< PreviousErika A. Fischer Program Manager Of ce of SBDCs, U.S. Small Business AdministrationBackground in the private sector and the international NGO community. Over 15 years with SBA and seven-plus years with the SBDC Program.Currently oversees a portfolio of 11 states, totaling $16,032,583 in federal grant funding.LaTanya Channel Deputy District DirectorUnited States Small Business Administration (SBA), Tennessee District Of ceLaTanya Channel represents SBA as the Deputy Director of SBA’s Tennessee Of ce. With a staff based in Nashville, the Tennessee District facilitates loans to small businesses through lending institutions; advocates federal government contracting for all small businesses; and works with local communities in all 95 Tennessee counties on entrepreneurial development and growth opportunities.Small Business Administration Partners6TSBDC Network Advisory Board Members7Jerry BirdFranNet of Alabama & East Tennessee600 Republic Center, 633 Chestnut St.Chattanooga, TN 37450423-591-4860(Mobile) 423-432-4200 jbird@frannet.comGwen DavisDiversity Program Design & Management Consultants Incorporated6717 Christiansted Ln.Nashville, TN 37211(Mobile) 615-504-2244gdavis@simsdiversityconsult.comMichael AikensDirector, Innovation and EntrepreneurshipTennessee Tech University1100 N Peachtree RM 362Cookeville, TN 38501931-372-6383(Mobile) 865-696-2117maikens@tntech.eduDeborah Cole President & CEOCitizens Bank & Trust2013 Jefferson StreetNashville, TN 37208615-327-9787dcole@bankcbn.comRonnie H. MartinSVP, Commercial Relationship ManagerFirst Bank615 Memorial Blvd.Murfreesboro, TN 37129615-890-1111(Mobile) 615-308-1865rmartin@ rstbankonline.comAshley McFarland Owner and Nurse Practitioner McFarland Aesthetics Enhancements258 N. Walnut StreetMurfreesboro, TN 37130615-663-0072shaneandashley@comcast.netMary StanfordEx-Of cio MemberTSBDC Associate State Director3050 Medical Center ParkwayMurfreesboro, TN 37129615-849-9999mstanford@tsbdc.orgPatrick R. GehoEx-Of cio MemberTSBDC State Executive Director3050 Medical Center ParkwayMurfreesboro, TN 37129615-849-9999pgeho@tsbdc.orgSBA Partners / Advisory BoardLead Center Tennessee Small Business Development Centers—Murfreesboro 3050 Medical Center Parkway, Ste. 204 877-898-3900 Patrick Geho, Director pgeho@tsbdc.orgMary Stanford, Associate State Director mstanford@tsbdc.orgChattanooga Chattanooga State Community College—ChSCC 100 Cherokee Blvd., Ste. 202 423-756-8668 Lynn Chesnutt, Director lchesnutt@tsbdc.orgClarksville Austin Peay State University—APSU 601 College Street, McReynolds Building, Of ce 111 931-221-1370 Feleesha Johnson, Director fjohnson@tsbdc.orgCleveland Cleveland State Community College—CLSCC 3535 Adkisson Drive 423-614-8707 David Hudson, Director dhudson@tsbdc.orgColumbia Maury County Alliance 106 West Sixth Street 931-388-2155 Christopher Swoner, Director cswoner@tsbdc.org Cookeville Tennessee Technological University—TTU 10 West Broad Street Ste. 300 931-372-3648 Jen Dangelo, Director jdangelo@tsbdc.org Dyersburg Dyersburg State Community College—DSCC 1510 Lake Road 731-286-3201 Maleia Evans, Director mevans@tsbdc.orgGallatin Volunteer State Community College—VSCC 1480 Nashville Pike, 300 Building, Of ce 103C 615-230-4780 Charles Alexander, Director calexander@tsbdc.orgJackson Jackson State Community College—JSCC 197 Auditorium Street 731-424-5389 Ron Acree, Director racree@tsbdc.orgJohnson City East Tennessee State University—ETSU 2109 West Market Street 423-439-8505 Bob Justice, Director bjustice@tsbdc.org Kingsport East Tennessee State University— Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) 400 Clinch eld Street, Ste. 100 423-392-8825 Aundrea Wilcox, Director awilcox@tsbdc.org Knoxville Pellissippi State Community College—PSCC 17 Market Square, #201 865-246-2663 Bruce Hayes, Director bhayes@tsbdc.orgMartin University of Tennessee–Martin, REED Center—UTM 406 S. Lindell Street 731-587-7333 Landy Fuqua, Director lfuqua@tsbdc.orgMemphis Southwest Tennessee Community College— SWTCC Maxine A. Smith Center 8800 East Shelby Drive 901-333-5085 Rory Thomas, Director rthomas@tsbdc.orgMurfreesboro Middle Tennessee State University— MTSU 3050 Medical Center Parkway, Ste. 200 615-898-2745 Christopher Swoner, Director cswoner@tsbdc.orgNashville Tennessee State University—TSU 330 10th Avenue North, Ste. G-400 615-963-7158 John Ordung, Director jordung@tsbdc.orgOak Ridge Roane State Community College—RSCC 1400 Oak Ridge Turnpike 865-483-2668 Jutta Bangs, Director jbangs@tsbdc.org8TSBDC Service CentersTSBDC: Serving Tennessee Businesses Since 19849Offering services in every region of TennesseeHeadquartered at Middle Tennessee State UniversityAn Accredited Member of the Association of the Small Business Development CentersDyersburgMartinClarksvilleNashville Gallatin CookevilleOak RidgeKingsportMemphis Jackson ColumbiaMurfreesboro Main CenterChattanoogaClevelandKnoxvilleJohnson CityETSU-Af liateService CentersThe Tennessee Small Business Development Center’s main of ces are located in the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center building in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.10New Businesses • Ownership Structure • Business Plan • Banking Needs • Market Research • Sales and MarketingExisting Businesses • Capital Infusion • Cash-Flow Issues • Employee Issues • Customer Service • Growth Issues • Government Procurement • Thriving in Hard TimesTSBDC Business Assistance ProvidedThe Tennessee Small Business Development Center11We Are All About Job Creation and Capital Formation!Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)Starting a business can be a challenge, but there is help for you in your area. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are partnerships primarily between the government and colleges/universities and are administered by the Small Business Administration. SBDCs provide educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.“ MTSU’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center’s statewide network delivers educational programs to entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their small businesses. Our consultants work with entrepreneurs in con dential, one-to-one sessions to help them with business issues, including testing a new business proposition, shaping a business plan, investigating funding opportunities, and much more.”Dr. Sidney A. McPhee President, Middle Tennessee State University0117-3793 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities sponsored by MTSU. The Assistant to the President for Institutional Equity and Compliance has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at Cope Administration Building 116, 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37132; Marian.Wilson@mtsu.edu; or 615-898-2185 The MTSU policy on non-discrimination can be found at www.mtsu.edu/titleix.LOCATIONS• Located in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories.• Operated statewide or at a state/region level.• 63 Lead Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs).• Lead organizations coordinate program services offered to small businesses through a network of subcenters and satellite locations in each state.• Each center has a director, staff members, volunteers, and part-time personnel.The Facts about SBDCsWHAT IS OFFERED?• SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with nancial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems, and feasibility studies.• All services given at SBDCs are free and con dential.• Additional low-cost training options are available.ELIGIBILITY• Assistance from an SBDC is available to anyone interested in beginning a small business for the rst time or improving or expanding an existing small business and who cannot afford the services of a private consultant.About The Tennessee Small Business Development CenterDisaster RecoverySmoky Mountain Wild re DisasterFatalities14 con rmed fatalities1Injuries/Illnesses191 injured or ill as result of res2Acres Destroyed17,136 2Quick facts2,460 total buildings damaged or destroyed3Breakdown: 1,137 in Gatlinburg; 18 in Pigeon Forge; 1,305 in other parts of Sevier County = Total 2,460 3Sources1. http://www.wbir.com/news/local/wild re/list-13-lives-lost-in-sevier-county-wild ires/3620330552. http://www.wbir.com/news/local/gatlinburg-of cials-a- re-for-the-history-books/3579128723. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/12/09/gatlinburg-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-reopen/95181192/Residential Structures AffectedDestroyedMajorMinorAffectedTotalCounty1,1237421261,298City of Gatlinburg981729541,071City of Pigeon Forge1700118Full Totals2,12114711812,387Commercial Structures AffectedDestroyedMajorMinorAffectedTotalCounty50117City of Gatlinburg5331966City of Pigeon Forge00000Full Totals58321073Grand Total Structures AffectedCounty1,305City of Gatlinburg1,137City of Pigeon Forge18Full Totals2,460Data from Sevier County, City of Gatlinburg, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency 3Structures AffectedSevier County Wild re 201612Sevier County DisasterExpanding the Mechatronics Engineering Program at MTSUMTSU’s TSBDC Lead Center, under the direction of President Sidney A. McPhee, assisted the president in the development of a white paper addressing both a needs analysis and capital allocation strategies to expand the Mechatronics Engineering program as it relates to equipment, building, and infrastructure.14MTSU Siemens Level 3, B.S. in MechatronicsEngineeringMotlow State Community College, Siemens Level1 and 2Mechatronics ProgramCollaborationIndustry and Manufacturing Leadership CouncilKeith HamiltonJimmy DavisJudith BevelsLocal GovernmentFederal GovernmentGovernor Bill HaslamState GovernmentState RepresentativesJudd Methaney, etc.Tennessee Board of RegentsState SenateBill KetronJim TracyTN Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentCommissioner Randy Boyd and Staff MTSU Department of Engineering TechnologyDr. BolesDr. Ahad NassabPresident Sidney A. McPheeMiddle Tennessee State UniversityMTSUProvost Of ceSiemens International, Inc.(Level 1, 2, and 3)World Certi cationTennesseeCongressionalRepresentativesDepartment of Labor Department of DefenseNational GuardFort CampbellManufacturingCompaniesAccurouterBridgestoneNissanGeneral MillsYatesWirtgenYorozuMPCM-teketc.County GovernmentsRutherfordWarrenLincolnetc.Chambers of Commerce and Joint Economic and Community Development BoardsMid-State Boards of Education and SuperintendentsDr. Odom, et al.15Client HighlightsExpanding the Mechatronics Engineering Program at MTSUNext >