Chamber Profile

• What is a Chamber of Commerce?
• Blount Chamber Mission & Vision Statement
• 2010 Program of Work
• History of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce
• Hours of Operation
• Board of Directors
• ChamberLink/ChamberNews
• Chamber Highlights

What is a Chamber of Commerce?

A local Chamber of Commerce is an association of business people organized to promote the welfare of their community, especially its economic wellbeing. Usually, each Chamber is governed by an elected Board of directors and its work is done through committees.

The Chambre de Commerce of Marseilles France was the first organization to use this name in 1599. The first Chamber in America was the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York and was organized in 1768. There were 40 Chamber’s in the United States by 1870.

Blount Chamber Mission & Vision Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

The Blount County Chamber of Commerce develops a robust economic base by providing members: 

• Access to information,
• Business Resources
• Activities that enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and play in our region.

VISION STATEMENT

The Blount County Chamber of Commerce is the leading catalyst for creating a cooperative, productive, and prosperous community.

CORE VALUES

• Integrity: Operating with fairness and the highest ethical standards
• Service: Proactively identifying and supporting the needs of members and the community
• Excellence: The commitment to continuous improvement
• Inclusion: Creating a welcoming environment
• Collaboration: Working together to address relevant issues.
• Innovation: Encouraging unique approaches in meeting challenges and maximizing opportunities.

History of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce

The Blount County Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1920 by the Kiwanis Club. Today the Blount Chamber has over 1,300 members whose mission is to develop a robust economic base by providing members: Access to information, Business resources and activities that enhance the quality of life for all who live, work and play in our region. The vision statement of the Blount Chamber is to be the leading catalyst for creating a cooperative, productive, and prosperous community.

The Blount Chamber serves under the direction of a 39 member Board, employees a staff of 27 and is a part of a four organization alliance known as the Blount Partnership. The members of this alliance are: the Economic Development Board of Blount County, Smoky Mountain Convention and Visitors Bureau, Blount Chamber Foundation and of course, the Blount Chamber of Commerce. Although the members of the partnership share office space, supplies and often times staff, each organization is governed by a separate Board of Directors and a separate budget with different funding streams. The common goal of a thriving economic base makes this partnership very successful. The Blount Chamber is not part of any government, political party or social service organization.

Business hours of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce are:

Monday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 865-983-2241
Fax: 865-984-1386

To contact us: email infodesk@blountchamber.com

The Blount Chamber/Welcome Center is located at 201 S. Washington, Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Get directions.

Check the Blount Chamber Calendar for upcoming events.