East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
The East Tennessee Economic Council (ETEC) is a private, independent regional nonprofit organization organized as a 501(c)(6). Based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, it was founded in 1973 to connect industry, academia, and government to share information, foster collaboration, and advocate for federal missions that drive regional economic growth. The council convenes a weekly Friday membership meeting featuring presentations by experts and offers opportunities to network with federal senior management, local business leaders, and elected officials. It coordinates events that bring partners together to promote growth and support the region's shared missions, and it pursues unified messaging on critical issues while championing initiatives in STEM education, advanced materials technology, and next-generation energy development. Each year ETEC honors local contributors with the Muddy Boot Award and the Postma Young Professional Medal, recognizing service to East Tennessee; a recent development highlights the planned 2025 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on December 12, 2025 in Knoxville.