Blount Partnership News & Events
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PRIMETIME
The Chamber's Primetime networking event is getting closer, just one week away on March 19 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cooper Athletic Center on the Maryville College campus.
 
More than 300 people are attending and 120 businesses have signed up with numerous giveaways. If you'd like to attend this FREE event, please RSVP to Amy. We are trying to get a count for how much food to order. You know how it goes for large events. :)
 
Meanwhile, check out some of the more than 50 door prizes.
 
Gift basket, iPod Nano, free busines cards, overnight hotel stay, Mary Kay Timewise Miracle Skin Care Set, gift certificate for a 60 min. massage, $100 gift card, $50 Visa gift card, free chiropractic consulatation, examination, 2 xrays and first treatment, 2-hour introductory lesson at Volcroft Horsemanship, $100 off of tax preparation
 
This Jimmy Buffet themed event is your best opportunity to meet many Chamber members from all sectors of the community in one location. Instead of standing at your table, like a traditional trade show, you can use this event to network and meet new people in the business community!
 
LEARN HOW TO SELL TO THE GOVERNMENT
Only a few spots left for this FREE informational seminar on how to do business with the governement. It's the first time it's been offered at the Chamber. Find out how to get government agencies to use your products or services.
 
On Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Blount County Chamber office located at 201 S. Washington St., in Maryville, Paul Middlebrooks, Marketing Consultant for the UT Procurement Technical Assistance Center will discuss how to do business with the federal government, the U.S. Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development Program, Small Disadvantaged Business Program, and Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Initiative. (Limited to 15 participants) Email Claire to RSVP.
 
THREE DAY OSHA CLASS OFFERED AT PELLISSIPPI STATE
The Blount Partnership, in conjunction with Pellissippi State, is offering a three-day 10-hour OSHA class March 12-14 from 8 a.m.-noon at the Pellissippi State Blount County Campus located at 2731 W. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Friendsville, TN 37737.
 
The cost is $99 for Blount County Chamber Members; $129 for non-members. To register or for additional information visit www.pstcc.edu/bcs or call 865-539-7167.
 
SPEED NETWORKING IS COMING
Believe it or not, speed networking is just what it sounds like -- quick, focused opportunities to meet those who can propel your career and business. And, YES, it does really work! We all desire to accelerate our careers and get on the fast track to success, with speed-networking, you can accelerate your networking. You can meet more quality contacts and actually have meaningful conversations in just one event than any other method!
 
Speed networking is FUN and EFFECTIVE. Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, young in your career or experienced -- you will enjoy meeting people in this type of format.
 
The Blount Partnership is a firm believer in putting people face-to-face to facilitate direct conversation. So join us Thursday, April 4 at 8 a.m. at the Chamber office. RSVP to Amy.
 
COME OUT TO RIBBON CUTTING
Since the Chamber Social that was scheduled for Tuesday, March 12 was canceled, it has been replaced with a ribbon cutting and reception for High Road Digital at Sullivan's in downtown Maryville at 5:30 p.m.
 
High Road Digital is also holding a FREE Digital Media Strategy Seminar at the Chamber office on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., with lunch provided.
 
H.O.G. RALLY VOLUNTEERS
The call is going out for volunteers to help with the H.O.G. Rally May 28-June 2. If you would like to help in any way putting on this huge event please Email Claire with your name and contact info.
 
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