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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.

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.

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.

BRISTOL, Tenn. – The Buechner (Beek-ner) Institute at King University will be hosting the second annual BuechnerFest at Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, N.C., May 30 through June 2, 2013. BuechnerFest will feature three days of enjoying and discussing the work and career of the award-winning writer and Presbyterian minister Frederick Buechner.

Brent Trentham, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Knoxville and Alcoa, TN has been named to the Barron’s® “Top 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State Listings” list in Barron’s Magazine, a publication covering business and finance.

Roane State Community College will be hosting its annual Job Fair – 2013 for our current students and soon-to-be graduates. The event will be held at our Oak Ridge branch campus on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 2- 4:00 p.m. with set-up time being 1:00 until 2:00. This collaborative effort between the Placement Office and the multiple Career Preparation Programs hopes to connect our students graduating in May or August with area employers who have or may have vacancies to be filled in the future. It will also be a time for employers to link with our current students for Part time/temporary opportunities. Students from the following areas are being invited to meet with you.

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Starting this year, rising high school juniors and seniors can enroll in a one-of-a-kind Maryville College summer course and receive three credit hours from the private liberal arts college located in East Tennessee.

The connection that the horse has to healing is a true journey, not a destination. Much like that of the grieving process, that is just what it says, a process not an event. This workshop will provide information regarding the grief and loss issues of children, teens and families, while incorporating the techniques of equine assisted grief counseling and art as avenues of listening to those who are grieving. Participants will have the opportunity for hands on learning, while being able to incorporate learned techniques into their professional areas. Learned techniques are ideal for office settings as well as equine assisted therapy.

Green is becoming the new “green” in business transportation, as municipal and commercial transportation leaders are discovering that propane, natural gas, biofuels and electric vehicles (EV) can have an immediate savings impact on their bottom line. The upcoming Tennessee Alternative Fuel Vehicle Roadshow, aims to spread this message, with a series of educational events to be held March 12-26th in Kingsport, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville.