Business groups that meet regularly provide valuable opportunities for connection, collaboration and growth. October offers plenty of chances for Knoxville-area business owners and professionals to make those connections.
Here are recurring meetings and networking opportunities scheduled throughout October. Because meeting locations and schedules can change, check the organization’s website or event calendar before attending.
Regular business organization meetings
Bearden Rotary Club
Bearden Rotary Club
Fridays: October 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Bearden Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike
Lunch at noon; program follows
Contact the club for membership details.
East Knoxville Business & Professional Association
East Knoxville Business & Professional Association
Thursday, October 15
Various locations
Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.; program begins at 8 a.m.
Membership: $50 annually
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce
Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce events
The chamber offers several networking opportunities at different locations throughout the month. October chamber-hosted networking events include:
- October 8: Networking with CADES
- October 15: Business Networking with Salon Biyoshi
- October 22: Business Networking with MR10 Realty
- October 29: Business Networking with The Forge, 8-9 a.m., 665 Gladstone Road, Lenoir City
The chamber calendar also includes educational programs, ribbon cuttings and other business events. Check the calendar for registration, times and locations.
Farragut Rotary Club
Farragut Rotary Club
Wednesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28
Fox Den Country Club, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive
12:15 p.m.
Fountain City Business and Professional Association
Fountain City Business and Professional Association
Wednesday, October 14
Lions Club Building
Networking begins at 11:45 a.m.; lunch at noon; program follows
Membership: $50 annually
Halls Business & Professional Association
Halls Business and Professional Association
Tuesday, October 20
Lunch at noon at Sacred Ground Hospice.
Membership: $50 annually; $30 for each additional representative; $20 annually for retirees
Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance
Hardin Valley Business and Community Alliance
Wednesday, October 21
Lunch at noon; program follows
Membership: $50 annually
North Knoxville Business & Professional Association
North Knoxville Business & Professional Association
Friday, October 9
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 544 N. Broadway
Networking begins at 7:45 a.m.; program begins at 8 a.m.
Individual membership: $60 annually; business membership: $150 annually
South Knoxville Alliance of Businesses & Professionals
South Knoxville Alliance of Businesses & Professionals
Monday, October 19
Various locations
Membership: $50 annually
Additional recurring networking opportunities
IBN Biz Lunch – Knoxville South
Incredible Towns Knoxville events
Tuesday, October 6
Kern’s Food Hall, 2201 Kerns Rising Way
Optional networking begins at 11:30 a.m.; program runs noon-1 p.m.; optional networking continues until 1:30 p.m.
Free and open to all
Knoxville Business Growth Collaborative
Tuesday, October 13, 2-4 p.m.
Apex Bank, 6501 Kingston Pike
The October event includes business training and networking.
Small Business Matters
Small Business Matters
Wednesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28
Karns Community Club Youth Center, 6616 Beaver Ridge Road
9:30-11 a.m.
Free networking meeting
One more October networking opportunity
The Village Business Collective
Wednesday, October 21, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Ancient Lore Village, 7107 Sevierville Pike
This monthly networking event includes guided conversation, intentional introductions and a leadership session. October’s featured speaker is Wil Davenport, founder of It Begins Within: Developing Leaders. Admission is $12 and includes coffee and pastries.
Meeting schedules and locations may change. Check each organization’s website or event calendar before attending.
This is not a comprehensive list of area business organizations. If you would like your organization or recurring business networking meeting added, contact news@knoxtntoday.com.
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