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Welcome Colorworks to the Family!

Established in 1996, Coloworks has continued to be a valuable Elizabethton, TN employer. We are excited to add them to the Caring...

Feb 1, 20221 min read

Family Lumber Business in Butler, TN is a true gem!

We love having longstanding businesses in our area join the Caring Workplaces Initiative! Shoun Lumber is a family-owned business that...

Jan 18, 20221 min read

The Robinette Company - Welcome a family-operated company in Bristol, TN!

The Robinette Company is proud to be partnering with their clients to create sustainable, flexible packages that use less energy for...

Jan 7, 20221 min read

Let's celebrate a Bristol, Tennessee business!

Welcome Master Model Craft to the Caring Workplaces Team! Master Model Craft has joined Caring Workplaces and we are excited to team with...

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Please join us in congratutlaing Dr. Angela Hagaman!

Please help us to congratulate one of our very own learning cohort members with the Caring Workplaces Initiative, Dr. Angela Hagaman. ...

Dec 14, 20211 min read

Celebrate the YMCA!

The YMCA of Great Kingsport has joined the Caring Workplaces Initiative and we couldn't be more excited to add them to our growing list...

Nov 18, 20211 min read

Welcome Watauga Brewery!

This is what a Caring Workplace looks like. We so appreciate Watauga Brewery supporting our workforce initiative here in our Johnson...

Oct 27, 20211 min read

Have you had the pleasure of meeting Jake?

Jake is a Milligan grad and owner of GreerCo, LLC. We would like to thank him for becoming a Caring Workplace and showing our community...

Oct 4, 20211 min read

Welcome GRC Construction!

The Caring Workplaces Initiative is proud to welcome GRC Construction, a Kingsport, TN business. By joining the initiative, they are...

Sep 3, 20211 min read

Thank you RiteScreen!

Plant manager at Rite Screen, BJ Gott says “helping employees is the right thing to do but it is also a good business decision. The cost...

Aug 17, 20211 min read

5 Addiction Terms to Stop Using (and what to say instead)!

New Video from Addiction Policy Forum Breaks Down the Stigmatizing Language Around Addiction Research has shown that the...

Aug 11, 20211 min read

Please help us showcase one of our Caring Workplaces PEER Navigators!

https://wcyb.com/features/road-to-recovery/road-to-recovery-local-mom-shares-her-recovery-hopes-to-help-other-struggling-moms?fbclid=IwAR...

Aug 3, 20211 min read

Congratulations to one of our Learning Cohort Partners, Angela Hagaman!

Angela Hagaman, Operations Director for East Tennessee State University College of Public Health’s Addiction Science Center, has been...

Jul 13, 20211 min read

3 Local Employers Sign on as Caring Workplaces

The First Tennessee Development District is proud to announce the inaugural companies to sign on as Caring Workplaces. Participating...

Jul 7, 20212 min read

Ballad Peer Recovery Interview

Jason Pritchard was recently interviewed by WCYB. The discussion focused on Ballad Health PEER Recovery Leadership and Caring Workplaces....

May 24, 20211 min read

Why Sharing Good News Matters

Research shows us that even in normal times, constant exposure to negative news can have a heavy impact on our mental health. In the...

May 13, 20215 min read

Caringworkplaces.org Launches to Serve the Region

The newest program, Caring Workplaces Initiative and its website are now live, www.caringworkplaces.org. The mission of the Caring...

Apr 22, 20212 min read

ETSU - Black History Month

A Black History Interview Series will be held throughout the coming month by East Tennessee State University’s Mary V. Jordan...

Mar 4, 20211 min read

$1.3 million U.S. Department of Labor WORC Grant

Tennessee Development District (FTDD) has been awarded nearly $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Labor through its Workforce...

Feb 25, 20212 min read

Caring Workplaces Employer Spotlight!

Please join us in spotlighting a local Caring Workplaces Employer, Omar Awning! Omar Awning is an award-winning business that maufactures canvas, vinyl & metal ownings, signs, curatins, shade sails, & much more! Omar Awning Co. began in 1986 as a result of a great need in the area for both residential and commercial awnings. Since the start of their company, they have expanded their business to include signs and graphics. Omar is a family-owned and operated business. It is o

Caring Workplaces Staff

Who is ready for some tasty wings?

The annual Kingsport "Wing Fling" event returns on Nov. 6th from 5:30 - 8:00 pm and we are proud to announce that two Caring Workplaces will be part of the fun! Stop by and taste the wings by Back Woods Burger Bar as well as Beef O'Brady's . They would love to get your vote as the "Fan Favorite"! There will be 11 vendors competing, so make sure you taste them all! Check out their site for ticket prices & more information. https://visitkingsport.com/wingfling/

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Day 2 of the STRONG ACC Symposium featured Scott Vaughn.

Scott is the Caring Workplaces Workforce Employer Coordinator and so much more! He participated as a panelist in this informative session...

Caring Workplaces Staff