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...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Dec 16, 2020 | Business, Small Business Resources
You’ve spent years honing your craft and skills that have brought you to this point of owning your own business here in beautiful Jefferson County. You’ve challenged yourself, you’ve taken the time to learn everything you need to know, and you’ve taken the risk to...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Nov 11, 2020 | Member Spotlight, Things to Do in Jefferson County
Bush Brothers & Company has become one of the most well-known success stories in the history of Jefferson County business. What began as a small local cannery has grown into a nationally recognized brand and household name. Despite their tremendous growth and...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Oct 22, 2020 | Business, Chamber Information, Member Benefits, Membership
Owning a business can be a lonely place. You’ve taken the type of risk many can’t or don’t want to take. Taking on the risk of your business succeeding or failing, doing everything yourself from bookkeeping to advertising, and working long hours because the work has...
by Jefferson County Chamber Team | Oct 14, 2020 | Business, Chamber Information, Member Benefits, Member Spotlight, Membership
For 80 years now, Appalachian Electric Cooperative has been bringing electricity to this part of East Tennessee. With close to 48,000 residential and commercial members in parts of five counties, AEC’s reason for being is to improve the quality of life in the...