If you would like to start your own small business, these organizations can provide training and support.
WEST TENNESSEE
MIFA Opportunity Banc
Services: Small home-based business ownership
Description: Resources for small home-based business ownership, including business training, technical assistance and loans. Training programs include financial literacy, business planning and development and personal effectiveness training
Clients Served: Low to Moderate Income Individuals
Fees: $25
Format: Class
Hours: Office Hours M-F 8-5;
Service Area: Shelby County and surrounding areas
Phone: (901) 529-4524
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Renaissance Business Center
Services: One-stop shop” for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Description: One-on-one counseling, business resource referrals, business plan development, economic information, marketing and training, and assistance with loan applications.
Clients Served: Open to general public.
Fees: Cost varies depending on assistance program
Format: One-on-One
Hours: Office Hours M-F 8-5
Service Area: Shelby County and surrounding areas
Phone: (901) 526-9300
Conexión Américas
Services: Negocio Próspero/Prosperous Business Course
Description: Our 5-week introductory business course, which connects business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with information on starting a small business. The course covers topics in bookkeeping, human resources, taxes, insurance and banking.
Clients Served: General public. All services offered in Spanish
Fees: Varies; Call for more details
Format: Classroom setting and one-on-one technical assistance. Call for appointment or to register for the next class.
Hours: classes take plce during the evening; technical assistance available by appointment
Area Served: Middle Tennessee
Phone: 615-320-5152
Contact Person: Martha Zamudio
Web: www.conexionamericas.org
New Level Community Development Corp
Services Offered: Entrepreneurship Training
Description: Comprehensive training course to assist entrepreneurs in creating successful business models and competitive business plans.
Clients Served: General public
Fees: $500 for 10 week, 30 hour course
Format: Classroom setting
Hours: Office hours are 8:30-5. Classes are taught in the evenings.
Service Area: Greater Nashville area
Phone: 615-627-0347
Web: www.newlevelcdc.org
Regions Bank
Services: Educational Workshop
Description of the service: Regions partners with local nonprofit agencies to provide various financial workshops.
Client description: General public
Fees: Varies
Format of Services: Classroom
Hours: M-F 8-5
Service Area: Middle Tennessee
Phone: 615-748-2185
Web: www.regions.com
SCORE – Nashville Chapter
Services: Business Advice
Description: Provides educational workshops and one-on-one counseling on the
following topics: Starting a Business, Writing a Business Plan, Marketing for Small
Businesses, and Basic Accounting.
Clients Served: Current small business owners or those interested in starting a
small business.
Fees: $30 for workshops and no charge for one-on-one counseling
Format: Workshop and one-on-one counseling
Hours: By appointment
Phone: 615-736-7621
Service Area: Middle Tennessee
Web: www.scorenashville.org
Level of Information: Beginner
Woodbine Community Organization
Services: Small Business Development and Training Programs
Description: Technical and training assistance
Clients Served: General public
Fees: Variable
Hours: M-F 9-5
Service Area: Middle Tennessee
Phone: 615-850-3452
Web: http://www.woodbinecommunity.org
MIFA Opportunity Banc
Services: Small home-based business ownership
Description: Resources for small home-based business ownership, including business training, technical assistance and loans. Training programs include financial literacy, business planning and development and personal effectiveness training
Clients Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Individuals
Fees: $25
Format: Class
Hours: Office Hours M-F 8-5;
Service Area: Shelby County and surrounding areas
Phone: (901) 529-4524
Renaissance Business Center
Services: "One-stop shop" for entrepreneurs and small businesses
Description: One-on-one counseling, business resource referrals, business plan development, economic information, marketing and training, and assistance with loan applications.
Clients Served: Open to general public.
Fees: Cost varies depending on assistance program
Format: One-on-One
Office Hours: M-F 8-5
Service Area: Shelby County and surrounding areas
Phone: (901) 526-9300
