The InfluenceHer Summit concluded on Thursday, March 27 at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens.
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According to data collected by United Way, about 40 percent of working parents reported employment disruptions due to inadequate childcare.
Knoxville companies are looking for innovative ways to embrace new technologies in the workplace this year.
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Over the next five years, the circular bioeconomy systems and radiopharmaceutical therapies efforts will each be seeded with $20 million.
Lynne Parker is collaborating with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to introduce a specialized academic program titled "Applied AI." This program aims to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence with various college majors.
She discussed structuring a business model, marketing for new customers, imposter syndrome, and handling rejection in the startup space.
The panel of experts discussed the biggest risks each entrepreneur took on their journey, and what was the best way to mitigate those risks.
The program is focused on three areas of significant statewide need: (1) advancing K-12 education; (2) strengthening rural communities; and (3) overcoming addiction.
