Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

For the second year in a row, participants in the "Innovation Crossroads" program and the Spark Cleantech Accelerator are sharing 12 weeks of instruction and mentoring.

The monthly meeting at Smoky Mountain Brewery in Turkey Creek did not revolve around a speaker last week; but instead, a welcome party for the 2024 cohort.

For nearly six years, Let Her Speak operated under the fiscal sponsorship of KEC. In March 2024, the organization's founder officially filed for an independent 501(c)(3) status.

The nine-passenger electric airplane called the Whisper Jet integrates 20 to 30 small, quiet advanced electric ducted fans into the leading edge of its wings.

The sustainable clothing company launched in 2023, paying homage to the founder's heritage.

They are among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. between 2020 and 2023.

Extraordinary Brands acquires its fourth boutique fitness brand since its founding in 2022.

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