Business News/Events

A University of Tennessee English Learning Institute (ELI) Alumna’s Journey from Bangkok to Gay Street UT Center for Global Engagement KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2022) – Nestled between the bright lights of the Tennessee Theatre and the Regal Riviera…

CAPTION: (C) Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Nikki Armbrust owner of Petal Pushers Floral Design at 9719 Kingston Pike for the Small Business Series. Custom floral bouquets, unique cash and carry gifts and holiday items available in-store. One-day delivery is available.  (Holiday…

Knoxville Utilities Board Procurement team recognized one of its small, minority vendors in an effort to encourage and support the participation of more.   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – Accurate Contracting Services Inc. has been in operation since…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) – KUB has celebrated Tennessee Arbor Day, March 4th, by planting trees at Habitat for Humanity homes for 14 years. Trees add beauty and life to our community, as well as help conserve…

By Kelvin Ray Boyd MARYVILLE, TN (March 4, 2022) – Looking for wheels, go see Big Will! William “Big Will” Goodwin, opened his used car lot at 416 West Harper Avenue, in downtown Maryville, in 2020. Big Will…

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 2022) — Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Marcus Blair, founder of Omega Digital Solutions, as part of his small business series. Omega Digital Solutions is a fully remote, cloud-native company focused on helping small…

Knoxville Community Invited to Get “Lunch on Comcast” (Knoxville, TN): Dec. 09, 2021 – Comcast Business announced today it is inviting the public and media to enjoy a free lunch or dinner on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 11:30…

EAST TENNESSEE (August 2021) – The 2021 National Health Center Week (NHCW) was celebrated the week of August 8-14, in recognition of Community Health Centers (CDC) that offer healthcare services to improve the health of citizens, especially to…

KNOXVILLE, TN – The 36th Annual Tribute to Women, sponsored by the YWCA Knoxville & Tennessee Valley among the foremost celebrations honoring women in the East Tennessee area. The celebration will be on Thursday, September 9, at The…

(UPDATED) KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) – More than 24 small business creatives displayed their products and services at a Pop-up Business Shower at Brown Bag Productions Burlington Event Center at 3814 MLK Ave. in East Knoxville. This was the…

BUSINESS/Back to Business Monday   KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviews local entrepreneur and prison reform advocate Josh Smith, who is also the CEO of Wow My Garage. For more than a year, the Mayor has…

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 12, 2021) – Anderson & Catania Surety Services, LLC is offering training to assist small business owners in the bonding process. Those who are bonded can learn more about general and technical surety bonding and…

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) -Local entrepreneurs Randy Boyd and veterinarian Dr. Joseph Kendricks presented checks totaling $6,500 to the top three winners of the CO-STARTERS annual business pitch contest presented by the Knoxville Area Urban League. Boyd and…

KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – Recently, the Junior Achievement (JA) Mobile Business Accelerator van pulled up to Austin-East Magnet High School. The JA custom Airstream trailer is used to help teach students in the East Tennessee area entrepreneurship….

BACK TO BUSINESS MONDAY East Tennessee (June 28, 2021) – The Biden-Harris administration has restored the Council on Underserved Communities and added the Community Navigator Pilot program under the Small Business Administration. Both programs are accepting applications for…

By Rick Held KNOXVILLE, TN (June 15, 2021) – Knoxville Utilities Board leadership took their case for getting into the broadband business to East Knoxville on Monday, fielding questions from community members that kept returning to the theme…

  KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board) invites community members to exchange information on its proposed plan to offer internet service to current customers in the electric service area. The meeting is on Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at…

GEM Community Development Group has announced that it plans to enter into a partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League to facilitate its pledge that minority firms and individuals will be integral to all aspects of the private…

The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide (March 2021) – The BOSS Network in collaboration with Syreeta…

On its 35th Anniversary, the Love Kitchen was gifted with a new van long-time supporter Rusty Wallace Nissan, and a check for $7,428.49 and 12 barrels of canned food from the County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.   KNOXVILLE, Tenn….

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 1, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Hall proprietor and custom designer of Marc/Nelson Denim, 700 E. Depot Ave. in Knoxville, is sharing information on historical, iconic African-Americans who have made significant…

Free online PPP application workshop for small disadvantaged business owner. Sign up below. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less. It requires less documentation and makes…

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 19, 2021) – The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is offering hands-on PPP paperwork assistance for any small-disadvantaged business needing help to prepare and submit a PPP forgivable loan application. Another round of the Paycheck…