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From Bangkok food vendors to Gay Street restaurant

Posted on April 14, 2022July 12, 2022 by TheLight

A University of Tennessee English Learning Institute (ELI) Alumna’s Journey from Bangkok to Gay Street UT Center for Global Engagement KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2022) – Nestled between the bright lights of the…

Petal Pushers Floral Design and gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day

Posted on April 9, 2022May 9, 2022 by TheLight

CAPTION: (C) Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Nikki Armbrust owner of Petal Pushers Floral Design at 9719 Kingston Pike for the Small Business Series. Custom floral bouquets, unique cash and carry gifts and holiday items available…

KUB Small Vendor Spotlight: Accurate Contracting Services, Inc.

Posted on April 8, 2022 by TheLight

Knoxville Utilities Board Procurement team recognized one of its small, minority vendors in an effort to encourage and support the participation of more.   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – Accurate Contracting Services…

Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page

Posted on March 30, 2022September 8, 2022 by TheLight

There is much to do and many activities for center-city residents who live in the pockets of like-minded disconnected East Tennesseans in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and the Johnson City, Morristown areas….

100Knoxville seeking Black business mentees

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by TheLight

100Knoxville Applications Closing Soon Deadline: Sunday, March 27th at 11:59 PM 5 Companies. 5 Mentors. 5 Weeks. $5,000 100Knoxville is inviting Black entrepreneurs who run firms in the Knoxville area to apply to…

KUB Plants Trees at Habitat for Humanity Homes

Posted on March 7, 2022April 5, 2022 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2022) – KUB has celebrated Tennessee Arbor Day, March 4th, by planting trees at Habitat for Humanity homes for 14 years. Trees add beauty and life to our…

Big Will Auto can put you on wheels

Posted on March 6, 2022April 3, 2022 by TheLight

By Kelvin Ray Boyd MARYVILLE, TN (March 4, 2022) – Looking for wheels, go see Big Will! William “Big Will” Goodwin, opened his used car lot at 416 West Harper Avenue, in…

Mayor Jacobs’ Small Business Feature: Omega Digital Solutions

Posted on February 6, 2022February 15, 2022 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (February 2022) — Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Marcus Blair, founder of Omega Digital Solutions, as part of his small business series. Omega Digital Solutions is a fully remote,…

COMCAST Free Meal at Yassin’s, today only

Posted on December 9, 2021December 24, 2021 by TheLight

Knoxville Community Invited to Get “Lunch on Comcast” (Knoxville, TN): Dec. 09, 2021 – Comcast Business announced today it is inviting the public and media to enjoy a free lunch or dinner…

Cherokee Health Honors Community, Staff during NHC Week

Posted on September 4, 2021October 23, 2021 by TheLight

EAST TENNESSEE (August 2021) – The 2021 National Health Center Week (NHCW) was celebrated the week of August 8-14, in recognition of Community Health Centers (CDC) that offer healthcare services to improve…

YWCA Celebrates the Works of Local Women

Posted on August 17, 2021October 24, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN – The 36th Annual Tribute to Women, sponsored by the YWCA Knoxville & Tennessee Valley among the foremost celebrations honoring women in the East Tennessee area. The celebration will be…

Small Businesses Reigned at the July Burlington Business Shower

Posted on August 2, 2021August 21, 2021 by TheLight

(UPDATED) KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) – More than 24 small business creatives displayed their products and services at a Pop-up Business Shower at Brown Bag Productions Burlington Event Center at 3814 MLK Ave….

Mayor Jacobs’ Business Series: Josh Smith’s Wow My Garage

Posted on July 18, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

BUSINESS/Back to Business Monday   KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviews local entrepreneur and prison reform advocate Josh Smith, who is also the CEO of Wow My Garage. For more…

Contractors Free Bonding Assistance

Posted on July 13, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 12, 2021) – Anderson & Catania Surety Services, LLC is offering training to assist small business owners in the bonding process. Those who are bonded can learn more about…

KAUL Business 2021 CO-STARTERS earned Seed Funding

Posted on July 8, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) -Local entrepreneurs Randy Boyd and veterinarian Dr. Joseph Kendricks presented checks totaling $6,500 to the top three winners of the CO-STARTERS annual business pitch contest presented by the…

Austin-East Student Entrepreneurs want your feet to feel like Roadrunners

Posted on June 29, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – Recently, the Junior Achievement (JA) Mobile Business Accelerator van pulled up to Austin-East Magnet High School. The JA custom Airstream trailer is used to help teach students…

Biden-Harris Outreach to Businesses in Underserved Communities, Regional advisors needed

Posted on June 28, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

BACK TO BUSINESS MONDAY East Tennessee (June 28, 2021) – The Biden-Harris administration has restored the Council on Underserved Communities and added the Community Navigator Pilot program under the Small Business Administration….

KUB Making the Case for Municipal Broadband

Posted on June 17, 2021August 4, 2021 by TheLight

By Rick Held KNOXVILLE, TN (June 15, 2021) – Knoxville Utilities Board leadership took their case for getting into the broadband business to East Knoxville on Monday, fielding questions from community members…

KUB Wants to Talk Internet Service with You

Posted on June 12, 2021June 18, 2021 by TheLight

  KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board) invites community members to exchange information on its proposed plan to offer internet service to current customers in the electric service area. The meeting is on Monday,…

GEM Stadium Group enlists KAUL to ensure diverse participation in the private phase

Posted on March 16, 2021April 14, 2021 by TheLight

GEM Community Development Group has announced that it plans to enter into a partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League to facilitate its pledge that minority firms and individuals will be integral…

Tax Strategist Helping Minorities Get PPP Loans

Posted on March 7, 2021April 29, 2021 by TheLight

The BOSS Network has partnered with Syreeta Talbert, a certified tax preparer, and the PPP Second Chance Program to assist African Americans in applying for business loans. Nationwide (March 2021) – The…

Love Kitchen’s 35th year celebrated with gifts; new van, cash and canned goods

Posted on February 16, 2021March 4, 2021 by TheLight

On its 35th Anniversary, the Love Kitchen was gifted with a new van long-time supporter Rusty Wallace Nissan, and a check for $7,428.49 and 12 barrels of canned food from the County…

Marc Nelson Denim pays Homage to Historic Black Fashion Trailblazers

Posted on February 2, 2021February 26, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN (February 1, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Hall proprietor and custom designer of Marc/Nelson Denim, 700 E. Depot Ave. in Knoxville, is sharing information on historical,…

PPP Forgivable Loan Application Assistance

Posted on January 31, 2021February 26, 2021 by TheLight

Free online PPP application workshop for small disadvantaged business owner. Sign up below. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less….

PPP application assistance available at the KAUL

Posted on January 19, 2021February 26, 2021 by TheLight

KNOXVILLE, TN (January 19, 2021) – The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is offering hands-on PPP paperwork assistance for any small-disadvantaged business needing help to prepare and submit a PPP forgivable loan…

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