Paradigm Challenge Photo Gallery
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]On Saturday, June 17th, the Paradigm Challenge took place at the Eternal Life Harvest Center in East Knoxville. Eight entrepreneurs in three categories competed for the chance to win $10,000 for their business. The Paradigm Challenge is a place-based competition that challenges […]
The Works Kickoff Party
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]On Thursday, June 8th, KEC hosted the kickoff party for The Works program that is taking place over the summer. Members from the eight participating teams came together at the Old City Wine Bar to mingle, drink wine, and discuss their businesses. […]
Top 5 Takeaways from 36|86 2017
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Hello all! Long time, no see! We’re back for the summer with a new team of interns (some new faces, some old faces). We kicked off the summer in a BIG way at the 36|86 Entrepreneurship and Technology Conference in Nashville on […]
10 Reasons to Join CO. Starters
CO. Starters is a nine-week business development program that helps aspiring entrepreneurs put ideas into action to turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving small business. If you still aren’t convinced to sign up for this program here are 5 more reasons from a few CO. Starters veterans: 1. “The CO. Starters workbook alone […]
Meet Etsy Program Instructor, Alaina Smith
Mariah had a chat with the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship instructor, Alaina Smith, and here is what she had to say: Mariah: What’s your background? Alaina: I grew up in Nashville, TN. My mom has been kindergarten a teacher for over 20 years. I went to Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet in high school in Nashville. […]
Meet the WTBI Finalists
What’s The Big Idea? is this weekend! Watch the video to get to know the finalists who will be competing for the $10,000 prize. The finale event is this Sunday, February 26 from 5-8pm at Scruffy City Hall. The event is open to the public, so register here to save your spot!
Got Money… And Now You Know It
Here’s how two local businesses are making a killing in the Knoxville start-up scene. Spill-be-Gone Southeastern Packaging Technologies is changing the way we pour our liquids. SPT just patented FunLPro, the technology is a built-in funnel type spout designed for products like antifreeze and oil containers. SPT started raising funding for their anti-spill […]
Finalists Selected for 2017 What’s the Big Idea 48-Hour Launch
“What’s the Big Idea is an amazing opportunity to make months of progress in one weekend,” said Jonathan Sexton, entrepreneur in residence at the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. “We give these entrepreneurs access to the best business talent in the region for 48 hours. It’s exciting, it’s exhausting, and it’s a ton of fun.” The weekend-long […]
Innov865: TENN Statewide Roadshow
Launch TN’s TENN Statewide Roadshow hit Knoxville last night at the Scruffy City Hall. The TENN is an accelerator program that provides the top startups of Tennessee coaching with mentors and introductions to investors across the state, region, and country. The roadshow brought Knoxville’s executives, investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and TENN alumni together for a night […]
Introducing KEC Liftoff
KEC’s Entrepreneur Overview has always been the starting point, and jumping off point for getting involved at KEC and kicking off your business dreams. EO is where you start. EO gives you the chance to get connected with mentors and other local entrepreneurs who can help you develop your business idea. For any small business, innovation is good. KEC […]
