Join us at KEC on April 9 for Find Your Voice, Grow Your Business, a hands-on workshop focused on using LinkedIn as a practical tool for your business. Led by communications expert Dylan Jones of Boldsquare, this session will help you build a personal brand that reflects who you are and drives real conversations. You’ll...
Set in Tennessee, this forum brings together leaders from academia, industry, government and national laboratories to introduce quantum technology and explore its implications for energy, security, healthcare, economic competitiveness and public policy. Designed for a broad audience, the program focuses on understanding what quantum is, why it matters, and how Tennessee can contribute to the...
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...
On April 10, 2026, Tech Vision 2026 will bring leaders, founders, researchers, and operators together at MTSU’s Miller Education Center. Preparing for an accelerating and emerging future shaped by AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and workforce transformation. This event is the next part of our Quantum Activation Series and is designed to move the conversation beyond...
Join us for the next Small Business Peer-to-Peer Group meeting on Wednesday, April 15th at 8:30 a.m. at REO Cheesewagon (429 W. Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN). This 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...
Join CGI for an informal networking and hiring event at Fred's Around the Corner, focused on the next wave of mission-ready technology: advanced agentic AI, quantum-ready systems, and the real-world workloads where they matter most. Meet CGI leaders and technologists, learn about our work in Knoxville, and explore opportunities to build, ship, and scale solutions...
Hosted by Haseeb “HQ” Qureshi, Founder Friday features fireside chats where entrepreneurs share their stories, insights and advice, helping students connect with the startup community beyond the classroom. Apr 17 | Nick DeVore (Lush Drop Beverage Co.)
The Southeast Venture Showcase is a transformational event that empowers research universities and federal laboratories across the Southeast to showcase their most promising technology ventures for the nation’s venture community. This exclusive showcase is where investors and early-stage technology ventures come together to accelerate the productization of cutting-edge research that drives real-world impact and create...
On Monday, April 20th, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at MeadowView Convention Center, the Taste of Small Business Kingsport brings together 21 of the city's restaurants, food trucks, coffee shops, and vendors for a one-night sampling experience that is exactly what it sounds like. You walk in, you eat, you meet the people behind the...
Take the next step toward building a sustainable food business. Attend our final required 2026 info session to learn about the Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s Food Business Incubator Program. Built for early-stage entrepreneurs, this program supports you in formalizing your business, refining your model, and growing from concept to a fully operating venture.
