Memphis Center | SWTCC

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SWTCC Service Area Welcome to the official page of our Memphis, TN TSBDC Office. The Memphis, TN TSBDC Office is hosted by Southwest Tennessee Community College. Our Memphis, TN TSBDC Office serves Fayette County, TN & Shelby County, TN. Serving these local communities, the Memphis, TN TSBDC Office provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, & social media guidance. In addition to start-up assistance, the Memphis, TN TSBDC Office provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to: business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, & social media strategy guidance.
Southwest Tennessee Community College is responsive to the workforce development needs of the Mid-South region by partnering with business and industry to provide the necessary training and education needed by employers. We salute you on continuing your journey of starting or growing your business. You can rely on our Small Business Development Center for both guidance and training to enhance your business. We encourage you to become a client of our Small Business Development Center. Dr. Tracy Hall

President, Southwest Tennessee Community College

Contact Information

8800 East Shelby Drive, Maxine A. Smith Center, Suite 112
Memphis, Tennessee 38125
United States (US)
Phone: 9013335085
Fax: 9013335698

Hours of Operation

Monday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Need Advising?

Our free business advising services provide the convenience of a local adviser in your area. We can help you explore your business idea or talk about your existing business and the issues you may be facing. We want to be with you for the life of your business and see you grow and succeed.

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Meet Our Staff

Rory Thomas

Executive Director

Specialty Areas:

Business and strategic planning, Business writing and communications, Financial analysis, Youth entrepreneurship, Website development

William Richardson

Senior Small Business Specialist

Specialty Areas:

Business Accounting Software, 8A Certification, Bill of Materials, Business Acquisition, GSA Contracts

Shaun Bullock

Associate Director

Specialty Areas:

Financial Analysis, Modeling, and Forecasting, Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty, Strategic Planning, Customer Service and Managment, Web Applications: Website & Marketing

Yolanda Handy

Administrative Secretary

George Colgate

Small Business Specialist

Specialty Areas:

Route Sales, Business Brokerage, Financial Analysis, Loan Packaging, Gas & Convenience store operation, Real Estate Sales, Marketing

Check Out Our Successes

We’re proudly making a difference in our area!

Steve Malogorski, Glenn Hixson, and Karen Malogorski of Bikes Plus

Steve Malogorski, Glenn Hixson, and Karen Malogorski of Bikes Plus

Alfred Washington of Top Notch Security, Inc

Alfred Washington of Top Notch Security, Inc

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