The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce invites you to step into the future at our Annual Awards Gala, taking place in January 2026. This year’s theme embraces futuristic innovation and artificial intelligence, reflecting the Chamber’s vision for a forward-thinking Oak Ridge — a community and business network poised to thrive in the years ahead. Experience...
Join the Knoxville Chamber for an economic forecast from Dr. Donald Bruce, Boyd Distinguished Professor at the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Known for his objective, non-partisan policy research and evaluation under contracts with an array of government agencies at the federal and state levels, Dr. Bruce...
Discover how your business can collaborate with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to accelerate innovation and economic growth in our region. Join us for an informative session exploring partnership opportunities, research collaborations, and technology transfer programs that help businesses of all sizes leverage ORNL’s world-class resources. Attendees will learn how to connect with experts, access...
This session will focus on insurance considerations that life science startups should understand early—from risk management to coverage strategies as companies scale. We’re excited to kick off the 2026 Edu Series with this important and often under-discussed topic. The event will be immediately followed by networking as part of the Beer & Biotech - please also...
Curious about how angel investing works? Want to invest in local companies? Join VentureSouth Chattanooga for Angel Investing 101! VentureSouth has been angel investing in Chattanooga for four years -- and across the southeast for two decades. You do not need to be a finance expert, multi-millionaire, or sports franchise owner to be an angel...
For a whole decade, makers, dreamers, and doers have been coming together at The Maker City Summit to build businesses, spark ideas, and cheer each other on. And this year, we’re celebrating 10 years of Making Space: space for creativity, for community, and for the next big thing. Through speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and networking...
Each year, local chambers collaborate to create a regional legislative agenda that reflects shared priorities for state-level advocacy. Join the chambers on January 30th to learn about the finalized agenda during a special program.
Morning Momentum is the Knoxville Chamber's monthly series designed to connect seasoned business leaders & entrepreneurs experiencing growth challenges. It returns for 2026!
This session will be led by members of the Avantor team and will walk through key considerations for startups building or expanding lab space — including lab layout and design, equipment and furniture selection, budgeting and timelines, and common pitfalls to avoid when setting up an early-stage lab. 👉 Registration & event details: Eventbrite Registration
Join Life Science TN members and life science professionals for a Beer & Biotech networking reception Join Life Science Tennessee in Knoxville at Calhoun's On The River for a Beer & Biotech industry networking opportunity. Enjoy a complimentary drink and light bites while meeting researchers, postdocs, entrepreneurs, and representatives from East Tennessee’s growing biotech landscape....
