Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Events for April 2025
10 events found.
Your Business Matters – Public Speaking
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, 17 Market SquareJoin the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center for this interactive, engaging workshop designed to help you share effectively about your business, your passion, with your peers, friends, and investors. You will develop a compelling 60-second elevator speech communicating why, how, and what you do. You'll also learn how to share about your business in a way that...
2025 Regional Legislative Agenda Breakfast
701 Henley Street Knoxville, TN 37902Annually a group of local chambers (Anderson County Chamber, Blount Partnership, Knoxville Chamber, Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce) develop a regional legislative agenda of shared priorities to advocate for at the state level. These priorities aim to address job and business growth in the region. Once the agenda is finalized, these chambers...
Morning Momentum: Marketing & Promoting Your Business
Morning Momentum is back! This event series occurs every first Wednesday at 8:30 AM. It is designed to help small business owners overcome growth-related challenges by presenting their issues to seasoned business leaders for immediate feedback. This month, the Knoxville Chambers' presenters are seeking input on how they can best make their business known! As...
Tennessee Workforce Development Academy
600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902This two-and-a-half day training is designed for workforce development professionals, business and HR leaders, and community and economic development practitioners. Teams will benefit from panel discussions, networking, and expert instruction to facilitate better alignment among stakeholders. Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this training offers valuable insights and networking opportunities...
Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Awards Ceremony
Jackson Terminal: 213 W JAckson Avenue, KnoxvilleSPARKS AI & Industry Event – Lightning Talks and Networking
IAMM Room 147 (Institute for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing)Discover the challenges, solutions, and opportunities that industry, communities, and UTK research faculty are addressing in the rapidly evolving world of AI across a variety of fields, including but not limited to: · Manufacturing · Health Sciences · IT/Cybersecurity/Defense · Energy & Environment · Advanced Mobility What to Expect: · Lighting talks with industry and UTK AI researchers. · AI workforce development partnership opportunities with CECS · Networking with faculty and other industry interested in collaborative research with UT. · Light refreshments...
Anderson Center: Vol Court Pitch Night
Hodges Library Room 213 1015 Volunteer Blvd Knoxville, TN - 37996Vol Court is a four-week entrepreneurial speaker series that culminates in a business idea pitch competition. Participants put what they’ve learned into practice by pitching their business ideas to a panel of successful entrepreneurs for a chance to win $1,500. Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT...
Anderson Center – Founder Fridays
121 Tech Hub 121 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915Fridays, February 28th , March 28th , April 25th from 9-10 @ 121 Tech Hub Join Haslam Professor and Entrepreneur, Haseeb Qureshi, as he interviews startup founders at 121 Tech Hub. Come prepared for interesting discussions and great networking! Register here.
Anderson Center – Lunch & Learn Entrepreneurial Mindset
Haslam Business Building 440 (West Wing) 1000 Volunteer Blvd. Knoxville, TN - 37996Want to learn what it takes to scale a successful business? Join the next Anderson Center Lunch and Learn with Chris Hickey, a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor who has helped grow, then sell or merge, health and wellness brands totaling $900 million. With experience at companies like Onnit, ISOPURE and General Mills, Hickey will share...
