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The former Builders & Associates of Blount County chapter has consolidated its funds, totaling nearly $450,000, into the Foundation for Future Building Trades to support the next generation of construction professionals. These funds will establish classroom grants and scholarships designed to encourage students to pursue careers in construction, with a special emphasis on residential buildings.…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 28, 2024.

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Peaceful Side Brewery earned a gold medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF®) competition, hosted and presented by the Brewers Association. In the 2024 competition, beers and ciders spanning 107 categories and 175 different styles were judged meticulously by 285 judges over 7 days. Awards presented during the Great American Beer Festival competition…

Pellissippi State Community College has been awarded nearly $2 million through the third round of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) Grants, to support the creation of a two-year associate degree in Aviation Technology, with a focus on Aviation Maintenance Technician Training. The new degree program, located at Pellissippi State’s Blount County Campus, will…

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, it has earned a place among TripAdvisor’s Top 1% Fine Dining Restaurants worldwide for 2024. This prestigious accolade underscores the restaurant’s commitment to delivering unforgettable culinary experiences and consistently earning outstanding reviews from the TripAdvisor community. Being recognized in the TripAdvisor…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 14, 2024.

Celebrated East Tennessee artist Pinkie Mistry is set to bring a new wave of creativity to down- town Maryville with the installation of a stunning new mural outside her gallery. Known for her vibrant palette knife landscapes and botanicals, Mistry’s newest work will feature a magnolia tree, reminiscent of the one she cherished in her…

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC)’s Board of Directors has selected seven new economic development leaders to serve on the organization’s 2025 Board of Directors for a two-year term. The board has also selected the leadership positions for the coming year. The process took place at the annual board meeting on September 15 during IEDC’s…

Click to view the online version of the Blount Partnership weekly newsletter for October 7, 2024.