Wednesday, September 16 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Register to See Address Nashville, TN We're excited to host a Partner Popup at this year's 3686! Come check out the Lighthouse. We rarely open the doors to the public, so this is your shot.
Now in its landmark 13th year, 3686 is Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters–and a cornerstone of the Southeast’s innovation ecosystem. We always say it’s the best way to get to know Tennessee startups. Hosted by Launch Tennessee, the state’s nonprofit hub for startups and innovation, 3686 is set to...
Grid Innovation is happening in Appalachia! Join the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, Tennessee Tech, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and the Biz Foundry to take a deep dive into grid innovation in the Appalachian region. Hear from innovators and infrastructure developers and see a demo of HILLTOP+, a tool developed by Tennessee Tech to model...
Hosted by Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, the co-founders of Biggest Goal. If you’re still just chatting with AI, you know the routine. Ask a question, copy the answer into a document, and then reformat and clean it up. 20+ minutes later, you have something presentable. That was so last year. Claude Cowork is different....
Vol Court is an experiential learning program and idea pitch competition designed to help student entrepreneurs develop a clear, confident elevator pitch through on-demand learning modules and a series of interactive events. The program begins with a sign-up and feedback session, where students practice their ideas and receive early input. Participants then take on the...
Thu, Sep 17 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Topic: Managing a Business Networking from 8:30 to 9:00 AM EDT WHAT THIS WORKSHOP DELIVERS Most small business owners are running their operations without a written strategic direction, not because they lack ambition, but because they have never...
Join the Knoxville Chamber as we welcome Governor Bill Lee to the 2026 Governor’s Breakfast to reflect on his time in office and share his outlook on the business climate for our region.
Oak Ridge Housing Authority and Oak Ridge Community Development Corporation invite you to join us as we break ground on the Elks Community Enrichment Center in the Scarboro Community. Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM 262 Wilberforce Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 The Elks Community Enrichment Center will be a 5,000 square foot gathering...
Network with a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional growth with a variety of interactive workshops The Knoxville Technology Council's Women in Tech are hosting the fifth annual Women in Tech Expo: Grow Better Together! Join a diverse group of talented women and invest in your personal & professional...
Join Us for Women in Business! You're invited to our next Women in Business gathering on Monday, September 21, at 12:00 p.m. at the Blount Partnership. Join us for an afternoon of networking, inspiration, and meaningful conversation with fellow professional women in our community. Whether you're looking to build new connections, gain fresh perspectives, or simply enjoy time with other...
