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]
EOK Resources
[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
- Spokes Marketing
- Website: http://spokesmarketing.com
- GoGrabLunch
- Website: http://GoGrabLunch.com
- Taking IT Home
- Website: http://www.takingithome.com/
- Best Meeting Rooms
- Website: http://www.bestmeetingrooms.com/
- Stall Talk
[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.
