by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jun 30, 2021 | Chamber Events, Chamber Information, Member Spotlight
Tennova Jefferson Memorial Hospital’s staff members received the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce’s Jefferson Countian of the Year Award today during a ceremony at the hospital. This award is part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Awards, and it is the...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jun 28, 2021 | Jefferson County History
Whether you were born-and-raised in Jefferson County, are part of the broader East Tennessee community or just moved here, there’s something exciting to learn about our great local culture and economy. We’ve rounded up some legendary stories as well as some...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jun 17, 2021 | Member Benefits, Member Spotlight, Membership
First Horizon Bank has been a part of the Jefferson County community for almost 40 years. In the past few decades, First Horizon has done everything it can to be there for members of the community, from supporting local businesses with loans to volunteering with and...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | May 27, 2021 | Business, Member Benefits, Small Business Resources
It would be an understatement to say that Covid-19 has been hitting businesses hard—especially small businesses and mom-and-pop shops. Thankfully, if your business applied for a PPP loan before March 31st you may have already begun to receive some of the benefits from...
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...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Jan 14, 2021 | Small Business Resources
For those waiting for the end of 2020, congratulations! You and your small business have officially survived one of the craziest, hardest, and most chaotic years in American history. While we’re not out of the woods yet, there does seem to be a reason for optimism...
