Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events May 9th – Marketing Clinic May 14th – Women in Entrepreneurship May 16th – Ecomm Group May 19th – TMC at Open Streets CWPC Parade May 20th – Maker City Meet-in May 21st – Let Her Invest May 22nd – 100Knoxville Workshop: Becoming Bankable May 23rd – In the Room May 28 – Musicians Meetup May 30th – LHS Women’s Well-being Series
Happy 10th Birthday KEC!
Happy Birthday KEC! As April comes to a close we want to look back on how much fun we had celebrating our 10th birthday earlier this month. It has been 10 years of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and team KEC threw a big party to celebrate. So many familiar faces came to say hello as […]
Big Ideas Welcome Podcast
Each week, in about 15 minutes, host Chris McAdoo (KEC’s own Chief of Strategy) is going to be introduce you to entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, change makers, and leaders that have a big idea. They’re going to talk about what that big idea means to them, about what it takes to put that idea into action, and […]
Mark Schaefer Event
Mark Schaefer, “Belonging to the Brand”, LIVESTREAM presented by Knoxville Entrepreneur Center Limited in-person tickets available! KEC is proud to present the official book launch LIVESTREAM of “Belonging to the Brand” by author and world-renowned marketing expert Mark Schaefer! Join us for an exclusive, special livestream opportunity to celebrate the launch of “Belonging to the […]
small-town-entrepreneurship
Small Town Entrepreneurship Small towns have big impact. That’s why KEC is partnering with USDA to bring resources, classes, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in rural communities! We’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with the USDA to bring our small business resources and programs to entrepreneurs in rural communities! The same great programs available to Knoxville […]
Communities
Communities It’s an exciting time to be part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Knoxville. From food trucks to tech startups, makers and innovators, we’re here to help you take the next step in your business – and to welcome you into the most founder-friendly city in America. #MadeforKnoxville #MadeforKnoxville is a storytelling initiative led by […]
Applications Open for 2021 AgLaunch Bootcamp
Applications due June 4th Apply Now The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, AgLaunch, Sync Space and The Biz Foundry are partnering to offer a 3-week virtual bootcamp to develop promising agtech startups. Applicants should be innovators who are interested in growing their agricultural startups and working directly with farmers or local food businesses. The bootcamp will be […]
What’s the Big Idea Pitch Festival 2021
5 BIG IDEAS. 5 BANDS. $10,000 ON THE LINE. This year’s virtual competition brought together five teams with five big ideas, along with a little help from some of Knoxville’s most loved bands to create a live-streamed experience like none other. Hosted by our own Chris McAdoo (with a few special guests!) via Lunchpool, the […]
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The Maker City
THE MAKER CITY Helping makers make an independent living doing what they love The Maker City is the greater Knoxville-area community of makers, artists, creatives, and small-scale manufacturers and supporting entities. Led by the Mayor’s Maker Council and supported by the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, we create collaborative partnerships, programming, and opportunities in support of Knoxville’s […]
