Russell Toone, Federal Contact Consultant
University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services Center
605 Airways Blvd., Suite 109
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 425-4777
russell.toone@tennessee.edu
Expertise: Knows the key players who can help you and knows Federal Contracting: GSA schedules, federal certifications - 8(a), HUBZone, Woman-Owned, Veterans and Disabled Veterans.
Small Business Owners -- new and experienced - often need special help to grow their business. The Jackson Madison County African American of Commerce (jacksonmcaacc@gmail.com / 731-424-2030) is pleased to help members and nonmembers. On July 15, 2017, we hosted our first West Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference. The more we learn, the more we know that there are others willing to help you become successful. One of our best members is the Tennessee District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. For free training, consultation and the kind of hands-on support you need to improve your business, contact any of these resources. Or call JMCAACC at (731) 424-2030 with any questions..
Tennessee Department of Transportation
BUSINESS SUPPORT RESOURCES
JACKSON MADISON COUNTY
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Eric S. Terrell, Senior Area Manager
U.S. Small Business Administration
Clark Tower 17th Floor Suite 1701
5100 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38137
(901) 494-6906
eric.terrell@sba.gov
State of Tennessee Governor's Office of Business Diversity - State Certification
Parker Stewart, Executive Director
Veterans Business Outreach Center
Mississippi State University
60 Technology Blvd., Suite 105D
Starkville, MS 39759
(662) 325-4990
jps274@msstate.edu
vboc@business.msstate.edu
Rory T. Thomas, Executive Director
Small Business Development Center
Southwest Tennessee Community College
8800 East Shelby Drive, Ste. 112
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 333-5085
rthomas@tsbdc.org