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Honors: Jutta Bangs receives Certified Global Business Professional credential

Posted at 10:47 pm March 13, 2014
By Roane State Community College Leave a Comment

Jutta Bangs

Jutta Bangs

Roane State Community College’s Jutta Bangs has been awarded the Certified Global Business Professional, or CGBP, credential by NASBITE International.

Bangs has more than 20 years of experience in the global business industry. She is the director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, which assists future and existing business owners with training and confidential counseling. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, College, Education, Honors and Spotlight Tagged With: business owners, Certified Global Business Professional, CGBP, Jutta Bangs, NASBITE, NASBITE International, National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators, Roane State Community College, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Free business workshop on March 18

Posted at 10:58 pm March 6, 2014
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the University of Tennessee CIS-PTAC, will offer a free workshop on Tuesday, March 18, from 1-3 p.m.

The “Joint Venture and Teaming Agreements” workshop will discuss government regulations and requirements, as well as practical advice on how to put together your own successful team or joint venture. This presentation will also provide recommendations for strategies in competing for government contracts as part of a team. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: "Joint Venture and Teaming Agreements", government contracts, joint venture, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

TSBDC honors Oak Ridge Today with Rising Star Award

Posted at 1:45 pm March 3, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 14 Comments

Oak Ridge Today Rising Star Award

Jutta Bangs, director of the local Tennessee Small Business Development Center, presents a 2013 Rising Star Award to John Huotari, co-owner and co-publisher of Oak Ridge Today.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Roane State Community College has awarded the 2013 Rising Star Award to Dawn and John Huotari of Oak Ridge Today.

Each year, the Rising Star Award is given by the TSBDC network to a small business client in each of the regions served. The awards recognize the perseverance and successes of the businesses, a press release said.

Local TSBDC Director Jutta Bangs helped Dawn and John Huotari with the start-up and marketing of their online news outlet.

“We would like to thank the TSBDC and Jutta for their help and guidance in getting Oak Ridge Today started,” said John Huotari, co-owner and co-publisher of the local news website. “Their assistance was invaluable, particularly in the start-up phase. Jutta has continued to provide important advice on issues ranging from marketing to website content to hiring employees.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, Website Tagged With: Dawn Huotari, John Huotari, Jutta Bangs, news website, Oak Ridge Today, online news, Rising Star Award, Roane State Community College, small business, start-up, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC

Free small business start-up seminar on Feb. 28

Posted at 12:06 pm February 10, 2014
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

A free Feb. 28 workshop will give small business owners and entrepreneurs a better understanding of how to start a new business.

The workshop is from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce at 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike. The workshop is offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.

Registration is required. To see more details, and to register, please visit www.roanestate.edu/tsbdc. For questions, contact Jutta Bangs at (865) 483-2668 or [email protected].

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News Tagged With: Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, small business, start-up seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Franchise Lunch and Learn: An overview of franchising opportunities

Posted at 9:27 am February 5, 2014
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The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center will host a seminar on “An Overview of Franchising Opportunities” on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Anderson County Chamber office at 245 N. Main Street, Suite 200, in Clinton.

Jerry Bird with FranNet of Alabama/Tennessee will be the speaker. Attendees may bring their own lunch to enjoy during the seminar.

Topics covered will include: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Front Page News Tagged With: An Overview of Franchising Opportunities, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, franchising, FranNet, Jerry Bird, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Free small business start-up seminar in January

Posted at 5:29 pm December 23, 2013
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Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will lay off some employees, and its support corporation, the Oak Ridge Economic Partnership, will become dormant.

A free workshop at the end of January will focus on how to start up a small business.

It’s scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The workshop is offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Registration is required.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center advises and assists entrepreneurs and small business owners at no cost to them. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Jutta Bangs, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, small business, start-up, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Free small business workshop to focus on doing business with the government

Posted at 5:24 pm December 23, 2013
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Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

A free workshop at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce in mid-January will focus on how to do business with the government.

A free workshop in mid-January will focus on how to do business with the government.

It’s scheduled from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The workshop is offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Registration is required.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center advises and assists entrepreneurs and small business owners at no cost to them. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: business, government, Jutta Bangs, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, small business, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC, workshop

Anderson Chamber offers business counseling on Wednesday

Posted at 6:21 pm December 15, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 2 Comments

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center is offering a free and confidential counseling session on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m.–noon at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce in Clinton.

TSBDC advises and assists future and existing business owners. Senior Business Specialist Jutta Bangs will  lead the Wednesday session.

To make an appointment for this or another day, call (865) 457-2559 or e-mail [email protected]. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, business counseling, Jutta Bangs, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

Small business center has free seminars Tuesday, Thursday

Posted at 6:25 pm November 4, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center has four small business seminars in Oak Ridge on Tuesday and Friday.

A Tuesday morning seminar from 9 a.m. to noon will focus on “how to do business with the government.”

A Tuesday afternoon seminar from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. will focus on the Small Business Administration’s 8a business development program. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News Tagged With: Jutta Bangs, small business seminars, start-up seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC

Anderson Chamber hosts small business seminar

Posted at 6:30 am September 24, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education/Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will host a free workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of starting a new business. The TSBDC advises and assists entrepreneurs and small business owners in our area at no cost to them.

This free seminar will be held from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Friday at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce office at 245 N. Main St., Suite 200, in Clinton, with Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. The seminar discussion includes the forms of business organization, tax requirements, business licenses, business planning and financing options with additional discussion about SBA loan guarantee programs. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Jutta Bangs, seminar, small business seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC, workshop

Anderson Chamber hosts small business seminar

Posted at 7:00 am September 2, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education/Workforce Development Council, in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, will host a free workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of starting a new business. The TSBDC advises and assists entrepreneurs and small business owners in our area at no cost to them.

This free seminar will be held on Friday, Sept. 27, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce office at 245 N. Main St., Suite 200, in Clinton. It will be presented by Jutta Bangs, senior business specialist with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Jutta Bangs, small business seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center, TSBDC, workshop

Banking for small business seminar June 27

Posted at 11:46 pm June 19, 2013
By Dawn Huotari Leave a Comment

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center will present a workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 27 on banking for small business.

Topics will include: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Top Stories Tagged With: business seminar, Tennessee Small Business Development Center

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