East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC)

The #ETECcommunity gathered this morning to hear from David Rausch, Director of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), who provided an overview of the agency’s role in supporting public safety across the state. Director Rausch spoke about TBI’s commitment to servant leadership, the work of its various divisions, and the importance of ongoing investments in technology that are advancing the agency’s mission. He credited the General Assembly for supporting modernization efforts and shared how new tools on the horizon are positioning TBI for continued success. One key takeaway he offered: Engaged communities are safer communities. Getting to know your neighbors and staying active in your community makes a difference. We also heard an exclusive progress update from John Canik of Type One Energy. We hope you were able to join us in-person or online for that exciting news. Thank you to Fluor Corporation for sponsoring this month’s #ETECFridayMorningMeetingSeries breakfast! For more on #ETECFridayMornings, visit #ETEConline here: https://lnkd.in/evsNXZdU #ETECVirtualConversations #ETECFridays #ETECEvents #ETECSocial #ETECresources #ETECmembership #OakRidgeCorridor #NuclearIsHere #NuclearIndustryHub

#ETECNOW2025 Hotel Block is Live! We’re excited to share that the hotel block for the Nuclear Opportunities Workshop is now available at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown — just steps from the conference venue and connected to the vibrant Maker Exchange. ✅ Once you register for #NOW2025, you’ll receive access to the exclusive booking link. For more travel details, including information on getting to the conference, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eGniPSf8 Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, explore business opportunities, and stay ahead in the nuclear sector. #ETECNOW #ETECNOW2025 #NOW2025 #NOWAtomicAfterParty #NuclearIsHere #BuildingTNNuclearWorkforce #NuclearEnergy #AdvancedNuclear #NuclearMedicine #NuclearCleanup #NuclearFuel #NuclearWorkforce #FusionEnergy #NuclearInnovations #NuclearTechnologies #NuclearOpportunities #NewNuclear #NuclearDevelopment #NuclearMissions #NuclearSustainability #NuclearPolicy #NuclearMatters #ETECcommunity #ETECVirtualConversations #ETECEvents #ETECSocial #ETECresources #ETECmembership #OakRidgeCorridor #NuclearIndustyHub

Join the #ETECcommunity in-person or virtually on Friday, April 4 at 7:30am to hear from Director David Rausch, for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. He will be discussing the Role of TBI for Investigations. Thanks to Fluor Corporation for sponsoring our #ETECFridayMorningMeetingSeries breakfast this month! Learn more about #ETECFridayMornings and register to attend #ETEConline virtually here: https://lnkd.in/evsNXZdU. #ETECVirtualConversations #ETECFridays #ETECEvents #ETECSocial #ETECresources #ETECmembership #OakRidgeCorridor #NuclearIndustyHub #NuclearIsHere

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As we head into April, please note that starting next week, ETEC will implement assigned seating based on sector alignment. Attendees will also receive a list of acronyms to memorize — pop quizzes may be administered at the door (yes, even before your first cup of coffee) #AprilFools We hope you have a fun (and harmless) April Fools’ Day today! If you have any good pranks, we want to hear about them Friday! #ETECOnline #ETECSocial #ETECFridayMornings #ETECFridayMeetingSeries #ETECFridayMorningMeetingSeries

ETEC congratulates Don Moul, the new President & CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority!

ETEC congratulates Don Moul, the new President & CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority!

🌟 Celebrating 20+ Years of Membership! 🌟 This week, we’re honoring Centrus Energy Corp. for their 20+ years of partnership with ETEC. Your contributions and commitment to our community have been vital to fostering collaboration and innovation in East Tennessee. Thank you for being an essential part of the #ETECcommunity! #ETECMembershipMonday #ETECOnline #ETECSocial #ETECFridayMornings #ETECFridayMeetingSeries #ETECVirtualConversations #ETECEvents #ETECresources #OakRidgeCorridor #NuclearIndustryHub

Annually the Federal, State, and Local governments in the U.S. award nearly $5.5 Trillion in contracts and subcontracts via the proposal process. Join us for a free webinar on April 11 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CDT to learn more. For more information or to register, click here: https://lnkd.in/e3EHeB4U

📢 TNECD made history in 2024 📢 ✅ 53% of new jobs announced (9,666) were in rural counties—highest percentage to date. ✅ 79% of new capital investment ($7.2B) was in rural counties—another record-breaking milestone. ✅ 90.9% of projects announced offer wages above the county median—highest percentage yet. ✅ Orano USA selected Oak Ridge for a multi-billion-dollar uranium enrichment facility, marking the single largest capital investment in Tennessee history. We're excited to keep this momentum going throughout 2025. 💪

The #ETECcommunity came together this morning for a special #FeaturedFridaywiththeETECBoard, filled with updates, recognition, and forward-looking conversations. A key moment of the morning was a tribute to Jay Mullis, Manager of the U.S. Department of Energy - Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM). Jay was recognized for his impactful leadership and long-standing commitment to advancing environmental cleanup across the Oak Ridge Reservation—clearing the way for future missions and private development. Remarks were shared by Gerald Boyd (ORCDC), Ken Rueter (UCOR), and Erik Olds (DOE Office of Environmental Management) before Jay offered a few reflections of his own. We’re grateful for his service and leadership in the community. Jean-Luc Palayer of Orano USA provided a brief update on the company’s ongoing initiatives in the region. We also thanked MS Technology, Inc. for sponsoring this month’s #ETECFridayMorningMeetingSeries. CEO Randy Inklebarger shared a short video highlighting the company’s work and continued support of the region. Caleb Knight from UTK’s College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies shared details about the upcoming Career Catalyst event on April 10, where ETEC is proud to serve as a Basecamp Sponsor. Check the newsletter for more details. For more on #ETECFridayMornings, visit #ETEConline here: https://lnkd.in/evsNXZdU #ETECVirtualConversations #ETECFridayMeetingSeries #ETECEvents #ETECSocial #ETECresources #ETECmembership #OakRidgeCorridor #NuclearIsHere #NuclearIndustryHub