Urban League to Launch New Session of Small Business Development Program in Knoxville & Chattanooga
The Knoxville Area Urban League (Knoxville, TN) and Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN) will soon begin a joint session of NextLevel, a business development program offered through a partnership between the Tennessee Valley Authority, Interise and Tennessee Urban League Affiliates. The purpose of the seven-month program, scheduled to start August 18, is to support established small business owners who wish to create a dynamic plan to grow his or her business.
“NextLevel is an impactful program that utilizes research-driven business development tools and local collaboration with industry professionals to help business owners build a strategic roadmap to business growth and success,” said Phyllis Y. Nichols, President and CEO of the Knoxville Area Urban League. “We deeply appreciate our community partners, Tennessee Valley Authority and Interise, for their commitment to entrepreneurs who are ready to take their next steps forward.”
This year, business owners and entrepreneurs from Knoxville and Chattanooga will learn together in an online class featuring instructors and successful business owners from each city.
The program utilizes nationally recognized curriculum to help business owners develop three-year strategic growth plans and a customized guide for sustaining growth. Class members will participate in 13 virtual sessions over the course of the program and will graduate with renewed mindsets and fresh perspectives on business growth, development, marketing, balancing cash flow and connecting with local and national resources that support small businesses.
“By connecting two Urban League affiliates and offering a joint program, we can multiply networking opportunities for NextLevel participants in both cities,” said Terrence Center, vice president of economic and business development at the Knoxville Area Urban League. “This way, they will have increased efficiency and access to support and resources across the state.”
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