TSBDC of Chattanooga Need funding to start or sustain your business? Join us to hear from a panel of local funding providers. They will share information about their specific programs, such as: eligibility, requirements, and terms. Panelists include: BrightBridge Capital Capacity Kiva / The Company Lab Pathway Lending Southeast TN Development District Tennessee Valley Federal […]

Date & Time: March 23, 2023, 1:00pm EDT Cost: $0.00 Duration: 1 Hour Language: English REGISTER NOW About the event Are you thinking of starting your own food business, but don't know where to begin? Whether you want to launch a food truck, open a restaurant, be a personal chef or caterer, manufacture food products or start a ghost […]

Government Contracting 101 Part 2 Facilitated by TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce This program is Part II of the basic introduction to government contracting program 101 and will further position your company to compete for contracting opportunities. Speaker(s): Jutta Bangs, PTAC Counselor, (East Tennessee), The University of Tennessee, Procurement Technical Assistance Center […]

Contracting with the City March 30th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This introductory session outlines everything you need to know about local government contracting, and how to be successful in today’s procurement marketplace. The workshop is presented in partnership with APEX and the City of Chattanooga. Lunch will be provided to the first 50 registrants, […]

Facilitated by TSBDC Austin Peay State University Topic: Financing FUND TENNESSEE About: You're invited to learn about a statewide access to capital initiative called Fund Tennessee. Join Commissioner Stuart McWhorter of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), Lindsey Cox, CEO of LaunchTN, and regional economic development partners who will provide an overview of the […]

Date & Time: April 4, 2023, 1:00pm EDT Cost: $0.00 Duration: 1 Hour Language: English REGISTER NOW About the event In this webinar, we will explore how you can use all the Google Workspace software to boost your small business efficiency, increase productivity, and enhance collaboration within your small business. Our expert presenter will provide tips and best practices […]

REGISTER NOW About the event In this webinar, you will learn how to write a one-page business plan for your business. We'll also discuss how writing a one-page business plan can help you organize your ideas and allow you to be focused and concise about your business goals.       Our expert presenter will […]

Facilitated by TSBDC at East Tennessee State University - Main Office Topic: Government Contracting Join the Tri-Cities Chambers of Commerce as they virtually host the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for a small business workshop. During this event, Tri-Cities small businesses will receive information on the following topics: 📌 DON […]

Facilitated by TSBDC Austin Peay State University Topic: Marketing and Sales Join us as Jason Elkins, Coach, Speaker, Consultant and Founder of 100 Cups Consulting and 100 Cups Academy shares his expertise & the techniques he implemented to build & grow his business by building relationships and creating a true pull marketing strategy. In this Managing Your Digital […]

Ask an Attorney (Q&A) Facilitated by TSBDC of Chattanooga In this one-hour Q&A session, you have access to an attorney and can ask your business-related legal questions at no-cost. Speaker: Chuck Fisher (Grant, Konvalinka, and Harrison P.C.) Fee: No Cost Register Online

About the event REGISTER NOW Understanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owners at all stages of growth. However, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics […]

Business Start Up 101 Facilitated by TSBDC @ Tennessee State University Topic: Start-up Assistance This is an introductory session if you are thinking about starting your own business, or maybe you recently started. In this session we will address what to consider when starting. Will discuss the business idea and review what is needed to perform […]