Make new connections with Knoxville's women in tech community! We'll be gathering for a laidback happy hour at Bella, a modern Italian cafe in Maryville. Enjoy come-and-go networking from 4:30-6:30pm in a relaxed atmosphere with appetizers and drinks generously provided by our sponsor, Patriot Talent Solutions.
Haseeb Qureshi, also known as "HQ," is a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and a member of the 121 Tech Hub. He is the founder of the startup Entreheart.Ai. He is also known for connecting UTK entrepreneurship students with Knoxville's startup ecosystem before graduation. In the final installment of the Founder...
The Rocky Top Business Awards recognize the fastest-growing businesses owned or led by alumni. The Rocky Top Business Awards are presented by PYA. https://alumni.utk.edu/awards/rocky-top-business/
Building on the legacy of Startup Week CHA (2014 - 2021), Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week (CEW) continues to empower our community with a dynamic, business-focused event that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and growth. In 2024, we reimagined the event as a community-wide collaboration, and in 2025, we’re taking it to the next level . The Chattanooga Business...
Inspire the next generation of tech professionals with 865 Academies Student Experiences. Industry partners are needed to provide work-based learning opportunities for students in Knox County high schools. At this event, you'll: Learn more about the 865 Academies model and how it's shaping the workforce of tomorrow Connect directly with Academy Coaches to explore specific...
The I-Corps (Innovation Corps) program is an initiative by the National Science Foundation (NSF) designed to help researchers translate their scientific discoveries into commercial products and startups. It provides training, mentorship, and funding to academic researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups to explore the commercial potential of their innovations. The final installment for the Spring 2025 cohort...
oin us for this month’s Powered By Her Lunch & Learn! It’s an open, energizing discussion where you’ll discover business hacks that save you time, boost profits, and help you stay on top of it all. From automation tools and time-saving tricks to mindset shifts and practical strategies, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas that you...
Welcome to the Pathways To Capital: East Region event! Join us for an evening of networking and learning about different pathways to capital for your business. This event will take place on Thur, May 08, 2025 at 4:30 PM at the 121 Tech Hub, 121 E. Jackson Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other entrepreneurs and investors in...
Join the KEC as they provide an "orientation" for the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. The team will discuss 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!
Gather with your fellow LK Alumni at the One Knox Soccer Game on the Covenant Health Park Party Deck on May 9th! Celebrate the end of LK's class year, watch One Knox's second Home Game in the Old City, and enjoy a post-game concert and fireworks in partnership with the Southern Skies Music Festival.
Women in Entrepreneurship Content Creation "Field Trip" In and Around Market Square! Join us on Tuesday, May 13th! In this month's meeting we will have hands-on stations for content creation and social media mini-workshops set up in the KEC office and around Market Square (weather permitting!) We will have stations set up for: Business &...
Nashville AI Week is the community-powered ‘unconference’ that brings together local, regional, and national leaders to explore the future of artificial intelligence in the Nashville region — and beyond! The three-day event includes featured and keynote speakers, panels and workshops, networking events, innovation showcase, and plenty of opportunities for attendees and sponsors to network, learn,...
Tech Goes Home Tennessee, a program of The Enterprise Center in Chattanooga, partners with schools, public libraries, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations across Southeast Tennessee to offer free computer classes to help residents develop the skills and access necessary for technology and Internet use. By uniting people, organizations, and technology, we are working to build...
Join us for Nashville Entrepreneur Day, a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact in Nashville and around the world! We’re honored to welcome Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Commissioner Stuart McWhorter (Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development) as our opening speakers—underscoring entrepreneurship's importance to our city and our state. This event is for you if you’re a potential investor,...
Join us for a day of inspiration and growth with Erin Stafford, author and leadership expert, in this exclusive masterclass designed for female professionals. Learn powerful strategies to overcome burnout, shift your mindset, and achieve peak performance while maintaining balance in both your career and personal life. Erin will share insights from her diverse career,...
The Spark Cleantech Accelerator is a 12-week program that kicks off late August at the UT Research Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 2025 Spark Cleantech Accelerator will begin on Aug. 25, 2025 and end on Nov. 20, 2025. The program provides mentorship, connections, stipends, prototyping services, and business acceleration services to early stage cleantech entrepreneurs...
Running a business is hard—we get it. That’s why this one-day conference was built for folks just like you. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just ready to grow, this event will give you the tools, tips, and connections to keep moving forward. You’ll learn from breakout sessions on the stuff that matters: marketing, IT, legal,...
Join the Knoxville Technology Council at the Visit Knoxville Open for a very special networking event! Mix & mingle in the Holston Hills Clubhouse while enjoying the sweeping views along with open bar & appetizers. Then settle in for an exclusive opportunity to meet & greet with surprise special guests. PLUS all attendees will receive...
Claim your ticket for a special live event that explores the powerful connection between music, business, and community-building, right here in Knoxville. Hosted by Chris McAdoo, the evening kicks off with a viewing of Episode 4 from KEC's newest podcast season: “You Gotta Find Your People”—a candid and inspiring conversation between acclaimed artist Drew Holcomb and emerging singer-songwriter Kelsi Walker....
The Knoxville Chamber and TenHats would like to invite new investors, new team members of investors, community members, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join us for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. We will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts. Investors...
