Join us on April 29 at 3 p.m. at the Blount Partnership as representatives from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the East Tennessee Local Workforce Development...

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, we're bringing together 200+ young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and community leaders for a powerful one-day conference at the University of Tennessee Conference Center attendees will experience a...

Join us on Tuesday, May 5th for a KEC Mentor Network Mingle at Ricky's Bar!  We're bringing together our KEC Mentors and founders that are actively participating in or interested...

Join us for Capitol Connections with Tennessee General Assembly Representatives. Learn what’s happening at the Tennessee General Assembly during a discussion with our local State Senators. They will share their priorities for...

Your voice, your business, and the future of Knoxville’s food landscape. From farm stands to independent grocers, the success of Knoxville’s food entrepreneurs depends on more than just great products—it...

Hosted by TennSMART, the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo is a celebration of the latest transportation technologies, innovations, and research that make Tennessee an emerging leader in mobility solutions. The expo...

The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is hosting the inaugural WorkSource Summit, a new statewide gathering of the leaders shaping Tennessee’s workforce and economy. This no-cost to register, two-day...

Wednesday, May 13 | Covenant Health Park | Knoxville, Tennessee Join founders, innovators, investors, and the wider Knoxville community for an afternoon and evening celebrating innovation. 12:00-2:00 PM Investor Pitch:...

Please join us for a statewide event designed to accelerate the transition of artificial intelligence research into real-world deployment, commercialization, and job creation across Tennessee.  Hosted by AI Tennessee’s Industry...

Thu, May 21 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM  Blount Partnership Downstairs Boardroom Topic: Start-up Assistance Are you interested in starting a business in Alcoa, Maryville, Townsend or any area located...