Contact:
Michael Moss & Marc Coplon
540 McCallie Ave., Suite 690
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone: 634-6376
Fax: 634-6351

Who they serve: Manufacturing companies already located in the state needing assistance for on-site plant expansion or requiring training programs when creating 25 or more jobs.

What they do: Assistance for established business

Service Summary: Existing Industry Services offers infrastructure assistance (Tennessee Industrial Infrastructure Program or TIIP) for water and sewer lines and rail line extensions. Site preparation, in some cases is allowed under the TIIP program. The Department of Economic and Community Development offers industrial training programs and administers a below-prime rate loan program for fixed asset financing (land, building, machinery) in non-metro areas under the Community Development Block Grant program.

Requirements for Program: For infrastructure assistance and training, a company must create 25 or more new jobs and/or expand its facilities. Fixed income financing is not available with the Chattanooga city limits.

Length of program: As needed

Number of clients: 400-500 individuals and companies

Fee for Program: None