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KINGSPORT, Tenn. – KOSBE Award Winner in 2012 and 2010, Picsee Studio, is featured in the Tennessee Secretary of State office’s monthly publication The Tennessee Business Spotlight for the month of March 2013.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) named the winners of the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at the Club at Ridgefields, Kingsport.

The TSBDC at ETSU and KOSBE will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 400 Clinchfield St, Suite 100, Kingsport.

KOSBE client and past award winner, Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award winner.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Kingsport.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 23 area small businesses are finalists in the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards, competing for one of several prestigious awards.

KOSBE today announced the free small business training event Buying (& Selling) An Existing Business coming up on Tuesday, 5/14/13 at 10a to 12p at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced their training event schedule for the month of April.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) in collaboration with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Y-12 National...

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – KOSBE Award Winner in 2012 and 2010, Picsee Studio, is featured in the Tennessee Secretary of State office’s monthly publication The Tennessee Business Spotlight for the month of March 2013.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the start of an inaugural photo contest for all current and past KOSBE Award winners and runners up.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) named the winners of the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at the Club at Ridgefields, Kingsport.

KOSBE releases first ever edition of the Annual KOSBE Awards eMAgazine.

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is conducting an anonymous survey of women business owners and professional women throughout the Northeast Tennessee region.

The TSBDC at ETSU and KOSBE will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 13 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 400 Clinchfield St, Suite 100, Kingsport.

Kingsport, TN - Pal’s BEI president David McClaskey will deliver the keynote address at the Tri-Cities Quality Forum on October 9, from 8 a.m.-Noon at the Toy. F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. The forum is free and open to the public.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 36 area small businesses are finalists in the 18th Annual KOSBE Awards, competing for one of several prestigious awards.

Connie Fulmer, DC, opened her practice, Living Proof Chiropractic, PLLC, in Gray, Tennessee on July 27, 2012. Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, she is a member of the TCA and Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

KOSBE and TSBDC at ETSU will host a FREE Small Business Packaging Class – The Silent Salesman on Tuesday, September 25 from 9 – 11 a.m., at your Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 100, downtown Kingsport.

KOSBE client and past award winner, Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as the State of Tennessee Entrepreneurial Success Award winner.

KOSBE Client, The Utility Company of East Tennessee’s national headquarters, The Utility Company (TUC) announced recently the acquisition of Canada’s largest Managed Service Provider, Nitro.

TSBDC at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 22 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Chamber.

On April 1, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will begin accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients, Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike.

A free “Services for Those Who Have Served” Veteran’s Event on Friday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Millennium Centre, 2001 Millennium Place, Johnson City.

A free Small Business Inventory Control Class – Prevent Retail Theft on Tuesday, March 20 from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street, Room #130, downtown Kingsport.

A free Small Business International Trade Class – New to Exporting on Tuesday, March 6 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, 300 W. Market Street, Room #332, downtown Kingsport.

Two free Small Business Certification classes on Tuesday, February 21 from 9 – 11 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Friday, February 24 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) and Aries Energy will host a Renewable Energy Grant Workshop on Friday, February 17 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce.

KOSBE Award Winner, Dykes Trucking has been certified as a Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) by the Small Business Development Program (SBDP).

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) has named the winners of the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards last night at the celebration ceremony held at BANQ in downtown, Kingsport.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. – KOSBE Client, Kris Kustom Archery introduced yesterday their new full service retail location and indoor archery range located off exit 66 on I-81 at 228 Carolina Pottery Drive, Blountville.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the judges, guest speaker and entertainment that have been selected for the 2011 Annual KOSBE Awards.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship will host a free Small Business Fall Night School on Tuesday, November 15 from 6 - 9 p.m. in downtown Kingsport.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced 23 area small businesses are finalists in the 17th Annual KOSBE Awards, competing for one of several prestigious awards.

The Annual KOSBE Awards Committee has announced the only exception to the official rules, which pertains solely to the Innovation Award.

KOSBE Award winner Cumberland Marketing announced the acquisition of The Bliss Agency. This combines Cumberland’s expertise in marketing, branding, promotions and interactive services with Bliss’ extensive background in web development.

The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and open house for KOSBE Client, Jennings Group on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. located at 1567 N. Eastman Road, Suite 1, Kingsport.

On August 12, the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) began accepting applications and nominations for its Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients, Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to announce the launch of a new and improved website – kosbe.org.

KOSBE Award winner Phil’s Dream Pit was recognized by the state of Tennessee for the winning video submission in the states’, “What Makes You an Entrepreneur?” contest.

Local author pens new book revealing the history of Downtown Kingsport

Photography with Heart. The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting and open house for KOSBE Award winner, Picsee Studio on Thursday, June 30, at 3 p.m. at their new location, 115 E. Market Street, downtown Kingsport.

Ellen Stroud, co-founder and vice president of Pinnacle Ranch has been elected chair of the Board of Directors for the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).

Tracy's Tea House offers a the chance to experience a wide variety of unique Eastern and Western tea blends with mouth-watering meals on the menu! Currently, there are 19 organic and special blend teas offered and prepared in house.

The new book is filled with professional advice and tips especially for potential entrepreneurs and any business in business less than five years.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is proud to be the new Kingsport Affiliate Office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University (ETSU).

The winners of the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards have been named by the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE).

New managers here within the Royston Auto Group means Huge savings on your next new or pre-owned vehicle in Morristown Tennessee!!

With all new management, all new inventory, and new finance sources that are now available.... We are now your "One Stop Shop!" Come help us have a Marvelous March!

The Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship today announced 23 contenders in the 15th Annual KOSBE Awards, competing for one of five awards. Judging underway; winners to be recognized December 10th.

Primarily, the KOSBE Small Business Night School provides free training, peer-to-peer networking, collaborative problem-analysis and problem-solving, and access to contracting opportunities and financing to small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Tri Cities , Tennessee/Virginia – Local website launches to showcase the Tri Cities of Johnson City, Kingsport & Bristol.

In a town of less than 50,000 in East Tennessee, where electricity is arguably the cheapest in the country, a community embraces the financial viability of solar and wind power to replace fossil fuels!

Eco-Populace announced they will host a seminar called “Thinking Green!” during Kingsport, Tennessee’s Fun Fest 2008.

Eco-Populace Appoints, Dwayne B. Powell, Director Of Sales

Eco-Populace, LLC Group Looks to Turn City Green