Part of National Apprenticeship Week Join the Chamber for an engaging discussion on how Registered Apprenticeship programs are fueling economic growth and building a highly skilled workforce in our region. This event brings together leaders from CGI, the U.S. Department of Labor, and local experts from TVA, UT Medical Center, Pellissippi State Community College, and Messer Construction to highlight the successes and...
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 Board hold a conversation on financial incentives, grants, and workforce programs available to support employers.
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 full day of programming built to help them grow, connect, and lead with purpose. What's waiting for you inside: Keynote Speakers — hear from leaders who've...
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 attack. It’s time to change...
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 in getting connected to the KEC Mentor Network. This is the perfect opportunity to connect and network with other founders, ask our KEC Mentors questions, and find...
Whether launching a start-up concept or building a business for a class project, students will showcase their creativity, innovative spirit, and business skills while pitching their proposed business venture and competing for funding. Community members, family, friends, local business leaders, and the Pellissippi community are invited to attend and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. Watch live...
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 2026 and current business issues within our community. *Light breakfast and refreshments will be served.
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 depends on the rules and spaces that govern our city. Whether you are a producer, a grower, or a retail owner, you are a vital...
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 is attended by leaders from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, Tennessee based research institutions and universities, fleet operators, utilities, municipalities, state agencies, and the advanced transportation...
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 conference brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, policymakers, and economic development leaders around a shared goal: strengthening a talent ecosystem that meets industry needs. Attendees will...
