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Upcoming Friday Meetings
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Welcome to the East Tennessee Economic Council!
ETEC is an independent, regional, non-profit, membership organization created in the early 1970s, dedicated to supporting the federal government’s missions in East Tennessee, as well as seeking new ways to create prosperity, promote regional development, and explore opportunities for growth.
ETEC Friday Meetings
ETEC Friday Meetings
About ETEC
Organized in 1973, the East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) is an independent, regional, non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the federal government’s missions in Oak Ridge as well as encouraging new opportunities to fully utilize the highly-skilled talent, cutting-edge technologies and unique facilities that make up the federal reservation, the University of Tennessee complex, and the TVA region.
ETEC works in strong partnership with federal contractors, DOE and NNSA representatives, state officials, small businesses, and other local economic development organizations to seek new ways to use federal investments in science and security to create prosperity, promote regional development, and explore opportunities for growth.
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Join us for After Work with ETEC!
This FREE event series features networking and conversation with accomplished professionals and is perfect for both established and early career professionals in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge region. The meeting will be hosted by the Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology & Training Center (ORETTC), where Director Ashley Stowe will give an update on the training facilities and how they use augmented reality and virtual reality in their training and their future plans! Thank you to our sponsor, Burns & McDonnell.
Save the Date for N.O.W.
ETEC is excited to announce the date and location for the 2023 Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (N.O.W.). to be held on August 1-2, 2023, at the Hilton Knoxville Airport located in the Oak Ridge Corridor. This year's event will have more. More space, more content, and more opportunities to connect! Watch for sponsorship information to be released soon.
New Workforce Initiative
ETEC is pleased to introduce our newest initiative, Internships In Industry (I3), a partnership with schools, students, and companies to bridge the gap between the classroom and experience through internships. Participate in this innovative new program that connects high school junior and senior students from Oak Ridge, Anderson County, and Clinton High Schools with businesses and manufacturers in short, easy-to-manage internships.
ETEC Premier Members
