Host Institutions
The TSBDC network is connected to universities and community colleges across the state of Tennessee.
Clarksville is a thriving city filled with opportunities for new businesses, and I congratulate you on starting your business in the Clarksville region. You will quickly see that the relationship between Austin Peay State University (APSU), the City of Clarksville, Montgomery County and Fort Campbell is uniquely strong and supportive of small business. APSU is proud to be a strong resource for small businesses by providing training and education, as well as supplying a highly educated workforce to small businesses. I look forward to working with your business.
DR. MIKE LICARI
President, Austin Peay State University
Small and emerging businesses stimulate job creation, develop innovations in both products and services, and promote the diversification of the economic base. It is crucial that communities and economic developers dedicate resources to developing and promoting new startups and establishing effective support systems. The Small Business Development Center meets those needs of our entrepreneurs, which translates into a more vibrant community.
President, Chattanooga State Community College
Dyersburg State Community College and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center are committed to promoting and providing resources for entrepreneurship, connecting owners with resources for small business development, and delivering programs to encourage economic and workforce development in our service area. You can rely on Dyersburg State and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center for guidance and training to enhance your new or established small business. We are here to serve all your business needs.
DR. SCOTT COOK
President, Dyersburg State Community College
At East Tennessee State University, our Small Business Development Center is located in our Innovation Lab where we welcome entrepreneurs and small businesses and provide education and guidance. The staff takes pride in assisting new clients as they take the first steps toward success. I invite you to see for yourself what SBDC can do for you.
DR. BRIAN NOLAND
President, East Tennessee State University
Jackson State Community College and the Small Business Development Center are committed to developing successful and thriving small businesses throughout our West Tennessee communities. This partnership brings together the program expertise and resources of the college, local, state, and federal government to help businesses in our region grow and create new jobs.
DR. GEORGE PIMENTEL
President, Jackson State Community College
MTSU’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center is the premier business technical assistance and training provider. Throughout our network of 16 Tennessee locations, we enhance economic development while growing small businesses. It is our responsibility to increase economic development throughout the state. This is accomplished by increasing the quality of Tennessee’s workforce and positioning businesses to compete in the global economy.
DR. SIDNEY A. McPHEE
President, Middle Tennessee State University
I want to congratulate you for taking the first step to grow your business or start a new one. A key component of the College’s mission is to assist with economic, workforce and community development in our region. I encourage you to take full advantage of the no-cost, confidential guidance and training available to you at our Small Business Development Center to help your business and our region grow.
DR. L. ANTHONY WISE, JR.
President, Pellissippi State Community College
Southwest Tennessee Community College is responsive to the workforce development needs of the Mid-South region by partnering with business and industry to provide the necessary training and education needed by employers. We salute you on continuing your journey of starting or growing your business. You can rely on our Small Business Development Center for both guidance and training to enhance your business. We encourage you to become a client of our Small Business Development Center.
DR. TRACY HALL
President, Southwest Tennessee Community College
Congratulations on making the important decision to start your own business! The REED Center at the University of Tennessee stands ready to advise and assist you every step of the way. Our business and economic development experts are awaiting your call. Best wishes on this exciting journey.
DR. KEITH CARVER
Chancellor, The University of Tennessee at Martin
The process of planning, designing, launching, and running a new business can be daunting. Utilizing experts who can help you develop solid marketing and business plans can help ensure success and make sure things start on the right foot. The team at The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at Volunteer State Community College can help you avoid some of the common mistakes that have the potential to disrupt your efforts. I invite you to take full advantage of the services TSBDC at VSCC can offer.
DR. ORINTHIA MONTAGUE
President, Volunteer State Community College