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A group of people gathered in a brewery restaurant, listening to a speaker standing near a window with large brewing tanks illuminated by blue and red lights in the background. The audience is seated at tables with food baskets and drinks, attentively engaged in the discussion.

APTUS DesignWorks reveals the seven elements to start-up success

Ben Nibali, the Founder of APTUS DesignWorks, spoke to fellows and partners of the…

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Two men stand side by side in an industrial setting, both wearing blue "SHIFT THERMAL" shirts. The man on the left wears a t-shirt and jeans, while the man on the right wears a collared shirt and light-colored pants. Behind them is a large blue thermal storage unit with the "SHIFT THERMAL" logo printed on it. To their right, a red industrial refrigeration or thermal management system with black compressors, pipes, and wiring is visible. The background features various pipes, equipment, and an orange-painted

Market Square Ventures makes handful of new investments, all in East TN

“We have several more start-ups in the pipeline,” Brandon Bruce said. “We’re continuing our…

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A group of professionally dressed people is gathered in an indoor event space, posing for a photo in front of a backdrop with the Knoxville Chamber and Pinnacle Business Awards logos. The central figure holds a circular award plaque, and everyone is smiling. The setting has natural light coming in from a window on the left, with a brick wall visible. White balloons are present, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.

The Knoxville Chamber honors nine recipients at the 2025 Pinnacle Business Awards

The Knoxville Chamber, in conjunction with…

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Graphic featuring Daniel Lee of Perseus Materials, a member of Innovation Crossroads Cohort 7. The design has a green geometric background with the Innovation Crossroads logo. Daniel Lee's photo is placed inside a hexagonal frame. Text highlights Perseus Materials' focus on a 'Rapid resin curing process for oversize 3D printing.' Logos at the bottom represent the U.S. Department of Energy's LEEP program, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Tennessee Valley Authority.

Perseus Materials one of 20 start-ups pitching at next week’s “JEC World 2025” event

Perseus Materials Inc., a member 0f the 2023 cohort…

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Circular Biosciences: Transforming Plastic Degradation with Innovative Enzyme Technology

Circular Biosciences, a startup founded by Jordan Cannon…

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