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Specialized Small Business Center Resources

• Memphis Regional Chamber
  The official home page of the Memphis Regional Chamber offers information about business support programs, annual reports and monographs, and other publications available from the Chamber to help the business owner. Also found on this site are the various overviews done by the Chamber, such as the Memphis Metro Profile, which offer information and statistics about Memphis and the Memphis economy. A very useful site for anyone owning or doing business in the Memphis metro area.
  
  
• Memphis SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
  This locally chartered volunteer organization offers business counseling to the prospective or established small business owner. The services are provided by experienced business owners. The Memphis chapter serves Shelby, Tipton, Fayette, Desoto and Crittenden Counties. SCORE is affiliated with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
  
  
• Memphis Society of Entrepreneurs
  The members of the Society are committed to sharing knowledge and educating emerging business owners and entrepreneurs. They are able to do that through this site, through roundtables made up of members, and seminars that are open to the community.
  
  
• Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)
  The TSBDC offers free assistance to business owners. Visit their Web site to get a list of their locations, learn about their services, set up an initial consultation online, and view a calendar of events and training.
  
  
• State of Tennessee Business Development
  The Economic & Community Development's Business Development Division focuses on identifying companies interested in relocating to Tennessee or expanding their operations in the state. The Business Development team uses Tennessee's incentives plus other incentives such as training programs to Encourage new investment.
  
  
• State of Tennessee - Small Business Information
  Detailed and extensive information about what you need to know to start a small business in Tennessee. Provides information on topics such as types of businesses, business taxes, employer responsibilities, business regulations, financial assistance, and business planning, among others.
  


• State of Tennessee Small Business Resource Guide
  This manual is an excellent guide for establishing and building a business in Tennessee. It is filled with the information, details and resources available to help you become a success!
  


• Tennessee Valley Authority Business Services
  If you own a small business or are trying to start one, all of the resources you need are at your doorstep. TVA Economic Development and its partners can help by providing information on an Online Business Resource Center, support through business incubators, and information about doing business with TVA.
  

• SBA's Office of Minority Enterprise Development (MED)
  Describes the programs and resources available through the Small Business Administration, including grant and loan opportunities, counseling services, and the 8a contracting program.
  


• Tennessee Valley Authority Business Services
  If you own a small business or are trying to start one, all of the resources you need are at your doorstep. TVA Economic Development and its partners can help by providing information on an Online Business Resource Center, support through business incubators, and information about doing business with TVA.
  

• SBA's Office of Women's Business Ownership
  The purpose of this office is to provide a network of training, counseling, and mentoring services to help women start and/or expand businesses. This site describes the many resources and programs available through the SBA to women entrepreneurs.



• Women Entrepreneurship in the 21^st Century
  This website offers key resources, targeted information, registration for online programs, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing business world and do what they do best: innovate, create jobs, and make a vital contribution to the strength of America. The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Small Business Administration have partnered to provide this federal resource.

• Business.gov
  This website offers information on topics such as employees, finance, taxes,government contracts and more. There is also a link to most requested business forms.