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Events for March 2024

Small business resources for creatives

Kingsport Center for Arts and Technology

Create Appalachia's Kingsport Center for Art & Technology, 225 W Center Street Are you an artist or creator ready to transform your passion into a thriving small business? Unlock the door to entrepreneurial success with our illuminating workshop, "Small Business Resources for Creatives." Designed exclusively for artists and creators, this course will equip you with...

Annual Legislative Reception – Launch TN

Zeppelin Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, 505 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

Annual Legislative Reception (4-7 PM), powered by LaunchTN, hosted by Pinnacle Financial Partners Location: Zeppelin Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, 505 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 Mingle with policy makers and learn more about Launch Tennessee’s network of partners and resources.

Vol Court Pitch Competition

Haslam Business Building, UT Knoxville

Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...

Innovator Day

Tennessee State University, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209

Location: Tennessee State University, 3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209 Learn about commercialization grant opportunities, get a look inside Tennessee State University labs, connect with innovators and hear industry leaders pitch challenges to today’s pressing problems. LaunchTN Annual Public Meeting (9:30 AM – 10:15 AM) Join LaunchTN at Innovation Week for a critical...

Spark Women – the 2024 Advancer

Spark Plaza, 404 South Roan Street, Johnson City

Description: Spark Women proudly presents "The 2024 Advancer - Embracing Opportunities for Growth," a workshop meticulously tailored for ambitious businesswomen in the Appalachian Highlands. This enlightening session is dedicated to those ready to embrace new opportunities and achieve substantial growth in the year 2024. Panelists: To be announced Key Highlights: Embracing Continued Education: Delve into how lifelong...

2024 INSPIRE SURE Summit -FoundersForge

3515 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN 37601

Join FoundersForge At the INSPIRE SURE Summit, a pivotal gathering designed to connect and empower individuals and organizations involved in supporting Substance Use Disorder Recovery and reintegration into the workforce. This unique event focuses on the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia regions, with an eye towards broader impact in the future. Attendees will gain invaluable...

‘What’s the Big Idea’ pitch competition

What’s the Big Idea 48 Hour Launch is an accelerator-style competition designed to inspire entrepreneurial action. The competition will bring together bright minds in early March to participate in an intensive period of prototyping, community building, planning, incubation, and launching. The winning idea will be advanced to the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center’s CO.STARTER Program and will...

Lunch & Learn – CO.LAB – Media Training for Professionals

410 E 8th Street Suite 212 Chattanooga, TN 37403

Come learn at UTC's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with CO.LAB! There are so many topics you can expand your knowledge on... and we want to help you! Come create new skill sets and build your professional profile through a number of courses, including topics like: ✨ Building your Brand ✨ EVERYTHING Sustainable Mobility (quantum,...

Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator Kickoff

Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for it's kickoff event. Meet the founders and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. Sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee Valley Authority, and University of Tennessee. 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM- Arrive and network 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM- Meet the founders 7:00...

Lunch & Learn: Business Finance Basics with Truist

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

Lunch & Learn: Business Finance Basics with Truist Knoxville, TN – March 18, 2024 – The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is pleased to announce a collaborative event with Truist, one of the nation's leading financial services companies, to present a Lunch & Learn session on Business Finance Basics. This educational opportunity will take place on Tuesday,...

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