Small Business Advocate
My office is a resource for small businesses when it comes to interactions with state government, whether that’s obtaining a license, complying with regulations, or any other way that state government intersects with small business.
Rockridge Venture Law
Rockridge Venture Law® was launched to become the preeminent intellectual property and technology firm across the Appalachian Innovation Corridor. Our services include all aspects of intellectual property, litigation, M&A, privacy, technology transactions, and ventures.
UT Center for Industrial Services
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) delivers technical assistance and training to businesses and communities throughout Tennessee. UT CIS has the real-world experience and expertise to give businesses and communities the tools they need to grow, succeed and create good jobs.
Urban League of Greater Chattanooga
Since 1982, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga has been an affiliate of the National Urban League, the nation’s largest community-based organization movement devoted to empowering African-American and other underserved individuals to enter the economic and social mainstream. Its programmatic emphasis is on education, economic empowerment, workforce development, Inclusion by Design Diversity Program, and the […]
The JumpFund
Women Investing in Women. Female angel investors growing women’s business leadership throughout the Southeast United States.
The Enterprise Center
The Enterprise Center, a non-profit economic development partner to the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County region, unites people, organizations and technology to build an advanced and inclusive future for our community, with a focus on equity, collaboration, economic mobility, and Smart City innovation.
The Chattery
The Chattery offers fun, affordable and accessible in-person and virtual learning experiences for adults everywhere. Classes and workshops range from cocktails and calligraphy to business development and financial planning.
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), a financial cooperative headquartered in Chattanooga, provides an array of financial services to business and commercial members. Through TVFCU’s Idea Leap Loan Initiative, emerging businesses are able to receive loans up to $50,000.
Squire Strategies
As an employment attorney and HR consultant admitted in Tennessee, California and Texas. Dan advises and represents clients from those in the startup phase to those in business for decades. He also serves as a consultant for the TSBDC and an adjunct professor in UTC’s Rollins College of Business.
SETD
We provide small business funding for startups & existing businesses with Local, State & Federal loan programs specific to job creation and/or retention.