Ready to turn your food business idea into a viable, sustainable operation? Learn about the Food Business Incubator Program. Are you an early-stage food entrepreneur looking to formalize your business, strengthen your business model, and access hands-on support? Join us for this required info session to learn about the Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s Food Business Incubator...
Mark your calendars for the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit, hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with the Tennessee AI Advisory Council, SCORE, Vanderbilt University, the University of Memphis, the Oak Ridge National Lab, and the Tennessee Board of Regents. The summit will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore...
Now fully commissioned at Innovation South in UT Research Park, FCMF is operating at full capacity for technical and high-performance manufacturing and actively advancing workforce development initiatives across K to 12, higher education, and industry. This event will provide an opportunity to see the facility in operation through live machinery demonstrations and cutting edge manufacturing technologies...
Join us for the March Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum, featuring: Jesse Smith, Manager of Industrial and Economic Development Partnerships at ORNL, offering guidance to early-stage entrepreneurs seeking lab or office space in the Oak Ridge/Knoxville region. Tom Mann, Entrepreneur and Business Mentor, sharing his personal journey, lessons learned, and practical advice for founders. Event Details:...
Learn what’s happening at the Tennessee General Assembly during a discussion with members of the Tennessee State House of Representatives. You will hear about their priorities for 2026 and current business issues within our community.
Join us virtually for the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council’s annual meeting. This event allows TAEBC members, stakeholders, and potential members to celebrate our thriving advanced energy economy. Explore insights on the growing AI industry, fusion energy, updates on the TVA IRP process, and meet our new board members.
Join local government officials and planners as they reveal the zoning map that will dictate development in Knox County for years to come. The map is among the final stages of the new Unified Development Ordinance, which will rewrite the county’s zoning, building and fire codes, subdivision and stormwater regulations, landscaping, signs and street standards....
Morning Momentum is a monthly series designed to connect seasoned business leaders & entrepreneurs experiencing growth challenges. This monthly series will take place the first Thursday 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’s presenters...
Hear from Mike Odom, President and CEO of the Knoxville Chamber, as he presents our Regional Innovation Growth Strategy (RIGS). We believe that innovation and its subsequent ecosystem are a critical aspect of a vibrant, economically successful community, especially one that wants to grow jobs, retain and attract talent, and increase prosperity. Join us as...
Presented by Let Her Speak Women are launching businesses at a faster rate than ever before, making up the majority of new business owners in recent years. Yet, they still receive a disproportionately small slice of the funding pie. To make matters more urgent, the very funds designed to support women are currently coming under...
