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Small Business Support

Small Business Support Specialists work with new and existing child care directors to strengthen their business operations. Discover how our specialists can support in topics like business finances, daily operations, staff recruitment and retention, marketing, leadership development, and administrative platforms.

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Small Business Support Coaches

Small Business Support Specialists provide child care programs with fiscal and operational management resources and coaching. We believe that strong and sustainable child care businesses support our organization's goal to provide quality care for children in Tennessee.

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Mary Shell

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Kristen Osborne

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Leah Mangrum

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Nicole O'Neal

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Serves Upper East Counties.

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Stephanie O’Dell

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Tammy Brewer

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Travis Burnett

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