Welcome to the Blount Partnership Media Room. Below you will find resources from the Blount County area from our chamber and industry events and partners.
The Blount Partnership joined leaders from StandardAero on a visit to Northeast State Community College to talk with students in the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification program about working for aviation employers in Blount County. Aircraft mechanics are a top workforce need in Blount County, and students pursuing this license go on to have lucrative…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today the approval of up to $116.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business growth in Tennessee. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they play a central role in building strong communities throughout Tennessee,” said…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today the approval of up to $116.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business growth in Tennessee. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they play a central role in building strong communities throughout Tennessee,” said…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for February 27, 2023.
Appalachian Bear Rescue, which rehabilitates black bears across the region that have been orphaned, abandoned or injured, now has a new Defender 130 SUV to aid its efforts thanks to Land Rover and Land Rover Knoxville. Land Rover Knoxville, which is part of Furrow Automotive Group, also announced a long-term partnership with Appalachian Bear Rescue…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for February 20, 2023.
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 191st installment visiting with Kelley Bell, Group Benefits Consultant with Saxon that helps businesses with up to 120 employees to implement a comprehensive benefits package for their employees. Describe more about Saxon. We are a small business and…
This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 190th installment visiting with attorney Tara Lynn Dutton from the TL Dutton Law firm which is full service law firm that is licensed in multiple areas including commercial and residential real estate closings. Describe more about what you do? TL Dutton…
LDA Engineering has promoted Matthew “Matt” Movahed to senior vice president of engineering. In this role, he will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and will manage all engineering team members and their assignments to projects and programs. “Matt sets the example as a leader and excels in his engineering expertise,” said…
UScellular announced today that it made a $47.4 million investment in its Tennessee network in 2022, including $15.8 million in network upgrades and 5G modernizations that enhanced connectivity across the state and $31.6 million in 5G spectrum that will bring additional customer benefits in future years and advances the company’s multi-year 5G network strategy. Four…
