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.
Jonathan Stanley has joined The Christman Company as project engineer for the firm’s office in Knoxville, Tennessee. “Jonathan is proving himself an asset to our company and clients through his education and experience,” said Marty Gibbs, senior vice president and general manager for The Christman Company’s operations in Knoxville. Stanley currently is focused on the…
Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for June 20, 2022.
Maryville College has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. MC has been named a 2022-23 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction. This recognition marks the 11th consecutive year that Maryville College has been named a…
Maryville College has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students. MC has been named a 2022-23 College of Distinction and a Tennessee College of Distinction. This recognition marks the 11th consecutive year that Maryville College has been named a College of Distinction…
Wild Laurel Golf Course in East Tennessee has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by Audubon International for its dedication to environmental excellence on the 18-hole track in Townsend known for its stunning mountain views. “Wild Laurel Golf Course has shown a strong commitment to its environmental program,” said Christine Kane, CEO at Audubon…
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…
