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Focus Groups
The Blount Chamber has two focus groups that meet throughout the year. Network with like-minded professional who share a common interest. Work together with fellow pros to improve your profession or processes.
Youtube of Howard Jackson on HR Focus Group
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Human Resource Focus Group
The Chamber’s Human Resource Focus Group identifies topics of interest for the human resource specialist or for those responsible for hiring. Stay updated on crucial employment issues with other HR professionals, and plan the annual HR training session. Meets quarterly. Contact Kathy DeLozier
- Worker’s Compensation
- Employee Benefit Updates
- Workplace Privacy Issues
- Employee Handbook Writing
- Employee Retention, Turnover and Recruiting
The HR Focus Group meetings are held quarterly. They meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber building. Visit Blount Chamber Calendar for next meeting.
Women in Business Focus Group
The Women in Business group was formed for women who share common business objectives and daily personal and business challenges. The goal of this group is to build new relationships while learning new “best practices” from one another and from Chamber member professionals. This group meets quarterly at the Chamber – so bring your lunch and your ideas and join the Women in Business. The group consists of women from diverse businesses and diverse positions within their business. The Women in Business Focus Group meets on the third Monday of February, May, August and October at noon at the Chamber building. The meeting is held to one hour.For specific dates visit the Blount Chamber Calendar
Goals of the Women In Business:
- Build relationships
- Learn about topics that affect you
- Get the word out about your business
If you are interested in learning more about the Women in Business group, please contact Amy Lawson at 983-2241.







