TNECD announces approval of a proposal to invest $813 million in broadband expansion

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the approval of Tennessee’s initial proposal for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The department has been allocated $813 million as part of its initial proposal for the BEAD Program, which the state will use to locate high-speed broadband…

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The Dialogue with Susan Shepherd

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 214th installment visiting with Susan Shepherd of TruYou Aesthetics Medical Spa whose mission is not to change who you are, but support you in discovering and enhancing your unique self by embracing your personal beauty and confidence…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – August 19, 2024

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 19, 2024.

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TNECD Announces Nearly $3 million in Funding through the Transportation Network Growth Opportunity Initiative

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today $2.9 million will be awarded to seven collaborative teams through the Transportation Network Growth Opportunity (TNGO) initiative. TNGO, which received an initial $5 million in funding through the Tennessee General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session, serves as a tool to diversify the state’s…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – August 12, 2024

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – August 5, 2024

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – July 29, 2024

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Jessica Hahn Wins Sales Award

The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded Jessica Hahn, Director of Membership of the Blount Partnership, with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement. Hahn earned recognition for achieving outstanding growth in chamber membership and ongoing support of members throughout her career. “Membership sales professionals are…

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Blount Partnership Newsletter – July 22, 2024

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Blount Employers Named Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner

As part of the annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Institute, today, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 49 work-based learning (WBL) employers named a Tennessee Flagship Industry Partner for their contributions and partnerships with local school districts across the state.  Nominated by school districts across the state, Tennessee Flagship Industry Partners are employers…

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