Kingsport News (Tennessee, United States)

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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.

Protokraft’s EXCALIBUR Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Transponders Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

Protokraft’ s MATRIX Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Transceivers Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

Protokraft’ s WILDCAT Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Ethernet Switches Improve Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

Protokraft’ s HORNET Series Panel Mounted D38999 Ethernet Switches Improve Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

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.

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.

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office will have a certified counselor on hand for free business counseling on the Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce.

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.

Not only the Greeks are facing bankruptcy; Ken Marsh, a Rail Solution Board Member and transportation professional, says the Highway Trust Fund is in similar straits.

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.

TSBDC at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Sources of Capital Class - Show Me the Money! on Thursday, March 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Morristown Chamber of Commerce.

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.

Protokraft’ s Magnum - 801 Series Size 8 Cavity Insert Optoelectronic Transmitter and Receivers Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

Women from California, North Carolina and Tennessee were vying for the title of Most Inspiring Baby Boomer Woman of 2011 in a contest held by Boomer Diva Nation.

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.

Protokraft’s EXCALIBUR Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Transponders Improve Communications Link Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing by Mayra Calvani and Anne K. Edwards answers many of your questions along with practical advice which will get you started in no time.

Embraced by the Shadows by Mayra Calvani breaks free from the depths of passion, love and betrayal and reveals itself through a Kindle explosion.

Country music stars Keifer and Shawna Thompson of Thompson Square will be the celebrity guests on the 2011 Santa Train.

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Protokraft’ s WILDCAT Series Panel Mounted D38999 Fiber Optic Ethernet Switches Improve Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

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.

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

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship will host a free Introduction to Exporting & International Trade event on Wednesday, August 17 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host its First Annual KOSBE Award Winners Reunion event, Breakfast of Champions on Friday, August 12 from 7:30 – 9 a.m., at Golden Corral, Kingsport.

Protokraft’ s HORNET Series Panel Mounted D38999 Ethernet Switches Improve Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

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.

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.

Professional Small Business Advisor Aundrea Y. Wilcox, MBA, has released her first business book titled Startup Savvy, which offers new businesses expert advice for surviving the startup phase and staying alive beyond the first five years.

Uses the supernatural to send West Ventura into another dimension

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

Feel the adrenaline rush when the Ultra-secret DHS team guarding against extraterrestrials and time-travelers leap into action

Free training classes for new and existing small businesses.

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The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, at your Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, 151 E. Main St., Kingsport, TN. The workshop is offered free of cost, but registration is required.

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).

Protokraft Introduces High Definition - Serial Digital Interface (HD-SDI) SMPTE 292M Optoelectronic Transmitters and Receivers with ELIO® 09-01 Interface

Protokraft’ s Razor Series Fiber Optic Transceivers with Duplex LC Connector Interface Improve Optical Network Performance and Reliability While Reducing Space and Weight Requirements

Protokraft introduces Viking Series 5 Port 10/100/1000Base-T Unmanaged Ethernet Switches to Improve Network Performance and Reliability in Harsh Environments

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).

KOSBE is pleased to announce the ten judges and guest speaker that have been selected for the 2010 Annual KOSBE Awards. The Annual KOSBE Awards is the longest running, most recognized small business-focused awards program in the Tri-Cities area.

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Kingsport Chamber and KOSBE have teamed up to put on the Fall 2010 Small Business Night School, on Tues. and Wed., Nov. 16 & 17, 5—9 p.m., at the Kingsport Chamber in Downtown Kingsport, Tenn.

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