Business Resources

TVA supports small, disadvantaged, minority, and woman-owned firms and targeted commercial-sector businesses through strategic partnerships, outreach activities, networks, electronic tools, and business assistance. The goal of these initiatives is to ensure the growth and success of the Valley’s business community. Read a summary of TVA Economic Development Business Resources (PDF).

Diversity Alliance

Through this program, TVA participates with strategic partners to provide business tools and opportunities that help grow and sustain minority- and woman-owned businesses in the Tennessee Valley. Read more.

Entrepreneurial Resources

Find information on public and private resources on entrepreneurship, financial, and technical assistance, industrial organizations, and business services. Read more.

Business Incubation

The TVA Business Incubation Network includes 29 facilities across the Valley where tenants share services, equipment, and building space. TVA provides technical assistance and also manages a revolving loan fund that helps tenants continue their growth when they have short-term needs for operating capital. Read more.

Consumer Connection

The Consumer Connection is an economic development program that links Valley communities with business opportunities, expansions, and retentions. It helps community leaders understand retail development and retention in order to expand the local tax and revenue base, enhance property values, support job growth, and increase capital investment. Read more.