January's topic is: "Let's Make A Deal" Reviewing all of the different kinds of deals, including some horror stories and “gotchas” to be aware of. This can include an overview of angel investors, friends and family investors, larger more sophisticated private equity, and selling (or acquiring) a company. It can also include reviewing an investor...
Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, and 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 friends and/or colleagues who might be interested in networking with the Knoxville hard-tech entrepreneurial ecosystem....
This event is designed to simplify the financial process and help you find the funding you need. Kelly Sullivan, Captital Navigator at The Biz Foundry, will share her insights and strategies to make managing your finances easier than ever. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with fellow entrepreneurs. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finding-your-funding-financials-simplified-tickets-781441983007?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Hear from Dr. Matthew Harris, Associate Professor of Economics in the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research and the Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Harris is well known for his research and publishings in labor, public, and health economics. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-outlook-with-dr-matthew-harris-tickets-769691296387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has announced three “Accelerator Lunch & Learn” programs for Spring Semester. During the in-person one-hour program from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs tell their story and provide valuable insights....
Join the East Tennessee REALTORS® for our 2024 Housing Market Forecast event at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Thursday, February 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM (EST). The annual housing market forecast summit is a cornerstone event that brings together elected officials, community leaders, and real estate professionals for the unveiling of East Tennessee REALTORS® forecast report, which provides an in-depth...
Let Her Lead is a leadership development program launched by Let Her Speak in 2023 which guided 6 aspiring leaders and 6 established leaders through 12 weeks of classroom training, workshops, and 1-on-1 support to help each woman achieve her leadership goals. On February 3rd, 2024 we will be celebrating these women through story, conversation, and connection at...
Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...
The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in specialized financial intermediaries called Community Development Entities (CDEs). Hear from a panel of experts on how both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations can...
Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...
