Sky City Entrepreneur Center

Our first cohort of Starting Your Business 101 didn't waste time in getting down to business last week. Their first session saw a visit from Joy Carver, founder of Dandy Lions Gifts, along with talk of value propositions, buyer personae, and our starters' strengths and weaknesses. Huge thanks to Joy for sharing her experiences with these folks, and to our volunteer facilitators Greg Rowe and Cliff Caudill! Expect great things from this group!

We know you've heard the phrase that we're stronger together. At Sky City, we put that motto into action, because we know it's true. 🚀 Entrepreneurs benefit from being in community with other entrepreneurs, and that's what Starting Your Business 101 is all about! 🚀 Facilitated by folks with deep business ownership experience. 🚀 A class full of people on the same path as you. 🚀 Support every step of the way. Sign up today at https://lnkd.in/err_zVfZ! Applications close Oct. 16.

🚀 Applications Close Oct. 16 🚀 We still have room in the upcoming class of Starting Your Business 101! Do you dream of launching your great idea? Of taking back your time and being your own boss? Of having the career you've been wishing for? This five-week class will give you the foundation you need to make your idea a reality! Go to https://lnkd.in/err_zVfZ and apply today!

More great news from Sky City entrepreneurs! We love to see connections getting made, and that's why we're featuring Allison Basham Payne and Chuck Finley, both graduates of Sky City's entrepreneur education programs, and both local artists. Now, they have a shared studio/gallery space in Preservation Plaza, and even had a dual art show Oct. 5. We are so glad to see these two artist entrepreneurs thriving! Great work to you both! Photos via Allison Basham Payne - Painter and CFinleyArt

We're sharing great news from our Sky City entrepreneurs! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it's only right that we start with Ashley Merrick, founder of United Capping and Judges' Choice winner of The Launchpad Pitch Contest. Ashley recently added staff and equipment to extend services to Nashville and the Tri-Cities area! So far, they've helped 33 Tennessee women undergoing chemotherapy treatment, not just minimizing hair loss, but providing vital support and advocacy as well. Congratulations, and keep up the great work, Ashley! Image via United Capping LLC.

🚀 Apply Today 🚀 Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were your own boss? What if you could take back your time, your work, and your well-being? Starting a business is not an easy road, but it can be very fulfilling, especially when you do it right! Sky City is here to help you get your idea off the ground and moving towards success from the very beginning! Starting Your Business 101 is just five weeks, but the results can set you up for a bright future. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/err_zVfZ

🚀 Your Idea, Your Future 🚀 We are still accepting applications for our first cohort of Starting Your Business 101! This five-week course will give you the tools you need to start your business, all in a collaborative, supportive setting with other entrepreneurs on the same path. There is strength in community, and you will forge relationships with your classmates and expert facilitators that will last a lifetime! Get started today at https://lnkd.in/err_zVfZ.

🚀 Together Like Bread and Jam 🚀 We love seeing Sky City entrepreneur education graduates giving back to the community. This month, Sarah Miller of Crustic and Janice Hullett of Jammin Jams TN visited Maryville High School's three blocks of culinary arts classes to chat about the wonderful world of food-based entrepreneurship! They're pictured here with MHS Culinary teacher Kaysey Sanford. Sarah and Janice brought samples and talked about their experiences, and Sky City executive director Shannon Bryant led students in a simple product pricing exercise. Thank you, MHS Culinary Department, for welcoming us, and culinary students for being attentive and engaged.

You know what goes with High Tea? Research! The Culinary Department at Pellissippi State Community College Blount Campus treated the Commissary Kitchen Exploration Committee to a delightful and delectable teatime, then shared with us their research on the costs, pros and cons of a variety of shared kitchen models. This information will help guide our conversations as we explore the possibilities to boost startup food businesses here in Blount County. Thank you to our committee members, and to the students and faculty at PSCC!

🚀 New Startup Classes Just Dropped 🚀 We are so excited to share this news! Sky City is rolling out a new-to-us business startup curriculum: Starting Your Business 101, developed at Knoxville Entrepreneur Center. This ain't your parent's business plan class! What's new? 🚀 This program is just five weeks, meeting 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 23-Nov. 20. 🚀 The material gets right to the point, quickly giving you the tools you need to get your business started strong. Starting Your Business 101 is perfect for new or novice business owners. All you need is an idea, or a fledgling business, and the willingness to collaborate, work, and learn. Apply today at https://lnkd.in/err_zVfZ. #businessstartups #businessstartupclasses