How to Join
The East Tennessee Economic Council provides the opportunity to work with great companies for the benefit of all. ETEC's mission is to work with the federal government, particularly the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, to sustain existing programs and to create new economic opportunities.
The Department of Energy has big plans for its future here. Science and national security programs are major missions at both Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Y-12 National Security Complex. Environmental management programs are cleaning up legacy wastes, making available new industrial properties and tools for private sector uses.
The East Tennessee Economic Council believes that working together we can build an industrial community that supports and enhances DOE's core missions and helps our region prosper. Partnering is essential to our success, and we would like your company to join in our work.
2010 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+
Business memberships are based on the total number of corporate employees in all offices. There is no limit on the number of guests that members can invite to ETEC membership meetings.
Download 2010 ETEC Membership Application
Download ETEC Credit Card Authorization Form
Membership investments support ETEC 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.
Student and Retiree Membership:
(One individual can attend ETEC meetings and events.)
- Opportunity to build relationships with senior level management of 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 of 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 meeting
Baseline Corporate Membership:
(Three individuals from the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)
- All membership benefits described above
- Opportunity to have a leadership role in all 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 never request other contributions during the course of the calendar year
- "Open Mic" Fridays*
- Opportunity to sponsor breakfasts at weekly meeting
*During the year, ETEC may offer "Open Mic" Fridays as a means to network, introduce new members, and encourage the sharing of ideas and information. These meetings also provide smaller organizations the opportunity to talk about their businesses, showcase new technologies, and learn ways to access other local organizations and industrial boards. ETEC contacts members in advance to see if they want to introduce themselves and give a brief company update (5 - 10 minutes). Members may bring literature to distribute.
Sustaining Corporate Membership:
(Five individuals from the organization can attend ETEC meetings and events.)
- All membership benefits described above
- Opportunity to participate in ETEC Board and special committees, such as Member Services, Energy, History, and Awards Committees
- Opportunity to sponsor breakfasts at weekly meeting
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 breakfasts at weekly meeting
- Designation to receive early opportunities to sponsor or purchase a corporate table at the ETEC Annual Meeting
Corporate Partner II Membership:
(No limit on 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 by ETEC
- Guaranteed corporate table(s) at the ETEC Annual Meeting
Ready to Join...
To join the Council, simply return the completed membership application to Lindsey Twardy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 865-482-0191. Membership fees are due at the time of joining and renewed annually based upon the first month of membership (ex: March 2010 - March 2011).
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.