UT Institute for Public Service - Center for Industrial Services

UTM REED Center/TSBDC Offers Free Services     

Erik Markin, University of Tennessee at Martin Regional Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center/Tennessee Small Business Development Center consultant, will help aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners with business advice every 4th Thursday from 1-5 p.m. at the Obion County Industrial Training Center.  The center is located at 204 South Second St. in downtown Union City.  

Markin recently joined the TSBDC after spending five years in the financial industry and owning and operating two small businesses.  He will be giving advice about business planning, financing options, marketing, customer service, cash flow and other issues.

The consultations are one-on-one, confidential, and free. Appointments can be made by contacting the Obion County Chamber of Commerce at 885-0211 or by contacting Markin at (731) 587-7333.

For additional services offered by the TSBDC, go to www.tsbdc.org.

The official 2011 Tennessee Transportation Map is now available to assist travelers in their planning efforts.  "Even as motorists use other tools such as smart phones and GPS systems, state maps will continue to be important in assisting motorists in their travels across our state and reaching a destination," Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Gerald Nicely said.

This is the second year of a reformatted map in a large, easy-to-read format. Because of the shape of the state, it was necessary to split the display of Tennessee to the front and back sides of the map to keep costs low. The TDOT Community Relations Office is interested in hearing from motorists about this new format, now in use for a year. Comments may be e-mailed to tdot.comments@tn.gov.

The 2011 state map is available for download from the TDOT website at www.tn.gov/tdot/maps.htm.  Pre-printed maps may be ordered from TDOT online at www.tn.gov/tdot/MapOrder/maporder.htm or by mailing a request to: Tennessee Department of Transportation, Map Sales Office, 505 Deaderick St., James K. Polk Building, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37243-0345.  Individuals may request up to five free maps. Organizations and schools may order up to 100 maps for their use.

The Official 2011 Tennessee Transportation Map is a joint effort between TDOT and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

13th Annual Working Women's Conference
Friday, February 11, 2011

UT Martin, Ballroom

JD Distributors in Union City, Tennessee has a storage facility available at 408 East Florida Avenue. This facility is on a concrete slab construction with 14 foot ceilings. It is clean and well maintained with bathroom access.  It has a sprinkler system and a security system in place. The security system is maintained by JD Distributors.  It also has two docks. The total space available is 60,000 square feet. The asking price is $0.10 a square foot with a 6 month lease. If lessee needs the space longer than six months a discounted price is available. If this space sounds right for your business please contact Amber Page at 731-885-0096 or by email at apage@jddist.com.

Looking for an Intern?     

The College of Business and Global Affairs Career Development Program facilitates student placement in part-time jobs, full-time summer or semester-long positions, and internships.  It is designed to provide students with supervised practical experience related to their field of study while often providing course credit.  The Career Development Program also provides businesses with excellent part-time/term employees as well as an opportunity to "test drive" and train prospective permanent employees following their graduation.  For more information contact The REED Center at (731) 587-7333.