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SUMMARY:Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:On July 30\, Nashville’s business\, civic\, academic and community leaders will come together for the Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum to explore how leading cities are turning ambition into action and what Nashville can learn from their success. \nJoin us to celebrate the progress underway and help build what comes next for Nashville! \nWHY ATTEND \nNashville’s innovation economy is gaining momentum\, powered by entrepreneurs\, researchers\, investors and civic leaders working together to solve challenges and create new opportunities. \nThe Annual Forum is where that energy comes into focus. It is a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come\, learn from leaders in other cities and explore what’s possible when vision is paired with action. \nNashville’s next chapter of innovation will be shaped by the partnerships we build today. Join us on July 30 as we celebrate progress and build what’s next. \nAT THIS YEAR’S FORUM \n\nHear from Sean Luther of InnovatePGH and Dr. Eloisa Klementich of Invest Atlanta\, two national leaders influencing the future of regional innovation ecosystems.\nGet an inside look at Cowrite the Future\, the Alliance’s new branding campaign celebrating the people\, ideas and partnerships shaping Nashville’s innovation story.\nCelebrate the inaugural Civic Tech Jam awardees\, whose projects demonstrate how technology can help address real challenges facing our city.\nStay for networking where the conversation continues with the founders\, researchers\, civic leaders and connectors helping move Nashville forward.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-innovation-alliance-annual-forum/
LOCATION:The National Museum of African American Music
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SUMMARY:Blount Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with new business connections at our Coffee Clubs\, held from 7:45 to 9:00 am. These gatherings are designed to help our members build relationships and gain exposure for their businesses or organizations in a welcoming “open house” environment. \n\nAnyone affiliated with a Chamber member business is welcome to attend\, not just the designated representatives listed on the Chamber membership.
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LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
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SUMMARY:Advance Knox UDO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Advance Knox virtual meeting on July 29\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Module D content and revisions to previous material for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Participants must register in advance for the meeting. Following the meeting\, all materials\, along with a second draft of the zoning map\, will be shared with an opportunity to provide feedback. \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/advance-knox-udo-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T083000
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SUMMARY:The AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to understand it\, apply it and outpace your competition. \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand It. Apply It. Outpace Your Competition! \n“No fluff. No jargon. Just real strategies you can implement immediately.” \n\nWalk away with real-world AI applications already being used inside growing companies.\nFeaturing technology leaders from InfoSystems and Allevia Technology — working on the front lines of AI implementation.\n\nLocation: Cherokee Country Club\, Knoxville\, TN \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th \nTime: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nSpecial C12 Member Rate: $100 \nGeneral Admission: $150 \n\nC12 is a community of Christian business leaders who attend a monthly advisory forum to share experiences and learn together using an MBA-level monthly curriculum.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/the-ai-summit/
LOCATION:Cherokee Country Club
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T093000
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SUMMARY:Blount Young Professionals - Skill Swap Professional Development
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URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/young-professionals-skill-swap-professional-development/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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SUMMARY:Fusion Safety and Regulation Course
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nJoin us for the Fusion Safety and Regulation Course\, immediately before the East Tennessee Economic Council’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Knoxville\, Tennessee. \nThis course brings together the world’s leading experts shaping the future of fusion energy around the world. As private fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\, conversations around fusion device safety and the regulatory environment for an emerging commercial fusion industry are taking center stage. Participants will learn about key safety considerations for fusion devices\, the regulations that apply to planned fusion facilities\, and how other industries develop safety cultures. The course will also cover important safety topics that apply to lab-scale fusion research today\, such as tritium handling and management of cryogenic systems. \nThere is an optional extension day to the course\, on Monday\, August 3\, comprising tours of several laboratories at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These tours are free of charge\, will require some administrative/security details to be completed in advance (for non-U.S. nationals\, the deadline to submit these details will likely be Monday July\, 6). ORNL tour places are dependent upon available spaces\, prevailing conditions\, etc – entirely at the discretion of ORNL. More details soon! \nWhy attend?\n\nHear directly from global experts in fusion safety and regulation\nExpand your fusion network across industry\, academia\, and policy\nUnderstand the regulatory environment for commercial fusion\nLearn about key safety considerations as fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\n\nTopics include:\n\nCase studies in safety and licensing\, in multiple facilities across Europe and North America\nLatest developments in regulations\, in several european countries\nTritium safety and management\nActivated material safety and activated waste management\nSafety practices at lab-scale fusion facilities and major accelerator facilities\n\n\nRegister\nOUTLINE Agenda\n\nTo contribute towards the running costs there is a registration fee of $1\,000 for the three-day course.  The registration fee includes participation in the three-day course\, breakfast\, lunch\, and all refreshment breaks\, during the three days\, as well as a welcome reception after the first day. The tour of ORNL’s laboratories\, on August 3\, is free of charge. \nEvent Contact:\nPatrick White\, Group Lead\, Fusion Safety and Regulation\,  2025fsrtc@catf.us
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/fusion-safety-and-regulation-course/
LOCATION:Knoxville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T160000
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Night at Oak Ridge Country Club
DESCRIPTION:At the first event in April\, young adult attendees represented 17 organizations from the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. The second casual networking event will be hosted at the Oak Ridge Country Club. \nThe four sponsors of the event include Centrus\, MS Technology\, GEM Technologies\, and Marsh (formerly McGriff)\, with a special thanks to ETEC for their continued support of our region’s economic growth and the opportunities they have brought to generations past\, present\, and future. \nLastly\, and importantly\, the drinks are on us!” \nRSVP Here.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/young-professionals-night-at-oak-ridge-country-club/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Country Club
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SUMMARY:Oak Ridge Construction Opportunities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: 7/28/2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 77 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 7/23/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jutta Bangs (865) 483-0623\nLocation: Roane State Community College Goff Building 701 Briarcliff Avenue\, Oak Ridge TN 37830 \nTraining Topics: Construction\, Finding Opportunities\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Networking Event\nDescription: \n\nJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with major federal prime contractors and the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (DOE OSDBU). This half-day event is designed specifically for construction firms seeking to expand their federal contracting portfolio. \nThis session brings together representatives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)\, UCOR\, Y-12 National Security Complex\, and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). You’ll gain insider knowledge on how each organization procures construction services and what they’re looking for in sub-contractors and partners. \n  \n\nDirect Procurement Insights: Hear from procurement representatives at ORNL\, UCOR\, Y-12\, and TVA about their specific construction needs and how to position your business for success\nCritical Compliance Requirements: Navigate cybersecurity requirements\, Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) regulations\, FAR Part 19 updates\, and bonding essentials\nWinning Strategies: Master proposal writing and capture planning techniques that win federal construction contracts\nReal Success Stories: Learn from contractors who’ve successfully broken into the federal construction market\nOne-on-One Networking: Connect directly with prime contractors and exhibitors during dedicated networking time\n\n  \n***Limited Seating available\, registration is required. \nMatchmaking\nTo be considered for potential matchmaking meetings in the afternoon\, send your capability statement to jutta.bangs@tennessee.edu. \nWho Should Attend \nThis event is ideal for construction contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trades\, and suppliers interested in federal contracting opportunities\, particularly those supporting DOE facilities and related federal projects. \nCo-sponsored by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at Roane State Community College. \n 
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LOCATION:Roane State Community College
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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SUMMARY:AI Summer Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual AI Summer Summit for Trade Businesses \n\n\n\n\nTurn prospects into paying customers: a hands-on one day workshop in Nashville where you’ll build an actionable conversion system you can start using immediately. \n\n\n\n\nAI Summer Summit 2026 The First Annual AI Summit for Trades Businesses \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST \nNashville Entrepreneur Center 41 Peabody Street\, Nashville\, TN 37210 \nAdmission: $65 Have a referral code? Use it at checkout to bring your ticket price down. Parking is included. \nWhat This Event Is About \nMost trades businesses are leaving money\, time\, and growth on the table — not because of a lack of work ethic\, but because of outdated systems. \nThis one-day event is built for contractors\, home service companies\, and trades business owners who want to use AI\, automation\, and modern systems to build a business that works for them instead of the other way around. \nThis is not a hype-filled AI conference. It is a practical\, implementation-focused day designed around real-world results for real trades businesses. \nWhether you’re in roofing\, HVAC\, plumbing\, electrical\, landscaping\, remodeling\, solar\, pest control\, or another home service trade\, you’ll leave with ideas and systems you can put to work immediately. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuilding systems that actually work\nUsing AI safely and responsibly\nMarketing strategies that build trust\nAI and IT infrastructure for growing businesses\nAI-powered recruiting\, hiring\, and team management\nFinancial systems that improve profitability and cash flow\nUsing AI to strengthen customer relationships\nReal-world implementation examples and case studies\n\nFeatured Sessions \n\nBuilding Systems That Actually Work\nLegal and Risk in the AI Era\nMarketing That Creates Trust\nAI and IT Infrastructure for Trades Businesses\nAI and HR\nFinance and Money Systems\nAI and Human Connection\nReal-World Implementation and Case Studies\nLive Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A\n\nIncluded With Your Registration \n\nBreakfast networking\nAccess to all educational sessions\nLive panel discussion and audience Q&A\nNetworking with contractors\, business owners\, marketers\, technology professionals\, and industry leaders\nDJ Leeah Faraa throughout the day\nParking\n\nLunch is not included. Numerous restaurants and food options are available within walking distance of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. \nWho Should Attend \nHome service and trades business owners\, contractors\, office managers\, admins\, sales professionals\, and estimators. \nOur Mission \nTechnology should serve people\, not replace them. \nThis event exists to help trades businesses use AI and automation to build better companies\, create better customer experiences\, increase profitability\, reduce stress\, and get more time back for the things that matter most. \nJoin us for the First Annual AI Summer Summit. \nSpace is limited. Reserve your seat today. \nLearn More: https://tradehub.thetrustedtradesmen.com/ai-summer-summit-1281
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LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T130000
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SUMMARY:Vanderbilt Life Science Showcase
DESCRIPTION:About the Life Science Showcase\nVanderbilt University’s Industry Collaborations Division is proud to present this year’s Life Science Showcase\, centered on the theme AI in Translational Research. As artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the earliest stages of the research pipeline — spanning target discovery\, multiomics analysis\, predictive modeling\, and the data ecosystems that underpin it all — this event brings Vanderbilt’s cutting-edge research into conversation with the industries\, investors\, and innovators driving real-world impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:10 p.m.\nOpening Remarks\n1:10 – 2:00 p.m.\nVanderbilt Innovations in AI for Life Sciences\n2:00 – 2:25 p.m.\nAI Research Centers at Vanderbilt: Capabilities & Collaborations\n2:25 – 3:00 p.m.\nAI in R&D: Industry Perspectives\n3:00 – 3:30 p.m.\nNetworking Break with AI researchers\n3:30 – 4:30 p.m.\nPanel: Will AI Replace Experimental Science? A Cross-Disciplinary Debate\n4:30 – 4:45 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\n4:45 – 5:30 p.m.\nHappy Hour & Poster Session\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\nThe Showcase will feature presentations by leading Vanderbilt investigators leveraging AI and ML across early-stage research\, from mining large-scale biological datasets to accelerating candidate identification and validation. Alongside Vanderbilt researchers\, industry voices will offer perspective on how AI-driven tools and data strategies are being deployed to bridge the gap between fundamental discovery and therapeutic development. \nExpert panel discussions will explore the opportunities and challenges unique to this early translational space — including data quality and integration\, model interpretability\, and building the research-industry partnerships needed to move discoveries forward responsibly and efficiently. \nThe event also offers rich networking opportunities connecting attendees with researchers\, biotech and pharma partners\, investors\, and economic development organizations — all gathered in an environment designed to foster the kind of cross-sector relationships that turn promising science into real-world solutions. \nWho Should Join\nWhether you work in computational biology\, data science\, drug discovery\, or life sciences investment\, the Vanderbilt Life Science Showcase offers a focused opportunity to engage with early-stage AI-driven research and explore what’s next at the frontier of translational innovation. Join us as Vanderbilt and Nashville help lead this exciting new chapter in biomedical science.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/vanderbilt-life-science-showcase/
LOCATION:Vanderbilt Student Life Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T160000
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SUMMARY:Knoxville Built This: Community AI Build Night
DESCRIPTION:Knoxville Built This is a free\, hands-on community AI build night happening Wednesday\, July 22\, 2026\, from 4–7 pm at 121 Tech Hub in Knoxville’s Old City\, hosted by CGI Federal and 121 Tech Hub. It’s the first event of its kind in the city\, bringing together neighbors\, families\, and CGI AI experts for three hours of building small\, useful\, personal projects\, things like a recipe site\, a family photo organizer\, a homework helper\, or a small-business tool\, with no coding experience required and patient helpers on hand throughout. The evening includes a welcome from CGI Federal’s VP of AI Victor Foulk\, pizza around 5:30\, optional 90-second demos around 6:30\, and an informal Old City meetup afterward for anyone who wants to keep talking; attendees just need to bring a laptop\, a charger\, an idea (or not)\, and their own paid AI tool subscription\, since registration is free but seats are limited and first-come\, first-served.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/knoxville-built-this-community-ai-build-night/
LOCATION:121 Tech Hub\, 121 E Jackson Ave\, Knoxville\, TN 37915
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
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SUMMARY:ETEC Meet & Greet Reception - Mike Skaggs\, Interim President & CEO\, TVA
DESCRIPTION:Join the ETEC community for a special Meet and Greet Reception with Mike Skaggs\, Interim President & CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority. This informal networking event provides ETEC members and community leaders with an opportunity to meet Mr. Skaggs\, welcome him to his new role\, and engage in conversation with colleagues from across the region. \nAs TVA begins this new chapter under Mr. Skaggs’ leadership\, we invite you to connect with fellow professionals from industry\, government\, education\, and the community while extending a warm East Tennessee welcome. We look forward to bringing together our members for an afternoon of networking and meaningful connections. \nPlease register for this event if you plan to attend. \n\nMike Skaggs\, President & Chief Executive Officer\n\n\nMike Skaggs\, who has over 40 years of experience in the utility industry—and more than 25 of those years at TVA—is serving as the interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Previously retired from TVA\, Skaggs took on the interim role in late April 2026. \nPrior to his retirement in January 2022\, Skaggs served in a variety of roles at TVA\, including as the chief operations officer. In that capacity\, he was responsible for key areas of the business\, including Safety\, Transmission and Power Supply; Coal\, Gas\, and Hydro Generation; Integrated River System Management; Natural Resources; Environment; Supply Chain; Major Projects; Coal Combustion Residuals Project Implementation; Facilities Management; TVA Police and Emergency Management; and Enterprise Improvement. \nWith his unique focus on operational excellence\, Skaggs brought to TVA a focus on excellence in decision-making\, asset planning\, and performance improvement. Skaggs’ focus on the individual contributor led him to promote a safety-first mindset at TVA\, and he introduced and championed the company’s four vital safety behaviors. \nAn engineer by training\, he joined the company to manage performance analysis for initial Watts Bar Nuclear Plant operations before overseeing capital projects for TVA’s transmission system\, substations and telecommunications. \nBefore moving into the chief operations officer role\, Skaggs was TVA’s senior vice president of Operations and Construction at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. In this position\, Skaggs led the completion\, integration\, startup and power ascension testing of Unit 2—the nation’s first new nuclear generation of the 21st century. Prior to assuming management of Watts Bar operations and construction in 2013\, Skaggs served as senior vice president of Nuclear Construction\, with responsibility for Watts Bar Unit 2\, Bellefonte and the Sequoyah Unit 2 steam generator replacement project \nIn addition to leading the completion effort of Watts Bar Unit 2\, Skaggs’ experience includes the completion and startup of Watts Bar Unit 1; the recovery of Browns Ferry Unit 1 to return that site to full\, three-unit operation; and the successful management of two steam generator replacement projects. He has held top management posts at each of the company’s three operating nuclear plants and led a number of initiatives across the nuclear fleet that resulted in improved operational performance\, organizational alignment and cultural health. \nA registered professional engineer\, Skaggs holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University in Lubbock\, Texas\, and earned a senior reactor certification at Watts Bar Nuclear Plant. \n\nDirections\nFrom Knoxville via S. Illinois Avenue (TN-62 W): \n\nTurn right onto S. Rutgers Avenue.\nContinue to the intersection of Rice Road and Rider Road\, across from ORNL Corporate       Headquarters.\nAfter passing the Quality Inn\, turn left onto Rider Road.\nThe University of Tennessee Outreach Center will be on your right.\n\nAlternate Route from Knoxville via S. Illinois Avenue (TN-62 W): \n\nTake the sharp right onto Lafayette Drive.\nTurn left onto W. Gettysburg Avenue.\nTurn right onto Manhattan Avenue.\nContinue straight across S. Rutgers Avenue onto Rice Road.\nAt the intersection of Rice Road and Rider Road\, turn right onto Rider Road.\nThe University of Tennessee Outreach Center will be on your right.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/etec-meet-greet-reception-mike-skaggs-interim-president-ceo-tva/
LOCATION:UT Outreach Center\, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
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SUMMARY:SBA International Trade Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Advocacy is hosting a virtual roundtable on international trade\, focusing on the USTR’s request for comments on the scope and operation of a mechanism to promote reciprocal managed trade with China. The roundtable details are as follows: \nDate: July 22\, 2026\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET\nMeeting Platform: Microsoft Teams \nYour feedback will help guide Advocacy’s interactions with USTR and highlight the barriers small businesses encounter when selling goods in China. \nAdvocacy is a voice for advancing the views of small businesses in the regulatory policy across the federal government. We conduct roundtables to hear the experiences\, challenges\, and recommendations of small businesses\, and identify alternative approaches for policy development at federal regulatory agencies. Our roundtables are largely held online to facilitate the attendance of stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds\, industries\, and geographic regions. \nRoundtable meetings are open to all interested persons and are intended to facilitate an open and frank discussion about issues of interest to small business. These meetings are off the record and not intended for press purposes. Direct quotations of presenters or attendees may not be used without direct written approval of the person(s) making the statement. All press inquiries should be sent to Samantha Aschieris at samantha.aschieris@sba.gov. Agendas and presentations are available to all. If you need accommodations for a disability to participate in the roundtable\, please contact Alexander Bean at alexander.bean@sba.gov for assistance.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/sba-international-trade-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000
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SUMMARY:ORCC Government Affairs | TNWorks
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome TNWorks\, Tennessee’s statewide workforce initiative led by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). \nDiscover how TNWorks is helping employers navigate workforce challenges through a more connected\, streamlined approach to workforce development. As a centralized resource hub\, TNWorks brings together state agencies\, education partners\, workforce organizations\, and economic development entities to make it easier for businesses to access the programs\, services\, and support they need. \nDuring this session\, TNWorks Executive Director Brooks Young will provide an overview of the initiative\, share current workforce trends impacting Tennessee employers\, and highlight resources available to help businesses recruit\, train\, and retain talent. Attendees will also learn how TNWorks is using data-driven strategies and cross-agency collaboration to better align workforce solutions with employer needs. \nWhether you’re facing hiring challenges\, looking to upskill your workforce\, or planning for future growth\, this program will offer valuable insights\, practical resources\, and connections to help your business succeed. \nGovernment Affairs meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.\, typically at the Chamber office unless otherwise noted on the event page. This monthly forum provides timely updates and discussion on public policy\, government affairs\, economic development\, and regional legislative priorities. Designed to keep members informed and engaged\, the program explores issues\, trends\, and opportunities that impact the Oak Ridge business community and the region’s economic vitality. \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/government-affairs-tnworks/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce\, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike\, Oak Ridge\, Tennessee\, 37830\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T134421Z
CREATED:20260706T134421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T134421Z
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SUMMARY:Blount Power Connect Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Power Connect Lunch! Meet\, Mingle\, Lunch\, Connect\, Nibble\, Engage and Network with other influential professionals. While you (and the other guests) will have an opportunity to introduce your business\, current areas of focus and/or anything you could use help with\, all I ask is that everyone shows up with a focus on how they may be able to add value for the other attendees. Open to ALL Blount County Chamber members\, but you must Register Online. This is a Dutch Treat lunch. Event chair Tony Saddy of Get Fit Maryville will lead the event. \n  \nJim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q\n1111 Franck St.\nAlcoa\, 37701 \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nTony Saddy\nSend Email\nTuesday\, July 21\, 2026 (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) (EDT)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-power-connect-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260706T135858Z
CREATED:20260706T135858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T135858Z
UID:97034-1784548800-1784554200@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Blount Women In Business
DESCRIPTION:Join our next Women in Business Meeting with Sharon Hannum on Monday\,  July 20th\, 12:00 pm\, at the Blount Partnership. Come ready to share\, come ready for self-examination and come ready for fun! \nLunch will be provided by Asen Marketing!
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-women-in-business-2/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260713T132434Z
CREATED:20260713T132434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T132434Z
UID:97284-1784548800-1784552400@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:IACMI Innovation Insights Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Register today for Innovation Insights featuring Vitruvian\, AirTrac\, and TxV \nOur monthly webinar series “Innovation Insights” continues Monday\, July 20\, as IACMI CCO Jason Gibson moderates discussions on recent technology advancements and important business opportunities and updates from IACMI and our members. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us on your lunch break Monday\, July 20 at 12PM ET\, as our popular one-hour webinar features: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Sentz \nCEO \nVitruvian \n  \nFrom Festival Stage to Watershed Signage: Large-Format Composite Fabrication and the Workforce That Builds It \nVitruvian designs and produces large-format composite components on the Mantis printer\, delivering real-world projects including a custom stage for the Forbidden Festival and durable signage for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The same equipment and digital workflow power Vitruvian’s USW-endorsed Digital Fabrication pathway\, where technicians train on live commercial work as they move from CAD and prototyping to finished\, deployed product. This session shows the complete offering: advanced composite manufacturing and the credentialed workforce pipeline that sustains it\, with lessons on material performance\, throughput\, and the economics of distributed composite production. \n  \nEugene Timperman   \nPresident and Executive Engineer \nAirTrac               \n  \nAirTrac – The Value of Composites for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements \nEnabling High-Rate Thermoplastic Composite Parts Manufacturing \n  \nPeter Levesque                          \nDesign and Project Engineering Manager \nTxV \n  \nEnabling High-Rate Thermoplastic Composite Parts Manufacturing \nTxV leverages Victrex’s LMPAEK polymer and its suite of material formats to enable high-rate manufacturing of thermoplastic composite parts and assemblies. In this webinar we will explore some of the tools TxV uses to make this happen as well as what sort of design enablers exist within this material family. \n  \nJoin us for these engaging presentations.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/iacmi-innovation-insights-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260706T135550Z
CREATED:20260706T135550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T135550Z
UID:97031-1784277000-1784280600@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:City of Alcoa Briefing
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know what is going on in the City of Alcoa? If you answered yes\, then make plans to attend an upcoming local briefing on Friday\, July 17th\, at 8:30 AM. We will discuss priorities\, budget challenges and vision for the future. The briefings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen and build new partnerships between members of the business community and local government officials.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/city-of-alcoa-briefing/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T204933Z
CREATED:20260625T204933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T204933Z
UID:96915-1784223000-1784228400@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Startup Founders After 5 (Tri-Cities)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking at Founders After 5 from 5:30-7:00 (location TBD). This is an opportunity for startup founders\, entrepreneurs\, creatives\, and professionals to connect\, share ideas and form valuable relationships in a relaxed and welcoming environment. So come join us for a drink\, connect with the community and share your own entrepreneurial journey. We look forward to seeing you there! \nPresented by FoundersForge \nFoundersForge is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization on a mission to build the Startup ecosystem in the Appalachian Highlands. We believe in underdog Entrepreneurs and helping them on their Startup journey.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/startup-founders-after-5-tri-cities-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T143559Z
CREATED:20260706T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T143559Z
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SUMMARY:NEC Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:🎉 Happy Hour at the EC! 🍻 \nJoin us at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center for an afternoon of fun and networking\, at Happy Hour on Thursday\, July 16th\, from 3–5 PM! \n🔹 What’s in it for you? \n\nNetworking with fellow entrepreneurs\nFree drinks and snacks\n\nJoin us at the EC and grab a drink! \n📍 Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center📅 Date: Thursday\, July 16th⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM \nRSVP now! \nThank you to our Happy Hour Partners Harding House Brewing & Comstasis for making this event possible. Special thanks to the EC’s Growth Partners: Baker Donelson\, CLA\, Pinewood Social\, Pinnacle Financial Partners\, and RJ Young\, for their continued support of our founder community. \nParking: Parking is available in the red brick garage located behind the trolley barns (entrance on 15 Lea Avenue); please come inside to the front desk to scan the QR code for validation up to 3 hours.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nec-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155704Z
CREATED:20260615T155642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155704Z
UID:96393-1784192400-1784197800@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Making Your Products Go Viral: Basics of PLG (Nashville)
DESCRIPTION:The best products sell themselves. Not because of a slick sales team — because the product IS the growth engine. \n​That’s product-led growth. And if you’re building 0→1\, it might be the cheapest\, fastest way to find your first thousand users. \n​In this workshop\, we’ll break down the basics: \n\n​What PLG actually means (and when it’s NOT the right move)\n​The mechanics of building virality into your product\n​Real examples of products that grew without a sales motion\n​How to spot your own viral loop — and what to do once you find it
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/making-your-products-go-viral-basics-of-plg/
LOCATION:The Lighthouse
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T122959Z
CREATED:20260716T122959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122959Z
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SUMMARY:TSBDC Managing a Business
DESCRIPTION:Strategic Focus in 60 Minutes\n\n\n\nThu\, Sep 17 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM\n\n\n\n TSBDC at RSCC – Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce\nTopic: Managing a Business\nNetworking from 8:30 to 9:00 AM EDT \nWHAT THIS WORKSHOP DELIVERS \nMost small business owners are running their operations without a written strategic direction\, not because they lack ambition\, but because they have never had a structured opportunity to step back and think clearly about priorities. This workshop gives them that opportunity. In 60 minutes\, each participant works through an honest situational scan\, identifies their single highest-leverage priority for the next 90 days\, and begins building a one-page strategic plan they can actually use. They leave with a committed next action\, a named date\, and a peer accountability partner from the room. The session is interactive throughout\, and anonymous live polling via Mentimeter surfaces the room’s collective thinking on screen; a group scenario exercise warms up the diagnostic muscle before anyone has to look at their own situation\, and questions are welcome at every transition rather than saved for a dead zone at the end. \nSpeaker(s): Trent Richardson\, Founder & Principal\, Hard Knox Life Advisory Dr. Trent Richardson founded Hard Knox Life Advisory\, where he helps small business owners move past guesswork and find their highest-leverage move. Before starting the firm\, he built a federal career in high-consequence leadership\, working through the Department of the Interior’s reorganization after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. He later led the U.S. Geological Survey’s natural hazards portfolio\, including the launch of ShakeAlert\, the nation’s earthquake early-warning system now serving more than 50 million people across the West Coast. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy\, and he believes good thinking beats a thick binder every time. Stephen W. Williams\, Director of Workforce & Economic Development\, Roane State Community College \nCo-Sponsor(s): Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce\, APEX Accelerators
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tsbdc-managing-a-business/
LOCATION:Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce\, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike\, Oak Ridge\, Tennessee\, 37830\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260520T193135Z
CREATED:20260520T193019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193135Z
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturing (Memphis)
DESCRIPTION:Tennessee manufacturers\, AI is reshaping the industry\, and we want to make sure you’re ahead of it. \nJoin us July 16 in Memphis for a full day of hands-on AI training built specifically for manufacturing teams at every level. \nWhether you’re just getting started or ready to go deeper\, we’ve got a session for you:\n🔵 Morning: AI for Manufacturing — Foundations & Applied Practice\n🔵 Afternoon: AI for Manufacturing — Applied Deep Dive \nWalk away with real skills\, a strategic roadmap\, and the confidence to bring AI into your operation. \n📍 Memphis\, TN | July 16\, 2026\n🔗 Register for one or both sessions: https://buff.ly/Kv2fBcY \nThis training is in partnership with Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-for-manufacturing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124522Z
CREATED:20260624T124522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T124522Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals - Regional Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Maryville College Downtown Center\n118 E. Church Avenue\nMaryville\, TN 37804 United States \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nMeghan White\n(865) 209-3435\nSend Email\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM) (EDT)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/young-professionals-regional-mixer/
LOCATION:Maryville College Downtown Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T143351Z
CREATED:20260706T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T143351Z
UID:97048-1784113200-1784120400@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Expanding Entrepreneurial Resources Across Nashville
DESCRIPTION:EC’s Morehead-Cain summer interns present a summer’s worth of research and recommendations on expanding entrepreneurial resources across Nashville. \nThis presentation is hosted by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s Morehead-Cain summer internship team. We hope you all will be able to join us in-person\, but there will be a recording available if you are unable to attend.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/expanding-entrepreneurial-resources-across-nashville/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
DTSTAMP:20260608T132615Z
CREATED:20260608T132615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T132615Z
UID:96067-1784104200-1784109600@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Blount Small Business Peer Group
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Small Business Peer-to-Peer Group meeting on Wednesday\, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. at Lambert’s Southern Pie & Bake Shop. \nThis group is designed for small business owners and operators to connect in a confidential\, supportive environment. It is not a referral or sales group—our focus is on sharing knowledge\, resources\, and real-world experiences related to running a business. \nParticipants will be divided into small groups to discuss key topics such as: Human Resources Marketing Strategies Customer Acquisition Growth Challenges Strategic Planning Customer Service Financial Management Come ready to engage\, learn\, and support fellow business leaders. \nWe look forward to another productive and engaging discussion. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. \nLambert’s Southern Pie & Bake Shop\n1116 East Broadway\nMaryville\, TN 37801 United States \n\n\n\nEvent Contact\nBrenda Farner\n(865) 273-1202\nSend Email\nWednesday\, July 15\, 2026 (8:30 AM – 10:00 AM) (EDT)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-small-business-peer-group-3/
LOCATION:Lambert’s Southern Pie & Bake Shop\, 1116 East Broadway Ave\, Maryville\, TN\, 37801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260630T130257Z
CREATED:20260630T130257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T130257Z
UID:96953-1784052000-1784059200@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Make Learn Grow: Content Planning Session
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make a plan for your social media? In this hands-on workshop\, KEC & The Maker City’s social media manager Holly Rainey\, walks you through building a complete\, ready-to-use 30-day social media calendar built around your creative work. \nLearn the latest features on Instagram and Facebook\, how to make engaging social media content and how to read insights so you can do it all again the following month. \nUsing your own products\, goals\, and creative process as the source material\, you will map out a month of content during the session\, so there is nothing to figure out when you get home. \nThe goal is not just one good month\, it is a repeatable process. Holly will show you how to reset and rebuild your calendar so consistency becomes manageable\, not overwhelming. \nThis workshop is designed specifically for people who make things\, whether you sell at markets\, online\, or both.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/make-learn-grow-content-planning-session/
LOCATION:Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\, 17 Market Square
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T180000
DTSTAMP:20260625T204718Z
CREATED:20260625T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T204718Z
UID:96912-1784044800-1784052000@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Johnson City Code & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative space with a tech focus but open to all levels and career fields! \nCurious about coding? Dabbling in a project and need help? Professional Developer working on a hack or project? Wherever you are this Meetup is for you!! \nBring your project and we’ll collab together! \n\nMeet with other tech professionals in the area to network\, and work together\nLearn how to code\, be mentored by local tech professionals\nHave fun\, chat\, and enjoy coffee + cookies\n\nJuly 14\, 2026 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\nLocation: Spark Plaza\, 404 South Roan Street\, Johnson City\, TN \n\nView map →\n\n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/johnson-city-code-coffee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T194043Z
CREATED:20260622T194025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T194043Z
UID:96692-1784037600-1784043000@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Advising Small Businesses in the Age of AI Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This virtual workshop is designed for business advisors at economic development and entrepreneurship support organizations who are navigating how to support outdoor businesses with AI adoption. \n​AI is changing how entrepreneurs find information\, market their businesses\, make decisions\, and interact with customers. Business advisors are increasingly being asked when AI is worth using\, where it can create value\, and how to help clients navigate these changes so they can compete\, grow\, and thrive. \n​In this 90-minute session\, we’ll cover: \n\n​What we’re hearing from small businesses about AI\, including how they’re using it\, their concerns\, and the barriers preventing implementation.\n​When AI can help and when it can’t\, with practical examples of how advisors can help clients evaluate opportunities\, avoid common pitfalls\, and focus on the highest-impact applications.\n​The changing customer discovery landscape\, including the shift from traditional SEO toward AI-powered search and recommendation tools\, and how advisors can help businesses remain visible and competitive as customer behavior evolves.\n\n​The workshop is highly interactive and capped at 25 participants to allow ample time for discussion. \n​About the Facilitators \n​Marek Bowers is a business owner and consultant at Bain Capital\, where he leads UX/UI and AI strategy projects. \n​Katie Doherty and Enhao Li are the founders of Founded Outdoors\, an organization that supports outdoor recreation entrepreneurs through education\, mentorship\, and community-building programs. Together\, they work closely with founders across a wide range of industries and stages of growth. \n​We’re passionate about helping entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them navigate change. Through this work\, we’re developing practical education that helps small business owners understand\, evaluate\, and adopt emerging technologies so they can continue to grow\, innovate\, and strengthen their communities.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/advising-small-business-in-the-age-of-ai-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T140018Z
CREATED:20260630T130504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T140018Z
UID:96957-1784028600-1784034000@www.teknovation.biz
SUMMARY:Knoxville Women in Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, July 14th for our monthly Women in Entrepreneurship Meeting! We’ll be meeting for lunch at Lakeshore park from 11:30am – 1pm! Bring a friend (and some lunch) and join us for laid back networking and summer fun.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/women-in-entrepreneurship/
LOCATION:Lakeshore Park
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