Tennessee Small Business Development Center at UCDD

09/03/2026

You can't buckle your seatbelt after a crash. The same goes for your business: you can't prepare for a disaster after it happens.

Join us September 9th for ReadyTN Business, a no-cost certification session that helps you prepare, respond, and recover.

Attend in-person (Murfreesboro) or virtually. Register to attend at tsbdc.org/disasterpreparedness

Hosted in partnership with: Tennessee Emergency Management Authority & Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

09/02/2026

Would your business survive a tornado, flood, extended power outage, or cyberattack?

Disasters do not provide advance notice—and waiting until one occurs is too late to make a plan.

Join Tennessee Emergency Management Authority, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development - BERO, and the TSBDC for ReadyTN Business: Disaster Preparedness, a no-cost training designed to help small business owners protect their operations and recover faster when the unexpected happens.

September 9, 2026
9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. CST
No cost to participate

Reserve your spot IN PERSON: https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=100460032

Reserve your spot ONLINE: https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=100460033

08/25/2026

We are Proud to announce Our SBDC Rising Star Award Winner My Father's Mustache!!! The Rising Star Award is given to a small business owner or owner’s that have excelled in their line of work. Debbie and Brittany are leading the way with their business model!

08/21/2026

How well do you *actually* know your customers? The answer shapes more than you might expect...

07/27/2026

Veteran-owned businesses, this one's for you!

The Tennessee Department of General Services has launched a program that enables qualifying businesses to acquire valuable government surplus items directly related to their business operations at significant savings.

Veteran-owned small businesses can access a wide range of wide, including: office equipment, computers, tools and machinery, vehicles and transportation equipment, furniture, and more.

Learn more at https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/vam/federal-surplus.html

07/17/2026

Could someone step into your business tomorrow and keep the wheels turning?

If the honest answer is "not really," you're not alone. And it's fixable!

More in our latest blog post: https://tsbdc.org/beyond-sops/

Written by Brooke Siler at Tennessee Small Business Development Center - MTSU

07/10/2026

AI is already changing how small businesses run, and most entrepreneurs are asking the same practical question: where do I start?

On July 16, America's SBDC is hosting AI Day, a no-cost virtual summit built to answer exactly that.

You’ll be able to see how AI is helping businesses like yours grow, hear from entrepreneurs who’ve succeeded, and access AI resources through your local SBDC!

Register here: https://aiday.americassbdc.org/event-registration

07/06/2026

Last week on LinkedIn, we asked how focused your business feels right now. Focus is critical if you're wanting to grow, expand services, or open a second location. Here are 5 things to consider before you expand. →

07/02/2026

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets, do that today!! A great deal for your team!

The countdown is ON!

We are officially 10 weeks away from the 2nd Annual SBE Conference! 🎉

On August 28, small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders will gather at The Biz Foundry’s WestSide location for a day full of inspiration, practical tools, and meaningful connections.
You’ll hear from keynote speaker Liz Bohannon, join breakout sessions focused on business growth, marketing, funding, and more, and connect with like-minded business owners who are building big things right here in our region.

And don’t forget—early bird pricing is limited!

The first 50 tickets are only $100
Buy 4+ tickets and pay just $80 each
Don’t wait 10 more weeks to make your plans. Grab your ticket today!
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06/24/2026

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