ETEC News & Notes 3/18/2026
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Featured Friday with the ETEC Board
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- Bob Eby, Tennessee State Board of Education
- Eric Abelquist, NRC Evaluation of Radiation Safety Requirements
- And More
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In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.
All ETEC members and their guests are welcome to attend.
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In Person (Registration Not Needed)
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This meeting is held in the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. Guests of our members are welcome. Find more information about our Friday morning meetings here.
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To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.
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Thank you to TRISO-X for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in March.
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March 27 - Dr. Thomas (Thom) Mason, Los Alamos National Laboratory
April 3 - ETEC will not meet in observance of Good Friday
April 10 - U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06)
April 17 - Civil Air Patrol
April 24 - Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors (All ETEC members and their guests are welcome to attend.)
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Save the Date
2026 Oak Ridge Procurement Fair
May 5, 2026 | Y-12's New Hope Center
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Hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber, TSBDC, UT’s APEX Accelerator, and ETEC, this is a one-stop shop for small businesses interested in doing business with prime contractors such as ORNL, CNS Y-12, and UCOR.
Attendees will gain insights into contracting opportunities with federal and prime contractors, hear about forecasted projects, connect with decision-makers and technical assistance providers, and learn about access to capital.
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Begin the day with ORCC's Coffee & Commerce, then visit the exhibit tables with participating contractors, and participate in one-on-one matchmaking appointments, which were fully booked last year.
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NOW Conference Updates
Early Registration is Open & Hotel Rooms are Available
August 4-5, 2026 | Knoxville Convention Center
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REGISTER EARLY for ETEC’s Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW), Tennessee’s premier nuclear industry gathering.
HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS have been reserved. Rooms are available until July 3, 2026. Booking links are available upon completed conference registration on the confirmation screen and in the confirmation email.
Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University
$170/night | 401 W. Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville
Hampton Inn & Suites Knoxville Downtown
$159/night | 618 West Main Street, Knoxville
Hilton Knoxville
$179/night | 501 W Church Avenue, Knoxville
Marriott Knoxville Downtown
$199/night | 525 Henley Street, Knoxville
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Regional Partner Event Links: March - May
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Science, Security & Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Education, Entrepreneurial & Economic News
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Nuclear & Advanced Energy News
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ORNL Isotopes & Cancer Innovation News
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Membership Invoicing is Changing
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We are updating our accounting system and transitioning from a quarterly to a calendar-year billing cycle for memberships. Members who are normally billed on April 1 will receive a pro-rated invoice covering April 1–December 31 (9 months) this year. Members typically billed in July or December will also receive pro-rated invoices as part of this transition.
Beginning in January 2027, all memberships will renew on a standard calendar-year schedule. Please contact Melodie if you have any questions.
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Welcome to our New Members:
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Centriworks
Centriworks is a trusted technology partner with decades of experience serving East Tennessee’s most critical industries. They provide advanced business technology solutions, including multifunction printers, production print systems, and secure document management alongside managed IT services, cybersecurity, and cloud strategies.
Their long-standing contracts with ORNL and Y-12 reflect proven ability to deliver reliable, secure, and compliant solutions in highly sensitive environments. Centriworks combines local roots with global expertise to help businesses optimize workflows, reduce technology debt, and strengthen data protection. From enterprise-grade printing equipment to comprehensive IT solutions, they empower organizations to work smarter, stay secure, and prepare for the future.
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OSC, LLC
Founded in 1997, OSC is a full-service, nationwide environmental contracting company specializing in environmental remediation, nuclear decommissioning, structural dismantlement and demolition, site preparation and civil construction services. OSC is a small business, and focuses on providing the safest, most environmentally sound and cost-effective solutions to their customers and their unique specialty contracting needs.
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"People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on.
It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are.
You have to pick carefully."
- Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple
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