TSBDC at Roane State Community College

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

07/27/2026

Some federal regulations are creating costly roadblocks for small manufacturers trying to break into government contracts — and the Small Business Administration wants to hear about it.

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. →

06/05/2026

This morning we’re discussing doing business with the government. Thank you Anderson County Chamber of Commerce for hosting us. Many thanks to APEX Accelerators and Jutta Bangs for an informative presentation.

05/29/2026

Last week we asked what season your business is in. Here's what we heard (and what it means.) ➡️

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Stellar presentations today from Youth Leadership Oak Ridge at Roane State Community College Oak Ridge. Proud of these ORHS students for their efforts and business model development. TSBDC at Roane State Community College, RSCC Workforce Development