To officially launch the event, the organizers will hold the first-ever Elev8or Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 9.
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The problem with pickleball in Knoxville
Mickey Napier has a passion for pickleball, but she sees a problem with the lack of competitive tournaments in East Tennessee. Her innovative start-up idea could change that!
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Welcome to Teknovation Weekend. This special section brings you stories on established businesses here in Knoxville, as well as economic news and ongoing trends.
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Learn about the events and trends in innovation, entrepreneurship, business, and technology in the weekend news roundup!
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What is a refillery? A place where you can bring your own reusable containers and fill up on household staples without having to buy more single-use plastic.
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The city/county predicts that by 2045 it will add 79,000 people to its population, totaling 557,000 residents.
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The city has a major shortage of people pursuing careers in technology, making it hard for tech companies to land the right candidates.
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Green Home Installations, LLC, was recognized as the Minority-owned Business of the Year.