Boy, do we have another busy week at the Chamber. There are two ribbon cuttings we'd love to see you at and a HUGE Chamber Social at the Bistro at Asbury Place.

Morton Business Training is holding its ribbon cutting on Thursday at 10 a.m. Likewise, Harvest Bible Chapel is having its ribbon cutting on Friday at 10 a.m. Please make plans to support these two organizations.

The Chamber Social is also on Thursday at 3:45 p.m. at the Bistro at Asbury Place. Come meet the Chamber staff and find out about all the programs as well as meet members of the Chamber board and other new members. 

Can you believe we are little more than a week away from Taste of Blount? Get your tickets today as they go up $5 the night of the event on Thursday, Sept. 13. Look for an article on Bread of Heaven in Wednesday's Maryville Daily Times.

Don't forget about the Business Excellence Awards at the Clayton Center for the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 20. Tickets are on sale now. You need to be at this premier networking event.

Check out the schedule for the artisans that will be at the Townsend Visitors Center for the next couple of weeks.

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