Knoxville Small Business Development Center

We are thrilled to announce our Fall 2024 STRIVE Graduates! This remarkable group of veterans has transformed their military skills into successful businesses. Join us in celebrating their achievements and follow their journeys! @blankstates #VeteranSuccess #STRIVE #Entrepreneurship #BusinessDevelopment #CommunitySupport https://conta.cc/3CHyROr

Our November Newsletter is packed with updated disaster relief information, like the Hurricane Recovery Grants and SBA loans. We also highlight veteran-owned business EnTwelve Safety LLC and join us in celebrating Small Business Saturday on November 30th to support your local economy! #DisasterRelief #VeteranOwned #SmallBusiness #CommunitySupport #HurricaneRecovery https://conta.cc/48Tk7YL

Happy National Veterans Small Business Week! At the TSBDC, we're proud to support our veteran entrepreneurs who have served our country and are currently serving our communities through their businesses. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we're here to provide free resources, expert guidance, and connections to help veteran-owned businesses succeed. Let's honor our vets by supporting their ventures! #madeintn #murfreesborotn #BizDevelopment #TNSmallBusiness #tennesseebusiness #murfreesborotennessee #VetBiz #NVSBW #VeteranEntrepreneurs #SupportSmallBusiness #TSBDC #VeteranOwned

Small businesses recently affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton can apply for a $5,000 grant through the US Chamber of Commerce. Determine if your business is eligible and apply today! The deadline is November 17. #HurricaneRecovery #SmallBusiness #smallbusinessrecovery #easttennessee https://conta.cc/3UBTFNf

Join us virtually on Wednesday for the final class of 2024 as Jerry Bird talks about "Franchising as a Career, an Investment, or Both!" Register at the link below: https://lnkd.in/eTHs5N5C

In our October newsletter, we have more Disaster Relief Information from the SBA to share for those affected by Hurricane Helene. https://conta.cc/3zRuQGc

The official NE TN Disaster Declaration has been released and is now available on the SBA Disaster Loan Portal at the following link: https://lnkd.in/e6GpEJqN (Fact Sheet and Official Disaster Deceleration is provided on this link) Individuals impacted can now begin applying for these funds. Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofits in the counties listed below are eligible for disaster loans with favorable terms to repair/replace real estate, equipment, inventory, and for working capital, future mitigation, etc. Homeowners and renters are also eligible for disaster loan assistance to repair/replace a principal residence and personal property. Primary Counties (Physical Damage and Economic Injury Loans): Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, Washington. Contiguous Counties (Economic Injury Loans Only): TENNESSEE Grainger, Hancock, Jefferson, Sevier, Sullivan.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is currently hiring Disaster Relief Teams: Customer Service Representative; GS-09/11; Location Negotiable; Vacancies: Many; Open: 09/30/2024 – Closing: 10/15/2024 https://lnkd.in/erhvV-AX Public Affairs Specialist; GS-09/11; Temporary; Location Negotiable; Open Period: 09/30/2024 – 10/15/2024; Vacancies: Many https://lnkd.in/eiC-FNG8 Information Technology Specialist; GS-09/11; Temporary; Location Negotiable; Open Period: 09/30/2024-10/15/2024; Vacancies: Many https://lnkd.in/ekuBcBhF Human Resources Specialist-EXC; GS-09/11 – Temporary; Remote; Open Period: 10/01/2024 to 10/15/2024; Vacancies: Many https://lnkd.in/eJYabGk9 Human Resources Assistant-EXC; GS-06/07 – Temporary; Remote; Open Period: 10/01/2024 to 10/15/2024; Vacancies: Many https://lnkd.in/eqZGdPJn

We are excited to announce that we are moving! Beginning October 2 through October 11, we will be unable to meet in person with Knoxville clients. We have virtual meeting options available and can meet at the Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce, Blount Partnership, Greater Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce and Cocke County Partnership Chamber of Commerce based upon calendar availability. https://conta.cc/3zFZKkI

While we are awaiting for program specific guidance from the Small Business Administration, we would like to inform you of an upcoming webinar through APEX Accelerators. https://conta.cc/3zGnrcy