Small Business & Entrepreneurial Support
The business culture of Sullivan County, Tennessee is a culture of entrepreneurship. Sullivan County is home to many small businesses and entrepreneurial endeavors. If you are interested in small business and/or entrepreneurial support, please contact one of our partners listed below.
AccelNow provides free and low cost programs and services to entrepreneurs in the eight county Northeast Tennessee region. All entrepreneurs are invited to join the AccelNow community. A variety of programs and services are provided to meet the needs to entrepreneurs at different stages of development, from those who are interested in learning what it means to be an entrepreneur, to those with viable business models looking to connect with local investors, to existing businesses who need assistance taking their business to the next level.
Bristol Business Resource Center
The Bristol Business Resource Center, a program of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce, offers a full range of services to assist new and existing businesses. The BEC offers individual counseling as well as group training sessions. All resources are made available at no cost to the client, and all information is held in strict confidence.
Holston Business Development Center
Holston Business Development Center is a business incubator that helps business startups become a reality by offering business suites on a Progressive Rent Scale with many amenities included. HBDC also provides small business counseling.
KOSBE is a technical assistance provider offering assistance including but not limited to: forming a business, writing and reviewing a business plan, obtaining capital for start-up or expansion, pursuing government contracts, analyzing financial and management performance, proving business case, developing existing and new business, and planning for succession. These services are free and confidential. KOSBE also offers frequent small business training opportunities.
Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at Johnson City | ETSU Center