Wake up to new business contacts at Coffee Club August 27 from 7:45 until 9:00 a.m. at Second Harvest Foodbank (136 Harvest Lane, Maryville).

Coffees are designed to offer members the opportunity to build business relationships and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting.

This event includes a Food Drive for Hunger Action Month, so we encourage all attendees to bring a jar (or a case) of peanut butter (no glass jars).

Join us as we celebrate an exciting milestone with a ribbon cutting for PWA Properties (131 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville) on August 26 at 10 a.m.

This event is an opportunity to connect with business leaders, community members, and friends while touring the new office. Light refreshments provided.

DENSO's Head-Up-Display (HUD) has reached the Final 8 voting round for the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee.

The HUD projects key details onto the windshield, creating a virtual image in the driver’s line of sight. Speed, navigation, and alerts help keep eyes on the road in all conditions.

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Tickets are on sale for Taste of Blount slated for September 15 from 6-8 p.m., at the Theater in the Park in Maryville. Admission is $35.

New for 2026 is the Momma Mel Award competition, honoring the legacy of culinary star Melonie “Momma Mel” Effler. Local non-professional home chefs will compete with their favorite sweet or savory casseroles. 

This practical class on August 27 at 1:30 p.m. will provide participants with a clear plan for creating, preparing, and delivering an effective presentation with confidence. Attendees will learn how to organize their thoughts, structure their message, incorporate appropriate visual aids, and develop a presentation style that feels natural and comfortable.

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Rather than relying solely on annual surveys or subjective observations, this session introduces HR professionals and organizational leaders to six core dimensions of culture that can be assessed continuously through language patterns and communication behaviors.

Join us September 2 at 8:30 a.m.

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Join us for Power Connect Lunch at The Shed on September 15 at 11:30 a.m.

Network with other influential professionals. Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members, but you must Register Online.

This is a Dutch Treat lunch.

Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville leads the event.

If you're an employer interested in starting or growing a WBL program and wish to hear from peers about how it can benefit any business and ask questions about hiring minors, this is your chance.

On September 1 from noon-1 p.m., the Education Strategy Group is hosting a webinar entitled, "The Future at Work: An employer Conversation About Work-Based Learning" with Carri Smith of Valmont Industries, Jeremy Colbert of Komatsu, and Matthew Spinella from the Tennessee Department of Education.

Register Here

Blount County Government Vendor Day is set for September 16 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Blount County Library (Dorothy Herron Meeting Room), 508 Cusick St., Maryville.

Join us for breakfast and networking while connecting with purchasing teams from Blount County, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Community Development Corporation, Loudon County, KUB, Knox County, and City of Knoxville.

Volunteers from across Blount County are needed to serve as tnAchieves Mentors in 2027. We need your help to impact a new cohort of students on the path to college, career and economic prosperity.

Mentors are impactful in the support, encouragement and belief that they bring to a student’s life. Their support goes beyond that of a college-going champion, though. When mentors engage with students, key college-going milestones are accomplished.

The Blount County Career Exploration Career Fair is set for October 20 and it's your chance to be part of an event that aims to inspire middle school students by introducing them to potential career opportunities. This event connects over 1,500 rising high schoolers with employers, offering hands-on experiences to explore career paths.

Contact Sherry Harris for more details.

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If you missed any of our Success in 90 sessions, you can catch up by viewing our YouTube playlist.

Here's the 2026 catalog.

• AI in the Workplace
• Shaping Your Schedule: A Flexible Approach
• The Resilient Leader's Playbook
• The ROI of People: Making Employee Growth a Competitive Advantage

The Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research administers its Business Leaders Survey biannually to understand views on key economic and policy issues in the state. The survey’s special topics section asks about how tariffs have impacted business in the state, as well as thoughts on recession and fuel prices. The data collected are vital in helping the Boyd Center understand the state's economy from a business leader's perspective. The survey closes on Friday, Aug. 28, at which time the data will be analyzed and compiled into a biannual report this fall.

New workshops are set for August. 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.