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KOSBE RECAP
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CONTENTS Letter from Awards Chairperson 2012 Winners 2012 IMPACT Winner Sponsor Directory 2012 Judges 2012 Celebration Guest Speakers Award Categories All Past Winners SBA Award Recipient Photo Contest Really Good Chocolate Centerpiece Superlatives Sponsor Levels 2012 Award Recipient Become a 2013 Sponsor KOSBE Connection News Briefs Contact Us The KOSBE Infographic
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2012 KOSBE AWARD WINNERS and Runners-Up! • Angry Penguin - Kingsport (Marc Nachman) Multiple Store/Franchise Award Winner • Anytime Fitness (Willie Hamilton) Veteran-Owned Award Winner • Bellafina Chocolates (Brenda Barnicki) Home-Based Business Award Winner • Beyond Engagement (Valentina Gonzalez) Honorable-Mention – Innovation Award • Biggie’s Clam Bar (Robert Ranuro) Business Excellence Over 10 Employees Runner-Up • Charmed Southern Home Gifts and Events (Jacki Ewing) Woman-Owned Business Award Runner-Up • Cindy Saadeh Fine Art Gallery (Cindy Saadeh) Woman-Owned Business Award Winner • Comfort Keepers (Linda Bambino) Business Excellence Over 50 Employees Award Winner • Allstate Insurance (Rikki Rhoten) IMPACT Award Runner-Up • Fish Window Cleaning (Scott & Naomi Forney) Multiple Store/Franchise Award Runner-Up • Haun Chiropractic (Janie Haun) Rising Star Award Winner • Jenkins Insurance Group (Chris Jenkins) Rising Star Award Runner-Up
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2012 KOSBE AWARD WINNERS and Runners-Up! • Kingsport Imaging Systems Inc (John Demuth) Young Entrepeur Award Winner • Mason Distributors (Scott & April Mason) Small Manufacturer/Fabricator Award Winner • NugZee LLC (Kollin Day) Honorable Mention – Innovation Award •Pal’s Business Excellence Institute (Thom Crosby) IMPACT Award Winner • Picsee Studio LLC (Jennifer Bolling & Christy Steadman) Exceptional Performer Award Winner • Rusty Nail Primitives (Lisa Hurd-Morris) Rural Business Award Winner • Signature Properties (Shirley Warren) Business Excellence Under 10 Employees Award Winner • SRV Global Health (Sudha Venkataraman) Honorable Mention – Innovation Award • Sweet CeCe’s (Scott Butler) Young Entrepreneur Award Runner-Up • The Bagel Exchange (Keith Cunningham) New Business Award Winner • Toyables (Bruce & Barry Campbell) Rural Business Award Runner-Up • VIPSEEN Tri-Cities Magazine (Angela Striligas & Brian Hullette) Marketing Excellence Award Winner • City of Kingsport (Mayor Dennis Phillips) Caped Crusader Award Winner 5
Food by Divine Café & Catering Décor by Flowers by CopperCreeek
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2012 IMPACT AWARD WINNER
Mr. Thom Crosby (Pal’s Business Excellence Institute) 7
Red Ribbons for Past KOSBE Award Winners Minutes before the night began...
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A Celebration of Small Business
Thursday December 5th 6-9 PM THE CLUB AT RIDGEFIELDS 2320 PENDRAGON RD. • KINGSPORT, TN
AWARD CATEGORIES 1
Business Excellence -10
(under 10 employees reporting 2012) 2 3
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Business Excellence 10+
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(must make or assemble a product)
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Woman-Owned Business
(in business for at least 12 months, but not more than 36 months)
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Veteran-Owned Business
Young Entrepreneur
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Home-Based Business
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(10 or more employees reporting 2012)
New Business
Rural Business Enterprise
(location outside of Kingsport in Sullivan, Hawkins, Hancock, Hamblen, Grainger and Washington Counties)
Minority Business Enterprise (must be at least 51% minority-owned)
Multiple Store/Franchise (locally owned and operated multiple store/franchise)
(must be operated from home; open to online businesses)
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(must be at least 51% woman-owned) (must be at least 51% veteran-owned)
(owner is under 40 years of age)
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Small Manufacturer/Fabricator
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IMPACT
(must be nominated by a business entering the contest in one of the preceding categories) 9
2012 JUDGE PANEL Larry C. Maston (Lead Judge), Certified Public Accountant Angela Conner, SunTrust Bank Carolyn Pierson Cook, Absolute Communications Jacqueline Merritt, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Julie Pierson, KNETIC Young Professionals (and Absolute) John Barber, Downtown Kingsport Association Ken Frohlich, Pristine Springs Water Ken Rea, First Tennessee Development District (FTDD)
2012 KOSBE Awards Chairperson, Leslie T. Ridings, attorney and partner with Hunter, Smith & Davis LLP
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Angela Striligas and Brian Hullette, Co-Founders of VIPSEEN Magazine, won the Marketing Excellence Award
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Larry Burris, owner of Lake Pointe Advertising and Awards sponsor pictured with Lisa Faust with Charter Media
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David Straight, President of SunTrust Bank and TITLE SPONOR
Mike Quillen, founder of Alpha Natural Resources, in a live interview with Jim Bailey, WKPT TV News Director and media sponsor.
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Kingsport Chamber President & CEO - Miles Burdine
Miles Burdine, KOSBE Past-Chair Janet Callahan, Kingsport City Mayor Dennis Phillips and Mike Quillen, Alpha Natural Resources Founder
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Sponsor Julie Pierson with KNETIC presenting Kingsport Imaging Systems (John Demuth) the First Place, 2012 Young Entrepreneur Award
The Bagel Exchange (Keith and Michelle Cunningham) First Place, 2012 New Business Award 15
Bellafina Chocolates (Brenda Barnicki) - First Place, 2012 Home-Based Business Award. Pictured with Sponsors Phil and Dianna Pipkin, Owners of Phil’s Dream Pit.
Taste and Experience Really Good Chocolate Today!
Bellafina Chocolates is guilt-free chocolate… every dollar you spend is matched and donated to support a children’s charity!
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Kingsport Angry Penguin BMX and Skate Shop (Jake Hunter and Justin Hoad) Winner, 2012 Multiple Store/Franchise Award
Charmed Southern (Jacki Ewing and mother Margaret Wood) - Runner-Up, 2012 Woman-Owned Award Presented by Sponsor HairBenders Salon Owner Sheila Ferguson 17
Tri-Cities Comfort Keepers (Linda Bambino) First Place, 2012 Business Excellence Employing Over 10 Employees Award Presented by Sponsor Phil Black of Pathway Lending
Jenkins Insurance Group (Chris and Jeanna Jenkins) Runner Up, 2012 Rising Star Award (New) 18 | 2012 KOSBE AWARD RECAP
Cross Country Mortgage (Russell Street) accepting on behalf of Rikki Rhoten with Allstate Insurance – Runner Up, 2012 IMPACT Award Presented by Sponsor Todd Miller with The Village at Allandale
Signature Properties (Steve Warren) - First Place, 2012 Business Excellence Under 10 Employees Award Presented by Sponsor Gorman Waddell with Wilson, Worley, Moore, Gamble & Stout PC 19
Toyables, Inc. (Barry Campbell) – Runner Up, 2012 Home-Based Business Award Presented by Sponsors Rod and Sherri Monroe, Owners of F & L Limo & Livery
Haun Chiropractic (Janie Haun’s daughter Mandy Nutter) - First Place, 2012 Rising Star Award Presented by Sponsor Dean Kerkoff of Thompson Metal Services 20 | 2012 KOSBE AWARD RECAP
Mayor Dennis Phillips received the distinguished Caped Crusader Award presented by Kingsport Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Miles Burdine.
“My wife and I had a wonderful evening. Great food! Great jazz music! Great planning!” -Barry Campbell, Toyables, LLC Picsee Studio (Pictured – Jennifer Bolling & Christy Steadman (not pictured)) First Place Winner, Exceptional Performer Award and Photography Sponsor. 21
Mason Distributing Trigger Beeler’s Chips and Salsa Owners, Scott and April Mason won their third KOSBE Award, First Place, 2012 Small Manufacturer/Fabricator Award.
Scott and Naomi Forney, Owners of Fish Window Cleaning, were the recipients of the 2012 Multiple Store/Franchise Runner Up Award Presented by Sponsor Sweet CeCe’s Kingsport. 22 | 2012 KOSBE AWARD RECAP
Michael J. Reedy 2010
Mayor Dennis Phillips and 2012 Keynote Speaker Mike Quillen Michael Strickland 2009
Dr. Jerry Miller 2008
Speaker 2012
Bill Gatton 2011
Founder and Past CEO of Alpha Natural Resources Mr. Michael J. Quillen has over 40 years of experience in the coal industry starting as an engineer. At ANR, he was responsible for managing the acquired Virginia-region operations of Pittston Coal Company, Coastal Coal, Nicewonder Coal Group and U.S. operations of American Metals and Coal International (AMCI). He has held numerous senior executive positions in the coal industry throughout his career. His experience also includes investment banking specializing in mergers and acquisitions, public and private divestitures, private equity and other corporate finance matters. Mr. Quillen holds Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering, both from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. 23
2012 AWARD CATEGORIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Business Excellence (under 10 employees) Business Excellence (10 or more employees) New Business (in business 12—36 months) Young Entrepreneur (owner under 40 years of age) Innovation Small Manufacturer/Fabricator Woman-Owned Veteran-Owned Minority-Owned IMPACT Award Marketing Excellence NEW! Home-Based NEW! Rising Star NEW! Multiple Store/Franchise NEW! Rural Enterprise NEW! Exceptional Performer NEW!
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ALL PAST WINNERS Tal’s Auto and Truck Repair (2011) • Rasnick Family Chiropractic (2011) • The Village at Allandale (2011) • Hillhouse Graphics Design (2011) • Aldebaran Financial (2011) • F & L Limo & Livery (2011) • Lake Pointe (2011) • Kathy Richards with AdviCoach (2011) • Picsee Studio LLC (2010) • STYLE Custom Framing (2010) • Performance Medicine (2010) • Cumberland Marketing (2010) • The Hair Benders Salon (2010) • Patient Scrubs (2010) Lifeforce Glass • Inc. (2010) • Dava Snyder of The Village at Allandale (2010) • Edo Sushi Bar & Grill (2009) • Phil’s Dream Pit LLC (2009) • Maxwell Coach Company (2009) • Clean + Safe Janitorial Services (2009) • Joyce Grills of The Haggle Shop (2009) Elixir Media Group (2008) • Flowers by CopperCreek (2008) Lake Pointe Advertising & Awards (2008) • Interim Healthcare of East Tennessee (2008) • Charlie Dotson of TCI Group (2008) Dr. Jerry Miller of Holston Medical Group (2008) • Trigger Beeler’s Salsas & BBQ Sauces (2007) • Tutoring Solutions (2007) AYP Automotive Service Center (2006) • Lucent Glow (2006) Tricitiessports.com (2006) • Clean & Safe LLC (2005) • Landmark GIS (2005) • Decor Exchange (2004) • Tennessee Valley Manufacturing Solutions • Inc. (2003) • Professional Industrial Solutions LLC (2002) • Effective Fitness (2001) • MR Cleaners (2000) Creative Solutions Design Group (1999) • Carter Chiropractic (1998) • Tactical Systems Inc. (1997) • Warranty One Mobile Mower Repair (1996) • Wellness Revolution (1995) Auto Masters (1994) 25
Dykes Trucking Receives Tennessee 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award Kim Dykes, President and Owner of Dykes Trucking, was just presented with the prominent 2013 SBA Entrepreneurial Success Award, at her place of business last week. Dykes was greeted and personally recognized by Walter Perry, District Director of the SBA Tennessee District Office in Nashville, Tennessee.
According to Perry, “This is not an award that is earned just by happenstance. This is a statewide recognition including 95 counties that is documented with proven hard work building a company and ensuring that the economic growth and job creation come right here to Fall Branch, Tennessee. This is a team effort, not just one person.”
1626 TENNESSEE 93 • FALL BRANCH, TN • 423.348.0916 • WWW.DYKESTRUCKING.COM
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KOSBE PHOTO CONTEST
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Tie for 2nd Place
Kingsport Imaging Systems
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Really Good Chocolate A Special Ode to KOSBE Photo Contest Award Winner Bellafina Chocolates
Like beach to sandy It’s the preferred candy An assorted gift That appeases a rift An instant smile But for a child Too much, gets sick But for a lady Just lay it on thick Wrapped freshness Bellafina’s crest Rich and velvety Solid or liquidly Smooth dark cream to Comfort, treat, redeem.
Dessert’s President Scrumptiously delicate A dipping sauce That strokes the boss With drizzled delight Unwind the uptight Fruit & nut cover Tongue’s ever lover Day’s recharge and the Meal’s capstone Heaven’s nectar for All to own Really Good Chocolate.
-David Schools
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CenterPiece Superlatives
Most Eye Catching
Most Elegant
Most Playful
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Most Iconic
Best Top Hat Design
Best Taste
Most Informaional
Most Inspiring
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Biggest Variety
Most Fun
Most Angellic Highest Level of Engagement
Most Color Coordinated Most Natural
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Platinum
Dykes Trucking Dykes Trucking
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Gold
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2012 Silver Sponsors
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2012 Media Sponsors
Entertainment Sponsor
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2012 Event Partners
Bronze Sponsors
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SPONSOR THE ANNUAL
KOSBE AWARDS! THANK YOU for your interest as an event partner/ sponsor of our Annual KOSBE Awards. Last year we had more sponsors, entries, IMPACT nominees, winners and attendees than ever before. We could not have accomplished this without external help and support-financially and from the heart. If you have not already done so, check out the videos at http://youtu.be/Clh3J6VAno and http://youtu.be/ cHHrr65sswJ. Especially today, small businesses are so important to our economy. The Annual KOSBE Awards has become a long-standing tradition that ties all of us together and creates a sense of community. Each year we continue to build upon our celebration of small business. This year we added a new e-magazine which will be issued twice a year starting with 2013. Read the current issue at http://ow.ly/eoeon. The e-magazine will feature our past winners (dating all the way back to 1994), keeping everyone up-to-
date with what is new while reminding us of the breadth and depth of the competition. We have also recently added a facebook page and an Annual Breakfast of Champions recognizing our winners. Your support of the Annual KOSBE Awards would be greatly appreciated, and enable us to maintain the highest level of quality and integrity. What’s in it for you, as a sponsor? A lot of exposure for your business, and a lot of media coverage. This translates to trust, respect and credibility, which ultimately translates to more customers walking in your door and doing business. If you would like to sponsor the Annual KOSBE Awards now, just email me at awilcox@kosbe.org. There are opportunities for one-year, two-year and three-year sponsorship, and flexible payment arrangements are available upon request.
Sponsor Opportunities
1-Year
2-Year
3-Year
Title Sponsor (Only 1 Available)
$5,500
$4,500
$4,000
Platinum
$2,500
$2,000
$1,500
Gold
$2,000
$1,500
$1,000
Silver
$700
n/a
n/a
Bronze
$500
n/a
n/a
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Watch and Learn 24/7 on... “KOSBE Connection Channel” KOSBE offers an abundance of tools & resources, financial assistance, face-to-face, one-on-one certified counseling and continuing education opportunities. We will be posting videos that will relate to these topics and services.
Take 5: Series
Take 5 minutes and watch a video to learn about other businesses and organizations.
Awards Dinner
Couldn’t make the Awards Dinner? Visit the KOSBE Connection Channel to see some clips.
Visit the www.KOSBE.org - Upcoming Events - Tools & Resources - Financial Assistance
- Continuing Education - Counseling - The Business Beacon Newsletter
APPLY FOR THE KOSBE AWARDS! MISSION--What we do We are a technical assistance provider offering assistance including but not limited to: forming a business, VISION--Our desired future state how to write business plans, business plan reviews, obtaining capital for start-up or expansion, pursuing govOur intent is to be the go-to organization in ernment contracts, analyzing financial and management the Tri-Cities for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their performance, proving business case, developing existing business, by creating and developing the right and new business, and planning for succession. tools and resources and cultivating the right CORE VALUES--The shared beliefs that define partnerships. our culture and foster loyalty PURPOSE--Why we exist • Respect To help small business owners and entrepre• Customer Satisfaction neurs navigate the rough waters of small busi• Results ness ownership and management. • Continuing Education • Collaboration KOSBE Works Hard for You!
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2013 NEWS BRIEFS Lucent Glow
Since winning a KOSBE Award in 2006, Lucent Glow has been busy working with Holston Medical Group on the development of the OnePartner Health Informaiton Exchange (HIE), a physician-owned and physician-led health information exchange strengthening provider collaboration to improve quality care and patient outcomes. With over 600 participating physicians, the OnePartner HIE is making strides in creating the framework necessary to support a patient-centric care model.
Kingsport Imaging Systems, Inc
KOSBE Young Entrepreneur Award Winner, John Demuth, has had a few business face-changing adventures since last year. As the owner of Kingsport Imaging Systems, Inc., Demuth has been leading efforts to renovate his office building after the flood in July. Demuth also promoted a fundraising campaign through Facebook to generate financial support for downtown businesses that sustained damages during the flood. The campaign’s goal is to raise $2,500.00 by the end of August through “likes” to the business Facebook page.
Phil’s Dream Pit
Still selling the same great BBQ! A new mobile app with a loyalty program is in the mix for this restaurant. Download the link from iTunes to receive special promotions.
Comfort Keepers
Nationwide, the Comfort Keepers’ network of care has been working on a new program to aid clients in the transition from hospital or rehab facility to home. “We are specifically focusing on individuals who have conditions such as Congestive Heart Failure, Pneumonia or have been prone to frequent falls and ended up in the hospital, states local owner, Linda Bambino.
Advicoach
Purchased building and plan to sell or rent half of building later this year. Offering free Sellability Scorecard to business owner. Offering Franchisatize Your Business tool & webinar series http://www.salesavatar.com/ AdviCoach/2013-08-callout2.html.
Can2’s Car Care (formally AYP)
AYP (At Your Place) Mobile Oil Change has since transformed into AYP Automotive Service Center and Now Can2’s Car Care. We still provide Award Winning service for Mr. Cleaners all of your Automotive needs. By winning WOW! (12) Twelve years ago…. Seems just the KOSBE Award for small business in 2006, like yesterday. Winning the KOSBE Award our growth has been exponential. The boost in 2001 placed Mr. Cleaners on the map in we received from this illustrious award has Kingsport. Great support and backing from helped us become more successful than was KOSBE was a tremendous benefit to getting ever dreamed. Thank You KOSBE and all of out of the starting blocks as a small business. the Tri-Cities for making our business a part of yours. Kris Cantu/ Owner- Can2’s Car Care.
VIPSEEN
VIP Seen Tri-Cities Magazine’s mission is to provide our community with a high quality free publication that highlights and showcases local events, arts, entertainment, and the people who are involved in making the community a better, more positive place to live. Now the magazine is perfect bound.
Bellafina Chocolates
This company is launching a fundraiser for Children Exceeding Expectations. Check out the video on YouTube— www.youtube.com/BellafinaChocolates
Maxwell Coach Co., Inc
Charles Maxwell, owner of Maxwell Coach Co. Inc., was quoted in an article about the recent Paula Deen controversy in the national publication, Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine. He literally had the last word. Check it out in the July 8-14, 2013 issue.
Edo’s Sushi Bar & Grill
The restaurant expanded and opend Johnny’s BBQ & Asian Eatery in Kingsport Town Center.
Picsee Studio
The photography studio was featured in the State of Tennessee’s Business Spotlight.
Lake Pointe Awards & Gifts
Lake Pointe earned a 2011 Commitment Award in the annual Excellence in Tennessee recognition program administered by the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE). TNCPE is a state-wide quality program patterned on the Baldridge Performance Excellence Program, the nationally recognized standard for organizational excellence. Through an annual evaluation and assessment process, TNCPE recognizes high-performance organizations that exhibit continuous improvement.
Hillhouse Graphic Design
Hillhouse Graphic Design LLC recently received the Award for Excellence for the Fulflex Product Animation Video/Sales for Fulflex Elastomerics and the Award of Distinction for the People Inc. 20th Anniversary Video.
Patient Scrubs
A new book, A Prescription for Dignity, is now available on Amazon and our website www.patient scrubs.com. The book is about the story of the company founder’s family.
F & L Limo & Livery
F & L Limo and Livery has expanded operations including regular service to Johnson City. F & L has added two party buses. F & L provided group transportation to Rogersville, for a Kingsport Chamber event called Pig Palooza on July 27th at Amis Mill Eatery. The Chamber is considering making this an annual event based on the positive feedback they received from participants.
The Bagel Exchange
This October we will be celebrating our two-year anniversary. There is a new meny that features Boar’s Head deli meats and pre-made salads for customers that are short on time. Finally, with football season starting, pick up a dozen bagels on any Friday for a Saturday Tail Gate Party and get a special price!
Beyond Engagement
Valentina Escobar Gonzalez was the speaker at SoSlam in Knoxville.
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KOSBE is pleased to welcome CenturyLink as a new sponsor and supporter
Live Q&A with an expert marketing panel
Some past KOSBE Award Winners taking advantage of another photo op
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VISION Our desired future state
Our intent is to be the go-to organization in the Tri-Cities for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their business, by creating and developing the right tools and resources and cultivating the right partnerships.
PURPOSE AUNDREA Y. WILCOX, MBA Executive Director, KOSBE
Why we exist
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the rough waters of small business ownership and management.
MISSION What we do
We are a technical assistance provider offering assistance including but not limited to: forming a business, how to write business plans, business plan reviews, obtaining capital for start-up or expansion, pursuing government contracts, analyzing financial and management performance, proving business case, developing existing and new business, and planning for succession.
DANA GLENN
Administrative & Marketing Coordinator, KOSBE
Contact Us
Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) c/o Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce 400 Clinchfield St, Ste 100 | Kingsport, TN 37660 | 423-392-8800
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Featuring Music for the
2013 KOSBE Awards
Jaystorm, from East Tennessee, is the front man of this group which is accompanied by a live band. His musical up bringing heavily influences Jaystorm’s passion for many types of music that are heard in his work.
I don’t want to exist with out it...
jaystorm.net 865.387.1428
Bluesy funk sound that is part Motown, part old school hip-hop, with an edge of rock. Since the group’s sound is eclectic, it will appeal to many tastes in music. Jaystorm is very passionate about his music as he states, “And I really don’t want to exist without it...”
FOR BOOKING:
JVP Entertainment 9033 Countryside Lane Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865.387.1428 Fax: 865.951.0416 jaystorm.net 45
The I bet you knew this...
We Specialize in:
“KOSBE” stands for the “Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship.” We provide free hands-on training and private counseling services for small business owners in the tri-cities region and surrounding rural areas.
GETTING SMALL BUSINESSES CASH GETTING SMALL BUSINESSES CERTIFIED GETTING SMALL BUSINESSES RECOGNIZED GETTING SMALL BUSINESSES TRAINED
FAMILY TREE
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But you probably didn’t know this...
REVIEWS “Very informative; gave me excellent resources for research.”
I told myself many times I was never going to tweet. After this program I told my husband, “OMG - I am going to tweet.”
“I don’t feel so overwhelmed!”
“Aundrea met my needs and answered questions I didn’t even know I had.”
“Comfortable and technologically advanced.”
“Financial projection was not my strongest asset in business. But now, everything is much clearer. ”
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KOSBE is a program of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and an affiliate office of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University. The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee.
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