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...
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...
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...
Discover the challenges, solutions, and opportunities that industry, communities, and UTK research faculty are addressing in the rapidly evolving world of AI across a variety of fields, including but not limited to: · Manufacturing · Health Sciences · IT/Cybersecurity/Defense · Energy & Environment · Advanced Mobility What to Expect: · Lighting talks with industry and UTK AI researchers. · AI workforce development partnership opportunities with CECS · Networking with faculty and other industry interested in collaborative research with UT. · Light refreshments...
Vol Court is a four-week entrepreneurial speaker series that culminates in a business idea pitch competition. Participants put what they’ve learned into practice by pitching their business ideas to a panel of successful entrepreneurs for a chance to win $1,500. Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT...
Fridays, February 28th , March 28th , April 25th from 9-10 @ 121 Tech Hub Join Haslam Professor and Entrepreneur, Haseeb Qureshi, as he interviews startup founders at 121 Tech Hub. Come prepared for interesting discussions and great networking! Register here.
Want to learn what it takes to scale a successful business? Join the next Anderson Center Lunch and Learn with Chris Hickey, a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor who has helped grow, then sell or merge, health and wellness brands totaling $900 million. With experience at companies like Onnit, ISOPURE and General Mills, Hickey will share...
Join the Knoxville Chamber as Maria McHale, Government Affairs Director for East Tennessee REALTORS®, shares the 2025 Housing Market Forecast. The report explores emerging demographic and housing market trends to help East Tennessee industry leaders better understand the region’s housing challenges and how to address them. Breakfast will be provided.
Starting a business is a lot of work, and PYA, the power behind teknovation.biz wants to help local start-ups succeed with more than just funding. The Ballard Innovation Award is the largest gift of cash and in-kind services available to entrepreneurs and startups in East Tennessee, and applications are now open! The Ballard Innovation Award competition is open to any early-stage...
