East Tennessee Economic Council (Etec)

etec is an independent, regional, non-profit membership organization created in the early 1970's, dedicated to supporting the federal government's missions in east tennessee, as well as seeking new ways to create prosperity, promote regional development, and explore opportunities for growth. convene etec hosts a membership meeting every friday featuring programs from experts in a variety of professional fields. members have an opportunity to network with federal senior management, local business leaders, and elected officials. catalyze etec unites its members to promote a singular message on critical issues and common missions. champion etec is a strong proponent of regional initiatives in stem education, advanced materials technology, and next generation energy development and deployment.