Sevierville (TN) – Elyse Bruce claimed the January Sevierville Chamber Friendship Award after racking up the most points for attending chamber networking events and encouraging new membership. Bruce is a composer, singer-songwriter, visual artist, and author.

“Clint Eastwood said, ‘What you put into life is what you get out of it’ and this is true of being a member of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce,” says Bruce. “I have built some amazing business relationships and friendships with talented individuals and businesses because of SCOC. Additionally, the SCOC staff are supportive and knowledgeable. If there's anything an entrepreneur or business needs to know in order to be successful in business, the staff are more than happy to share that information with them.”

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

“Elyse is such an asset to the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce, and we so value her friendship and loyal support,” says Holly Jones, Membership Director. “She is always quick to welcome new members and new faces at our networking events like Coffee Talk. She is a well-known resident of Sevierville, an active community volunteer, and a very deserving recipient of the Friendship 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 Holly Jones at (865) 453-6411.