Join the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce as they welcome a new President and Chief Executive Officer, Tamara Fleischhaker. This special Coffee & Commerce will be a Welcome Breakfast Reception, honoring Tamara as she steps into her leadership role. Attendees can enjoy coffee, conversation, and connection. Guests will enjoy a full catering spread from our hosts,...
Morning Momentum is back, and at a brand new venue! This monthly series takes place every first Wednesday at 8:30 AM at Maple Hall. It’s designed to help small business owners tackle growth-related challenges by presenting real issues to seasoned business leaders for immediate feedback. This month, we’re featuring two student entrepreneurs from the University of...
The BIGGEST Startup Conference in Appalachia is back this November 6-8th in Johnson City, TN, at the ETSU Brinkley Center. Join founders from across the nation for a unique, 3-day experience in the mountains designed to help you launch faster, grow stronger, and build the business you've been dreaming about. Learn from industry leaders, find inspiration, and make valuable connections...
Find out what’s happening in the Knoxville tech industry and celebrate the innovative work of entrepreneurs & organizations in East Tennessee! Speakers from Knoxville-based organizations will share about projects featuring new and emerging technologies, and the impact they’re making around the world. Register for the annual Knoxville Technology Council summit here. Keynote Address Dr. Travis...
The Pitch is Northeast Tennessee’s premier startup competition, kicking off the Startup Mountain Summit with a high-stakes battle for $10,000 and bragging rights. The Pitch is open to the general community. Attending the event will inspire you while providing a showcase of new businesses coming to our region. Every year we have at least one...
Apply to showcase at SXSW Pitch 2026, a premier startup competition judged by investors and media. Review eligibility, categories, and fees. Applications close November 7. The 18th annual SXSW Pitch, where innovation takes center stage. Over two exciting days, a live audience and a panel of expert judges will explore the forefront of emerging technology sectors....
Applications for the 2026 cohort will close at midnight on Friday, November 7. Apply at this link. Innovation Crossroads is a two-year fellowship program that focuses on energy and advanced manufacturing technologies. Through an annual national call and competitive stage-gate process, top entrepreneurial-minded fellows are selected to join the program. Selected innovators receive a fellowship...
In this session led by the founder of All Y’all Skincare, you’ll explore how pricing choices shape customer perception and experience. Learn real-world tactics for setting prices that feel right for you and your customers, plus simple ways to elevate the experience without overspending. Walk away with fresh perspective, doable strategies, and confidence to charge what your work is...
Discover how your business can collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to accelerate innovation and economic growth in our region. Join us for an informative session exploring partnership opportunities, research collaborations, and technology transfer programs that help businesses of all sizes leverage ORNL’s world-class resources. Attendees will learn how to connect with experts, access...
NOVA EC is hosting our inaugural Start-Up Pitch Competition. Come Pitch, Network, & Win Prize Money. For more information on how to apply to pitch, see below.
