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SUMMARY:AI Summer Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The First Annual AI Summer Summit for Trade Businesses \n\n\n\n\nTurn prospects into paying customers: a hands-on one day workshop in Nashville where you’ll build an actionable conversion system you can start using immediately. \n\n\n\n\nAI Summer Summit 2026 The First Annual AI Summit for Trades Businesses \nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM CST \nNashville Entrepreneur Center 41 Peabody Street\, Nashville\, TN 37210 \nAdmission: $65 Have a referral code? Use it at checkout to bring your ticket price down. Parking is included. \nWhat This Event Is About \nMost trades businesses are leaving money\, time\, and growth on the table — not because of a lack of work ethic\, but because of outdated systems. \nThis one-day event is built for contractors\, home service companies\, and trades business owners who want to use AI\, automation\, and modern systems to build a business that works for them instead of the other way around. \nThis is not a hype-filled AI conference. It is a practical\, implementation-focused day designed around real-world results for real trades businesses. \nWhether you’re in roofing\, HVAC\, plumbing\, electrical\, landscaping\, remodeling\, solar\, pest control\, or another home service trade\, you’ll leave with ideas and systems you can put to work immediately. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuilding systems that actually work\nUsing AI safely and responsibly\nMarketing strategies that build trust\nAI and IT infrastructure for growing businesses\nAI-powered recruiting\, hiring\, and team management\nFinancial systems that improve profitability and cash flow\nUsing AI to strengthen customer relationships\nReal-world implementation examples and case studies\n\nFeatured Sessions \n\nBuilding Systems That Actually Work\nLegal and Risk in the AI Era\nMarketing That Creates Trust\nAI and IT Infrastructure for Trades Businesses\nAI and HR\nFinance and Money Systems\nAI and Human Connection\nReal-World Implementation and Case Studies\nLive Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A\n\nIncluded With Your Registration \n\nBreakfast networking\nAccess to all educational sessions\nLive panel discussion and audience Q&A\nNetworking with contractors\, business owners\, marketers\, technology professionals\, and industry leaders\nDJ Leeah Faraa throughout the day\nParking\n\nLunch is not included. Numerous restaurants and food options are available within walking distance of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center. \nWho Should Attend \nHome service and trades business owners\, contractors\, office managers\, admins\, sales professionals\, and estimators. \nOur Mission \nTechnology should serve people\, not replace them. \nThis event exists to help trades businesses use AI and automation to build better companies\, create better customer experiences\, increase profitability\, reduce stress\, and get more time back for the things that matter most. \nJoin us for the First Annual AI Summer Summit. \nSpace is limited. Reserve your seat today. \nLearn More: https://tradehub.thetrustedtradesmen.com/ai-summer-summit-1281
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LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody St\, Nashville\, TN 37210
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SUMMARY:Oak Ridge Construction Opportunities Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: 7/28/2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)\nStatus: Open – 77 places remaining\nRegistration Deadline: 7/23/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)\nFee: No Fee \nPoint of Contact: Jutta Bangs (865) 483-0623\nLocation: Roane State Community College Goff Building 701 Briarcliff Avenue\, Oak Ridge TN 37830 \nTraining Topics: Construction\, Finding Opportunities\, Government Industrial Base (GIB) Readiness\, Networking Event\nDescription: \n\nJoin us for an exclusive opportunity to connect directly with major federal prime contractors and the Department of Energy’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (DOE OSDBU). This half-day event is designed specifically for construction firms seeking to expand their federal contracting portfolio. \nThis session brings together representatives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)\, UCOR\, Y-12 National Security Complex\, and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). You’ll gain insider knowledge on how each organization procures construction services and what they’re looking for in sub-contractors and partners. \n  \n\nDirect Procurement Insights: Hear from procurement representatives at ORNL\, UCOR\, Y-12\, and TVA about their specific construction needs and how to position your business for success\nCritical Compliance Requirements: Navigate cybersecurity requirements\, Foreign Ownership\, Control\, or Influence (FOCI) regulations\, FAR Part 19 updates\, and bonding essentials\nWinning Strategies: Master proposal writing and capture planning techniques that win federal construction contracts\nReal Success Stories: Learn from contractors who’ve successfully broken into the federal construction market\nOne-on-One Networking: Connect directly with prime contractors and exhibitors during dedicated networking time\n\n  \n***Limited Seating available\, registration is required. \nMatchmaking\nTo be considered for potential matchmaking meetings in the afternoon\, send your capability statement to jutta.bangs@tennessee.edu. \nWho Should Attend \nThis event is ideal for construction contractors\, subcontractors\, specialty trades\, and suppliers interested in federal contracting opportunities\, particularly those supporting DOE facilities and related federal projects. \nCo-sponsored by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at Roane State Community College. \n 
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LOCATION:Roane State Community College
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Night at Oak Ridge Country Club
DESCRIPTION:At the first event in April\, young adult attendees represented 17 organizations from the Oak Ridge/Knoxville area. The second casual networking event will be hosted at the Oak Ridge Country Club. \nThe four sponsors of the event include Centrus\, MS Technology\, GEM Technologies\, and Marsh (formerly McGriff)\, with a special thanks to ETEC for their continued support of our region’s economic growth and the opportunities they have brought to generations past\, present\, and future. \nLastly\, and importantly\, the drinks are on us!” \nRSVP Here.
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LOCATION:Oak Ridge Country Club
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SUMMARY:Fusion Safety and Regulation Course
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nJoin us for the Fusion Safety and Regulation Course\, immediately before the East Tennessee Economic Council’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop in Knoxville\, Tennessee. \nThis course brings together the world’s leading experts shaping the future of fusion energy around the world. As private fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\, conversations around fusion device safety and the regulatory environment for an emerging commercial fusion industry are taking center stage. Participants will learn about key safety considerations for fusion devices\, the regulations that apply to planned fusion facilities\, and how other industries develop safety cultures. The course will also cover important safety topics that apply to lab-scale fusion research today\, such as tritium handling and management of cryogenic systems. \nThere is an optional extension day to the course\, on Monday\, August 3\, comprising tours of several laboratories at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). These tours are free of charge\, will require some administrative/security details to be completed in advance (for non-U.S. nationals\, the deadline to submit these details will likely be Monday July\, 6). ORNL tour places are dependent upon available spaces\, prevailing conditions\, etc – entirely at the discretion of ORNL. More details soon! \nWhy attend?\n\nHear directly from global experts in fusion safety and regulation\nExpand your fusion network across industry\, academia\, and policy\nUnderstand the regulatory environment for commercial fusion\nLearn about key safety considerations as fusion companies move toward pilot plant development\n\nTopics include:\n\nCase studies in safety and licensing\, in multiple facilities across Europe and North America\nLatest developments in regulations\, in several european countries\nTritium safety and management\nActivated material safety and activated waste management\nSafety practices at lab-scale fusion facilities and major accelerator facilities\n\n\nRegister\nOUTLINE Agenda\n\nTo contribute towards the running costs there is a registration fee of $1\,000 for the three-day course.  The registration fee includes participation in the three-day course\, breakfast\, lunch\, and all refreshment breaks\, during the three days\, as well as a welcome reception after the first day. The tour of ORNL’s laboratories\, on August 3\, is free of charge. \nEvent Contact:\nPatrick White\, Group Lead\, Fusion Safety and Regulation\,  2025fsrtc@catf.us
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LOCATION:Knoxville
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SUMMARY:Blount Young Professionals - Skill Swap Professional Development
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LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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SUMMARY:The AI Summit
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to understand it\, apply it and outpace your competition. \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand It. Apply It. Outpace Your Competition! \n“No fluff. No jargon. Just real strategies you can implement immediately.” \n\nWalk away with real-world AI applications already being used inside growing companies.\nFeaturing technology leaders from InfoSystems and Allevia Technology — working on the front lines of AI implementation.\n\nLocation: Cherokee Country Club\, Knoxville\, TN \nWhen: Wednesday\, July 29th \nTime: 8:30 am – 1:30 pm \nLunch will be provided. \nSpecial C12 Member Rate: $100 \nGeneral Admission: $150 \n\nC12 is a community of Christian business leaders who attend a monthly advisory forum to share experiences and learn together using an MBA-level monthly curriculum.
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LOCATION:Cherokee Country Club
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SUMMARY:Advance Knox UDO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Advance Knox virtual meeting on July 29\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Module D content and revisions to previous material for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Participants must register in advance for the meeting. Following the meeting\, all materials\, along with a second draft of the zoning map\, will be shared with an opportunity to provide feedback. \n 
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/advance-knox-udo-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Blount Coffee Club
DESCRIPTION:Start your day with new business connections at our Coffee Clubs\, held from 7:45 to 9:00 am. These gatherings are designed to help our members build relationships and gain exposure for their businesses or organizations in a welcoming “open house” environment. \n\nAnyone affiliated with a Chamber member business is welcome to attend\, not just the designated representatives listed on the Chamber membership.
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LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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SUMMARY:Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum
DESCRIPTION:On July 30\, Nashville’s business\, civic\, academic and community leaders will come together for the Nashville Innovation Alliance Annual Forum to explore how leading cities are turning ambition into action and what Nashville can learn from their success. \nJoin us to celebrate the progress underway and help build what comes next for Nashville! \nWHY ATTEND \nNashville’s innovation economy is gaining momentum\, powered by entrepreneurs\, researchers\, investors and civic leaders working together to solve challenges and create new opportunities. \nThe Annual Forum is where that energy comes into focus. It is a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come\, learn from leaders in other cities and explore what’s possible when vision is paired with action. \nNashville’s next chapter of innovation will be shaped by the partnerships we build today. Join us on July 30 as we celebrate progress and build what’s next. \nAT THIS YEAR’S FORUM \n\nHear from Sean Luther of InnovatePGH and Dr. Eloisa Klementich of Invest Atlanta\, two national leaders influencing the future of regional innovation ecosystems.\nGet an inside look at Cowrite the Future\, the Alliance’s new branding campaign celebrating the people\, ideas and partnerships shaping Nashville’s innovation story.\nCelebrate the inaugural Civic Tech Jam awardees\, whose projects demonstrate how technology can help address real challenges facing our city.\nStay for networking where the conversation continues with the founders\, researchers\, civic leaders and connectors helping move Nashville forward.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-innovation-alliance-annual-forum/
LOCATION:The National Museum of African American Music
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