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SUMMARY:Sloss.Tech Conference in Birmingham\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Sloss Tech is the Southeast’s premier annual technology and innovation conference held in downtown Birmingham\, Alabama\, focusing on fostering\, connecting\, and showcasing the region’s growing tech scene. Founded in 2015\, the three-day event features expert speakers\, breakout sessions\, and a major startup pitch competition with significant funding.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/sloss-tech-conference-in-birmingham-al/
LOCATION:Downtown Birmingham\, Alabama
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SUMMARY:ETEC’s Industry Capability Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\n\n\n\n\n\nThe purpose of these events are to provide ETEC Members with the opportunity to: \n\nLearn more about each other and make new contacts in the industry\nBuild relationships promoting a business-to-business atmosphere\nPresent options for future teaming on proposals\nGive entities like DOE a source for future contractors and suppliers\nShow current contractors and their sub-contractors options for doing business within the region
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/etecs-industry-capability-showcase/
LOCATION:UT Outreach Center\, 1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
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SUMMARY:2026 Nashpreneurs Conference
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Built to WIN: Leadership That Drives Results \nThe 2026 Nashprenuers Conference: Built to WIN is a high-impact half-day leadership experience designed for small business owners who are ready to lead with clarity\, compete with confidence\, and grow with intention. This year’s conference moves beyond inspiration and into execution—equipping entrepreneurs with the leadership mindset\, strategies\, and tools needed to navigate today’s fast-moving business environment. \nHeadlining the experience is keynote speaker Seth Yelorda\, who will challenge attendees to rethink leadership through the lens of discipline\, resilience\, and results. His dynamic keynote will set the tone for a day focused on sharpening decision-making\, strengthening accountability\, and elevating leadership capacity at every stage of business growth. \nDesigned for small business owners\, Built to WIN delivers practical insights through curated sessions\, peer exchange\, and actionable frameworks – helping leaders navigate change\, build ownership-driven cultures\, leverage AI with purpose\, and implement systems for sustainable growth. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLead with Precision: Strengthen decision-making\, accountability\, and execution as a business leader\nBuild to Scale: Strengthen relationships while building teams\, systems\, and processes that support sustainable growth\nWin with Strategy: Sharpen your competitive edge through focused planning\, positioning\, and disciplined execution\n\nYOU ARE NOT YOUR BUSINESS\nFacilitator: Brittany N. Cole\, Keynote Speaker & CEO\, Career Thrivers \nYour business can be copied. Your story cannot. In an era where products\, services\, and even marketing tactics can be replicated\, the one thing competitors cannot duplicate is the leader behind the business. In this session\, Brittany N. Cole helps entrepreneurs and business owners uncover how their experiences\, values\, and perspective shape the way they lead and influence others. Attendees will gain practical insights on building a leadership brand rooted in authenticity and trust\, while learning the difference between promoting a business and establishing a reputation that opens doors\, creates opportunities\, and drives lasting impact. \nINFLUENCE IN ACTION \nPanel Discussion featuring Stephanie Richardson\, Chris Berry\, Danny Pippin\, Tiffany Napper\, Brian Lowenthal\, and Rachel Moore-Beard.\nModerator:  Anna-Vija McCloud. \nBuilding on the foundation of leadership identity\, this dynamic panel highlights how small business owners translate who they are into how they influence. Panelists will share insights and perspectives that shape the upcoming leadership development workshop series launching this fall—offering a preview of the strategies\, skills\, and experiences designed to strengthen leadership capacity over time.\n \nKEYNOTE: SETH YELORDA \nHeadlining the experience is keynote speaker Seth Yelorda\, who will challenge attendees to rethink leadership through the lens of discipline\, resilience\, and results. His dynamic keynote will wrap-up the conference by focusing on sharpening decision-making\, strengthening accountability\, and elevating leadership capacity at every stage of business growth.\n \nSchedule:\n8–8:50 a.m. | Registration & Breakfast\n8:50–9a.m. | Opening Remarks\n9–9:45a.m. | You Are Not Your Business: Brittany N. Cole\n9:45–10a.m. | Break\n10–10:45a.m. | Influence In Action: Panel Discussion\n10:45–11:05a.m. | Break\n11:05–11:50 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: Seth Yelorda\n11:50–Noon | 2026 Nashpreneur of The Year Award & Closing
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/2026-nashpreneurs-conference/
LOCATION:The National Museum of African American Music
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SUMMARY:Nashville Founders of Color Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Slim & Husky’s Pizza (North Nashville)Nashville\, TN \nWednesday\, July 1  •  5 PM – 7 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOUNDERS OF COLOR HAPPY HOUR | FOUNDERS CIRCLES\nFounders Circles exists to help underrepresented entrepreneurs build relationships\, access opportunities\, and find support throughout their entrepreneurial journey. \nThis happy hour is designed to create space for authentic conversations\, meaningful introductions\, and connections that can lead to future collaborations\, customers\, mentors\, and friends. \nEvery Founders Circles program supports one or more of the three areas where underrepresented founders face the biggest gaps: Capital\, Community\, and Representation. \nCome connect with Nashville’s growing community of founders of color and be part of a network that is building together.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-founders-of-color-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Slim & Husky’s Pizza (North Nashville)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
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SUMMARY:Tri-Cities Free Coworking Day
DESCRIPTION:Start the new year with momentum. We’re hosting a free coworking day\, open to anyone looking to reset\, refocus\, and get moving on what matters. Thanks to our partnership with The Moon Coffee and Tea House\, we’ll have free coffee flowing from 9:00-12:00\, because your best work needs the best fuel. As well\, we’ll be partnering with FoundersForge in order to offer attendees in-person advice on their startups and small businesses! \nWhether you’re ready to make real progress on goals you set\, finally get that startup off the ground\, or just ease back into a productive rhythm after weeks at home\, this day is for you. Come work alongside others\, spark a few conversations\, and enjoy a space that offers you the comfort of home\, with the energy of an office. \nJuly 8\, 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm \nLocation: Spark Plaza\, 404 South Roan Street\, Johnson City\, TN  \nView map →
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tri-cities-free-coworking-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T123000
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SUMMARY:InvestTN AMA July 2026 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for an interactive session to learn more about our $70M fund\, InvestTN. \nThis 1.5-hour session is designed for entrepreneurs interested in funding opportunities and investors looking to connect with high-potential Tennessee startups. \n​Our team will take a deep dive into how the program works\, what the process is like\, updates on the portfolio\, and much more! We welcome all entrepreneurs who may be interested as well as investors in or outside of our ecosystem. \n​The InvestTN AMA covers specific details about the program’s three main investment funds: \n\n​Regional Seed Fund: A $28M initiative focusing on Pre-Seed and Seed-stage startups\, with funding ranging from $25\,000 to $250\,000.\n​Growth Fund: A $36M pool that engages across Seed\, Series A\, and Series B stages\, making investments from $250\,000 to $3 million.\n​Multi-Fund: Provides anchor investments of $1 million to $3 million to Tennessee-focused venture funds.\n\n​RSVP is required to attend.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/investtn-ama-july-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch N Learn: The Sales System Early-Stage Founders Need
DESCRIPTION:You’re building something real. But if revenue isn’t consistent\, chances are you don’t have a business problem — you have a selling problem. And nobody has told you the truth about what selling actually takes\, or how AI can do the heavy lifting once you learn the skill. \nJoin us for a Lunch & Learn with Christina Kokologiannakis\, Income Jump Architect & Strategist and founder of the Time Billionaire Society. Christina Kokologiannakis has over 20 years of experience building across tech\, consumer products\, real estate\, and coaching. She was an early pioneer in two-factor authentication\, built and launched a consumer product from prototype to market\, and has generated over $100M in real estate sales. For the past six years she has coached entrepreneurs on how to find their Income Jump — the pivot that cuts the work in half while multiplying the revenue. She is the founder of the Time Billionaire Society\, built around one idea: your time is your most valuable asset and the business should fund the life not consume it. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nWhy selling feels hard — and what to actually do about it\nA practical sales framework you can use immediately\nHow AI builds and runs your sales engine while you focus on the work you love\nA clear picture of what’s possible when your business stops running you\n\nThis session is conversational\, interactive\, and built for founders who are ready to stop avoiding the sale and start building the skill. \n📅 July\, 9 | 11:30am – 1:30pm | 📍 Nashville Entrepreneur Center \nAgenda: \n11:30 AM – 12 PM: Lunch & Networking\n12 PM – 1:15 PM: Programming by Christina\n1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Wrap up & Networking \nThank you to our Community Partner Comstasis and AMA Nashville 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: Available in the red brick garage located behind the trolley barns (entrance on 15 Lea Avenue); We can validate your parking for up to 3 hours via a QR code at the front desk. (Please know your license plate number if you do not have an account set up with Metropolis parking)
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/lunch-n-learn-the-sales-system-early-stage-founders-need/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T170000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Post Innovation & Ideas Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nashville Post for an exclusive look at our Innovation & Ideas digital series on Thursday\, July 9\, at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, where you’ll get to network with some of the city’s top investors\, innovators and creators. \nAt our event\, we’ll officially celebrate the launch of the Nashville Post Podcast\, produced by Relationary Marketing in partnership with the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. Our new audio and video series\, sponsored by Cumberland Pharmaceuticals\, features eight industry disruptors with insights on technology\, finance and business that you won’t want to miss. \nIntroducing our 2026 Innovation & Ideas Disruptors: \n\nChris Blackwell\, ThreadBank\, CEO\nRod McDaniel\, S3 Recycling Solutions\, CEO\nMark Montgomery\, Founder and Investor\nSashank Purighalla\, BOS Framework\, CEO\nNikki Sanz\, Giggs\, CEO\nMike Sewell\, Gresham Smith\, Chief Digital Transformation Officer\nStephanie Styll\, Killjoy\, CEO\nAdam Vassar\, An Adam App\, Founder
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-post-innovation-ideas-launch-event/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T170000
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SUMMARY:Blount Afternoon Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Get out of the office after work and unwind with the Afternoon Mixer. \nMixers are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an “open house” setting and open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. \nParticipation is not reserved to the representative(s) listed on the Chamber membership.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-afternoon-mixer/
LOCATION:Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Dr.\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T170000
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SUMMARY:Founders Circles Happy Hour | Women Founders
DESCRIPTION:Join Nashville’s community of women founders for an evening of connection\, conversation\, and community. \n\n\n\n\nWOMEN FOUNDERS CIRCLES HAPPY HOUR\nHosted by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s Founders Circles and sponsored by BrainTrust\, this gathering brings together women entrepreneurs from across industries and stages of business to build relationships\, share insights\, and support one another’s growth. \nFounders Circles is Nashville’s dedicated community for underrepresented founders\, focused on expanding access to Capital\, Community\, and Representation. \nWhether you’re launching a new venture\, growing your business\, or looking to connect with like minded founders\, this happy hour is designed to help you build meaningful relationships within Nashville’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. \nJoin us at Café Babu— a women-owned Nashville staple. Drinks are buy-your-own — check out the night menu to plan ahead \n📅 July 9 | 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 Café Babu | Nashville\, TN \nAbout BrainTrust: BrainTrust is a community of women business owners who gather monthly in small groups known as Vaults — a safe\, confidential space where members champion and challenge each other to grow their companies to their fullest potential. Together\, they go faster… and further.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/founders-circles-happy-hour-women-founders/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date: July 14\, 2026\n\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nEvent Description:\n\nTennessee’s infrastructure is the backbone of our economy. Join us to explore the future of the state’s infrastructure—where industry leaders come together to tackle today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s growth.\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\nThe Embassy Suites\n820 Crescent Centre Dr.\nFranklin\, TN 37067\nOvernight rate- $156.00   Click on link below to book overnight accomodations \n TN Chamber of Commerce Booking Link\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Information:\n\nSuzie Lusk\nSend an Email\n\n\n\n\nFees/Admission:\n\nMembers: $79\nNon-Members: $109
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tennessee-chamber-infrastructure-summit/
LOCATION:The Embassy Suites Franklin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T153000
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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:20260714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T180000
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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:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T200000
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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:20260715T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
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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/Chicago:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T143351Z
CREATED:20260706T143351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T143351Z
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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:20260715T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T124522Z
CREATED:20260624T124522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T124522Z
UID:96772-1784136600-1784143800@www.teknovation.biz
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;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: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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T103000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155704Z
CREATED:20260615T155642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T155704Z
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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/Chicago:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T143559Z
CREATED:20260706T143559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T143559Z
UID:97051-1784214000-1784221200@www.teknovation.biz
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/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/New_York:20260717T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260706T135550Z
CREATED:20260706T135550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T135550Z
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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: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:20260720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T133000
DTSTAMP:20260706T135858Z
CREATED:20260706T135858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T135858Z
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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: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:20260721T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260716T122025Z
CREATED:20260716T121945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T122025Z
UID:97394-1784649600-1784653200@www.teknovation.biz
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:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260713T132106Z
CREATED:20260713T132106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T132106Z
UID:97281-1784728800-1784734200@www.teknovation.biz
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:20260722T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260714T144354Z
CREATED:20260714T144354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T144354Z
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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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