KEC Mentor Resource Share: Alex Gambino on Intellectual Property
KEC is here to help entrepreneurs thrive, and that includes bringing forward practical insights from trusted partners in our community. Today, we’re featuring a guest blog post from Alex Gambino, a KEC Mentor and Associate Intellectual Property & Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Every business has intellectual property – most just do not know it […]
Social Media Content Planning Workshop Recap July 2026
Social Media Planning Session Recap Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Make. Learn. Grow. Social Media Content Planning Session! We loved seeing so many makers and small business owners come together to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and share ideas for growing their businesses online. Led by Holly Rainey, the workshop focused […]
Summer School: E-Commerce and SEO with Frank Ramey
KEC is here to help entrepreneurs thrive, and that includes bringing forward practical insights from trusted partners in our community. Over the Summer we will be bringing you resources to help you stay sharp and keep growing your business! Today, we’re featuring a guest blog post from Frank Ramey, a KEC Mentor and E-Commerce SME. […]
Professional Insights: 3 Cash Flow Management Tips for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
KEC is here to help entrepreneurs thrive, and that includes bringing forward practical insights from trusted partners in our community. Today, we’re featuring a guest blog post from Terry Cline, Knoxville Market President & East Tennessee Business Banking Market Executive at Bank of America, a longtime supporter of KEC. Three Cash Flow Management Tips […]
Planning for Profit Workshop Recap
Planning for Profit Workshop Recap Earlier this year, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center hosted Planning for Profit, a workshop designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the financial foundations of a sustainable business. The session was led by Kristen Munson, Senior Business Advisor at Pathway Lending, who works closely with small business owners to help them navigate […]
What’s the Big Idea 2025 Event Recap
Congrats to the 2025 Winner TeachCraft! Congratulations to the 2025 winner: Teachcraft, and founder Joel Smith. Teachcraft was mentored by the SCORE Mentor team, lead by Cliff Caudill. Watch the Event Recap: Meet the 2025 Finalists O CRB Founder: Fela Akinse At 0 Crb, the big idea is to revolutionize sustainability by turning everyday products […]
Knoxville’s 2025 Inc. 5000 Nominated Companies
Each year, Inc. Magazine recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in the United States with its prestigious Inc. 5000 list. Rankings are based on revenue growth over the past three years, highlighting businesses that are scaling rapidly and making a national impact. This year, 18 companies from the Knoxville region earned a spot on the list […]
Marketing Monday: D(ai)y at the Beach
D(AI)y at the Beach: Marketing Monday Resources We’ve collected insights from experts that will demystify SEO, show you how Google’s AI is rewriting the rules, and help you make small changes that make a big difference in getting found online. Thank you to Marcus, Jess, and Frank for sharing their expertise with our audience. Head to […]
Marketing Monday Resource Share
Soak It In: Marketing Monday Resources We’re jumping into July with Marketing Mondays. We’ll be compiling resources and bringing in community members to make marketing for your business easy-breezy this summer. Head to the Marketing Monday Page to check out in-person events to RSVP and learn more! Are you ready to brush up on your […]
KEC Expert Guest Blog Post: Jess Blevins Curtis
KEC Expert Guest Blog Post: Jess Blevins Curtis Join Jess Curtis of J-Bird Digital Designs for KEC and The Maker City’s Expert E-Commerce course, a practical five-part series designed to help entrepreneurs and makers build confidence in selling online. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your current online business, this course offers actionable steps and […]
