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BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
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The Sisters
In Business Network
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BDC
(Business
Development Center)
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Business
License/Tax Information of Chattanooga, TN
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Business
Resources
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Chattanooga Chamber
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Institute for Women as Entrepreneurs (IWE)
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Networking and Mentoring
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SBA
(U. S. Small
Business Administration)
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SCORE
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Southeast Women's Business Center
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Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC)
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Tennessee Multicultural Chamber of Commerce (TN-MCC)
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Tennessee Small Business Development Center
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National Association of Women
Business Owners (NAWBO)
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Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET)
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Women-Owned Business
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is her business is "searchable", "findable", and
can be "googled" in what is known as one of the
top, if not "the" top, search engines on the
internet. The image shown below is of the
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clothing store, located in Chattanooga, TN.
This is just a bit of proof that Mikesha's
decision to market her business via Sisters in
Business.Net is working..
Ms. Lacy subscribed to Sisters In
Business.Net's Marketing Services mid November
2009. Her subscription included appearing in
the SIBay Online Holiday Shopping Showcase, and
companion Newsletter eBlast, released November
2009. Also, Ms. Lacy's subscription included
being showcased in the SIB Business Directory
and via her own SIB business web page.
Mikesha's store listing was found
in Google December 2009 when SIB personnel
searched for her business address to deliver her
2010 SIB Select calendars. Ms. Lacy also
subscribed to appear as a featured business in
the 2010 SIB Select Calendar.
Click here to visit Mikesa Lacy's SIB
Business Web Page.
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P.O. Box 25548
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37422-5548
423.421.5646
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Featured Article
First, let us say "Happy New
Year!" to you, and offer you a FREE gift,
our new 2010 Sisters In Business.Net Select
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Business License/Tax
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Chattanooga/Hamilton County Business License & Tax Info
Business
License/Tax Information |
Online Business
Application
IRS Small
Business/Self-Employed Website
Counties and municipalities are each permitted to
collect a tax on the privilege of conducting a business. In addition to State
law, the Commissioner of Revenue is authorized under certain conditions to
establish rules and regulations with regard to the procedures to be followed for
the collection of this tax.
Under the Tennessee Business Tax Act most
businesses, vocations, and occupations operating within Hamilton County are
required to obtain a business license and report their gross receipts to the
County Clerk on a yearly basis.
License must be obtained within 20 days after
commencement of business. Applications are available at the County Clerk's
office or via our
forms webpage. When a business closes it is
necessary to file a final return within 15 days. Anyone purchasing a business
should be certain final returns have been filed by the previous owner, or the
new owner can be held liable for any tax due.
An applicant for a business license must remit
$20.00 with completed application.
A tax year is not necessarily based on the
calendar year. Tax rates vary from 1/8 of 1% to 1/60 of 1% based on the
classification established by State law.
EXEMPT BUSINESSES - Businesses that gross less
than $3,000 a year are exempt. Also the following businesses are exempt
regardless of their gross: manufacturers, doctors, dentists, veterinarians,
attorneys, accountants, schools, religious organizations, insurance agents, loan
companies, security exchanges, or public utilities.
DEDUCTIONS ALLOWED FROM BUSINESS TAX: Credit for
minimum tax of $15. Also, credit for any “Personal Property Tax” paid to
Trustee's Office if paid during the period of time covered by the business tax
return.
Following the closing date of the tax period
taxpayers have two months during which to compute and pay the business tax
before penalty and interest accrue.
After a business is licensed a gross receipts
report must be filed annually and the appropriate tax paid. Businesses failing
to report their gross or to obtain a license are subject to a distress warrant
which may be issued directly by the Clerk's office.
The issuance of a warrant results in more costs
to the taxpayer, and is taken only as a last resort.
Online
Applications & Services |
http://www.countyclerkanytime.com/business.htm

Starting a Business in Chattanooga
Welcome
We want to help you get your business started quickly and
successfully.
Index of Start up Resources
The organizations listed in this section provide services for
new entrepreneurs, whether they need assistance in researching the
market for their ideas or need to learn how to write a professional
business plan. We recommend that you start by calling the Tennessee
Small Business Development Center, (423) 756-8668.
The TSBDC is a great place to start because it offers counseling and
referrals to other resources as well as the Business Resource Center, a
library of information for starting and maintaining small businesses.
To help you think through all of the things you will need to plan in
starting your business we have also provided a
Business Start Up Check List.
General Support
Special Programs
Organization |
Who they serve |
Service Provided |
AmSouth Bank |
Established and potential business owners. |
Provides retail and commercial lending, SBA loans, credit
cards, and lines of credit. |
Business Incubator - Chattanooga/Hamilton County Business
Development Center |
Businesses in first year of operation, either full or part
time whether service or light manufacturing, but not retail by
application. |
Provides office or manufacturing space,
shared support services (clerical, fax, photocopy) and
conference rooms.
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Center for Entrepreneurial Growth |
Technology-based start-ups that have been accepted into the
program. |
A range of business assistance including mentoring,
consulting, access to debt and equity capital, and business
incubation facilities. |
Chattanooga State
Business and Community Development Center |
Local companies seeking employee assessments, job analysis,
and skill training for employees. |
Occupational skills training as well as a range of technical
and managerial training programs. |
Chattanooga Area Chamber - Small Business Council |
Small business owners. |
Networking, small business advocacy |
Cornerstone Community Bank |
Established business owners. |
Provides small business checking, refinancing, and startup
facilities such as lines of credit. |
First Tennessee Bank |
Established and potential business owners.
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Provides retail and commercial lending, SBA loans, credit
cards, and lines of credit. |
First Volunteer bank |
Established and potential business owners. |
Provides retail and commercial lending, SBA loans, credit
cards, receivables financing, and lines of credit. |
FSG Bank |
Established and potential business owners. |
Provides retail and commercial lending, SBA loans, credit
cards, Business Manager Accounts receivable financing, and lines
of credit. |
Martin Luther King Community Development Corporation |
Established and potential business owners on Martin Luther
King Boulevard and surrounding area. |
Community economic development activities focused on
revitalizing the Martin Luther King Boulevard area. |
SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives |
Established and potential business owners. |
Business counseling, consulting, and mentoring. |
Southeast Community Capital |
Small businesses including minority-owned, woman-owned,
early-stage, and start ups. |
Small business loans. |
Southeast Local Development Corporation |
Established and start-up business owners. |
Small business loans. |
Southeast Women's Business Center |
Primarily women entrepreneurs, but open to any person who
has an established business or would like to start a new
business. |
Business counseling and training as well as small business
loans. |
Success by Design |
Economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. |
Teaches entrepreneurship skills, construction industry
trades, and professional soft skills. |
SunTrust Bank |
Established and potential busines owners. |
Provides retail and commercial lending, SBA loans, lines of
credit and credit cards, plus special depository; PC banking and
cash management services specifically oriented to small
business. |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Established businesses. |
Provides infrastructure assistance for water and sewer lines
and rail line extensions. Also provides some site preparation
assistance, industrial training programs, and loan assistance
for qualified applicants. |
Tennessee Minority Supplier Development Council |
Economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. |
Non-profit membership organization that encourages
corporations to develop and implement supplier diversity
programs. Also provides training for members. |
Tennessee Office of Minority Business Enterprise |
Potential and established minority business owners and
minority contractors. |
Provides consulting and training services as well as a "Plan
Room" for minority contractors to review specifications for
construction job for bid. |
Tennessee Rural Opportunity Fund |
Established and potential business owners. |
Businesses unable to access traditional credit due to lack
of collateral, poor credit scores, inconsistent earnings, and
being identified as a start-up business. |
Tennessee Small Business Development Center |
Entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses. |
Provides business planning and management consulting. Also
sponsors seminars, provides networking opportunities, and refers
clients to other resource organizations. |
TVA Economic Development Loan Fund |
New and expanding industrial companies. |
Revolving loan program for purchase of fixed assets such as
buildings, machinery, and equipment. |
TVA Minority Business Development Loan Fund |
Economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. |
Provides loans to promote growth and expansion of
minority-owned businesses. |
TVA Valley Coalition for Minority Development |
Economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. |
Provides loans to promote growth and expansion of
minority-owned businesses. |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
Established and potential business owners. |
Provides management consulting on all aspects of operating a
business. |
Urban League of Greater Chattanooga |
Minority employers and employees. |
Provides a range of services including PC based courses to
meet job requirements of contracting companies as well as job
readiness counseling. |
Valley Capital Corporation |
Economically and socially disadvantaged entrepreneurs. |
Provides financing and loans. |
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Southeast Women's Business Center
Program Director:
Sandi Brock
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4757 Chattanooga, TN
37405
Physical Address:
535 Chestnut Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Office:
(423) 266-5781
Fax:
(423) 267-7705
Email:
sbrock@sedev.org
The Southeast
Women's Business Center Provides a large range of services. They provide both
individual and group counseling, trainings, as well as having access to U.S.
Small Business Administration programs such as lending. They have a resource room is
full of publications on various topics such as marketing, management, taxes and
lending programs. They also have a computer with internet access that is available
to clients of our center to schedule.
Click here to go to the SEWBC and
learn more.
BDC (Business Development
Center)
The Chattanooga/Hamilton
County Business Development Center is a 125,000 square foot former ceramic
manufacturing facility which has been renovated into a highly successful
business incubator.
Located at 100 Cherokee Boulevard, the BDC is owned by the county and managed by
the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
The BDC offers start-up businesses office or manufacturing space at below-market
rental rates. Tenants have access to BDC clerical support, fax machine, copier
and postage machine.
The Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), which has offices in the BDC,
features a business library, computer and video centers, which are available to
BDC entrepreneurs, free of charge.
Located in the Resource Center is the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
The SBDC, operating in conjunction with the Small Business Administration,
provides business planning and management consulting services free of charge. It
sponsors seminars, provides networking opportunities and refers clients to other
resource organizations.
Tennessee Multicultural
Chamber of Commerce
Visit our website for technical assistance, events, etc.
www.TN-MCC.org
Sherrie Gilchrist
P.O. Box
1189
535 Chestnut
Street
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Suite 200
Chattanooga,
TN
37402
(423) 265-0021
Office
(423) 265-0023
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Tennessee Small
Business Development Center
http://www.tsbdc.org
Mr.
Kevin Maxfield
100 Cherokee
Blvd., Suite 202
Chattanooga,
TN 37405-0880
423/756-8668
kmaxfield@mail.tsbdc.org
The TSBDC prides itself on
providing expert business advice to all types of businesses whether you are a
manufacturer, retailer, service provider, or a professional; we are here to help
you help yourself.
The Tennessee Small
Business Development Center (TSBDC) offers free assistance to help business
owners grow and develop successful, thriving businesses. We have 12 full
service centers and 2 satellite offices across the state of Tennessee, along
with several smaller affiliate offices, ready to serve the small business
community. We also maintain an International Trade Center and a Technology
and Energy Services Center for those in need of specialized help. |
http://www.chattanoogastate.edu/TSBDC/Business%20Links.htm
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SCORE Chattanooga provides
free business counseling at its offices in Eastgate Business Center, Monday
through Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Over 30 local retired business executives
volunteer their time to provide this service. Additionally, SCORE counselors
can provide on-site counseling at your place of business and counseling by
email.
SCORE counselors can help with many business problems, including the
following:
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Feasibility studies
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Business plans
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Business financing
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Legal structure
(Corporation, proprietorship, LLC, etc.)
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Franchises
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Trademarks, copyrights
and patents
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Marketing
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Risk management
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Personnel management
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Licenses and taxes
All counseling sessions are free and confidential.
Get Live Counseling:
Appointments for counseling
in person, either in our offices or on-site at your business, can be scheduled
by calling the SCORE Chattanooga office at (423) 553-1722 or by sending email
to
score.cha.tn@comcast.net .
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http://www.sba.gov/
http://www.sba.gov/tn/
U. S. Small
Business Administration
Jacqueline
Merritt
50 Vantage Way,
Suite 201
Nashville,
TN 37228
615/736-5881,
ext. 241
jacqueline.merritt@sba.gov
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The Department encourages
economic growth, assists Tennessee communities in preparing and competing for
economic development and job creation opportunities, offers support services for
entrepreneurs, existing industries and new firms, while marketing the state and
recruiting new industries domestically and internationally.
http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/rg_ch7.htm
Women-Owned Business
The resources below target women-owned businesses in an
effort to strengthen their participation in the overall marketplace. If you are
a woman, resources are available in the following areas: networking/ mentoring,
management, access to capital and procurement.
Networking and Mentoring
The Sisters
In Business Network
Sisters In Business is a
"sisterly" business networking and information services firm that is dedicated
to women who, like us, have a "heart and soul" for doing business. We are
committed to serving with excellence and care both
Customers and
Business
Owners
in the marketplace.
Sisters In Business was
established February 2006 by Founder/Owner/Publisher Tekelia C. Kelly. The
Sisters In Business Network is an ONLINE and LIVE community of
Business Clients,
Partners, Advertisers, and Vendors. Sisters In
Business is dedicated to women in business who have a "heart and soul" for doing
business. In recognition of them, we offer our primary business directory which
showcases women-owned businesses. We also offer companion directories of other
businesses as we value relationships and community---it's a 'sister' thing!
Sisters In Business provides
online, onsite, person-to-person, and print business services to support our
clients and their businesses. Our 24-7/365 Business Web Page service features
clients and their products and services, and is just one of the many benefits
that can come with an annual subscription as a network member. Using the
internet, worldwide web, email, and personal customer support, we provide a wide
variety of 21st century business information and technology solutions that help
network, advertise, market, and empower (NAME) our members...both locally and
worldwide.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO).
NAWBO monitors trends and keeps its membership informed about changes in
innovation, government regulation, globalization and new technology. The
association offers a variety of intangible and tangible benefits to all members,
such as peer support, education, leadership training and commercial discounts.
For more information on NAWBO, please contact the
Chattanooga, Memphis, or Nashville chapters.
Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET).
WNET links seasoned entrepreneurs with women whose businesses are ready to grow.
Experienced women business owners provide technical business advice and training
to women with fewer skills and less experience.
Women's Resource Center (WRC). WRC is your
"one-stop" resource for training, counseling and technical assistance for
start-up and existing women business owners. The resource center's training
series assists entrepreneurs with all phases of business ownership, from idea to
successful growth. The WRC provides interactive learning experiences and offers
several opportunities for women business owners to grow and promote their
companies. tnwrc@bellsouth.net
615 248-3474
Management and Marketing
Women in Business Development Center (WIBDC).
WIDBC promotes the success and development of women-owned businesses throughout
Memphis and Shelby County. The center was formed for technical assistance
specially geared toward women. Primary objectives are to become an advocate for
women-owned businesses through active involvement with economic development
organizations; to provide a network for business opportunities in the private
and public sector; and to be a clearinghouse of information for services that
will help women develop and expand their businesses.
Institute for Women as Entrepreneurs (IWE).
Located on the Chattanooga Campus of the University of Tennessee, IWE provides
feasibility studies and planning assistance for potential small business owners.
IWE also offers planning help and a wide variety of technical and operational
consulting for start-ups, as well as established businesses. Intake interviews
are required to determine a candidate's needs.
Access to Capital and Procurement
Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC). SBICs
are private investment and loan companies established to serve the small
business market. They are funded with a combination of private and federal
investment. SBICs assist only businesses with net worth below $18 million and
less than $6 million in net income in a three-year period. They may prioritize
investments by type (equity or loan), dollar amount, location or industry.
SBA Women's Pre-qualification Program. This
program enables a woman business owner to prequalify for an SBA loan guaranty
before going to a bank. The program focuses on the character, credit experience
and reliability of the applicant.
SBA Women-Owned Business Procurement Pilot Program.
SBA has identified 11 federal agencies to participate in this pilot program.
Each agency has designated a women-owned business "advocate" to act as a
liaison. Together with other resource partners, SBA and these agencies are
developing a systematic approach to expand the pool of women-owned firms
receiving federal contract awards. The SBA and the liaisons from each of the
agencies provide outreach, training, and marketing assistance to women-owned
businesses. For a list of advocates, call 800-827-5722.
Contact List
Valley Capital Corporation
Krystal Building
100 W. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 212
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 423-265-1557
Invests in loans and equity to socially or economically
disadvantaged small businesses as defined by the SBA. It specializes in light
manufacturing, regional or national franchises, and wholesale distribution with
investments ranging from $50,000 to $300,000.
West Tennessee Venture Capital Corporation
5 North 3rd Street
Memphis, TN 38103-2610
Phone: 901-522-9237
Invests in loans and equity to socially or economically
disadvantaged small businesses as defined by the SBA.
Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training
For additional information, contact:
Small Business Administration
Tennessee District Office
50 Vantage Way, Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37228
Phone: 615-736-5881
Fax: 615-736-7232
The Women's Resource Center
For additional information, contact:
The Women's Resource Center
1112 8th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-248-3474
Fax: 615-256-2706
Women in Business Development Center
For additional information, contact:
Women in Business Development Center
555 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-526-9300
Fax: 901-527-2537
Institute for Women as Entrepreneurs
For additional information, contact:
Institute for Women as Entrepreneurs
University of Tennessee
School of Business Administration
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone: 423-755-4412
Fax: 423-755-5255
SBA Women's Prequalification Program
For additional information, contact:
Four Lakes Regional Industrial
Development Authority
P.O. Box 63
Hartsville, TN 37074
Phone: 615-374-3521 |
Tennessee Business Development Corp.
1301 E. Wood Street, Suite 2
Paris, TN 38242
Phone: 901-644-1335
Phone: 1-800-383-3071 |
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Knoxville Community Development
Corp.
1503 Magnolia Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37915
Phone: 865-594-8762 |
The Small Business Center
Austin Peay University
P.O. Box 4775
Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: 931-648-7360 |
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Southeast Local Development Corp.
25 Cherokee Boulevard
P.O. Box 4757
Chattanooga, TN 37405-0757
Phone: 423-266-5781 |
Women's Resource Center
1112 8th Avenue South
P.O. Box 101024
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-248-3474 |
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Women In Business Dev. Center
4515 Poplar Building, Ste. 217
Memphis, TN 38117
Phone: 901-374-0618 |
Institute for Business & Industry
Walters State Community College
500 S. Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813-6899
Phone: 423-585-2600 |
You may also contact any of the Tennessee Small Business
Development Centers (TSBDC) listed in Chapter Six: Education & Support.

Governor Bredesen’s strong
commitment to diversity businesses began while he was Mayor of the City of
Nashville. He recognized the need to ensure that diversity businesses receive a
fair and equal opportunity to participate in city procurements. After
discovering that there was very little participation by legitimate diversity
businesses on major building projects, Mayor Bredesen sent a clear message to
the city’s administration of his desire to increase the number of contracts
awarded to diversity business firms on future building projects.
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The Tennessee Economic
Council on Women assesses Tennessee women’s economic status. It develops and
advocates solutions to address women’s needs to help women achieve economic
autonomy. In setting its priorities, the Council selects issues that are timely
and likely to result in positive changes for women.

The Chattanooga African
American Chamber of Commerce is committed to economic empowerment of the African
American, Minority and Female communities. This will be accomplished through
technical assistance, advocacy, education, public and private partnerships, and
facilitating access to resources for the betterment of the total community.
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Miscellaneous
Information
Contracts and Job
Bid Announcements
RFP: Thermal Imaging Cameras, Due March 22, 2006 @ 2:00 PM
Bid: Water Treatment for Boilers System at Avondale Head Start, 3/15/2006 @
2:00 PM
Bid: Fitness Equipment for Chattanooga Fitness Center @ 3/14/06 2:00PM
(Please contact 423.421.5646 for more information about contracts/bids.)
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