In this segment of Power Up Memphis, Gale Jones Carson is joined by Rory Thomas, Executive Director of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, and William Richardson, Associate Director for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center, who will discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the small businesses community throughout Shelby County and how they can access COVID Relief assistance.
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network has been empowering small business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals with a business idea to innovate new products and services that compete in the global marketplace for more than 30-years.
Also, MLGW’s James West, who is the V.P. Customer Care, discusses the various assistance programs offered by the utility provider to assist both residential and commercial customers. MLGW also partners with a number of local agencies to provide assistance (Deferred Billing, Gift of Comfort Program, On-Track Program, Plus-1 Program). MLGW customers who are experiencing any hardships due to COVID-19, loss of income, medical issues are encouraged to reach out to MLGW at 901.544.6549
