Economic Development and Lending

The Economic Development and Lending department works with community leaders to secure grant funds primarily for industrial development as well as offer loans to small businesses seeking to expand and create jobs. Our Economic Development team, composed of lending professionals, small business development experts, and other knowledgeable staff, ensures we continue to provide top-notch support and services to the Upper Cumberland.

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I cannot recommend them enough for anyone who may need just a little financial boost to make their dream a reality! The support and care I received was nothing short of excellent! The ongoing support was not expected but very much appreciated. I cannot thank you enough for the opportunity and experience I have had. 

Kimberly Hale, Youngins Salon

Triple C Machine owes a lot of our success to CAIC. They have been great to work with. When I first started, the business grew way faster than I even thought and, without CAIC, there’s no way we could be as big as we are today…

Jason Cantrell, Triple C Machine

Proudly serving Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland since 1984

Cannon – Clay – Cumberland – DeKalb – Fentress – Jackson – Macon – Overton – Pickett – Putnam – Smith – Van Buren – Warren – White

UCDD and its programs are equal opportunity providers, employers, and lenders.