Boost Your Business Seminar
2024-07-16 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza Knoxville – 401 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902
Don’t miss the chance to attend the Boost Your Business Seminar, a free and exclusive event for entrepreneurs like you!
This is a rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry how to take your business to the next level. Whether you want to grow, maintain, or manage your business, you will get valuable insights and tips from professional online business experts. And you don’t have to pay anything to attend this seminar! Learn about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), reputation management and the latest in site design.
The event is totally FREE and will take place on Tuesday, July 16th at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Knoxville. There will be two sessions: 9:00 am and 12:00 pm. The event is hosted by Cumulus Media. You will get to enjoy breakfast in the morning session and lunch in the afternoon session.
For your convenience, breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 am and lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 am.

But wait, there’s more! You will also have a chance to win fantastic door prizes and there will also be a grand prize of advertising packages worth $5,000 given away at each seminar.
And that’s not all, you will also get access to special incentives if you sign up for our programs. This is an incredible opportunity to boost your business and network with other successful entrepreneurs.
To RSVP, complete the registration form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfzTQyQHUzzo8wmTlHQL01n0Vd_YFj4DUo3PQRBc02BpVSxw/viewform
If you have any questions, please call 865-588-6511 or email BoostKnoxville@cumulus.com.

Boost Your Business Seminar
Date and Times
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Two Sessions Available
9:00AM -AND- 12:00PM
Crowne Plaza Knoxville – 401 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902

100Knoxville: Selling Like An Olympian
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square
Hosted by 100Knoxville and the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, sales expert Tavis Bailey will be leading the discussion on finding, nurturing, and closing sales. This lunch and learn event will be hosted at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and is part of a quarterly workshop series hosted by 100Knoxville.
Specific Sales topics will include:

Sales vs. Marketing
Creating, finding, and illustrating Value
Driving new business
How to Close Business
Building and Managing Sales Funnels

Knoxville Entrepreneur Open House
2024-07-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center,
The team at KEC will talk about their upcoming classes, programs, and Knoxville ecosystem resources. If you are new to Knoxville and looking to get connected to the KEC community, this is the event for you! There will be networking opportunities!
Register for the event at this link.

ETEC Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW)
2024-07-30 07:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Knoxville Airport
NOW is a nuclear industry conference focused on both fission and fusion subjects for professionals and suppliers. It is a place to learn about industry developments, business opportunities, and advancements in research and technologies. Attendees can network and engage with experts from Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors, as well as a diverse array of small and large private-industry companies showcasing demonstration projects and technological capabilities. This includes interaction with students, interns, and post-docs. Plus, there are opportunities for companies and organizations to promote their services during the 2-day event held at the Hilton Knoxville Airport.
Make plans to join us in the Oak Ridge Corridor for this
growing, engaging, and informative conference.

Starting Your Business 101 - applications due!
2024-07-30 17:00 - 17:30
“Starting Your Business 101” lasts five weeks, meeting one evening a week for three hours at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. Facilitators include educators and active entrepreneurs, and guest speakers include specialists and professionals from leading marketing, branding, legal, and finance firms and agencies, as well as local entrepreneurs.
Spring 2024 Cohort Dates:
Week 1: August 7, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Week 2: August 14, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Week 3: August 21, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Week 4: August 28, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Week 5: September 11, 2024 | 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Apply for the cohort at this link. It will be open for applicants until July 30.

ETEC Nuclear Energy Workshop (NOW) Day 2
2024-07-31 07:00 - 16:00 | Hilton Knoxville Airport

Brandcamp
2024-08-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center will open up applications for our Brandcamp Program – a one-day Day Camp hosted in-person each summer, led by marketing and branding experts.
Brandcamp leads local Knoxville companies through a series of class sessions and activities to help business owners and founders understand the process of brand planning, including market research, the development of a brand platform, customer discovery and the exploration of the customer journey, persona-based messaging, and channel planning.
The objective of this program is to provide business owners and founders with a deep understanding of the importance of brand planning and to equip them with the necessary tools and skills to develop a brand plan that will help set their companies up for success.

Morning Momentum
2024-09-04 09:00 - 10:00
Morning Momentum occurs every first Wednesday at 9 AM at the On Broadway event center. It is designed to help small businesses and entrepreneurs overcome growth-related challenges by presenting their issues to seasoned business leaders for immediate feedback. As an attendee, you will hear two business owners share details about the barriers hindering their business’s growth. You will then have the opportunity to leverage your expertise by sharing actionable insights to help presenters overcome obstacles.

Morning momentum fosters mentor relationships, spurs innovation, and propels companies.

"The WORKS" Demo Day
2024-09-04 15:30 - 18:00 | The Square Room, 4 Market Square, Knoxville

The Maker City Summit
2024-09-27 17:30 - 2024-09-29 17:00

Startup Mountain Summit
2024-09-30 08:00 - 2024-10-01 17:00 | ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
With Industry Leaders as Your Guide, You Will Discover New Tools, New Connections, and Inspiration That Will Grow Your Startup for Years to Come.
Are you launching the next great startup? Do you have a business that’s growing but should be thriving? The Startup Mountain Summit has been designed by startup founders to help you achieve rapid growth in your ventures through impactful information on how to launch, grow, and fund your ventures.
The Summit is 1/2 Startup Conference and 1/2 Retreat for Your Startup. Spend your days absorbing all you can and then enjoy the beautiful mountains in the afternoon. Grab a beer at a local brewery or dinner with founders from across the Southeast.

Register & find more information here: https://startupmountainsummit.com/

Knoxville Chamber Premier Partner Showcase: Spark Cleantech Accelerator Companies
2024-09-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing, 2641 Osprey Vista Way, Knoxville

Knoxville Startup Day 2024
2024-10-01 13:00 - 17:00 | The Mill & Mine, 227 West Depot Avenue, Knoxville

Knoxville Chamber's "Morning Momentum"
2024-10-02 09:00 - 10:00 | On Broadway Event Center, 4683 Old Broadway, Knoxville

"Raising Capital in Knoxville: A Look Behind the Curtain"
2024-10-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing, 2641 Osprey Vista Way, Knoxville

121 Tech Hub Grand Opening
2024-10-02 17:00 - 19:00

Endeavor Summit
2024-10-03 08:00 - 16:30 | Bridgewater Place, 205 Bridgewater Road, Knoxville

TNECD Governor's Conference
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-18 | Knoxville Convention Center
More information to come.

KTech Pulse Summit 2024
2024-11-07 15:00 - 18:00 | JTV, 9600 Parkside Drive, Knoxville
Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs & organizations in East Tennessee!
Innovation Spotlights
Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world.
Contextual Security Solutions
Slade Griffin, President
Discover how AI is enhancing penetration testing and risk assessments, helping businesses navigate complex cyber threats.
Covenant Health
Chris Skinner, Vice President Informatics
Learn how near real-time data collection and AI-driven processing are transforming patient care and enterprise operations through automation and timely interventions.
Knoxville Utilities Board
Steven Watson, Engineer
See how AI-powered coding and 3D visualization streamline sewer infrastructure inspections, from faster data access to improved workflow.
RegScale
Travis Howerton, CEO and Co-Founder
Explore how AI-driven automation in compliance management is saving time and resources, making risk management faster and more precise.
AI Tech Panel
A group of business leaders will discuss practical use cases of Artificial Intelligence, including:

How AI is being used by Knoxville area businesses
Steps that businesses can take to develop AI policies
Lessons learned to improve AI implementation

Panelists
Amir Sadovnik, PhD | Research Lead, Center for AI Security Research, ORNL
John Derrick | Chief Executive Officer, Authentrics.ai
Andrew Gunter | Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, Cential AI
Leslie McGuirk | VP of Financial Compliance, Warner Bros. Discovery
Keynote Address
Commanding the Next Era: Dealing with AI
Mik Bertolli, PhD | Chief Science Officer at Avrio Analytics
AI isn’t the new player on the field—it’s been running the game behind the scenes for years. From crunching data to optimizing logistics, it’s been the silent engine powering industries while most people were oblivious. The difference now? GPT models slapped a face on it, made it talk, and suddenly everyone thinks AI just showed up to the party.
But let’s be clear: AI isn’t a silver bullet, and the hype can outpace reality. Skepticism is healthy—it’s not going to fix every problem, and mishandled, it can create new ones. Yet, for those ready to cut through the noise, AI offers tools too potent to ignore.
Networking Happy Hour
Following the presentations, head to the JTV rooftop to reconnect with familiar faces and make new connections at the networking happy hour. We’ll watch the sunset while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Maker City: Mastering Soft Skills, Confidence, and Communication
2025-01-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square
Join Maker City for the first Make. Learn. Grow. session of 2025! Martha Weeks will teach us the art of mastering soft skills to grow your confidence, improve your communication, and build stronger connections.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn:

How to develop presence through body language, decisive speech, and confidence-boosting techniques.

Ways to reframe networking as an opportunity to create authentic, lasting relationships.

Strategies for telling your story with credibility and connecting meaningfully with others.

This session offers valuable insights you can apply immediately to your maker business.
Enjoy lunch while learning practical tools to thrive in any environment. Space is limited—register today to secure your spot!

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center Open House
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

Economic Outlook with Dr. Matthew Harris
2025-01-16 09:00 - 10:00
Join the Knoxville Chamber for an economic forecast from Dr. Matt Harris, Associate Professor of Economics at the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Known for his expertise in labor, public, and health economics, Dr. Harris will provide a national perspective on current economic trends.

Three Roots Capital Ribbon Cutting
2025-01-24 09:00 - 10:00 | 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive Knoxville, TN 37966
Three Roots Capital will open a new satellite office in the UTRF Business Incubator.

100Knoxville: Hustle to Structure Workshop
2025-01-27 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

KEC: Public Speaking Lunch and Learn
2025-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

Your Business Matters - Public Speaking
2025-01-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square
Join the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for this interactive, engaging workshop designed to help you share effectively about your business, your passion, with your peers, friends, and investors. You will develop a compelling 60-second elevator speech communicating why, how, and what you do. You’ll also learn how to share about your business in a way that invites others to join your mission.
Bonus: You will connect with like-minded folks as you help one another pursue your passions.

2025 Regional Legislative Agenda Breakfast
2025-01-31 08:00 - 09:00 | 701 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902
Annually a group of local chambers (Anderson County Chamber, Blount Partnership, Knoxville Chamber, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce) develop a regional legislative agenda of shared priorities to advocate for at the state level. These priorities aim to address job and business growth in the region. Once the agenda is finalized, these chambers invite the region’s business community to an annual legislative agenda breakfast.
This year’s breakfast is sponsored by LDA Engineering, and will be hosted at the Knoxville Convention Center. Attendees will hear directly from elected officials on the presented priorities, and their strategies to execute on them.
Tickets are available:

$40 for Individual Knoxville Chamber investors
$45 for Individual non-investors
$500 for Knoxville Chamber investor tables
$550 for non-investor tables

Table ticket holders will have a reserved table with their company’s logo on it, and open seating will be available for individual ticket holders.

Morning Momentum: Marketing & Promoting Your Business
2025-02-05 08:30 - 09:30
Morning Momentum is back! This event series occurs every first Wednesday at 8:30 AM. It is designed to help small business owners overcome growth-related challenges by presenting their issues to seasoned business leaders for immediate feedback.
This month, the Knoxville Chambers’ presenters are seeking input on how they can best make their business known! As an attendee, you will hear two business owners share details about the barriers hindering their business’s growth. You will then have the opportunity to leverage your marketing expertise by sharing actionable insights to help presenters overcome obstacles.

Tennessee Workforce Development Academy
2025-02-18 - 2025-02-20 | 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
This two-and-a-half day training is designed for workforce development professionals, business and HR leaders, and community and economic development practitioners. Teams will benefit from panel discussions, networking, and expert instruction to facilitate better alignment among stakeholders.
Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this training offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to help you succeed.
The TNWFD Academy will cover a wide range of topics including:
•Overview of Workforce System
•Economic and Workforce Trends
•Economic and Workforce Development Linkages
•Strategies for Alignment
•Implementing Workforce Strategies
•Workforce Data Intelligence
•Addressing Barriers
•Communication and Collaboration
(18 credit hours)

Chancellor's Innovation Fund Awards Ceremony
2025-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Jackson Terminal: 213 W JAckson Avenue, Knoxville
