Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

The Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ACEI) in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has announced three “Accelerator Lunch & Learn” programs for Spring Semester. During the in-person one-hour program from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Eastern Time, industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs tell their story and provide valuable insights....

Join the East Tennessee REALTORS® for our 2024 Housing Market Forecast event at the historic Tennessee Theatre on Thursday, February 1, 2024, starting at 2:00 PM (EST). The annual housing market forecast summit is a cornerstone event that brings together elected officials, community leaders, and real estate professionals for the unveiling of East Tennessee REALTORS® forecast report, which provides an in-depth...

Let Her Lead is a leadership development program launched by Let Her Speak in 2023 which guided 6 aspiring leaders and 6 established leaders through 12 weeks of classroom training, workshops, and 1-on-1 support to help each woman achieve her leadership goals. On February 3rd, 2024 we will be celebrating these women through story, conversation, and connection at...

Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...

The NMTC Program attracts private capital into low-income communities by permitting individual and corporate investors to receive a tax credit against their federal income tax in exchange for making equity investments in specialized financial intermediaries called Community Development Entities (CDEs). Hear from a panel of experts on how both for-profit companies and non-profit organizations can...

Vol Court sessions are held on Tuesday evenings during the fall and spring semesters. UT students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community members are all welcome to attend. Current UT students who attend two of the three speaker sessions in person will be eligible to pitch in week four. Winners of other competitions are not...

Josh Trimm, East TN native and CEO of Trimyard, will be speaking at the FIRST ever Amplify423 event on Feb. 8th! Josh will be talking about validating your ideas and product market fit! Lunch will also be provided. Amplify423 is a NEW series of events and workshops dedicated to helping Tennessee founders learn, grow, and...

Congressman and former Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is joining us for our first Capitol Connections of 2024! Burchett has been recently selected to serve on the House Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, and Transportation and Infrastructure. We are excited to have Congressman Burchett join us and look forward to hearing his top...

Powered By Her is back, and this time we're bringing an open discussion on the importance of networking. Get ready for an incredible lunch of inspiration, networking, and growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply looking for some motivation, this event is for you. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powered-by-her-cookeville-february-tickets-789163036887

Come learn at UTC's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship with CO.LAB! There are so many topics you can expand your knowledge on... and we want to help you! Come create new skill sets and build your professional profile through a number of courses, including topics like: ✨ Building your Brand ✨ EVERYTHING Sustainable Mobility (quantum,...