Biz Foundry Expanding To Crossville, Closing Warren Office
The Biz Foundry will expand to Crossville this summer. Vice President Tiffany Anton said the non-profit that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs will setup shop at the historic Cumberland Mountain School. Anton said the Foundry will offer 10 private offices, co-working space, a conference room, and an event space. “There’s not a lot of space […]
One Day Event Aims To Help Small Businesses Friday
Three Upper Cumberland organizations will team up Friday to provide resources and connections for small businesses. The Business Resource Collective formed after COVID, bringing together The Biz Foundry, Tech’s Center For Rural Innovation, and UCDD. The Biz Foundry’s Tiffany Anton said Friday’s inaugural Small Business and Entrepreneurial Conference will showcase the collective’s offerings. “Just because […]
UCDD Micro Loans For Small Businesses Gaining Attention
The UCDD has put together a micro-loan fund to try and help small businesses get started and off the ground. UCDD Executive Director Mark Farley said this fund has helped 11 businesses grow with the micro-loan program. Farley said there are now more investment firms looking to put money into the community through loans that […]
Restaurant Recovery Workshop Applications Open
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 […]
Cookeville’s 2020 Made Here Market Cancelled
The second annual Made Here Market has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Biz Foundry’s Director of Engagement and Outreach Tiffany Anton said they postponed from Spring until September 19th but decided that date was not going to work. However, plans are in the works to find a way to give exposure to makers […]
Robinson Seeking Support for Small Businesses
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson wants to get the word out that there is support in place for small businesses. Robinson housed a meeting Monday with various agencies that provide help for new and existing businesses, including the Small Business Administration and The Biz Foundry in Cookeville. “There’s all kinds of resources out there […]
