists ?? Anyone passionate about developing the next generation of leaders in hospitality and tourism Register here: https://bit.ly/3AKwj1u

Congratulations to The Price Agency on the ribbon cutting at your beautiful new location!

The Best of Blount Awards are headed to the Airport Hilton on January 24, 2025, from 6:30-11 p.m. Join us for an evening of live entertainment, dinner and dancing, and awards honoring the best of our community from 2024. The evening includes: ?? Plated dinner ?? Awards ceremony ?? Live music by nationally recognized party band, Party on the Moon? Tickets are on sale now - get yours here: https://bit.ly/40QJ0Cm

Congratulations to Elizabeth Martin of PINEYWOODS BENEFITS , our Blount Chamber Ambassador of the Month for October 2024! Elizabeth consistently goes above and beyond to show support to our chamber member businesses. Thank you Elizabeth for all you do!

Small Business Saturday? is coming up on November 30th, but Shop Small? is so much more than one day. It’s a year-round movement that’s all about helping communities thrive, one purchase at a time. The Blount Chamber wants to celebrate Small Business Saturday with you! It's a special holiday created so communities can show love for small local businesses and help businesses with their most pressing need -- getting more customers. The day encourages people to shop at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This single day has grown into a powerful movement, and more people are taking part than ever before. Nearly 50 local businesses are participating this year, offering special promotions and discounts. You can see the full list of participating businesses here: https://bit.ly/3CrrhaF

Congratulations to Blount Chamber Business of the Month for November 2024, Maryville Corner Market & Cafe! Since the 1930s, Maryville Corner Market has served our community with great food and they continue to offer the best dine-in and grab and go options for delicious elevated homestyle dishes.

Why not give yourself the gift of a new opportunity this holiday season? The American Job Center is holding a Blount County Job Fair on Tuesday, November 12th from 12 - 2 pm at the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center located on Pellissippi State Community College Blount County campus. Nearly two dozen employers will be on hand to help you find your perfect new job!