Entrepreneurs of Knoxville
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| Type | NPO |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Knoxville, TN, USA |
| Staff | Leo Knight (President), Shawn Van Dyke (Vice President), Tommy Schmid (Finance), Lisa Spegman (Director of Operations), Dr. Scot Chrisman (Education and Training), Patricia Bell (Fundraising), Zane Hagy (Communications), Jeremy Floyd (Marketing), Laurel Bowen (Membership) |
| Services | training, networking, joint ventures |
| Members | 408 |
| Motto | Members Helping Member - Working, Sharing, Contributing |
| Website | Entrepreneurs of Knoxville |
Entrepreneurs of Knoxville (E.O.K.) is a non-profit organization of 408 members and growing in Knoxville, TN. E.O.K. is an educational and charitable organization with a mission of making each member as successful as possible. As a side effect of this they also benefit their members by offering networking opportunities.[1] E.O.K. is a grassroots organization focused on small business owners and independent contractors. While there are a number of high-tech individuals involved, the group is quite diverse including those with interest in real estate, non-profits, art, services, etc.[2]
EOK Resources
[edit] Weekly Educational Meetings
Members of EOK meet each Wednesday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. to discuss a variety of topics. A panel of expert volunteers discusses the topic of the week and fields questions from those attending the meeting in person or via the UStream Feed.
[edit] Monthly Networking/Social Events
Members, interested visitors and leadership of EOK meet monthly in public locations for social and networking events.
[edit] Business Forums
EOK hosts multiple informal business forums for sharing ideas and industry-specific knowledge.
[edit] Web 2.0 Resources
EOK offers Web 2.0 resources for finding local collaborators and for new joint ventures.
[edit] History
E.O.K. was founded in April 2008 by Leonard R. Knight Jr and Chris Austin in Knoxville, TN.
[edit] References
- ^ Harrington, Carly Setting the Stage for Creativity, The Knoxville News Sentinel, November 21, 2008.
- ^ Harrington, Carly Group Unites Like Minds, The Knoxville News Sentinel, July 18, 2008.
