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Welcome to Teknovation Weekend. This special section brings you stories on established businesses here in Knoxville, as well as economic news and ongoing trends. If you have news items you would like to share with us, please email news@teknovation.biz.

Dick’s House of Sport leaders discuss “Why Knoxville” in keynote of Endeavor Summit

on October 22 ^nd, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA In the keynote address for the Knoxville Chamber’s Endeavor Summit, leadership from Dick’s Sporting Goods and the new House of Sport store discuss why they wanted to bring this new type of store to our city. The House of Sport at…

Endeavor Summit highlights local business and a growing young professional community

on October 22 ^nd, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA The Knoxville Chamber hosted a virtual summit for young professionals earlier this week, featuring conversations on diversity, makers, and life outside of work. The theme of the day was “Why Knoxville,” which was also the title of the keynote address with…

Ole Smoky Distillery receives award recognizing growth and other Knoxville business changes

on October 22 ^nd, 2021

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a roundup of business news from throughout the Knoxville region. If you have some business news that you would like to be included in Teknovation Weekend, please email us at news@teknovation.biz.) Business Growth Ole Smoky Distillery, headquartered in Gatlinburg, recently announced it was a recipient of…

PART 1: Two local educational institutions collaborating to address workforce needs

on October 15 ^th, 2021

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first article in a two-part series focused on how two separate Knoxville initiatives addressing workforce needs are also coming together. The second article posts on Monday in the weekday edition of teknovation.biz.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA Whether you run an established company…

Mayor Kincannon earmarks a portion of $35 million in ARPA funds for nonprofits, business improvements

on October 15 ^th, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA Earlier this week, Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon announced the city’s proposal to use more than $35 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Most of the funds are focused on civic improvements that were put on hold as…

Knoxville businesses continue to face labor shortages, supply chain woes

on October 15 ^th, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA The September edition of the Knoxville Chamber’s “Economic Conditions Outlook” (ECO) report, which is financed by First Horizon Bank, continued to focus on worker shortages as industries reported no improvement in hiring. Despite that challenge, business remains mostly steady in the…

KaTom Restaurant Supply makes list of fastest growing women-led companies and other Knoxville news

on October 15 ^th, 2021

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a roundup of business news from throughout the Knoxville region. If you have some business news that you would like to be included in Teknovation Weekend, please email us at news@teknovation.biz.) Regional News A news release from the Women President’s Organization announced the 50 Fastest Growing…

PART 2: Other work experiences prepared Rottmans for leading third generation at family-owned Stowers

on October 08 ^th, 2021

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final article in a two-part series that spotlights the history, culture and philosophy of a more than six-decade family-owned business in Knoxville that is undergoing a transition from the second to third generation.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, PYA Lisa Rottmann says she thought…

Knoxville small business numbers rebounding after pandemic, signaling potential economic growth

on October 08 ^th, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA An increasing number of entity filings in Knoxville may point to a stronger economy, but some pressures on small businesses remain from the pandemic. With the numbers trending up, teknovation.biz decided to look deeper into what role small businesses play in…

Knoxville Chamber webinar shows how businesses can support growing Latino population

on October 08 ^th, 2021

By Kailyn Lamb, Marketing Content Writer and Editor, PYA As the Hispanic and Latino population continues to increase in Knoxville, local organizations are working to support workers and new business owners from that community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Knoxville Chamber hosted a webinar, “Grow Together: Engaging with…

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