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Two Weeks, 2400+ JobsJul 2 2020
The tail end of June has proven to be a success for Tennessee’s economic development efforts. Governor Bill Lee and TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced more than 2,400 new...
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USA Manufacturing Rises in May
Jun 3 2020
Recent data points on manufacturing from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) provided evidence that the economy is perhaps starting to turn a corner. ISM’s...
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Remotely Accessible Resources for Small Businesses
Jun 1 2020
SCORE, Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers and other resource partners are providing free business mentoring and training by phone, email,...
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RETURN TO WORK & RECOVERY GUIDE
May 28 2020
UT CIS’s guide is based upon COVID-19 best practices, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), The...
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No-Cost Food Manufacturing Technical Assistance from University of TN
May 19 2020
From the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services: "The UT Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) wants to help food manufacturers across the state identify environmental and energy ...
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Free Customized COVID-19 Plans for Manufacturers
May 6 2020
In response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, the UT CIS Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness team is available to provide no cost, virtual consultations with manufacturers to discuss strategies and...
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TN Economic Recovery and Resources
May 1 2020
Governor Bill Lee and the Economic Recovery Group this week issued additional safety guidelines for businesses to reopen and operate in 89 of Tennessee's 95 counties. Universal Guidance for Tennessee...
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State Recommended Guidelines for Employers
Apr 28 2020
The state is recommending safeguarding protocols for all businesses in Tennessee, including those that are re-opening and those essential businesses that have remained open during the Safer at Home...
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Amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Emergency Grants
Apr 24 2020
Division A— Small Business Programs Section 101. Amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program, Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Emergency Grants Increases the authorization level for the Paycheck Protection Program...
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Save Small Business Initiative Launched By U.S. Chamber
Apr 17 2020
Tennessee Chamber Critical Update: Save Small Business Initiative Launched By U.S. Chamber: Financial Assistance Offered and Targeted Resources to Save Small Business The U.S. Chamber unveiled its ...
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