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Events for December 2024

Knoxville Chamber Briefing Breakfast

Knoxville Chamber 17 Market Square, Knoxville

The Knoxville Chamber would like to invite new investors, new team members of investors, community members, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join them for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. They will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts.

CO.MOBILITY Summit 2024

Chattanooga Convention Center

Our world is changing. Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream every day. Quantum technology is advancing at warp-speed. Supply chain innovations are at an all-time high. How will this affect our future? Join us as we highlight some of the world's most innovative startups, industry experts, and legislators who are changing the way we move...

Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator Demo Day

333 West Depot Avenue Knoxville, TN 37917

Join Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator for Demo Day. Watch the founders pitch live, meet the founders, and network with colleagues and industry leaders. Heavy appetizers and refreshments. 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM- Arrive and network 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM- Watch the founders pitch live 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM- Meet the founders...

Founders Forge Pitch Competition

510 Bert Street Johnson City, TN 37601

Head out to TVA Credit Union Ballpark, home of the Johnson City Doughboys, for FoundersForge's 7th annual Startup Pitch Competition. Come see the region's top startups pitch their ideas for a chance to win 10k in cash prizes for their business. Bring your family and friends to cheer on our local entrepreneurship community and see the future of our...

Founders’ Forum: Market Square Ventures conversation

Smoky Mountain Brewery (11308 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN 37934)

Mark your calendar for the Innovation Crossroads Founders' Forum featuring John Bruck of Market Square Ventures! Founders’ Forums are monthly informal events gathering entrepreneurs throughout the ecosystem to hear talks, lessons learned, and participate in Q&A with program alumni, community members, and experienced startups founders.  A networking happy hour will follow. Feel free to invite...

Knoxville Chamber: Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast

500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave.

Enjoy a full-menu breakfast at the City of Knoxville's 15th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast meet-and-greet. Talk with City department managers, as well as representatives from KAT, KCDC, KUB, PBA, MKAA and ASM Global and get the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.

KEC ‘In the Room’ with Gera Grinberg

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

June's topic is: "Intellectual Property" Copyrights, trademarks, patents, the USPTO, foreign IP filings, registration protection, filing “counterfeit protection documents” with customs (border control) - and generally what matters and what doesn’t.

Truist Workshop at KEC

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market Square

Learn about Borrowing for Small Businesses from TRUIST financial experts during a Lunch & Learn at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. In this course, you’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome. We’ll also provide valuable take-away...

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