CO.LAB "Lunch & Learn" - How to Perfect Your Pitch
2023-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Chattanooga Public Library, 311 East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Chattanooga

CO.LAB "Business Brews"
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Society of Work, 110 Somerville Avenue, Suite 266, Chattanooga

Find Your Funding
2023-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Biz Foundry, 114 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville

Women in Tech Networking Happy Hour
2023-10-19 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Fieldhouse Social, 2525 University Commons Way, Knoxville

Pinnacle Bank and LaunchTN "Capital Conversations"
2023-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Press Room, 730 North Broadway, Knoxville

Sky City Side Hustle Happy Hour
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court Street, Maryville

Startup Mountain Summit
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00 (America/New_York) | East Tennessee State University’s Martin Center, Johnson City

KTech Networking Happy Hour
2023-10-25 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Orange Hat Brewing Company, 10246 Hardin Valley Road, Knoxville

"Veterans Small Business Virtual Workshop: Let's Get Your Business Moving"
2023-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual

KTech Pulse: Technology Summit
2023-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

Technology Skills Gap Survey Workshop
2023-11-14 09:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, Knoxville

Growth & Grit
2023-11-14 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Southern Railway Station, 306 West Depot Avenue, Knoxville

TAEBC's "Opportunities in Energy"
2023-11-15 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Standard, 416 West Jackson Avenue, Knoxville

"Start Here Pitch Competition"
2023-11-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | 37 Cedar Restaurant: 37 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville

Sustainable Mobility Accelerator kickoff
2024-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 110 Somerville Ave, Chattanooga TN, 110 Somerville Ave, Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Company Lab (CO.LAB) and gener8tor will welcome the five startups that will be participating in its inaugural Sustainable Mobility Accelerator.
This 12-week program kicks off on Thursday, January 18th where people can personally meet the startups.
WHEN: Thursday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Somer Station, Floor 2R, Conference Room #3 (110 Somerville Ave)
WHY: To introduce our six global startups, who are relocating to Chattanooga for this 12-week program.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84670929795?pwd=[REDACTED] (password: [REDACTED]

Tech Talk: The Future of Artificial Intelligence is Web3
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
WATCH LIVESTREAM: https://www.knoxtech.org/tech-talk-livestream-0118/
As Artificial Intelligence is reaching the pinnacle of its hypercycle, so are the fears of what AI could do. But what is not considered is how the internet is evolving.
The future of the Web, a.k.a. Web3, has the capability to authenticate identity and verify data in ways that could help keep AI in check. Put another way, Web3 domesticates data in the wild to prevent AI from feeding off everything and anything.
Gary Jackson, Director of AI & Distributed Ledger Technologies at CGI, will explain how the only thing that could make AI dangerous is if humans allow Web3 not to happen. In this Tech Talk, we will explore how the new Web3 landscape could negate fears about AI technologies and help incubate innovation.
PRESENTER
Gary S. Jackson | Director, IP Solutions, Artificial Intelligence & Distributed Ledger Technologies at CGI
Gary has a 25+ year background in Data Science, Big Data engineering in sales, pre-sales, delivery, enablement, innovation, and global partner alliances while living in North & South America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia, & Africa. In his free time, Gary is also a stand up comedian and DJ!
We’re looking forward to an engaging presentation. You’ll have the chance to ask questions as part of the virtual livestream. We hope you will join us!

In the Room - Let's Make a Deal
2024-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square
January’s topic is: “Let’s Make A Deal”
Reviewing all of the different kinds of deals, including some horror stories and “gotchas” to be aware of. This can include an overview of angel investors, friends and family investors, larger more sophisticated private equity, and selling (or acquiring) a company. It can also include reviewing an investor agreement and what matters most when you are fortunate enough to have an investor ready to invest.

8am – doors open / breakfast provided by Insperity
8:30 – Program begins with kickoff from KEC team and intro to the day’s topic
8:30 – 9:30 – Guided conversation with q&a from audience throughout (BRING YOUR QUESTIONS!)
9:30-10 – networking

About Gera Grinberg:
Gera founded Grinberg Law Offices in 2007, a full-service practice representing businesses, boards, and individuals. Gera serves as a fractional General Counsel and business consultant, and provides leadership development and practical training for in-house legal departments as well as executive coaching for C-Suite and boards of directors. Grinberg has represented Fortune 100 companies, international media and technology companies, the largest healthcare company in the world, and he has managed mergers & acquisitions totaling over $1,000,000,000,000.

Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum + Networking Happy Hour
2024-01-25 15:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Smoky Mountain Brewery, 11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville
Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, and lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders. A networking happy hour will follow.
Feel free to invite friends and/or colleagues who might be interested in networking with the Knoxville hard-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem.

What: Innovation Crossroads Founders’ Forum + Networking Happy Hour
When: Thursday, January 25, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Where: Smoky Mountain Brewery (11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934), Private Room

Guest speaker:
Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer at PYA and author of teknovation.biz
Tom spent more than four decades building business connections between two major entities in East Tennessee and public and private organizations throughout the region, state, and nation before joining PYA in 2012 as Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Initiatives. He was the inaugural Director of Partnerships for Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Tom was with the University of Tennessee for 35 years, serving as Vice President for Public and Governmental Relations before joining ORNL.
He serves on the Boards of the East Tennessee Economic Council (Past Chair), LaunchTN (former Vice Chair and now Board Member–Emeritus), Life Science Tennessee (including Chair of its Economic and Entrepreneurial Development Committee), and the TennesSeed Funders. In addition, Ballard is a member of the UT President’s Council; Past Chair of the Board of Trustees of Pellissippi State Community College’s Foundation and Chair of its recently completed Capital Campaign; past member of the Board of Advisors of the Tickle College of Engineering at UT, Knoxville; member of the Steering Committee of the Innov865 Alliance; and a Past President of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council.

Finding your Funding: Financials Simplified
2024-01-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Venue, 114 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville
This event is designed to simplify the financial process and help you find the funding you need. Kelly Sullivan, Captital Navigator at The Biz Foundry, will share her insights and strategies to make managing your finances easier than ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with fellow entrepreneurs.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-funding-financials-simplified-tickets-781441983007?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Economic Outlook with Dr. Matthew Harris
2024-01-31 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, Knoxville
Hear from Dr. Matthew Harris, Associate Professor of Economics in the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Harris is well known for his research and publishings in labor, public, and health economics.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-outlook-with-dr-matthew-harris-tickets-769691296387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Lunch and Learn -ACEI
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | ACEI Accelerator, UT Research Foundation’s (UTRF) Business Incubator behind the College of Veterinary Medicine
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has announced three “Accelerator Lunch & Learn” programs for Spring Semester.
During the in-person one-hour program from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs tell their story and provide valuable insights. Throughout this series, attendees will find a vast variety of topics that are relevant to any entrepreneur, intrapreneur and innovative thinkers. Lunch is always provided, so those who join can enjoy a meal while gaining practical tips and networking with like-minded individuals.
These Lunch & Learns are open to all UTK students, faculty, staff, and the Knoxville community members. They are held in the ACEI Accelerator located in the UT Research Foundation Business Incubator, 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive, off Neyland Drive.
Dates, topics and presenters – each an Entrepreneur-in-Residence for ACEI – are:

February 1 – “Common Legal Pitfalls,” led by Melissa Centers, a longtime corporate attorney;
February 22 – “Building Your Founding Team,” led by Mark Huber, Vice President of Business Development at iSustain Inc.; and
April 9 – “Fundraising Equilibrium: Balancing Investments, Grants, and Everything in Between,” led by Lia Winter, Co-Founder of Winter Innovations.

2024 Housing Market Forecast Report Presentation
2024-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join the East Tennessee REALTORS® for our 2024 Housing Market Forecast event at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Thursday, February 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM (EST).
The annual housing market forecast summit is a cornerstone event that brings together elected officials, community leaders, and real estate professionals for the unveiling of East Tennessee REALTORS® forecast report, which provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, projections and factors expected to influence the region’s housing market in 2024.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-housing-market-forecast-tickets-794472778467

Her Legacy | A Celebration of Women Leaders
2024-02-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Museum of Art
Let Her Lead is a leadership development program launched by Let Her Speak in 2023 which guided 6 aspiring leaders and 6 established leaders through 12 weeks of classroom training, workshops, and 1-on-1 support to help each woman achieve her leadership goals.
On February 3rd, 2024 we will be celebrating these women through story, conversation, and connection at a special event open to the public. Each program graduate will be delivering a personal legacy talk about who she is, how she sees herself as a leader, and the impact she wants to leave.
There is no cost to attend. We are asking those who can to donate when registering for the event. The suggested donation amount is $35, but any and all donations are greatly appreciated. All proceeds from this event will be invested into expanding Let Her Speak programming and impact.

Courtney Piper speaks to students at Vol Court
2024-02-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 eligible to pitch the same business idea at Vol Court, but you are encouraged to attend and learn from our speakers. There is no application or cost to attend this series.

New Market Tax Credit Workshop
2024-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, Knoxville
The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in specialized financial intermediaries called Community Development Entities (CDEs).
Hear from a panel of experts on how both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations can leverage this flexible financing to achieve project completion and create lasting impacts in their communities. Panelists will discuss the qualifications and best practices for attaining NMTC financing and how the program incentivizes community development and economic growth.
Panelists include:

Chris Leutzinger, Truist Community Capital
Monica Blanton, Bright Bridge Inc.
Grady Vanderhoofven, Three Roots Capital
Mike Britton, Custom Foods of America

Registration is required; seats are limited. Breakfast will be provided.

https://www.eventbrite.at/e/new-markets-tax-credit-workshop-tickets-753186971507?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

CEO BioPet, J. Retinger speaks to students at VolCourt
2024-02-06 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Haslam Business Building, UT Knoxville

Amplify 423 kickoff event!
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Josh Trimm, East TN native and CEO of Trimyard, will be speaking at the FIRST ever Amplify423 event on Feb. 8th! Josh will be talking about validating your ideas and product market fit! Lunch will also be provided.
Amplify423 is a NEW series of events and workshops dedicated to helping Tennessee founders learn, grow, and stay connected. The mission is to provide startups with the tools and resources they need to launch and grow successfully—in our region and beyond. Most importantly, FoundersForge hope to spotlight founders and industry leaders in our community and emphasize the innovation happening here in the mountains.

Capitol Connections -Knoxville Chamber
2024-02-09 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Knoxville Chamber, 17 Market Square, Knoxville
Congressman and former Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is joining us for our first Capitol Connections of 2024! Burchett has been recently selected to serve on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure.
We are excited to have Congressman Burchett join us and look forward to hearing his top priorities for the second session of the 118th congress.

Powered by Her - Cookeville
2024-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Biz Foundry, 114 North Cedar Avenue, Cookeville
Powered By Her is back, and this time we’re bringing an open discussion on the importance of networking. Get ready for an incredible lunch of inspiration, networking, and growth. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply looking for some motivation, this event is for you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powered-by-her-cookeville-february-tickets-789163036887

Lunch & Learn - CO.LAB - The Future of Sustainable Mobility in Chattanooga
2024-02-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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, freight, etc.)
✨ Mental Health Resources in your Workplace
Reserve your spot today!
This event is on the second floor of the James R. Mapp building. Pizza will be provided.
In-person fee: $5
Virtual attendance options are available.
