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Our History - Your Future 

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Since 1991, the Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation (NETEDC) continues to promote economic development by providing gap financing for local businesses within the eight-county region. By assisting businesses with long-term fixed asset financings such as land, building, machinery and equipment, and permanent working capital, the Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation has seen 703 jobs created to date, 120 businesses served and over $8 million dollars in loans.

 

 

With an "A" program rating risk from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), businesses will feel secure in knowing their business loan needs will be met with integrity. The Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation partners with local lending entities that understand the role small and mid-size businesses play in regional economic development. While manufacturing and manufacturing services make up over 50% of NETEDC loans, medical, retail, home services, and other types of businesses make up our loan portfolio. Contact us for more information. 

 

Eligible areas include Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties.

Northeast Tennessee Economic Development Corporation 

Board of Directors

Steve Mears
Mark Bays
Bobby Brown

Stephen Dixon
Dick Grayson
Mike Hill
Don Kieffer
Darren Murray
Ken Rea
Susan Reid
Rick Storey
Robert Williams
NETEDC Chair
ETSU, Small Business Development Center
Mountain Commerce Bank
Bank of Tennessee

Community Representative
Citizens Bank, Tri-Cities
Regions Bank
Eastman Credit Union
First TN Development District

First TN Development District
Washington County
Commercial Bank
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