East Tennessee Economic Council

East Tennessee Economic Council is an independent, non-profit membership organization based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Founded in the early 1970s, the organization has a staff of 6 employees and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. ETEC focuses its efforts on supporting the federal government's missions in East Tennessee while also working to create prosperity and economic growth in the region. ETEC achieves its mission through a variety of programs and initiatives. The organization hosts regular membership meetings featuring presentations from experts in various fields, providing members with networking opportunities with federal senior management, business leaders, and elected officials. Additionally, ETEC organizes meetings to bring partners together and promote growth and mission support. A key aspect of ETEC's work involves advocating for regional initiatives in STEM education, advanced materials technology, and next-generation energy development and deployment. The organization actively interacts with local, state, and national elected officials to educate them on critical issues and projects aimed at supporting federal missions in the region. ETEC also celebrates the achievements of the Oak Ridge community through its annual Muddy Boot and Postma Young Professional Medal awards. To learn more about ETEC and its initiatives, visit their website at eteconline.org.