Tag Archives: Small Business Development Center

UCDD looking to fill the open director’s position of the Small Business Development Center by mid January. The director works with small businesses and provides assistance in whatever way they can to ensure business success in the Upper Cumberland region. Tyler Asher had been the Small Business Center Director for more than three years. He is leaving the position for ... Read More »

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 »

Tennessee Tech students can help small businesses across the Upper Cumberland through a new Small Business Development Center program. The UCDD-Tech partnership provides students for projects ranging from financial matters to graphic design to social media. Small Business Specialist Jodi Pitts said that the program was created to maximize the center’s offering to the community. “So instead of an intern ... 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 »

Cookeville’s Small Business Development Center said now is the time for small businesses looking to set up online sales. Director Tyler Asher said the center still has CARES Act money available and web designers on contract to help set up online retail for free. Asher said taking advantage of this opportunity can help avoid headaches with trying to setup online ... Read More »

The Biz Foundry and Cookeville’s Small Business Development Center are bringing in resources to help restaurants recover and navigate the pandemic. The Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton said free workshops will be provided by a Chattanooga company called Proof Incubator, who do food and beverage consulting. Anton said these workshops will help local restaurants prepare for a potential second ... Read More »

If you own a small business in danger of going out of business, the Small Business Development Center has resources to help you. Center Director Tyler Asher said relief loans are available for businesses directly affected by the coronavirus. Asher said businesses could apply for loans up to $25,000 depending on the qualifications and size. “We’re always looking to help ... Read More »