“When you look at the amount of people that are getting into the non-W2 income pool, it's just growing every day. We want to support that growth, and break down one of the cons of entrepreneurship: income verification on the borrower and the bank side,” said founder Bryan Crosby.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
The San Francisco-based data scientist is one of four founders in CO.LAB's 2026 Energy Innovation Accelerator.
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.
A family-owned Nashville wire manufacturer is investing in its people and embracing AI to power their next stage of growth.
