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Entrepreneurial Membership is open to businesses that are within 1-2 years of the company start and have less than 3 full-time employees. The $375 rate is a 50% discount off our Small Corporate Membership and is for the 1^st year only. Includes 1 Friday meeting attendee.

ETEC Foundational Member Privileges Included with All Memberships:

Access & Information

• Invitation to weekly ETEC Friday morning meetings and briefings
• Timely updates on regional, state, and federal developments affecting East Tennessee
• Subscription to ETEC’s weekly e-newsletter and event communications
• Access to members-only content on the ETEC website

Connection & Community

• Opportunity to build relationships with leaders from industry, government, education, and research
• Inclusion in a neutral convening environment designed for collaboration and information-sharing
• New member recognition at a weekly meeting

Visibility & Credibility

• Listing on the ETEC “Our Members” webpage with company name and link
• Association with ETEC as a respected regional organization
• Opportunity to share company news through ETEC communications
• Company name, logo, description, and website featured in one ETEC newsletter

Engagement Opportunities

• Invitation to attend open forums, briefings, and special events hosted by ETEC
• Opportunity to be involved in committees, working groups, and/or initiatives that align with expertise (such as the Tennessee Nuclear Network [TN²])
• Ability to bring guests to ETEC meetings and events
• Opportunity to sponsor ETEC events and meetings

Pathway to Deeper Engagement

• Clear opportunities to deepen participation over time
• Ability to explore additional engagement pathways as organizational goals evolve

Special Nonprofit Membership discounts are given to select 501(c)3 organizations at ETEC's discretion. The cost of the annual membership is $375, which is half of our small corporate membership rate. We ask our non-profit members to be sensitive of our corporate members and not to do any fundraising at ETEC-hosted meetings and events.

Retired individuals who still want to be active in the ETEC community and represent the ETEC mission are welcome to join at a reduced rate. This is an individual membership which means that a company name will not be listed in the online membership directory or on your Friday morning meeting nametag. Also, your individual membership will not be listed in the online public membership directory.

Honorary memberships are granted at the discretion of the ETEC staff. These members usually include city, state, or federal government representatives, programs, or institutions.