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Starting a Business
In keeping with our "one stop shop" philosophy for providing services, the Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation is here with a full suite of services to assist you in starting your business, today.
- Economic Development Services
- Real Estate Related Services
- Access to Capital
- Business Resources & Entrepreneurship
Economic Development Services
Economic development services include:
Labor & Training
- Labor availability and employment information
- Labor draw/commuting pattern information
- Wage/salary/benefit data
- Pre-employment screening and training
- Specific on the job training information
- Local employer interviews
- HUB Zone Information
Utilities
- Utility cost estimates and availability
- Utility reliability/capacity
Community Data
- Demographic information
- Business research and customer / supplier identification
- Economic overview
- Cost of living/housing cost comparisons
Transportation
- Proximity to key markets/customers/suppliers
- Common/contract carrier contacts
- Customs/FTZ information
- Airfreight service analysis / comparisons
- Commercial airline service analysis
- Distances to Ports
Incentive Information
- Local payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT)
- Tax Increment Financing
- State training/infrastructure grants
- State tax credits
- Utility grants/loans/energy audits
Access to Technology
- University of Tennessee Space Institute
Public Relations
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Consulting consultation on groundbreaking ceremony
- Ribbon cutting ceremony announcements
- News releases
Real Estate Services
Real estate related services provided by the Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation include:
Real Estate Assistance
- Access to real estate database
- Space requirements matched to building/site inventory
- Industrial/commercial property tours
Site Location
- Planning and zoning information
- Preliminary site/facility concept plan
- Area construction contractor contacts
- Design-build information
- National cost comparisons
Access to Capital
- Small Business Loan
- Urban Development Action Grant Program (UDAG)
Business Resources
The City of Tullahoma offers several resources to both existing and new businesses within it's corporate limits. They include:
- Business Plan for a Startup Business by SCORE (PDF)
- Commercial and Industrial Loan Application (Urban Development Action Grant) (PDF)
- Small Business Loan Application (PDF)
- TN Smart Start Guide
- Tullahoma Sign Grant Application (PDF)
Entrepreneurship
The Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation hosts an Entrepreneurship Center for individuals looking to start their own business. This free consultation offers tips on incorporating, developing a business plan, and provides resources and strategies for potential startups. To learn more, visit the Launch Tennessee website.