2007 Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit

Nothing is more important to America’s future energy security, economic security or national security than solving the critical challenge of ending our dependence on foreign sources of energy. And the Tennessee Valley Corridor, as one of the premier science and technology “hot spots” in our nation, is leading the way.

The foundation of the Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit process is to provide leadership for the country by solving problems in multiple mission areas – leading the way with pilot projects and innovative solutions by partnering together business, government and individuals. The Tennessee Valley Corridor National Technology Summits have focused on many of the problems facing our nation and our region – and this year’s Summit once again focused on solving some of the nation’s most immediate and pressing challenges.

More than 500 regional and national leaders in the fields of science, technology, education, healthcare, homeland security, energy and several other subject areas gathered in Kingsport, Tenn., on May 29-30 at the Tennessee Valley Corridor’s 17th National Technology Summit. A stellar panel of speakers helped explore some Tennessee Valley solutions for America’s energy sources of tomorrow, homeland security and building a resilient America, how to boost health care access and affordability to rural areas in the Corridor and how to maintain the Corridor’s technical workforce.

As our great nation continues to face challenges such as energy independence and remaining competitive in science, technology and math – it is now, more than ever, absolutely vital that we continue to work smarter at working together – and to show national leadership through the regional cooperation we have developed in our Tennessee Valley Corridor.