State Sales Tax Holiday Boosts Local Computer Business
One local computer store expecting a big boost in sales as a result of the weekend’s statewide sales tax holiday. President Mike Austin said his computer business generates an entire month’s worth of revenue in just two days. Austin said the state-sponsored event provides a significant financial boost to the company without the typical monthly […]
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 […]
New Gainesboro Business Collective To Unite Businesses
Gainesboro’s new Small Business Collective wants to unite local businesses and facilitate economic growth in Jackson County. Local Business Owner Kara Smith said the organization will operate parallel to the Gainesboro/Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. She said the collective will facilitate short-term tourist rentals, advertise for businesses, and build a cohesive network between all Gainesboro […]
Cookeville Resident Named ’24 Small Business Champ
Cookeville Mechanical Contractors President Garry Floeter named the Small Business Champion of the Year by the National Federation Of Independent Business. Floeter said he was speechless when he learned he had been chosen after some 50 years of business in Cookeville. He said the award was not only a result of the success of his […]
New Wood Shop Opening To Help Fund Local Non-Profit
The founders of the non-profit organization This Is Living Ministries are opening a wood shop as a way to raise funds for the organization. Executive Director Lindsay Holloway said the shop will sell refurbished furniture and jewelry made by at-risk women staying with the organization. Holloway said the women were originally taught the skill so […]
Jackson Chamber Hosting Small Business Seminar Thursday
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Small Business Development Center to help small businesses learn more about funding opportunities. Tyler Asher is the Small Business Development Center Director. He said that the seminar Thursday morning at 11 will help small businesses more efficiently apply for loans, and explore other lending avenues. “There […]
Online Presence Plays Key Role In Small Business Cyber Monday Success
An online presence plays a key role in helping small businesses stay competitive. UCDD Small Business Development Center Director Tyler Asher said that having a good marketing plan will help small businesses keep up with larger companies such as Amazon as people turn more to online shopping. “A really good advertising, marketing plan is crucial […]
Small Business Development Center Aids Businesses Through Intern Program
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. […]
Baxter’s Azteca Mexican Grill Opens Doors Thursday With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The long-awaited Azteca Mexican Grill off of Nashville Highway opened its doors in Baxter on Thursday. Community members, leaders, and customers came together for a ribbon-cutting and dine-in services. Owner Dora Pacheco said that finally being able to open is a long-time dream made into reality. She said there are several things she looks forward […]
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 […]
