The first place winner of the 2026 Ballard Innovation Award will receive $50,000 in cash and in-kind serves to propel their venture forward. Applications are due March 18.
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A long time supporter of the startup scene in Knoxville, Michael Stanton is taking the leap toward starting his own venture.
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"Growing up as a young chef, you think about the Michelin Guide. But I never thought that we would have that kind of honor here in Knoxville. I still pinch myself. I can't believe it's true," said Potchke's owner, Laurence Faber.
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While the world of quantum and nanotechnology operates at a scale invisible to the plain eye, its impact on Tennessee’s economic landscape is becoming hard to miss.
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The series spotlighting local-area businesses plays on the jumbotron ahead of Knoxville Smokies baseball and One Knox soccer games in the Old City.
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The fund exceeded initial fundraising goals, showing extreme confidence in FCV’s ability to predict the next generation of healthcare leaders.
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Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville's full-service, shared commercial kitchen and food business incubator.
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The annual Pinnacle Awards celebrate regional business excellence, honoring outstanding professionals in nine categories for their contributions to the greater Knoxville economy.
