Sevierville (TN) – Thomas and Rebekah Hill claimed the August Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Award after racking up the most points for attending chamber networking events and encouraging new membership. Thomas and Rebekah are the owners of Computer Depot in Seymour.

“Networking is work and while the value is sometimes not immediately apparent, the right group will give you access to people, ideas and strategies that are valuable to your business. The right group will provide educational opportunities and foster community awareness and involvement,” says Rebekah. “This is what we have found in the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. It takes commitment, and consistency but by regularly attending events, we not only get more leads and referrals, we make friends and build relationships. As an added bonus, we have fun. We love our chamber.”

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

“Thomas and Rebekah have been active Chamber members for many years. They have taken advantage of our networking opportunities and work very hard at not only promoting their own business, but Sevierville and Sevier County as well,” says membership director David Stanfill. “They have always been generous with their time and talent for the Chamber. They are great ambassadors for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce and always make a point to promote their fellow members. The couple 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.