Entrepreneurs of Knoxville

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Entrepreneurs of Knoxville
Type NPO
Location Knoxville, TN, USA
Key people Leo Knight (President),
Karen Sprinkle (Membership),
Walter Lounsbery (Secretary),
Kerri Karel (Communications),
Beth Foister (Education),
Jonathan M. Patrick,
Seth Anderson (At Large)
Services training, networking, joint ventures
Members ~950 (as of Feb 2012)
Motto Members Helping Member - Working, Sharing, Contributing
Website Entrepreneurs of Knoxville

Entrepreneurs of Knoxville (E.O.K.) is a non-profit organization of more than 950 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]

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[edit] Programs and Meetings

EOK is a user driven and dynamic organization. Its programs and meeting schedules vary in content and frequency as the organization grows. In addition to traditional subjects such as: funding, patents, incorporation, the group also strives to cover larger issues affecting small business. As an example, before the last mayoral race in Knoxville, EOK sponsored candidate interviews and meet-and-greets with each candidate.

[edit] Member Startups

[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

  1. ^ Harrington, Carly Setting the Stage for Creativity, The Knoxville News Sentinel, November 21, 2008.
  2. ^ Harrington, Carly Group Unites Like Minds, The Knoxville News Sentinel, July 18, 2008.

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