The East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) provides the opportunity to collaborate with great organizations and companies for the benefit of all. ETEC works in strong partnership with federal contractors, Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration representatives, state officials, small businesses, and other local economic development entities to seek new ways to use federal investments in science and security to create prosperity, promote regional development, and explore opportunities for growth.

Here is how your organization or company can help to continue the success:

2013 Levels of ETEC Investment (Membership Per Year):

• Student - Complimentary
• Retiree - $250
• Small Business - $750 (1 to 10 employees)
• Baseline Corporate - $1,500 (11 to 25 employees)
• Sustaining Corporate - $2,500 (26 to 75 employees)
• Corporate Partner I - $5,000 (over 75 employees)
• Corporate Partner II - $10,000+

Annual investments support weekly membership programs, host visits by national leaders and congressional delegations, and facilitate other activities designed to showcase the emerging opportunities within the East Tennessee economy. Business memberships are based on the total number of corporate employees in all offices. There is no limit to the number of guests that members can invite to the weekly membership meetings.

Want to be a member . . .
Download 2013 ETEC Membership Application
Download ETEC Credit Card Authorization Form

Already a member . . .
To inquire about the status of your membership, change your billing cycle, or update your company's contact information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2013 ETEC Membership Packages:

Student and Retiree Membership
(One individual can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• Opportunity to build relationships with senior level management in the federal and business community on a weekly basis while staying up-to-date on key issues
• News and events updates on a weekly and monthly basis

Small Business Membership
(One individual from the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• Opportunity to build relationships with senior level management in the federal and business community on a weekly basis while staying up-to-date on key issues
• Opportunity to bring guests to weekly morning programs
• Organization name and web link placed on the ETEC website
• News and events updates on a weekly and monthly basis
• Opportunity to sponsor breakfasts at weekly meetings

Baseline Corporate Membership
(Three individuals from the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• All membership benefits described above
• Opportunity to participate in ETEC federal initiative planning sessions
• Invitation to special events locally and in Washington, D.C.
• At organization's request, special recognition on ETEC website and related Council materials
• Guaranteed once-a-year ask – ETEC will not request other contributions during the course of the calendar year

Sustaining Corporate Membership
(Five individuals from the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• All membership benefits described above
• Opportunity to participate on the ETEC Board and special committees

Corporate Partner I Membership
(Ten percent (10%) of the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• All membership benefits described above
• Leadership opportunities with ETEC
• Opportunity to sponsor or purchase a corporate table at the ETEC Annual Meeting

Corporate Partner II Membership
(No limit on the number of organization members who can attend ETEC meetings and events.)

• All membership benefits described above
• Opportunity to present at a special Friday morning ETEC membership event, complete with advance promotion
• Guaranteed corporate table(s) at the ETEC Annual Meeting

Ready to Join . . .
To join the Council, simply return the completed membership application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 865.482.0191. The initial membership payment should be submitted with the application. Dues are renewed annually (calendar year) and invoiced based upon the first month of membership.

If joining as a corporate member, please include the names of the representatives from your organization who will attend meetings, as well as the email addresses for those individuals you wish to receive the weekly meeting notices and newsletters.

Download 2013 ETEC Membership Application
Download ETEC Credit Card Authorization Form