Let’s give a warm welcome to our newly elected board members and thank those rotating off: 

💬 Thank you to our Past President Connie Inman, Bruce Watson (former VP of Finance), and Elle Houston (former VP of Professional Development) for your dedication and service. 
👏 Congratulations to David Olds, our new Chapter President! 

🌐 Meet the full board here: etpmi.org/board 

About East Tennessee PMI (ETPMI) 

💡 Join a vibrant community dedicated to growing the project management profession across East Tennessee! 

📢 We’re excited to highlight a major step forward for the project management community in East Tennessee!
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Roane State Community College have partnered to launch a new Project Management and Project Controls Program, designed to strengthen the local workforce and create valuable career pathways for students.

The program began in Fall 2024 with Project Management Fundamentals I, followed by Project Management Fundamentals II in Spring 2025. These courses provide students with a solid foundation in both traditional and contemporary project management practices and prepare them for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam.

Developed with the expertise of ORNL leaders, the program also connects to the Tennessee Transfer Pathway, enabling students to apply their coursework toward a four-year degree.

We’re proud to see this initiative already shaping the next generation of PM leaders and supporting continued growth and innovation in our region!
➡️ Learn more here

We're also continuing to explore sponsorship opportunities with organizations that share our mission of community and professional growth. 
✨ Know a company that would make a great sponsor or partner? Let us know! 
📩 Contact us here 

Interested in getting more involved? We're currently recruiting for the following roles: 

✨ A great way to grow your skills and expand your professional network! 

We kicked off 2025 strong with engaging events like "Bridge the Gap. Build Better Teams!", a hands-on LEGO® Serious Play® workshop. Attendees explored strategies for collaboration, communication, and trust-building across teams. 

This interactive session gave project professionals actionable tools for improving stakeholder management and fostering cross-functional alignment. 

🧱 More events are on the way—stay tuned! 

🎯 Save the Date: ETPMI Professional Development Day 2025 – October 14 

Thank you to everyone who completed our PDD survey—we’ve gained valuable insight into what matters most to our community and are shaping this year’s event accordingly. 

🎉 Congratulations to Amanda Pagani, winner of the PDD Survey Raffle and a gift certificate to A Dopo! 

🎤 Interested in speaking at PDD? We're now accepting applications for breakout session speakers: Speaker Application Form

We’re honored to welcome Scott Byers as ETPMI’s new Military Liaison! As part of our commitment to supporting the military community, we offer free ETPMI membership passes for any active PMI members who would like to explore what our chapter has to offer for a year—on us. 

🇺🇸 Thank you to all who serve and have served. We are grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. 

👉 Know a military project management professional who could benefit from ETPMI’s network, events, or resources? Connect them with Scott at [email protected] to learn more! 

If you're a service member, veteran, or military spouse exploring a career in project management, Matt Quick's "The Ultimate PMP® Guide (U.S. Military Edition)" is an invaluable resource. This guide offers clear steps on confirming eligibility, accessing funding options like Credentialing Assistance and the GI Bill, and selecting the right training programs. It also highlights free and low-cost certification prep opportunities tailored for the military community.

📖 Read the full guide here: The Ultimate PMP® Guide (U.S. Military Edition)

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