Biz Foundry’s Powered By Her Initiative Returns To Livingston
The Biz Foundry’s Powered by Her initiative returning to Livingston after a year long hiatus, and the response has been good so far. Biz Foundry Vice President Tiffany Anton Anton said the initative is meant to empower female entrepreneurs with support and community. Anton said a lack in interest ended the Livingston program several years […]
Leadership DeKalb Program Is Building Local Leaders
Applications are open for the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber’s Leadership DeKalb program, which empowers local community leaders. Program Director Leigh Fuson said the program is open to anyone who wants to learn more about leadership and the workings of DeKalb County. Fuson said the program shows off the county’s ins and outs, as well as what […]
UC Women’s Club Launching Scholarship For Women In Business
The Upper Cumberland Women’s Club will launch a scholarship next month to empower the region’s aspiring female entrepreneurs. Women’s Club Member Jessica Levy said the scholarship will allow women to achieve personal, professional, and civic goals. She said for the role of women in business to grow, they have to work as a collective. “We […]
National Aviation Month Showcases Airport Local Value
It’s National Aviation Month. The aviation industry contributes some $40 billion annually to Tennessee’s economy, but the Upper Cumberland impact reaches far beyond economics. Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Director Dean Selby said military, medical, and police operations rely on regional airports. He said the airport is the front door of the community. When new businesses […]
Tangible Personal Property Tax Schedules Due Friday
Tangible Personal Property Tax Schedules are due to your local tax assessor offices by close of business Friday. Putnam County Property Assessor Steve Pierce said the process allows business owners to self-report all equipment used for business operations. He said there are 11 categories of personal business equipment, each with its own depreciation scale. “That’s […]
Poe Said UC Remains Economically Strong In Presidential Year
Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said election years like 2024 can cause economic leaders to hold their breath. But Poe said the Upper Cumberland’s economy appears healthy entering the new year. Poe said the unique support of local career exploration efforts, chambers of commerce, and nonprofits can help the Upper Cumberland move forward […]
Overton To Conduct Sales Tax Audit On County Businesses
Overton County will move forward with conducting a sales tax audit. County Executive Steven Barlow said a company will come in a look at all business in the county. He said they will look at businesses that are paying sales tax, that are not paying sales tax, and how to make sure everyone is contributing. […]
Cookeville-Putnam Chamber Of Commerce Seeking To Advocate For Local Businesses In Legislature
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is seeking to make the voices of businesses in the community heard at every legislative level. President and CEO Amy New said that’s why they’re asking for responses to the chamber’s Legislative Advocacy Survey. “At the local level, the state level, and to the federal level that we’re representing […]
One New Fentress Chamber Leader Has Vision For Future
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce’s new Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn has big goals for the county. Vaughn said that his focus is growing business development in areas like Clarkrange with restaurant and entertainment options. Vaughn said he and chamber leadership want to create opportunities to leave a lasting impression on visitors. “One […]
Roane To Tech Pipeline Strengthened By New University Partnership
The Roane State to Tennessee Tech Pipeline is getting a boost this fall thanks to a new partnership between the schools announced Wednesday. Tennessee Tech Undergraduate Admissions Director Dr. Steve Keller said admission to Tech can be guaranteed through two pathways. Dual enrollment through select programs or completion of any associates degree. “We wanted to […]
