Meet 100Knoxville’s 10th Cohort Graduates!
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Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Delaney Lawson, Program Director
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October 15, 2024, KNOXVILLE, TN
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center announces 100Knoxville Cohort 10 Graduates.
The Knoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC) is excited to announce the graduates of the tenth cohort of 100Knoxville. Four founders have been matched with an all-star team of mentors for a 5-week sprint that kicked off this past August, guided by 100Knoxville Facilitator, Kandis Troutman. Over the course of the program, founders worked to clarify their business strategies, make connections across the entrepreneurial community, improve operations, and increase sales.
"100Knoxville was great! Kandis (100Knoxville Facilitator) is really good at breaking things down and making information make sense when it comes to you and your specific business. My mentor, Coutney, was also a wealth of knowledge and ideas! All things I could easily implement into my business to grow and move forward. I HIGHLY recommend 100Knoxville!"
This cohort of 100Knoxville is made possible through generous support from Bank of America and Schaad Companies.
Meet the founders and their mentors:
Ben Bostick - Stank Fitness LLC , paired with mentor Tavis Bailey
Stank Fitness offers in-person and online training, fitness tips, and nutrition tips and strategies to help people get out of their funk, and reach their true potential.
Frank James - Kids Cove Drop-In Child Care, paired with mentor Ryan McGrew
Kids Cove Drop-In Child Care, co-founded by Frank James III and Eboni James, Esq., provides flexible, reliable part-time, and emergency childcare tailored to diverse family needs from ages 6 months to 12 years. We are open 7 days a week to be able to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where children can learn, play, and thrive while offering parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their children are in capable hands.
Kimberly Black - Trusted Field Services, paired with mentor Leroy Thompson
Trusted Field Services is a local woman owned construction company. We specialize in concrete flatwork and flooring. At Trusted Field Services, we are more than just a construction company—we are your reliable partner in turning visions into reality. With a commitment to excellence, quality craftsmanship, and unparalleled customer service, we have established ourselves as a leading name in the construction industry.
Jasmine Newton - Javon Renee Portraits, paired with mentor Courtney Delaura
Javon Renee Portraits is a full service portrait photography studio that offers transformative branding and legacy portrait experiences that celebrate the strength, authenticity, and individuality of its clients.
Each company will also receive $10,000 towards growing their business, thanks to the support of Bank of America and Schaad Companies. "Supporting 100Knoxville is another demonstration of Bank of America’s commitment to helping drive economic growth in Knoxville and working to advance career opportunities, including within our Black-owned business community," said Terry Cline, president, Bank of America Knoxville. "Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our community and local economy, and empowering business leaders will help build generational wealth in Knoxville, creating a long-term impact."
For more information, to apply for the next cohort, or to support 100Knoxville, please visit 100knoxville.com.
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About 100Knoxville
100Knoxville is a program dedicated to helping Black-owned businesses in Knoxville grow by $10,000,000 in 5 years through investment of time and talent, and access to social, political, and financial capital. Each cohort is facilitated by strategist & business consultant Kandis Troutman. Learn more at 100knoxville.com.
About Knoxville Entrepreneur Center
Knoxville Entrepreneur Center is a business accelerator located in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, dedicated to changing lives through entrepreneurship.. Our mission is to create a thriving entrepreneurial community that is accessible, diverse, and sustainable to make Knoxville the most founder-friendly city in America. Learn more at www.knoxec.com.
About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world’s leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 67 million consumer and small business clients with approximately 3,900 retail financial centers, approximately 16,000 ATM and award-winning digital banking with approximately 56 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 3 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and approximately 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
About Schaad Companies
Schaad Companies is a leading provider of high-quality residential and commercial real estate in East Tennessee, consistent with the long-standing Schaad tradition of reliability, innovation, and excellence. Since 1910, the Schaad family has been developing and building residential real estate projects with an unwavering commitment to excellence while adapting to meet changing needs through continuous innovation. The Schaad family also has decades of experience in developing, building, managing, and investing in commercial real estate in East Tennessee. Client success is consistently achieved through extensive market knowledge, a robust land inventory, and expertise in site selection. A family business at heart, Schaad Companies values trust and integrity, consistency, and open-mindedness.
