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NOW Conference: Save the Date!
Save the Date for 2027! Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) * August 3-4, 2027 * Knoxville Convention Center The NOW Conference has become a premier platform to showcase the advancements and opportunities within the nuclear industry in Tennessee. The exponential growth of NOW over the past few years underscores Tennessee’s commitment as the nation’s hub for…
Read MoreWorkforce: Internships In Industry (I-3)
Internships In Industry (I-3) Internships In Industry (I-3), is a partnership led by ETEC, the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce 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/senior students…
Read MoreETEC Award Nominations Open
ETEC is accepting nominations for the 2026 Muddy Boot Award and Postma Young Professional Medal through Wednesday, October 14. The awards will be presented at the Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, December 4. Learn more and submit a nomination here. Links: Muddy Boot Award page Postma Young Professional Medal page
Read MoreNuclear Is Here! Powering Tennessee’s Future
The nuclear industry is thriving in Tennessee. Unveiled at the 2025 NOW Conference, this new “Nuclear is Here: Powering Tennessee’s Future” recognizes the innovation network that’s welcoming new energy and technology businesses and employees to the Oak Ridge Corridor. The high-tech innovation hub positions Tennessee to lead in enabling nuclear energy, Artificial Intelligence, and quantum…
Read MoreAfter Work with ETEC – Connecting Professionals
After Work with ETEC You are invited to join us for an After Work with ETEC at K-25, The Enrichment & Diffusion Hour event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 pm at the William J. Wilcox, Jr. K-25 Interpretive Center in Oak Ridge. This free event will be hosted at American Museum of Science & Energy (AMSE)’s new William J Wilcox…
Read MoreDOE Economic Impact Studies
The Department of Energy creates billions in economic benefit and high-quality jobs for the state of Tennessee. The East Tennessee Economic Council partners with member companies and economists to produce reports that detail the impact of the Department of Energy for our legislative delegation, community leaders, economic developers, federal contractors, local governments, private industries, and…
Read MoreAnnual Meeting & Awards Celebration
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the ETEC Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Hilton Knoxville Airport. We enjoyed remarks from Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, and State of TN ECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and passed the bell to a new Chairman. Congratulations to our Muddy Boot Award…
Read More2024 NOW Conference – Huge Success!
Nuclear Opportunties Workshop (NOW) 2024 – Huge Success ETEC’s 6th annual Nuclear Opportunities Workshop hosted over 600 attendees that included not only experts in both nuclear fission and fusion energy, national security, radioisotopes, environmental management, policy, regulation, reactors, and workforce, but also students and industry representatives interested in working with nuclear companies in these fields.…
Read MoreKayo Creating 500 Jobs in Vista
The logistics industry is much broader than the transportation industry. While transportation focuses on the movement of goods from one place to the other, the logistics industry implies a broader spectrum and refers to the whole ‘flow’ management. … Transportation is a function within the logistics industry operations.
Read MoreVista County to offer Community Information Session for Residents
The logistics industry is much broader than the transportation industry. While transportation focuses on the movement of goods from one place to the other, the logistics industry implies a broader spectrum and refers to the whole ‘flow’ management. … Transportation is a function within the logistics industry operations.
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