Darrell Akins

Founded in 1995, Technology 2020 Ventures is venture capital firm located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The firm is a subsidiary of Technology 2020, a public-private partnership formed to start and nurture technology-based businesses and increase the number of high quality jobs in the Tennessee Valley Corridor.

Akins Public Strategies, Inc. provides public relations services. Its services include campaigns and non-profit management, special events and conferences, media relations and social media, issues management and advocacy, relationship and reputation management. The company was founded by Darrell Akins in 1989 and is headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN.

East Tennessee Economic Council was founded in 1973 and is based in Oak Ridge, TN. The council is an independent, regional, non-profit, membership organization that supports the federal government's missions in science, security, energy, clean up, and partnerships. ETEC fosters economic growth in partnership with federal assets in the region and advocates for leveraging those assets. The council's mission is to tell their story, connect people, and look for new opportunities to create prosperity and promote regional development. ETEC is at the forefront of new nuclear technologies that have the potential to change the world and has many valuable resources for companies in the nuclear industry.