Ragland Joins Blount Partnership as Director of Economic & Workforce Development
Blount Partnership president/CEO Bryan Daniels announced today that Rachel Ragland has been hired as the Director of Economic & Workforce Development.
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Royal Metal Powders / American Chemet Corporation announces the purchase of Horsehead copper powder business
American Chemet of Deerfield, IL has announced the purchase of the Horsehead Corporation copper based air atomizing business, located in Palmerton, PA.
Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee and Helen Ross McNabb Center set to strengthen services through merger
Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee and the Helen Ross McNabb Center are set to merge on Jan. 1.
Alcoa to Further Expand Automotive Sheet Capacity in Blount County
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty, along with Alcoa officials, announced today the company will expand its rolling mill in Alcoa, Tenn. to meet the growing demand for light, durable and recyclable aluminum sheet for automotive production.
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Cardwell House trimmed for the Holiday Season
Townsend, Tennessee – Bob Patterson, Executive Director announced today that the Tuckaleechee Garden Club has completed decorating the Cardwell House that is located in the Historic Village of the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. ” The Heritage Center is a beautiful place to visit any time of the year but it is especially beautiful when it is decorated for the Holiday Season” claimed Bob Patterson, Executive Director of the Heritage Center. “All of the decorations are either handmade or are natural trimmings representative of the late 1800’s” said Linda Lee, President of the 30 year old Tuckaleechee Garden Club.
Maryville-to-Townsend Greenway Master Plan Complete
A Master Plan for a proposed greenway trail linking Maryville to Townsend estimates the positive economic impact of the trail for Blount County at $65 million over a 10-year period. The construction cost of the 13.7-mile trail is estimated at $24.46 million, again over 10 years, putting the estimated return on investment for every dollar spent at $2.66.
Mary Beth West Communications Adds Interactive Team, Doubles Size of Firm
Alcoa, Tenn. – Mary Beth West Communications, LLC, announced today the expansion of the public relations and strategic communications firm to include a full interactive division, with the addition of three key managers and a development team with expertise in website, mobile application and social media campaign development as well as proprietary software and data management.
King University Receives Top Ranking for Transfer Students
A recent report from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission indicates that King University is the largest recipient of transfer students among Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) institutions. The University is also recognized for having the largest population of transfer students from public institutions in Tennessee.
King University, Pellissippi State Reverse Transfer Agreement Will Help Students Earn Degrees
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – King University and Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) announced the signing of a reverse transfer agreement between the institutions during a meeting held Friday, Nov. 22, at King’s Hardin Valley campus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Express Employment Professionals’ Pay It Forward Holiday Hiring Drive
Give the gift of employment by joining Express Employment Professionals’ Pay It Forward Holiday Hiring Drive as we strive to place 100 job seekers in the Blount County area, during the weeks of December 9, 2013 through December 20, 2013. Being out of work during the holidays can be particularly tough, and we would like to make sure as many people as possible earn a paycheck just in time for the holidays.