Oct 08 2024 26 mins
In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley interviews Cortney Piper, the influential founder of Piper Communications and executive director of the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council. They discuss Cortney's journey from Michigan to the University of Tennessee on a swimming scholarship, her transition into the world of political communication, and her founding of a pioneering communications company focused on clean energy. The conversation highlights Cortney's advocacy for special education in Knox County, her instrumental role in shaping Tennessee's advanced energy sector, and her efforts in fostering economic development and job creation through energy innovation. They also touch upon the importance of women in leadership and the collaborative initiatives contributing to Tennessee's status as a hub for advanced energy and nuclear opportunities.
Show Highlights:
- Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council: https://www.tnadvancedenergy.com/
- Piper Communications: https://www.piper-communications.com/
- Cortney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cortneypiper/
- Cortney’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneypipes/
- Cortney’s Twitter: https://x.com/cpiper?lang=en
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