Mark your calendar for an upcoming information update from the City of Maryville on June 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Maryville City Manager Greg McClain will share insights on priorities, budget challenges, and the future vision for our community. These briefings offer a valuable platform to forge new partnerships and enhance existing ones between members of the business community and local government officials.

Last year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) welcomed 13.3 million visitors. As it continues to be the most visited national park in America, the GSMNP and the local community are making efforts to improve accessibility. Check out our top picks for an accessible summer vacation in the Greater Smokies Region.

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Get your tickets for the Hops in the Hills craft beer festival on June 22 from 5-9 p.m. at the Maryville Greenway Amphitheater.

Attendees have the opportunity to sample regional craft beer from the best breweries in the area. Enjoy games, lounging and live music.

Also enjoy Summer on Broadway June 21-22 in downtown Maryville with a series of outdoor events to celebrate the region and season.

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 210th installment visiting with Linda Carruthers, president/owner of Willow Ridge Special Event Center which is a wedding venue located in Townsend on the former Coopers Cove property.

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On June 20 at 9 a.m. at the Blount Partnership, this workshop will help you gain insights on why a business plan is important and the preparation needed to begin writing it. Major components of a business plan will be discussed as well as the supporting documentation needed for an effective business plan.

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David's Abbey Carpet & Floors is holding its ribbon cutting ceremony with a luncheon on June 18 at noon at 1719 King Circle in Maryville.

Blount Chamber members are invited to attend a TN House of Representatives 8th District Democratic Candidate Forum on June 19 from 3-4 p.m. at the Blount Partnership.

Candidates are Mac Pickle and Sue DuBois.

Join us July 10 at 8:30 a.m. for the next Success in 90 workshop presented by The Trust Company where they'll help you discover if your retirement plan help recruit, retain and reward employees.

Learn how a good retirement plan could be critical component to your benefits package.

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