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For over 30 years, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network has been empowering small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a business idea to innovate new products and services that compete in the global marketplace. The Center located on the campus of Austin Peay State University is here to assist with your business needs. If you are thinking about starting or growing a business, we are here for you. Additionally, we offer free and low-cost business classes to help with building strong business acumen.

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Lorneth Peters Center Director

Business Professional Profile: Masters of Communication: Corporate Communication | Specialties: Female entrepreneurship, Customer Retention strategies, Market research/public relations, Minority Entrepreneurship, Business expansion/Loan package development

Mickey Hepner Dean, College of Business

"“The COVID-19 pandemic has generated once unthinkable challenges for Tennessee’s small businesses, and the resulting policy response has generated complex new funding options to help small businesses weather this storm. Consequently, our small businesses need expert guidance now, more than ever before."

All opinions, conclusions, or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Austin Peay State University (APSU). APSU is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. See full disclaimer on the TSBDC website at https://www.tsbdc.org.