Knoxville Chamber (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Michael Howard is a seasoned leader in the energy sector, currently serving as a Business Advisor at Lime Rock New Energy and holding multiple board positions, including Chair of The Board of Directors for the World Energy Council and Board Member for Electric Power Engineers. With extensive experience at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), including roles as CEO Emeritus, President and CEO, and Senior Vice President of Research and Development, Michael has significantly contributed to global energy research and development. Additionally, Michael's leadership history includes executive roles at EPRI Solutions, EPRI PEAC Corporation, and Beta Development Corporation, as well as board memberships at the Knoxville Chamber and CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Academically, Michael holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and multiple advanced degrees in engineering and management from prestigious institutions such as the University of Pittsburgh and Stanford University.
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Knoxville Chamber (Knoxville, Tennessee)
With more than 2,200 member businesses, the Knoxville Chamber serves as the collective, influential voice for the regional business community. We work to ensure East Tennessee is the premier location for businesses to locate, operate and expand by working toward our mission of Driving Regional Economic Prosperity. We Innovate: Our economic development team works to retain businesses in the region, help those companies expand and recruit new businesses to the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley. We Launch: With a strong regional entrepreneur and maker community, we work to keep Knoxville the perfect place for start-up companies to thrive. We Grow: Along with our local, state and federal partners, we offer a suite of services and resources designed to help businesses of all sizes succeed. We Lead: As the voice for the regional business community, we advocate for business-friendly policies and work to have a thoughtful impact on our community.