Are You Ready for Microenterprise?

Am I Ready for Microenterprise?

Starting a Business requires a good idea, entrepreneurial drive, business skills, and capital. For low income individuals, minorities, and women, access to entrepreneurship has historically been limited. Microenterprise programs across the country are making a difference for thousands of entrepreneurs with a vision of business start-up or expansion. They open doors for very small businesses by focusing on four critical areas: training; technical assistance; follow-up assistance; and lending.

Communities with microenterprise programs, such as CAMP, recognize this activity as a valuable economic development strategy to job creation, increased wages, and welfare reform.

How do I get started?

To meet with one of our business consultants to discuss your business idea and goals, please contact us ...

Terry McKinney, Business Development Specialist

(423) 727-8559 or e-mail

or contact:

Tom Anderson

Director of Economic Development
(423) 727-1250 or e-mail

We can provide you with more information about Central Appalachian Microenterprise Project* training and microenterprise loans.

*A service of East Tennessee State University Community Partnership Center

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