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Connecting Communities During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the importance of broadband in facilitating participation in telemedicine, distance learning, telecommuting and e-commerce. Reliable, affordable broadband service is necessary to meet these needs in Tennessee’s communities. In August of 2020, Governor Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group dedicated $61 million to broadband expansion projects. The Tennessee Emergency Broadband […]
Gov. Lee Announces $61 Million in Emergency Broadband Grants
Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group today announced $61 million will be awarded in Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund grants to improve access to broadband internet across the state. The grants are funded through the State’s Coronavirus Relief Fund allotment from the federal government and distributed through the Tennessee Department […]
TNECD Taps Virtual Site Visits and New Approaches to Recruiting Jobs
The novel coronavirus has required economic development professionals to embrace new tools and technology. And so far, TNECD has been taking full advantage of them, especially when it comes to one of the most important parts of economic development: site selection. For our business development team, we’re doubling down on digital resources – not starting […]
Forgivable SBA Loans for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Available Friday, April 3
Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply for SBA Paycheck Protection Program loans starting Friday, April 3 Forgivable SBA loans are designed to help small businesses keep their workforce employed NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced today that Tennessee small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis are eligible to apply for loan assistance […]
Tennessee Receives Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration
Loans now available to Tennessee small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has received a declaration for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration in response to a request submitted on Wednesday, March 18. “I applaud […]
Governor Lee Requests Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration
Loans will be available to Tennessee small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of COVID-19 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee announced he has submitted a request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Once the declaration is made, all Tennessee small businesses and nonprofit organizations […]
Stay Connected During Quarantine
Broadband access is more important than ever as many Tennesseans have been instructed to stay home from work and school as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the quarantine, several broadband providers are temporarily offering free internet service, waiving disconnect and late fees, providing access to wi-fi hot spots and other measures […]