Honing Your Small Business Toolkit in Uncertain Times
(StatePoint) It’s been a challenging year for small businesses, with local shutdowns requiring many operations to close their doors, some temporarily, all while weathering the ripple effects of a global economic downturn. However, experts say that by getting back to basics and honing your small business toolkit, you can... Read more
Tenn. Business Barometer: Outlook surges among state’s business leaders
Online survey indicates growing optimism about current economy MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As early voting has begun in Tennessee and across the nation in the runup to the Nov. 3 presidential election, Tennessee business leaders’ outlook has surged in recent months, according to the latest Tennessee Business Barometer by MTSU’s Jones... Read more
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Way We Do Business Forever
(StatePoint) The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how business gets done. And when it comes to midsized and small businesses, the importance of investing in new technology, facilitating remote work and maintaining a tech-savvy workforce has never been so clear, according to a new survey. Conducted by The Harris... Read more
Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group Issues Updated Guidance for Businesses Under Tennessee Pledge
Nashville, Tenn. – In accordance with the current scientific understanding of COVID-19, Tennessee’s Economic Recovery Group issued updated guidance today for businesses and other activities under the Tennessee Pledge. The updates follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and maintain emphasis on key preventative measures such as mask... Read more
Survey: Tennessee consumers regain some confidence in economic rebound.
Latest MTSU online survey shows shoppers slightly ‘more upbeat’ as pandemic continues MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index recovered from an all-time low as shoppers have “regained some of their lost confidence in the economy,” according to a survey by Middle Tennessee State University. The Overall Outlook Index returned to positivity this month... Read more
Deadline for Small Business Relief Extended Until Sept. 30
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a 5-day extension for eligible small businesses to certify for the Tennessee Business Relief Program (TBRP). “We want to ensure this relief makes it to as many small businesses as possible who are hurting from the impacts of the pandemic,” said Gov. Lee.... Read more
Tullahoma Releases Survey on Food and Shopping Experiences amid COVID-19.
The City of Tullahoma has released a survey for residents regarding their comfort level on shopping and dining out amid the COVID-19 recovery process. Questions such as “How likely are you to dine out with your family?” and “How long did you/will you wait to dine out?” are among... Read more
Reopening Guidelines For Manufacturers.
For All Businesses The State recommends safeguarding protocols for all businesses in Tennessee, including those that are reopening and those essential businesses that remained open during the Safer at Home order. These safeguarding protocols are based on the recommendations of the CDC and OSHA. To support the Tennessee Pledge,... Read more
Tullahoma-Manchester Micropolitan Area Ranked Strong in Entrepreneurial Capabilities
TULLAHOMA, TENN.  May 8, 2020 — A mid-America think tank affiliated with the Walton Foundation, has released a new study, and the Tullahoma-Manchester Micropolitan Statistical Area is rated significantly for its entrepreneurial ecosystem’s capacity to foster strong growth. In their report “Young Firms and Regional Economic Growth: Knowledge-Intensive Entrepreneurs... Read more
Local Agencies Supporting Tullahoma’s Small Businesses During COVID-19
In Tullahoma and the surrounding area, the hardest hit workers have been our locally-owned, small businesses, small retailers, hospitality and restaurant industries, and sole-proprietors.  Despite financial relief programs being offered by the federal government, many owners are wondering whether these programs will be enough to help them be able... Read more