Tennessee Small Business Development Center Archives

Free Affordable Health Care Act seminar on Wednesday

May 19, 2013 By Dawn Huotari 2 Comments

On Wednesday, May 22, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Strategic Consulting Solutions, LeGacy Resource Corp., Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Tennessee, will offer a free workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of the Affordable Care Act.

The speaker will be Jeff Ginsburg, director of human resources of LeGacy Resource Corp. The workshop will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce. [Read more...]

Franchise expo in Knoxville on Tuesday

April 15, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Have you ever thought about owning your own business? Jerry Bird of FranNet, the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, and other area organizations are sponsoring a “Meet the Franchisors” event on Wednesday at Rothchild Catering and Conference Center in Knoxville.

Presentations will be made by franchisors looking to expand into Knoxville and the surrounding areas, as well as business experts who can assist in buying and growing a business, a press release said. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: business models, franchise, FranNet, Jerry Bird, Meet the Franchisors, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Seminar for small businesses on federal government contracting

March 11, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A Wednesday morning program will help small business owners understand how to do business with the federal government.

It’s presented by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. It’s scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Seminar for small, disadvantaged businesses

March 11, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A Wednesday program will help entrepreneurs understand certifications for small and disadvantaged businesses.

It’s presented by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. It’s scheduled from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

Roane Chamber and SBDC announce business entrepreneur workshops

March 6, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Roane County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Roane State Community College have joined together to offer three free workshops for entrepreneurs who are considering or have recently started their own business.

The two-hour workshops are scheduled for March 7, March 21, and April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at The Roane Alliance.

Small business conference on how to benefit from $6.5 billion UPF

February 5, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A conference at the end of February will give small businesses a chance to learn how to benefit from the planned $6.5 billion Uranium Processing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

The 2013 Construction Opportunities Conference is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the New Hope Center at Y-12. It’s offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and partners.

Free small business seminar on Jan. 31

January 19, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce are having a free workshop on Jan. 31 for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of how to start a new business.

The workshop will include information on business organization, licenses and planning; tax requirements; and financing options, with additional discussion about Small Business Administration loan guarantee programs.

Seminar on contracting certifications for women-owned small businesses

January 10, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A Jan. 15 seminar at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will address government contracting certifications for women-owned businesses.

The free seminar has been organized by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, and the program will be presented by the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services.

Previous government contracting experience or attendance in a government contracting seminar is strongly encouraged, a press release said.

Government contracting seminar for small business owners

January 2, 2013 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Small business owners can learn more about doing business with the government during a Jan. 15 seminar at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The free seminar, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Jan 15, is being offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The featured speaker is Paul Middlebrooks, marketing consultant at the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services. The program is designed to introduce business owners and managers to the diversity of government purchasing.

Small business start-up seminar Oct. 25

October 17, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will offer a free workshop on Oct. 25 for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to learn more about starting a new business.

The seminar discussion includes the forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning, and financing, with more discussion about small business loan guarantee programs.

To sign up, call (865) 483-2668 or e-mail Jutta Bangs at jbangs@tsbdc.org.

The Oct. 25 seminar is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center advises and assists entrepreneurs and small business owners at no cost to them.

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, start-up seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, workshop

Wednesday seminar focuses on writing proposals for government contracts

October 2, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

An all-day seminar Wednesday will provide tips and techniques to those writing proposals for government contracts.

The seminar runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Foundry, located at 747 World’s Fair Park Drive in Knoxville. The featured speaker is Kirste L. Webb, owner of PQC Solutions.

Free Friday workshop focuses on bank loans, small businesses

September 25, 2012 By John Huotari Leave a Comment

A free workshop Friday at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will focus on bank loans for small businesses.

Topics will include the basics of financial statements and lender requirements for existing and start-up businesses. Small Business Administration loan guarantees will also be covered.

The speaker is Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.