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	Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast Stay tuned for more info for 2027  Annual ETPA Business Matching & Tradeshow Event  Learn More Annual Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony September 2026 Stay tuned for more information!

Events are offered each year for bid opportunities, networking and honoring our Small Businesses.


Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast

The City of Knoxville's  Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast was held on June 4, 2026 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. During this meet-and-greet event attendees had the opportunity to talk with City departments, including Innovation & Technology, as well as representatives from KAT, KCDC, KUB, PBA, MKAA and Legends Global and got the lowdown on upcoming bid opportunities.


Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony

The City of Knoxville’s Purchasing Division held its first supplier awards ceremony in 2016, recognizing excellence and outstanding performance in contracting, as well as recognizing City departments committed to supplier outreach in procurement.

The 10th Annual Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony was held in September 25, 2025 in the Marble Hall Chapel at Lakeshore Park. After a light breakfast at 8 a.m., the presentation of the awards began at 8:30 a.m. 

The ceremony recognized businesses and individuals for outstanding performance in helping the City meet one, or more, of its five stated priorities during the procurement process. The City also recognized City departments who excelled in supplier outreach.

The 11th Annual Supplier Excellence Awards Ceremony is slated for September 2026.  Stay tuned for more info!

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