by Jefferson County Chamber Team | May 17, 2021 | Business, Member Benefits, Small Business Resources
A recent New York Times article on California’s housing crisis has a dire warning for small communities: the remote workers are coming. We have to stop and ask, is this such a bad thing? After all, countless articles and research projects, and even a best-selling book...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Apr 29, 2021 | Chamber Information, Membership
You’ve seen our name around the Jefferson County community. You know we’ve been a small business resource for entrepreneurs for years, and any “How to grow my business” tips you’ll find online probably include joining a local chamber of commerce. However, knowing all...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Apr 11, 2021 | Business, Membership, Small Business Resources
Starting a business any time can feel a little scary and overwhelming. Couple that with everything that happened in 2020, and it can seem downright terrifying. However, with an end to the pandemic hopefully on the horizon, 2021 could be the perfect time to start your...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Mar 17, 2021 | Jefferson County History
You may know about Blount County and The Blount Mansion , but do you know anything about the man that these Tennessee landmarks are named after? William Blount, our state’s founder, was a shrewd businessman and politician who was hungry for land beyond the rolling...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Feb 24, 2021 | Business, Small Business Resources
Tax time is almost upon us. Adding the numerous tax responsibilities to your already full schedule managing a business might seem daunting. There’s a lot to keep track of, but starting early (i.e. now) and having a thorough checklist can help you keep everything on...