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SUMMARY:Morning Momentum: Student Startups from the Anderson Center
DESCRIPTION:Morning Momentum is a monthly series designed to connect seasoned business leaders & entrepreneurs experiencing growth challenges. \n\n\n\n\nMorning Momentum 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. \nThis month\, we’re featuring two student entrepreneurs from the University of Tennessee’s Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. \nEach is in the early stages of launching a startup and will share their biggest challenges in building momentum—from defining their business model to finding the right team and resources. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to offer feedback\, share experiences\, and help these emerging founders take the next step toward success. \nMorning Momentum will foster mentor relationships\, spur innovation\, and propel companies forward. \nIf you\, or someone you know could benefit from presenting at Morning Momentum\, apply here! \n*Light breakfast and coffee will be served. \n*We validate parking in Market Square Garage.
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LOCATION:Maple Hall\, 414 South Gay Street\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902
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SUMMARY:SBDC: What Visitors Tell You\, And How to Keep Them Coming Back
DESCRIPTION:Visitor loyalty doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when you notice what your customers do\, what they enjoy\, and what makes them come back. Every purchase\, click\, and visit already tells a story and in a town that depends on tourism\, those stories matter even more. The best part? You already have the information you need to start building loyalty today. A few actionable steps can keep your business in their minds\, trusted\, and easy to return to. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, you’ll discover what your visitor information is telling you about your best customers and how to make them return again and again thanks to Sherry Dial. \nWe’ll also cover the basics of search engine optimization (SEO)\, using ideas shared by experts at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. SEO helps you reach the right visitors before they arrive by showing your business when they plan their trip and look for things to do in your town.
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SUMMARY:Supplier Gateway: Government Contracting for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11/4/2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (EST)\nStatus: Open – 27 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 11/4/2026 9:00 AM (EST)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jutta Bangs\nLocation: 332 E ML King Blvd\, Chattanooga TN 37403-4121 \nTraining Topics: Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Readiness\, Manufacturing\nDescription: \n\nCould Your Next Big Customer Be the U.S. Government? \nNew customers. New contracts. New opportunities for growth. \nIf you’re a small or mid-sized manufacturer\, you may be overlooking one of the largest potential customers in the country: the U.S. government and the major prime contractors that supply it. \nThe Department of Defense\, nuclear industry\, and other government agencies rely on businesses of all sizes to manufacture products\, components\, and specialized equipment. The question isn’t just what you make — it’s who else might be willing to buy it. \nBut where do you start? Who are the buyers? What does it take to become an approved supplier? And is your business ready to compete? \nJoin us for a FREE\, 90-minute workshop designed to help Tennessee manufacturers discover new markets\, understand the opportunities\, and take practical steps toward winning government and prime contractor business. \nThe Tennessee APEX Accelerator\, Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership (TMEP)\, Chattanooga Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)\, and City of Chattanooga are bringing together resources and experts to help local manufacturers explore these opportunities. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nFind New Customers & Revenue Opportunities: Discover what the Department of Defense\, nuclear industry\, and government contractors are purchasing — and where your products or capabilities might fit.\nGet in Front of the Right Buyers: Learn how to identify government purchasing opportunities\, connect with prime contractors\, and position your company as a potential supplier.\nUnderstand What It Takes to Qualify: Get a practical overview of supplier expectations\, cybersecurity requirements\, and CMMC — without getting buried in technical jargon.\nStrengthen Your Competitive Edge: Explore manufacturing innovation\, advanced technology\, and resources that can help improve your capabilities and competitiveness.\nMeet the People Who Can Help: Connect directly with organizations offering business counseling\, technical assistance\, contracting guidance\, and manufacturing support.\n\nWho Should Attend? \nThis workshop is especially valuable for small and mid-sized manufacturers looking to: \n\nDiversify their customer base and reduce dependence on existing accounts.\nExplore new sales opportunities beyond traditional commercial markets.\nBecome suppliers to larger government and defense contractors.\nBetter understand the requirements for entering government supply chains.\nPosition their businesses for long-term growth.\n\nYou don’t need government contracting experience to attend. Whether you’re exploring the market for the first time or looking to expand your existing business\, this workshop will help you understand the possibilities and identify your next steps. \nYour Next Customer Might Be Bigger Than You Think. \nWednesday\, November 4\, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 AM EST\nRegistration and networking from 8:30 to 9:00 am. \n \n332 E. ML King Blvd.\, Chattanooga\, TN 37403 \nCost: FREE | Space is limited to 40 participants. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to explore new markets\, meet valuable resources\, and discover how your manufacturing business could become part of a much larger supply chain. \nRegister today and start exploring what’s possible!
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LOCATION:332 E. ML King Blvd.\, Chattanooga\, TN 37403
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