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.
Cirrus Aircraft delivered the first of twenty-five SR Series TRAC20 aircraft to United Aviate Academy. The TRAC20 is an advanced, high-performance aircraft that will be used for initial pilot training at the only ab-initio flight academy operated by one of the largest U.S.-based airlines. In February, the company announced a purchase agreement with United Aviate…
Daily life and how kids interact online continue to evolve. This includes completing more schoolwork online, interacting with friends using mobile devices and social media. With so many aspects of kids’ lives going digital, Internet Safety Month in June is an important time to review expectations with your children to help them stay safe online.…
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) has awarded the Blount Partnership’s Director of Membership Jessica Hahn with the Dana Ketterling Lifetime Sales Achievement Award. The award recognizes career sales achievement, with awards based on the total number or total dollar amount of chamber membership sales. Hahn earned recognition in the silver category for…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for June 13, 2022.
In an article published in The Southern Illinoisan, Tennessee ranked No. 8 among the U.S. states with the fastest-growing economies. The states with the fastest-growing economies have more people, more workers, and more business creation, contributing to greater incomes and GDP. To determine the states with the fastest-growing economies between 2020 and 2021, researchers calculated…
Capitalizing on its mission statement to promote economic growth and be a primary catalyst for this region’s competitive success, the Blount Partnership is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website, www.BlountAreaJobs.com. This site allows employers to post open positions, gather resumes and schedule interviews, while job seekers can browse for jobs, create profiles,…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 30, 2022.
A new major will be available for Maryville College students this fall that will offer signature learning opportunities at RT Lodge and other distinctive dining, lodging and event establishments in the area. Hospitality and Regional Identity is being added to the 2022-2023 College’s catalog following recommendation by the faculty and approval by the College’s Board…
Company Distilling announced today the official Grand Opening weekend of their first newly constructed distillery in Townsend, TN on July 8-10. Throughout the weekend, guests can expect to experience live music, enjoy a cocktail, and tour the facility. The full product portfolio for Company Distilling will also be available to sample, including their Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for May 30, 2022.
