5 Ways to Make Every Networking Conversation Count
If you have ever left a networking event wondering why you went in the first place, you are not alone. At our recent Lunch & Learn, business strategist and serial...
Thought Leadership
Entrepreneurship and ADHD go hand-in-hand
Guest Author: Dave Delaney | Communication Strategist, Coach, & Author When I was diagnosed with ADHD at 50, everything began to make sense. My energy and hyperfocus on projects when time...
Stop Sabotaging Your Sales Future: The Fatal Mistakes That Kill Early-Stage Startups
Guest Author: Nigel Green | Sales Expert & Author Why Most Founders Can’t Identify Sales Talent—And Why That Guarantees Failure Your idea has now morphed into a company. Customers are...
Top 10 Tips For Prompting AI
Written by Anna-Vija McCloud, Founder & CEO of Piccolo Solutions, NEC Advisor, and 2025 Nashpreneur of the Year. This post originally appeared in System Reboot, her weekly newsletter. Your new...
What Makes a Great Pilot?
This post originally appeared in The Company Lab’s The Engine newsletter. Written by Tasia Malakasis, CEO, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) Based in Chattanooga, The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is a 501(c)(3)...
How Founders Are Really Using AI
We recently hosted a packed Lunch & Learn about How to Work Smarter & Grow Faster with AI. We brought together entrepreneurs, marketers, operators, and tech leaders to talk candidly...
From Grind to Growth: The Shift Every Entrepreneur Must Make
Written by Danny Pippin, NEC Advisor This post originally appeared in Danny Pippin’s Sunday Growth Insights Newsletter — a weekly dose of clarity, leadership tools, and behavioral science to help...
Democratizing Digital: How CLA’s Small Business Clients Are Using Technology to Transform
Partnering for Progress: How CLA Supports Small Business Growth through Innovation At the EC, we’re proud to work alongside organizations like CLA who are championing innovation for entrepreneurs and small...
Top 10 Lessons from Stuart McWhorter’s Conversation on Circle Back
In his recent conversation on Circle Back, TNECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter shared invaluable insights that reflect his journey through entrepreneurship, leadership, and public service. These lessons offer a unique perspective...