Volunteers in Progress
The Volunteers In Progress (VIP) program is a partnership between the
Blount County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Board of Blount County. Our focus is all about Keeping Good Company. Simply put, this means Keeping Good Company with one another and keeping the successful companies that we already have and assisting in their expansions.
It means recruiting Good quality Companies on both a national and international level. And last, but certainly not least, it means showcasing Your Company by marketing your business to current and potential business clients – putting your company a level above the rest.
The VIP members make a vital commitment to the economic development efforts of our region through their additional investment in the Chamber. They help maintain and assist in the expansion efforts of companies already located in Blount County. VIP's help enable the Chamber and the Economic Development Board to recruit quality business and industry to our region.
Because of the special commitment of VIP members, we promise to Keep you in Good Company by showcasing and promoting your business to existing and new business and industry to our area. Exclusive meetings of the VIP members are planned throughout the year. Opportunities are available for members to network, both in a professional setting and through social activities. These meetings are prime opportunities to discuss issues that have a direct impact on the future of our region and the business community.
For more information on becoming a member of the VIP Program, contact Bill Eanes at (865) 983-7715 or e-mail:
beanes@blountpartnership.com
Members of the Volunteers in Progress Program
Because of you - our special VIP Members - the Blount County Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Board continues to be a leader in economic development.
Because of you - our special VIP Members - new jobs have been created, additional capital investments have been made and our region's tax base has been increased.
Because of you - our special VIP Members - a better quality of life and standard of living for the citizens of our area has been created.
Because of your commitment, we continue to Keep Good Company.
ALCOA, Inc.,Ken McMillen
ALCOA, Inc., Christy Newman
ALCOA, Inc., Mike Sabad
ALCOA, Inc., Dale Baker
Allcor Staffing Services, Pat Campbell
Anderson Truss Company, Marilyn Prospero
Atmos Energy, Marty Snow
Barber McMurry Architects, Karen Williamson
Barge, Waggoner, Sumner & Cannon, Steve Fritts
BB&T Bank, Mike Honeycutt
BB&T Bank, Allen Rathbone
Bell & Assoc. Construction, Allan Cox
Blaine Construction, Michael George
Blount County Commission, Jerome Moon
Blount County Government, Ed Mitchell
Blount Excavating, Steve Garner
Blount Gastroenterology, Craig Jarvis, MD
Blount Memorial Hospital, Don Heinemann
Blount Memorial Hospital, Leslie Rutherford
Blount Memorial Hospital, Jane Nelson
Blount Memorial Hospital, Jennie Bounds
Bristol & Bragg Fine Jewelers, Starr Bragg
C2RL, Inc., Chris Soro
Calloway Oil Company, Tommy Hunt
Capital Bank, Frank Snyder
Cate Russell Insurance, Leslie Cate
Cherokee Millwright, Dave Bennett
CBBC, Kathy Johnson
CBBC, Brian Hord
City of Alcoa, Mark Johnson
City of Maryville, Greg McClain
Clayton Homes, Kevin Clayton
Coldwell Banker Nelson Realtors, Inc., Julie Nelson
Cooper Drywall & Painting, Mike Cooper
Crum & Blazer Insurance, Mike Roberson
Denark Construction, Inc., Steve Lucas
DENSO Manufacturing TN, Mike Brackett
DENSO Manufacturing TN, Jack Helmboldt
DENSO Namufacturing TN, Bob Booker
Design Innovation, Faris Eid
Downey Oil Company, Wes Carruthers
East TN Children's Hospital, Ellen Liston
East TN Children's Hospital, Carlton Long
First Tennessee, Greg Wilson
First Tennessee, Steve Johnson
First Tennessee, Bryan Stubblefield
First Tennessee, Janine Stinnett
FNBB Capital Markets, Reaves Crabtree
GEO Services, LLC, Dennis Huckaba
Harrison Construction Company, Todd Quigg
Harrison Construction Company, Nathan Killingsworth
Hedstrom Design, LLC, Sara Hedstrom Pinnell
Hickory Construction, Inc., Burke Pinnell
Impact Associates, Dr. Vergil Metts
Impact Associates, Kathy Metts
In10sity Interactive, Chris Harp
Ingram, Overholt & Bean, P.C., Jon Dockery
Ingram, Overholt & Bean, P. C., Kim McCall
J.R. Wauford & Company, J.Roy Wauford
J.R. Wauford & Company, Joe Ferowich
Johnson & Galyon, Inc., Matt Chambers
Joseph Construction Company Inc., Lynne Musick
Kizer & Black, Attorneys, David Black
Kizer & Black, Attorneys, Matt Haralson
Kramer Rayson LLP, Will Carver
Lawler-Wood, Inc., Barry Brooke
LeConte Wealth Management, Hoy Grimm
LeConte Wealth Management. Kevin Painter
Leon Shields Insurance Assoc., Leon Shields
Marriott Business Services, Cheryl Henke
Mary Beth West Consulting, Mary Beth West
Maryville College, Dr. Tom Bogart
Massey Electric, Randy Massey
McCammon-Ammons-Click, Inc., Thomas Click
Messer Construction, Randy Fields
Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority, Bill Marrison
Mountain National Bank, Michael Hearon
NAI Knoxville, Maribel Koella
Newell Rubbermaid, John Allen
Newell Rubbermaid, Joy Johnson Eargle
Northwestern Mutual, Kevin Proffitt
NovaCopy, Benny Malicoat
Paine, Tarwater, and Bickers, LLP, John Elder
Pellissippi State Community College, Teri Brahams
Pinkstaff, Daniels & Simpson, P.C., Stephen Daves
Providence CRE, John-David Roddy
Quality Financial Concepts, Doug Horn
Realty III, Inc., Tish Hickman
Regions Bank, Suzie Cutshaw
Renasant Bank, Mike Lewis
Rentenbach Constructors, Incorporated, Brent Blalock
S & ME, Inc., Mike Stomer
Smoky Mountain Recreation Properties, Meredith Liemohn
Staffing Solutions, Candy Daugherty
Staffing Solutions, Virginia Hardwick
SunTrust Bank, Stephanie Trost
TeamHealth, Richard McDaniel
Tennessee Valley Authority, Andy Lawson
The Relocation Division for Realty Execs., Alice Crawley
The Tombras Group, Charles Tombras
Thermocopy, Helen Hewitt
Twin City Buick, Jerry Hodge
United Community Bank, Rick Shepard
US Bank - Foothills, Richard Borden
US Bank - Maryville College Branch, Tammy Ferguson
Vision Engineering and Development, James Tomiczek, P. E.
Vulcan Materials Company, Carl Van Hoozier, Jr.
Wal-Mart, Boyce Smith
J.R. Wauford & Company, J. Roy Wauford , Jr., P. E.
West Chevrolet, Charles West
West Chevrolet, Steve West
Windham Professionals, Inc., Teresa Mendenhall-Stillman
as of Jan. 4, 2013