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.
AESSEAL recently received independent Verification from British Standards (BSI) that its global business operation is now Net Zero Scope 1, 2, and 3. By investing $40 million in environmentally friendly projects, AESSEAL achieved Net Zero status seven years ahead of its 2029 goal. Net Scope standards are related to both direct and indirect emissions from…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 22, 2022.
Nashville-based developer Ramston Capital will invest between $70-80 million to construct the first mixed-use residential development project in Pellissippi Place, a research and technology-based park, located off Old Knoxville Highway and Pellissippi Parkway in Alcoa, Tenn., the Industrial Development Board of Blount County and the cities of Alcoa and Maryville (IDB) announced today. “This is…
Pellissippi State Community College, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville and community leaders from throughout Blount County celebrated the opening of the Ruth and Steve West Workforce Development Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. The $16.5 million workforce development center is located on Pellissippi State’s Blount County Campus in Friendsville, but also includes space…
Insurance Office of America (IOA) and Simmons Bank will host their inaugural Bank-Out Hunger Drive starting September 1-30, 2022, for Hunger Action Month in five East Tennessee counties. During the month of September we will try to help the 1 in 4 children at risk of hunger and the 1 in 5 adults at risk…
The Trust Company of Tennessee has hired Jacob “Jake” Lorino as a client service associate, based in the firm’s Knoxville office. Founded in 1987 and with offices in Chattanooga, Knoxville and the Tri-Cities, The Trust Company of Tennessee currently has more than $4.5 billion under management. The firm helps individuals, families, business owners and…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for August 15, 2022.
Kruggel Lawton CPAs, a regional full-service accounting and business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Wes Montgomery, CPA has joined the firm as a Manager. Montgomery brings with him more than 20 years of accounting experience with a focus in tax, assurance, and Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS). His background not only includes…
Famous for its expansive, colorful, and lush landscaping, Anakeesta is enhancing its commitment to being stewards of the living earth by recently receiving an arboretum accreditation for Vista Gardens. The area is an incredible mountaintop garden retreat in the smoky mountains. The mission of the Anakeesta Arboretum is to provide an experiential sensory garden that…
The Board of Directors of CBBC Bank and Twin Cities Financial Services, Inc. is pleased to announce Mike Hearon has joined the bank as President and Board Member. Chief Executive Officer Mike Baker will continue his leadership and guidance role at CBBC Bank while President Hearon will handle the day-to-day management of the bank. Hearon most…
