Knox Area Business Alliance
PRESENTS
NETWORKING
Luau
Connect. Unwind. Have Fun—Island Style.
Trade the ordinary business mixer for a relaxed evening filled with great food, live music, interactive games, Chattanooga Whiskey samples, and genuine connections at Aloft Knoxville West.
Early Bird — $20
Regular Admission — $25
Early Bird tickets are $20, advance tickets are $25, and admission at the door will be $30 if space is still available.
Business Networking Doesn't Have to Feel Like Work
Networking Luau is a relaxed, island-inspired business social created for professionals who want to make meaningful connections without attending another stiff, crowded mixer.
Come ready to meet local business owners, reconnect with familiar faces, enjoy the entertainment, and have a genuinely good time.
REAL CONVERSATIONS
Connect naturally without forced pitches or awkward introductions.
RELAXED ATMOSPHERE
Enjoy a colorful, energetic setting that makes conversation easier.
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE
Food, music, games, prizes, and tastings make this more than another networking meeting.
Your Ticket Includes the Full Luau Experience
LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy a lively soundtrack that keeps the room energetic without overpowering conversation.
FOOD
Enjoy food provided as part of the evening's social experience.
CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY SAMPLES
Sample select Chattanooga Whiskey offerings provided by a distillery representative.
GAMES AND ICEBREAKERS
Participate in relaxed activities designed to help guests connect and have fun.
PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS
Guests will have opportunities to win prizes during the evening.
BUSINESS NETWORKING
Meet business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across the Knoxville area.
Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. Please enjoy responsibly. Alcohol samples are optional and are not required to participate in the event.
A Taste of Chattanooga
A Chattanooga Whiskey representative will be joining us to offer complimentary samples and share more about the whiskey-making experience.
Whether you already enjoy whiskey or are simply curious, the tasting is designed to be approachable, social, and completely optional.
Who Should Join Us?
This event is designed for:
You do not need to arrive with a sales pitch. Come ready to meet people, enjoy the evening, and build relationships naturally.
Simple Tickets. One Full Experience.
Purchase early and save. Both ticket options include admission to the same complete Networking Luau experience.
Early Bird Ticket
Includes:
- Event admission
- Food
- Live music
- Games and activities
- Prize opportunities
- Chattanooga Whiskey samples
- Business networking
General Admission
Available after Early Bird pricing ends.
Includes the complete event experience.
- Event admission
- Food
- Live music
- Games and activities
- Prize opportunities
- Chattanooga Whiskey samples
- Business networking
Advance purchase is recommended. Door tickets will be $30 and are subject to availability.
Meet Our Presenting Partner
Aloft Knoxville West
More than the location, Aloft Knoxville West is a presenting partner helping create the complete Networking Luau experience. Its modern, energetic atmosphere provides the perfect setting for an evening of food, live music, games, Chattanooga Whiskey samples, and relaxed business connections.
Address
364 Lovell Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934
Parking
Free parking is available in the hotel lot.
What the Evening May Look Like
Doors Open and Networking Begins
Check in, grab some food, and start meeting fellow guests.
Music, Tastings and Activities
Enjoy live music, Chattanooga Whiskey samples, games, and conversations.
Event Concludes
Wrap up conversations and exchange information with the people you want to meet again.
Doors Open and Networking Begins
Check in, grab some food, and start meeting fellow guests.
Music, Tastings and Activities
Enjoy live music, Chattanooga Whiskey samples, games, and conversations.
Event Concludes
Wrap up conversations and exchange information with the people you want to meet again.
Frequently Asked Questions
YOUR NEXT GREAT CONNECTION MIGHT BE ONE LUAU AWAY
Join us for food, live music, games, prizes, Chattanooga Whiskey samples, and a room full of people worth meeting.
EARLY BIRD — $20
ADVANCE ADMISSION — $25
AT THE DOOR — $30