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The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce in Oak Ridge, Tennessee has been THE voice of business since 1949.

Mission Statement: The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce enhances the economic vitality of the greater Oak Ridge community and provides exceptional business and leadership opportunities for our members. Vision Statement: The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is the community's recognized business voice, representing our members and leading in advocacy for quality growth, convening pro-growth partnerships, and mobilizing business and community leadership to assure the economic vitality of the Oak Ridge community.

10/23/2026

Yesterday, the Oak Ridge Chamber Ambassadors held their monthly meeting at The Preserve at Oak Ridge. We were able to learn more about this beautiful community and tour a home being featured in the annual Parade of Homes. Thank you to Angela England, Realtor for hosting and providing the tour.

10/23/2026

☕✂️ Today’s the day! Take an afternoon coffee break and help us welcome Scooter's Coffee to Oak Ridge!

We’re celebrating with local owners Greg and Stacey Gering and their team with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Stop by, say hello and show your support for our growing business community!

📅 Today, Friday, October 23
🕒 3–3:30 p.m. (3:15 p.m. photo & cut)
📍 229 South Illinois Avenue

A warm hometown welcome starts with you. We hope to see you there!

10/23/2026

Childcare remains a critical workforce challenge and we’re continuing the conversation at our next Government Affairs meeting.

This session will build on previous discussions with a focus on policy, proven solutions, and ways employers and community partners can help move ideas into action.

Blair Taylor, Founder, President & CEO of Tennesseans for Quality Early Education (TQEE), will highlight approaches that have worked in other communities and opportunities to support working parents while helping businesses recruit and retain employees.

📅 Tuesday, November 17
🕓 4–5 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber
RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/yf8xxzcz

Whether you’ve participated in earlier discussions or are connecting with this topic for the first time, bring your questions and consider the role your organization can play in strengthening Oak Ridge’s workforce.

Thank you to our session sponsor, Oklo Inc.!

10/22/2026

☕ What’s Happening at Roane State Community College?

November’s Coffee & Commerce takes us to Roane State's Oak Ridge Campus for breakfast, member connections and a look at how the college is preparing talent for our region’s growing industries!

Teresa Duncan, Nuclear Strategist for the Tennessee Board of Regents and Vice President of Workforce & Community Development at Roane State, will share updates on healthcare, advanced manufacturing and nuclear education—including the college’s “Big 6” programs and its role in our region’s nuclear renaissance.

📅 Tuesday, November 3
📍 701 Briarcliff Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
🤝 Networking & breakfast: 8:00–8:25 a.m.
🎤 Program: 8:30–9:00 a.m.

REGISTER TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/5b4radtj

Thank you to our session sponsor, Oklo Inc., for supporting this month’s program!🤝

10/21/2026

✂️ Four years of celebrations—and a new space to create!

Help the Oak Ridge Chamber celebrate Carnival Party Land 's fourth anniversary and first creative studio with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 11 at 11:00 a.m. 🎉

Owners Krystal and John Lansdell built their business through mobile parties and events, then opened their Oak Ridge studio in March. Now, families have a dedicated place to get creative, make personalized keepsakes and enjoy time together.

Stop by to meet the owners, take a look around and help celebrate this exciting milestone for a growing local business located at 161 Robertsville Road.

10/21/2026

🎄🇺🇸 Reminder: Applications are open for the 2026 Oak Ridge Christmas Parade, proudly presented by Oklo Inc.!

📅 Saturday, December 12 | 6:00 PM
🌟 Theme: All American Christmas

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this year’s parade will honor our nation’s journey and the people, places, and innovations shaping its future—all with a festive Christmas twist! Bring your creativity, holiday spirit, and hometown pride to an evening celebrating our community.

🏆 Optional parade contests return with six opportunities to shine:
✨ Spectacular Sparkles — Outstanding lights and illumination
🧝 Elfin Magic — Outstanding entry featuring children
🎉 Spirit Award — Most enthusiastic entry
🥁 Director’s Award — Best walking or marching group
🇺🇸 Chamber Award — Best representation of “All American Christmas”
🎨 Judge’s Award — Outstanding originality, creativity, appearance, and decorations

📍 The parade begins at Lafayette Drive and Oak Ridge Turnpike and travels east toward the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Ready to participate?
👉 Sign up here by December 7: https://tinyurl.com/yhuhe84s

10/21/2026

📣 Oak Ridge Chamber Members, We Want to Hear From You!

Our team will be meeting throughout the next month to plan for 2027, and your feedback will help ensure we’re meeting your needs and providing the best possible experience!

Whether you attend our events regularly, haven’t been able to join us yet, or have ideas for something new, we’d love to hear from you! What should we add, change, or do differently?

Please take a moment to complete our brief Events & Communications Survey - https://tinyurl.com/3596syyn

We value the opportunity to serve our business community and are always looking for ways to grow, improve, and serve you better. Thank you for being part of the Oak Ridge Chamber! 💙

10/20/2026

Welcome New Pacesetter Millennium Partner - Centriworks!!!

Centriworks is a security-first technology partner helping organizations across East Tennessee improve productivity, strengthen cybersecurity, and simplify technology management. We provide managed IT services, cybersecurity solutions, copiers and printers, cloud services, document management, and workflow automation through a unified technology approach. By combining strategic planning, proactive support, and integrated business technology solutions, Centriworks helps organizations reduce risk, control costs, and focus on what they do best: serving their customers and growing their business.

https://www.oakridgechamber.org/member-directory

10/20/2026

☕ Get to know fellow small business professionals at our next monthly Small Business Networking on November 12th! Share what you do, learn about other local businesses and build relationships that can lead to referrals and new opportunities.

📍 Oak Ridge Chamber | 1400 Oak Ridge Tpke.
🕗 8:00–9:30 a.m. | Second Thursday of each month
🎟️ Free to attend!

Each meeting includes light breakfast, roundtable introductions, a sponsor spotlight and time for one-on-one conversations—plus prize drawings featuring giveaways from Chamber members!

Thank you to November's Session Sponsor, Trinity Contracting Services, for supporting this opportunity to connect our small business community.

Reserve your spot today - https://tinyurl.com/y5wbs3wr

10/20/2026

⚛️ TODAY: Explore your next career move with the Oak Ridge Chamber!

Students, job seekers and career changers—Our third annual Nuclear Science Week Career Fair brings together employers, skilled trades, schools and training programs ready to talk with YOU about opportunities in our region’s growing nuclear sector.

📅 Today, Tuesday, October 20 | 4–7 p.m.
📍 Roane State Community College’s Oak Ridge Campus

Check out the final lineup of participating organizations:
• Bechtel Corporation
• Boston Government Services
• CALM TN
• Centrus Energy Corp.
• Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC
• Educational Opportunity Center/TRIO
• HukariAscendent
• IBEW Local 270
• Insulators Local #46
• Kairos Power
• MillenniTEK, LLC.
• ORAU
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory
• Orano
• Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc.
• Roane State Community College
• Southern Regional Council of Carpenters
• Spectra Tech
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology Harriman
• Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Knoxville
• Tennessee Nuclear Network
• Turnkey Technical Services
• UCOR
• Women in Nuclear Oak Ridge Chapter
• X-Energy
• Y-12 National Security Complex

Presented in partnership with East Tennessee American Job Centers, with generous sponsorship from Materials & Chemistry Laboratory, Inc., (MCLinc).

📣 There’s still time to plan your visit! Share this with someone exploring their next step—we’ll see you this afternoon!

Address

1400 Oak Ridge Tpke
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.oakridgechamber.org/

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