KAUL Business Members
KAUL is dedicated to achieving daily economic equality and independence for the underserved, acknowledging the ongoing work required. If your business aims to promote sustained economic growth and empowerment in our community, explore involvement opportunities with us.
For additional information, please reach out to Michelle Clayton, Vice President of Development and Strategic Partnerships, at 865-524-5511, extension 214, or via email at [email protected].
Membership Benefits
KAUL relies on the generous support of corporate partners to further its mission and ensure accessibility for individuals, non-profits, and small businesses.
Communications, Marketing & Media Partners
The enduring partnership between MoxCar and KAUL, strategically restructured by KAUL CEO Dr. Lomax and fortified under the leadership of the new CEO, Lauren Miller, remains a cornerstone of our success.
MoxCar serves as a crucial ally to KAUL, responsible for crafting all marketing materials for signature events such as Shoes for School, Annual Membership Luncheon, and Equal Opportunity Awards Gala. Beyond providing guidance on marketing strategies and press matters, MoxCar has played a pivotal role in the construction and management of our website.
MoxCar has been a steadfast and invaluable supporter of the CO.STARTERS program, a 10-week training initiative designed for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. During the program, participants discuss various business concepts and undergo learning experiences facilitated by a small group of fellow entrepreneurs and guest speakers.
MoxCar actively contributes to the program in several ways:
Creative Collaboration: Leveraging expertise to enhance program impact.
Feedback and Improvement: Providing constructive feedback for continual enhancement.
Training Support: Delivering marketing and communications training.
Collaborative Marketing: Partnering to boost visibility and success.
Tailored Support: Offering personalized sessions to enrich entrepreneurial journeys.
Resource Contribution: Providing tools and industry knowledge for participant growth.
Through these initiatives, MoxCar is pivotal in nurturing and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs within the CO.STARTERS community.
MoxCar Maxims
DO the right things the right way. CREATE with curiosity and enthusiasm. LOVE to communicate. RESPECT all. CELEBRATE together.
WHO WE ARE
We believe magic is made in a collaborative environment where listening is paramount and expertise abounds.
EMPLOYMENT
If you are committed to supporting the success of your colleagues, clients, and community, apply today.
NEWS
MoxCar and its clients are gaining attention for their impactful contributions to our community.
CLIENTS
Our clients vary locally and nationally, including businesses, non-profits, education, and more.
Media Relations
Government Relations
Crisis Communications
Internal Communications
Media Training
Strategy
Advertising
Research
Special Events
Social Media
Design & Development
UI/UX
Hosting & Optimization
SEO/SEM Strategy
Branding
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Digital & Printed Assets
Photography & Videography
KAUL Partnership with WBIR
The Knoxville Area Urban League's vision and mission prioritize promoting diversity, economic and social equity, particularly for African Americans, minority groups, and underserved populations in the greater Knoxville area. These objectives resonate with WBIR's dedication to serving the community by delivering essential news and information, addressing issues, fostering understanding of complex matters, and advocating for the community.
This shared commitment underscores a partnership between KAUL and WBIR, as both entities strive to uplift the community through their endeavors. TEGNA, WBIR's parent company, echoes this focus on diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the importance of a diverse workforce to drive innovation and creativity. Moreover, TEGNA ensures that editorial decisions reflect a variety of perspectives, thereby enhancing the public's understanding and engagement with the news.
WBIR Purpose
WBIR is part of TEGNA Inc., a media company dedicated to serving its communities. TEGNA delivers relevant content, conducts impactful investigations, and provides innovative solutions for advertisers.
TEGNA's mission is to serve communities by providing essential news and information, seeking solutions to problems, and promoting understanding complex issues. Diversity and inclusivity are valued, with input from various voices in decision-making processes.
Ethical standards are paramount at TEGNA, with principles of truth, independence, fairness, and integrity guiding our journalism. Transparency, public interest, fairness, and integrity are core values TEGNA journalists uphold, ensuring accurate, thorough, and contextually sound reporting across all platforms.
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Education Partnership
Knox Education Foundation
What We Fund
Innovative strategies
Partnerships & Data-driven programs
High expectations for all students
What We Do
Advance bold ideas
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in public education
Why We Do It
Aim for educational excellence
Enhance academic outcomes for every student
Upcoming Events
One Book Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an adventure from May 1 - 15, 2024!
Knox County Elementary School students, it's time to put on your explorer hats because the Scavenger Hunt is ON!
Business Partners, we want YOU to be part of the fun!
Business partners will be given:
An item to "hide" at your location (theme-related, of course!)
A poster to proudly display your participation.
A stamp to reward our young adventurers.
Your business listed on the Scavenger Hunt card and One Book website.
Joining the Scavenger Hunt is free, and partners can add extra fun by offering incentives at their locations (like chocolate milk, DIY kits, piggy banks, or special ice cream).
Let's make this year's Scavenger Hunt the best one yet! Get ready to create lasting memories and support our students.
We'd love your involvement in 2024! Interested? Email [email protected] by March 15.
How Students Play:
Grab your Scavenger Hunt card at school.Visit our participating locations.
Collect 3 stamps for a chance to WIN a pizza party with Mayor Glenn Jacobs!
Careers
A career with KEF is a calling to impact public education positively.
Reimagine the high school experience!
Unified effort to support literacy for K-5 students.
Support playspaces across Knox County Schools.
Grants that accelerate learning address challenges or promote innovative ideas.
Ensure graduation and successful transition to post-secondary enrollment.
Non-Profit Members
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee has been transforming the lives of children since 1970. We are a member agency of the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, consisting of nearly 250 agencies nationwide.
Buy Black Knox database allows you yo find and support black-owned businesses in one central location.
Cherokee Health Systems is committed to ensuring that every East Tennessean gets access to high-quality healthcare.
As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
The Knoxville Bar Association (KBA) is a active, voluntary bar association regularly hosts continuing legal education programs and social events, plans and presents community outreach and pro bono activities, comments on proposed rule changes and much more.
The Knoxville Chamber is dedicated to helping all businesses, from startup to multi-national conglomerates, grow. Path to Prosperity is focused on driving economic prosperity through talent attraction, access to capital, addressing infrastructure needs and advocating for a supportive business climate.
Knox Education Foundation
What We Fund
Innovative strategies
Partnerships & Data-driven programs
High expectations for all students
What We Do
Advance bold ideas
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in public education
Why We Do It
Aim for educational excellence
Enhance academic outcomes for every student
Careers
A career with KEF is a calling to impact public education positively.
Reimagine the high school experience!
Unified effort to support literacy for K-5 students.
Support playspaces across Knox County Schools.
Grants that accelerate learning address challenges or promote innovative ideas.
Ensure graduation and successful transition to post-secondary enrollment.
The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business, professional firms, institutions and business-minded individuals united in a common effort to enhance the economic climate of the Oak Ridge Community.
Our Mission: To Exalt the Savior, Evangelize the Sinner, Equip the Saint and Elevate Society.
Our Vision: Impacting the world through the production of disciples by demonstrating what it means to be God Grounded, Christ Centered, Bible Based and Mission Minded.
Our Motto: We’re a worshiping, witnessing and welcoming congregation dedicated to glorifying our God and serving our Savior!
Capital, Coaching, and Connections
Providing impact capital and assistance to job creating, place making companies, and projects.
Zoo Knoxville is committed to sharing wildly fun experiences that educate and inspire. Our mission is to save animals from extinction. We’re fun on the outside, serious about animals on the inside.
About Us
Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Zoo Knoxville is part of the largest conservation movement on the planet. Working together, we maintain a healthy, genetically diverse population in zoos to ensure we don’t lose animals to extinction when wild populations are in peril.
Job Opportunities at Zoo Knoxville
Zoo Knoxville’s mission is to deliver dynamic guest experiences while inspiring action for wildlife and wild places. Every member of our team, from those who care for the animals to park operations to our front-line guest services staff, supports that mission.
Zoo Operations
865.637.5331
Everyday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Small Business Members
Cohen Communications Group is founded on the belief that effective communications helps build the relationships that can make things work. Whether advising clients behind the scenes or advocating out front, Cohen Communications Group helps clients achieve their goals.
For more than 25 years J.A. Fielden has continued to grow by delivering top-quality construction projects. Our management team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in the industry to our customers.
J.A. Fielden is licensed to operate in 20 states across the Southeast. Our service-oriented team specializes in industrial construction management and commercial projects.
KCS Janitorial & Maintenance Company LLC
We perform a 34 step cleaning process even on our most basic plans!
Our years in business point to our success in customer satisfaction.
Our competition pales in comparison to our level of service and value.
Our services are tailor-made to your cleaning schedule.
MoxCar believes that magic is made in a collaborative environment where listening is paramount and expertise abounds. And that magic translates to results that wow.
A family of bean believers on a mission to show the world how beautiful the humble bean can be.
Clayton Homes of Knoxville is proud to have years of experience helping families from all walks of life find their dream homes! Nestled between the Cumberland mountains and Great Smoky Mountains, with lots of delicious cuisine, culture, and shopping in between, Knoxville is a vibrant city to choose for your new home. Our friendly home consultants are eager to help your family find an amazing and affordable home.
DENSO is a global company focused on advanced mobility that positively changes how the world moves and contributes to greater well-being. As a global Fortune 500 company, we have a broad product portfolio and widespread global impact.
First Bank started in 1906 as Farmers State Bank, when local banks in West Tennessee weren’t just creating profits. They were creating the towns and communities like Scotts Hill where our flagship branch still remains today. Times change, but the things that make being part of a community great, like strong ties and trusted relationships, never change. That’s why we remained local, making what we had learned as a community bank our business model.
The Knoxville TVA Employee Credit Union's purpose is to help generations of Members on their financial journeys. Your financial journey is always changing. That's why we are here to support you with services to fit each stage of your life.
Locally-Based
Community-Oriented
Excellent Member Service
Knoxville Utilities Board was created by an amendment to the Knoxville City Charter in 1939. As an independent agency of the City of Knoxville, KUB provides electric, fiber, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to more than 486,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. KUB believes utility service should be so reliable that customers can take it for granted, and we work hard to maintain such reliability
SouthEast Bank proudly serves customers in Middle and East Tennessee with a blend of quality banking products, local decision-making, and personalized customer service. As the people who, live, work, and play alongside you, we’re a banking partner that’s good to know.
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities.
Formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust, Truist has a leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country.
The Tennessee Valley Authority's mission is just as relevant today as it was nearly nine decades ago when Congress created TVA: harness the potential of the rich resources in the Tennessee Valley region to make life better for the people who call it home. We are inspired daily to pursue new ideas and innovative solutions to improve our service to you.