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The deadline for small businesses to apply for a federal COVID loan comes December 31st. UCDD Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan serves as a way to gain new gear at a low interest rate. “I’ve had some small businesses who took the loan and have set it back as working capital, ... Read More »

The Upper Cumberland Development District has COVID money available for businesses to bolster their websites for free. Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said the organization has enough funds to help any business in the Upper Cumberland. “The business owners that have already taken advantage are extremely excited,” Asher said. “It has helped them save thousands of dollars, because ... Read More »

The next round of COVID PPP Loans are around the corner for small businesses with some eligibility changes. Small Business Center Director Tyler Asher said businesses most experience at least a 25 percent reduction in gross revenue in any 2020 quarter compared to 2019. “So, quick example,” Asher said. “So, if you did $100,000 in revenue in the second quarter ... Read More »

The deadline for the Upper Cumberland Development District Restaurant Recovery Programs approaches Wednesday. This four week virtual course is designed to inform restaurant owners on how to recover from the pandemic. Small Business Center Director Tyler Asher said the courses are set to begin Tuesday. “They go over the ins and outs on how to be successful in the restaurant ... Read More »