Head out to TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Johnson City Doughboys, for FoundersForge's 7th annual Startup Pitch Competition. Come see the region's top startups pitch their ideas for a chance to win 10k in cash prizes for their business. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our local entrepreneurship community and see the future of our...

Mark your calendar for the Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum featuring John Bruck of Market Square Ventures! Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite...

Enjoy a full-menu breakfast at the City of Knoxville's 15th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast meet-and-greet. Talk with City department managers, as well as representatives from KAT, KCDC, KUB, PBA, MKAA and ASM Global and get the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.

June's topic is: "Intellectual Property" Copyrights, trademarks, patents, the USPTO, foreign IP filings, registration protection, filing “counterfeit protection documents” with customs (border control) - and generally what matters and what doesn’t.

Learn about Borrowing for Small Businesses from TRUIST financial experts during a Lunch & Learn at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. In this course, you’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome. We’ll also provide valuable take-away...