Discover how the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is partnering with TEAM TN to drive innovation in advanced mobility, AI, electrification, automation, and cybersecurity. Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter shares how this strategic alliance supports TNECD’s mission to attract business investment, grow Tennessee’s manufacturing sector, and position the state as a national leader in research, development, and high-tech job creation.
Today, we’re highlighting Whisper Aero, a company dedicated to developing cleaner, quieter and more efficient thrust. We spoke with COO Ian Villa to discuss Whisper Aero’s role in advanced mobility, why the company chose Tennessee and what’s next for the company.
Today, we’re highlighting TLD Logistics. We spoke with TLD Logistics Green Team members Maintenance Manager Jason Coles and Senior Accounting Manager Morgan Thompson about the company’s mission and why they joined TEAM TN.
Today, we’re highlighting the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council. We spoke with Executive Director Cortney Piper about why advanced mobility is important to TAEBC and why the membership-driven organization joined TAEBC.
Today, we’re highlighting DENSO’s Tennessee locations in Athens, Maryville and Mount Juliet. We spoke with Marty Deschenes, President of DENSO Manufacturing Athens, Tennessee, about DENSO’s mission and why the automotive components manufacturer joined TEAM TN.
Today, we’re highlighting Eonix. We spoke with CEO Don DeRosa about Eonix, its mission and why the startup joined TEAM TN.
Today, we’re highlighting IACMI—The Composites Institute. We spoke with Chad Duty, Chief Executive Officer, about IACMI, its mission and why the organization joined TEAM TN.
Today, we’re highlighting the Smart Factory Institute. We spoke with Denise (Rice) Hall, President and CEO of the Smart Factory Institute, operated by Peak Performance.
Today, we’re highlighting Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. We spoke with Mark Metoki, Director, Consumer Replacement-Infrastructure Building.
Today, we’re highlighting Launch Tennessee. We sat down with Lindsey Cox, Chief Executive Officer, for a brief Q&A.
Marc Gibson
Interim CEO, TEAM TN
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Economic Development
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
rgibso14@utk.edu • 865-974-7592
Research reported on this website is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award #2302896
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