Big Slate Media is proud to be the presenting sponsor of Morning Momentum, a monthly event series hosted by the Knoxville Chamber, designed to help local entrepreneurs address real-life business challenges that are holding them back.
If you’ve ever run a business, or even thought about running one, you know it’s not all sunshine and spreadsheets. There are unexpected problems, growing pains, and moments where you just want to yell obscenities into the void. Morning Momentum is here to answer that with: “Let’s figure it out, together.”
So, what is Morning Momentum?
Morning Momentum is a monthly meetup for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are facing hurdles in their growth. Two presenters each month get 8 minutes to share the specific challenges they’re up against. This isn’t a pitch; it’s a real-time problem-solving session. After the presentation, the audience (a group of seasoned business leaders and fellow entrepreneurs) offers immediate, practical feedback.
Whether it’s figuring out how to market your business, build a stronger team, or scale up operations, Morning Momentum is designed to foster mentor relationships, spark ideas, and propel companies forward.
Why Big Slate is In
Local businesses are what give our Scruffy City its heart and character. When small businesses grow, Knoxville grows. We know the pressure that comes with that because we’ve lived it.
If you were around in the early years of Big Slate Media, chances are you saw our CEO, Jonathan, at every single Chamber event. And we mean every one. You’d think he was training for the networking Olympics. But really, he was laying the foundation for the long game: building a company, a team, and a community.
Now, 10 years in, we’re all about paying it forward. Supporting local businesses is core to who we are. And Morning Momentum is one of the most meaningful ways we can do that.
Want to Present?
If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur in the Knoxville MSA with fewer than 20 employees and a real barrier blocking your growth, apply to present. You don’t need to be profitable; you just need to be in motion. Morning Momentum is for the doers, the dreamers, and the folks who just need a little help turning “stuck” into “what’s next.”
Let’s grow smarter, not harder. See you bright and early, Knoxville.