4,600. That was the number of bills filed during the first year of the Tennessee General Assembly’s 105th session. The second year of the two-year session reconvened on January 8, and expectations are that an equal number of bills will be introduced.

Building on the successes of the first phase of a cooperative regional economic development campaign, Innovation Valley, Inc. has been formed. This new organization is reinvigorated with new partners and additional goals.

The Wall Street Journal on Jan. 15 noted that Knoxville has the fourth lowest effective rental rates in the country, averaging $560 per month.

The Knoxville Chamber is currently accepting nominations for the Pinnacle Awards in six categories. Nominations will be accepted through February 22.

Jim Clinton, a renowned authority on economic development in the Southern United States, challenged the Knoxville area and the Innovation Valley to dramatically transform its educational system, it workforce and its economy.

The recently-released What To Do For Schools list enumerates programs and organizations that provide opportunities to support education and workforce development initiatives in Knox County.

The Knoxville Chamber is expanding its website to include more pertinent information and business news than ever before.

Internet-based clearinghouse will serve K-12 students and educators
A partnership of science and engineering professionals, educators and business is creating an internet-based resource for STEM education...

Pre-Publication Orders of Coffee Table Book Now Being Accepted. To download an order form click here.

The Development Corporation of Knox County, and others recently celebrated the opening of Knox County's newest business park...