For an emerging workforce that often sees their options as "get a job" or "build a business from scratch," franchising offers a third lane that comes with a proven business model.
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Registered apprenticeships are gaining momentum in East Tennessee after an era where the internship has been king. A packed room at a recent Knoxville Chamber event made that point loud and clear.
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Technical Response in Hardin Valley makes every customized Gatorade bottle on the planet. Now, it's building a business with a diverse set of product and service offerings.
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"My favorite part of Rosarita's is how you can break bread with your friends, your family, your loved ones, eat some great food, and enjoy a spirited beverage," said one of the business owners, Kimberly Black.
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Now in its second year, the collaborative initiative pairs senior marketing students with deep-tech founders to deliver the real-world campaign assets and business best practices needed to help these young companies scale.
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The San Francisco-based data scientist is one of four founders in CO.LAB's 2026 Energy Innovation Accelerator.
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Knoxville serial entrepreneur Nick DeVore pivots from burgers and breweries to a refrigerated, luxury coconut water brand targeting the wellness market that launches this summer.
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A family-owned Nashville wire manufacturer is investing in its people and embracing AI to power their next stage of growth.
