Sevierville (TN) – Lauren Seals claimed the July Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award after racking up the most points for attending chamber networking events and encouraging new membership. Seals is an administrative officer of marketing for Tennessee State Bank.

“I am so honored to have won the Friendship Award. I have really enjoyed becoming a member of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. This organization has given me the opportunity to learn more about Sevierville and all the wonderful businesses we have in our area,” says Seals. “I look forward to attending Coffee Talk each month, it helps build our community through networking and business partnerships. It has given me the chance to meet people that I normally wouldn’t. I would like to thank Tennessee State Bank for allowing me to be a part of the Chamber and all it has to offer.”

As a thank you for their dedication, Seals received a $100 gift card courtesy of Tanger Outlets Sevierville as well as a plaque courtesy of Sign Master.

“Lauren has become an active Chamber member and a familiar presence at our networking events. Lauren takes advantage of our events to meet other members of our business community,” says membership director David Stanfill. “She is also joining our Membership Committee to help plan future membership events and activities. Lauren does a great job representing Tennessee State Bank and we are very fortunate to have her as a member of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. She is very deserving of this award.”

Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Awards are based on points accumulated monthly from attending Chamber functions and volunteering as well as bringing inactive members and potential new members to Chamber events. Monthly points will go towards determining the Chamber Friend of the Year Award recipient.

The Chamber Friendship Award is presented during Coffee Talk on the third Tuesday of each month. Coffee Talk begins at 8am at the Sevierville Civic Center. Guests are welcome to attend and learn more about the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact David Stanfill at (865) 453-6411.