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Tennessee small business bureaus

There are 36small business development organizations in Tennessee. Combined, these Tennesseansmall business bureausemploy 216 people, earn more than $84 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $549 million.
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Small business bureaus by major Tennessee cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Nashville
10
$63,811,636
Memphis
9
$6,337,429
Knoxville
4
$1,580,405
Chattanooga
4
$9,376,604
Kingsport
2
$790,502
Jackson, TN
1
$799,360
Cleveland, TN
1
$168,854
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Job trends for Tennessee small business bureaus

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
10
1-10
12
11-25
6
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of small business bureaus in Tennessee

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
12
$250k to $1M
9
$1M to $5M
7
$5M to $25M
2
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
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Directory of small business bureaus in Tennessee

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1-20 of 36

BrightBridge

BrightBridge provides loans and technical assistance to small and startup businesses in qualified areas, promoting economic development. Based in Chattanooga, TN.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$141.8m
Employees
19
EIN
58-1494630
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Launch Tennessee

Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) is a public-private partnership focused on supporting the development of high-growth companies in Tennessee. Our ultimate goal is to make Tennessee the No. 1 place in the Southeast to start and grow a business.
Revenue
$13.4m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
18
EIN
62-1765738
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pathway Lending

Pathway Lending provides lending solutions, education, and support services to underserved small businesses in Nashville as a Community Development Financial Institution.
Revenue
$45.2m
Assets
$336.2m
Employees
63
EIN
62-1823596
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum (MMBC)

The MMBC Continuum is considered the foremost economic development organization and is viewed as a valued strategic partner by municipalities, major corporations and community agency organizations.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
10
EIN
62-1198163
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Epicenter / Vibrant Memphis Inc

Epicenter / Vibrant Memphis drives strategy, measures impact and supports entrepreneurs with mentorship, bootcamps, incubation, and networking in Memphis.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$17.3m
Employees
20
EIN
82-0904035
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC)

The mission of Nashville Entrepreneur Center is to connect Entrepreneurs with critical resources to create, launch and grow businesses.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
21
EIN
27-1230916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

River City Capital Investment LLC

River City Capital Investment Corp offers loans and services to small businesses and housing developments in distressed communities.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
0
EIN
27-3941432
IRS type
501(c)(3)

TheCO

The Entrepreneur Development Center is the front door for entrepreneurs in Southwest Tennessee. We help entrepreneurs realize the American dream of having their own business. These businesses create jobs for the community.
Revenue
$799.4k
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
9
EIN
45-5186181
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nashville Business Incubation Center

Small business incubation center providing training, below-market office space, and technical assistance for growth and development of small/microenterprise businesses.
Revenue
$868.6k
Assets
$911.0k
Employees
6
EIN
62-1274582
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tristate Minority Supplier Development Councilin

Tristate Minority Supplier Development Councilin advances economic opportunities and develops programs for economically disadvantaged businesses.
Revenue
$810.5k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
2
EIN
62-1086913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Start / Launchyourcity

Launchyourcity supports early-stage entrepreneurs in Memphis with dynamic programs and a co-workspace, leveraging economic assets to create job opportunities.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$200.7k
Employees
6
EIN
26-3190220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Colab

Colab accelerates startups in the Chattanooga region with two programs: outdoor recreation and consumer products. Their mission is to support entrepreneurship.
Revenue
$775.2k
Assets
$581.4k
Employees
11
EIN
26-3934828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center

Knoxville Entrepreneur Center assists entrepreneurs and small businesses in Knoxville and the surrounding areas to transform ideas into successful ventures.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$545.7k
Employees
0
EIN
46-1426171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Launch

Launch empowers underrepresented entrepreneurs in Chattanooga through training and support, while inspiring high school students with a hands-on entrepreneurship experience.
Revenue
$1.6m
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
9
EIN
46-2203112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Launch Pad Foundation

Launch Pad Foundation provides scholarships to entrepreneurs for membership in coworking communities, increasing access to connectedness, know-how and support.
Revenue
$77.6k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
0
EIN
83-4195654
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Black Business Association of Memphis TN

The BBA organization has provided counseling, guidance and hands on assistance to the existing prospective local business community. Training and assistance is provided to member businesses which is designed to enhance their performance profitability.
Revenue
$551.1k
Assets
$644.1k
Employees
3
EIN
62-1008876
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Holston Business Development Center

Holston Business Development Center nurtures entrepreneurship through a public/private partnership, offering a business incubator program in Kingsport, TN.
Revenue
$149.1k
Assets
$489.9k
Employees
0
EIN
62-1845660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sky City Initiative

Sky City Initiative supports Blount County entrepreneurs through training and assistance, including co.starters business startup program and Women in Entrepreneurship.
Revenue
$147.1k
Assets
$49.5k
Employees
1
EIN
83-1520637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Areawide Development Corporation

To provide long-term loans to small businesses for the purpose of conversion, or expansion, including the acquisition of land, building and leasehold improvements. Areawide Development Corporation also provides all services for the loan portfolio.
Revenue
$340.2k
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
0
EIN
62-1133405
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Source Nashville

Source Nashville unifies women in the music industry through monthly programs and an annual awards ceremony, celebrating their achievements and promoting progress.
Revenue
$111.4k
Assets
$103.7k
Employees
0
EIN
30-0720043
IRS type
501(c)(6)
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