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 offering 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.
Programs and Services to Serve You
Additional Support and Resources
Upper Cumberland Small Business Development Center
About Upper Cumberland SBDC
The Small Business Development Center at UCDD serves the 14-county Upper Cumberland region and provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, and social media guidance.
Contact our team today to learn more:
Tyler Asher | Director of Small Business Development Center at UCDD
P: 931-520-6081 | E: tasher@ucdd.org
Jodi Pitts | Small Business Specialist
P: 931-520-6080 | E: jpitts@ucdd.org
Recovery2Work
About R2W
For those in recovery, success after treatment depends on a sense of belonging to their community. They need the community to understand that addiction is a physical dependency; not a moral failing. With employment, housing, and recovery support, the healing process can begin and the feeling of safety begins to grow.
Cumberland Area Investment Corporation
About CAIC
The Cumberland Area Investment Corporation assists businesses seeking to grow through revolving loan funds; specializing in gap financing and partnering with traditional lenders to help support job creation as well as regional and economic prosperity in the Upper Cumberland.
Jesse Villard | Loan Officer
P: 931-520-9575 | E: jvillard@ucdd.org
Not sure where to start or curious about counseling services?
Click here to get started.
This region is rich in natural and human resources, a ‘can do’ attitude, and is just the right size for a business like ours. What CAIC has done for us can’t be described in a few words. They share our vision for a brighter future for everyone.
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…
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 CAIC are equal opportunity providers, employers, and lenders.