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Business workshop: Expand your business in the global marketplace

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A workshop on Thursday, August 18, at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will help you take your business to the next level in the global marketplace.

The workshop is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon August 18.

Speakers will cover topics such as:

  • Export financing and export credit insurance with Ex-Im Bank
  • Logistics and freight forwarding, and export compliance
  • Legal issues and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
  • Export assistance available through the Tennessee Small Business Development Center

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Alexander Inn ballroom demolished as renovation work begins

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Alexander Inn Ballroom Demolition

Workers have demolished the damaged ballroom at the historic Alexander Inn, a dilapidated two-story hotel that has been vacant for years and is now being converted into an assisted living center.

Workers have demolished the ballroom at the historic but dilapidated Alexander Inn as part of a project to convert the vacant two-story hotel into an assisted living center.

There are about a dozen workers at the three-acre site on East Madison Road, including framers and demolition, cleanup, and abatement crews, project manager Shea Ramsey said Thursday.

The flat-roof addition that included the ballroom, kitchen, and dining room had leaked, and the wood had rotted. Project officials have previously said the ballroom and kitchen would be demolished and rebuilt. [Read more…]

Small Business Center offers free workshop for entrepreneurs

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The Tennessee Small Business Development Center will be offering a free workshop on April 26 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.  This workshop will be for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of how to start a new business.

The seminar will discuss different forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options. There will be additional discussion about U.S. Small Business Administration loan qualification and opportunities.

To register for this event, contact Jutta Bangs at (865) 483-2668 or email her at [email protected].