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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: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. \nWe are pleased to offer a special one-time opportunity for non-members to attend as a guest and experience the benefits of being a part of the Chamber.  \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:Simmons Bank\, 710 S. Foothills Plaza Dr\, Maryville\, TN\, 37801\, United States
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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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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;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
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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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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.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/blount-coffee-club-2/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice (Knoxville)
DESCRIPTION:AI for Manufacturing: Foundations & Applied Practice – August 6\, 2026 – Knoxville\, TN\n\nDate: August 6\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT\n\nRegister Now\n\n\nEvent Description:\n\nA Practical\, Hands-On Introduction to AI Tools for Tennessee Manufacturers\nArtificial intelligence is no longer a future technology; it is already being used by manufacturers across Tennessee to improve productivity\, reduce administrative burden\, and solve problems faster. The challenge for most organizations is not whether to adopt AI\, but how to use it effectively\, consistently\, and with confidence. \nThis workshop provides a practical\, applied introduction to AI tools in a manufacturing context. It is designed for operations managers\, supervisors\, quality leads\, continuous improvement professionals\, and frontline leaders who want to understand what AI can realistically do for their facility. This is an entry-level course; no technical background\, no prior AI experience\, and no technology training of any kind is required. This is a working session built around manufacturing scenarios\, not a technology lecture. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nParticipants will move through the core skills needed to use AI tools effectively in a manufacturing environment. The workshop emphasizes practical application\, hands-on exercises\, and frameworks your team can take back and use the same day. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand how generative AI works and why manufacturing executives are reporting measurable returns from it\nWrite effective prompts that produce reliable\, consistent\, and useful outputs\nAvoid the most common prompting mistakes that lead to wasted time and poor results\nApply a structured prompting framework to real manufacturing tasks including quality documentation\, shift reporting\, continuous improvement planning\, and supplier communication\nEvaluate AI outputs critically and maintain human judgment in the decision-making process\n\nThis workshop builds practical AI capability across your organization and gives teams a repeatable framework for identifying where AI adds value. \nWho Should Attend\nOperations managers\, plant managers\, supervisors\, quality leads\, continuous improvement professionals\, workforce development coordinators\, and any frontline leader responsible for productivity or team performance. This is a beginner-level course. No previous AI\, technology\, or computer science training of any kind is required.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-for-manufacturing-foundations-applied-practice-knoxville/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing\, 2641 Osprey Vista Way\, Knoxville
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SUMMARY:AI for Manufacturing: Applied Deep Dive (Knoxville)
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 6\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT\n\nRegister Now\n\n\nEvent Description:\n\nFrom Awareness to Application — A Focused Half-Day on One High-Impact Manufacturing Topic\nUnderstanding AI is a starting point. Knowing how to apply it to a specific operational challenge is where the real value begins. This workshop takes a single\, high-impact manufacturing application and explores it in depth — from the problem it solves\, to how AI tools are configured for it\, to how teams implement and sustain it in a real facility environment. \nEach session focuses on a specific manufacturing application\, giving participants concentrated\, hands-on experience with AI in a context directly relevant to their operation. Sessions are designed to stand on their own; no prior attendance is required. \nHow Each Session Is Structured\nEvery Applied Deep Dive session follows the same format regardless of topic. Participants work through the application from the ground up: understanding the problem\, exploring how AI addresses it\, building the tools and prompts specific to that use case\, and testing outputs against real manufacturing scenarios. Sessions are hands-on throughout. You will leave with configured tools\, tested prompts\, and an implementation framework tailored to the session topic. \nWho Should Attend\nAnyone who has completed the AI for Manufacturing: Foundations session or who has working familiarity with AI tools and wants to go deeper on a specific application. Operations leads\, quality managers\, maintenance supervisors\, CI professionals\, and plant managers will find the most direct value
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ai-for-manufacturing-applied-deep-dive-knoxville/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Materiuals and Manufacturing\, 2641 Osprey Vista Way\, Knoxville
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SUMMARY:UT Patent & Trademark Resource Center Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Tennessee\, Knoxville University Libraries and the ORIED Office of Entrepreneurship & New Ventures as we celebrate the official launch of the Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)\, a new hub for innovation\, intellectual property education\, and community entrepreneurship support. This full‑day event features campus leaders\, expert speakers\, hands‑on instruction\, and opportunities to explore UT’s growing innovation ecosystem. \nWHEN: Friday\, August 14th\, 2026\, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.\nWHERE: John C. Hodges Library\, University of Tennessee\, Knoxville
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/ut-patent-trademark-resource-center-grand-opening/
LOCATION:John C. Hodges Library
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SUMMARY:2026 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame\, Presented by Amazon
DESCRIPTION:NEXT Awards and Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame is entrepreneurship’s biggest night to honor the up and comers\, the game-changers and those that have left a legacy in their wake.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/2026-next-awards-entrepreneurs-hall-of-fame-presented-by-amazon/
LOCATION:Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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