MC Jazz Band to present spring concert April 25

The Maryville College Jazz Band will present its 2013 Spring Concert on Thurs., April 25 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts’ Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall.

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Bon Appetit Names Blackberry Farm No. 1 Resort for Food Lovers

Walland, Tenn. — Bon Appétit today unveiled Blackberry Farm as the number one resort on their site Bonappetit.com for its cover story, “10 Best Food Lover’s Hotels in America” to be featured in its May issue, which hits newsstands on April 23.

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Windham Professionals Announces Expansion in Alcoa

NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty along with Windham Professionals announced today the company will expand operations at its two Tennessee locations.

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Blount Partnership Receives $1.4M Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration

Maryville, Tenn. – The Blount Partnership, which includes the Industrial Development Board of Blount County, received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to help defray road construction costs in Pellissippi Place as ProNova Solutions begins building the first phase of its proton therapy facility.

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Blount Partnership offers electronic transaction help

Maryville, Tenn. – Local service is what it is all about. The Blount Partnership announced today that it has joined with North American Merchant Services (NAMS) to provide its membership with the ability to accept credit cards, debit cards, electronic checks, as well as gift cards as part of the many assistance programs it offers businesses to save time and money.

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Fresh Ideas for Today’s Business Leaders

Why do companies like Southwest Airlines, Apple®, Zappos.com, Whole Foods Market, and Google always top the lists of the best places to work? Is it because of their competitive compensation packages? Or an emphasis on open communication and teamwork? Maybe it’s the way their leadership teams strive to ensure each employee knows they are indispensable to the company’s overall success?

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Civil War Exhibit Now Open at Heritage Center

Townsend, Tenn. – To observe the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Heritage Center is hosting a collection of memorabilia and artifacts from that important period of U.S. history. Items are on display in the Proffitt’s Gallery inside the main gallery.

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Blount County Announces First Certified Tourism Ambassador Program in Tennessee

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Blount County is once again leading the way in the tourism industry as it takes the next step in providing its visitors with a positive experience and the utmost quality service. The Smoky Mountain Tourism Development Authority announced a new Blount County Certified Tourism Ambassador Program, which is a certification program that inspires front-line hospitality employees and volunteers in the area to work together turning every visitor encounter into a positive experience.

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MC Hosts Open House for High School Juniors

Maryville College invites prospective students to take one more step toward making their college decision by attending a “Just for Juniors” event, scheduled for Fri., April 12.

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Mary Beth West Ribbon Cutting to Roll Out New Brand, Office Space for 10-Year-Old Firm

Alcoa, Tenn.— Formerly known as Mary Beth West Consulting, Blount County’s locally based public relations firm will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Thurs., April 4 at a 4:30-6:00 p.m. ribbon-cutting for its new office space, including a new name and logo as well, Mary Beth West Communications, LLC.

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