BrightBridge Capital: Business Loans

09/01/2026

Congratulations to Revive Dental on the groundbreaking of their new facility on Dodds Avenue!

Founded in 2021, Revive provides low-cost, high-quality dental care to those who need it, and advanced education and training for dental residents. After just five years, the faith-based non-profit is already on track to triple their space with this project, ensuring they continue to provide critical care for low-income patients. That’s where we come in.

We’re proud to have worked with Ron Jones and Juli Ann Morgan at SouthEast Bank to help facilitate the loan within our CDFI program, which offers more flexibility than a traditional conventional loan. Through this partnership, we are advancing our mission to promote economic and community development while allowing Revive to focus on what's most important: helping local families thrive.

08/25/2026

Business owners: Whether you’re starting a company or taking an established business to the next level, the Small Business Administration offers free online guides covering four key areas: planning, launching, managing, and growing your business.

These resources can also help you prepare to ask for capital by strengthening your business plan, clarifying your goals, and organizing the information lenders may require.

Preparation can make conversations with commercial lenders more productive and help move your business closer to its next opportunity. When another financing option is needed, we’re glad to speak with you, too.

Explore local resources, expert guides, tools, training, and events designed to help small entrepreneurs start and grow businesses, win federal contracts, and branch into exporting.

08/18/2026

Are you ready to turn your idea for food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods into a stronger, more sustainable business?

Our resource partner, Proof, offers free, on-demand courses to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses. Learn at your own pace and gain practical guidance for navigating the opportunities and challenges of building a successful consumer brand.

Proof offers this program in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Main Street Initiative. It is free of charge.

Use the link to learn more and register: https://www.proofincubator.com/tnmainstreet

08/11/2026

⚖️ Have a legal question about your business? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask an experienced attorney.

Our resource partner, the Knoxville Small Business Development Center, is facilitating a free online “Ask an Attorney” session on August 19. Business owners can bring their questions and receive practical feedback from Chris Trump of Carrasco│Trump, PLLC.

Legal issues can affect contracts, operations, growth plans, and financing, so obtaining reliable guidance early can help business owners make more informed decisions.

Register here: https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=21460009

08/04/2026

Understanding your tax responsibilities is essential to running a successful small business, especially for new business owners.

At BrightBridge Capital, tax returns and related financial records are integral to the loan review process. Missing, incomplete, or outdated records can delay a financing request or make it harder for a business to demonstrate its ability to repay a loan.

Our resource partner, Memphis SCORE, is hosting a free, live online webinar on August 11 to help new business owners better understand tax-filing requirements, deadlines, deductions, and recordkeeping.

Click the event link for details and registration.

New to small business? Figuring out the proper way to do your taxes can create many headaches. This webinar will help.

07/28/2026

A Solid Business Plan Is Your Road Map to Success

Whether you are preparing to launch a startup or seeking ways to grow an existing business, a strong business plan can help you clarify your goals, identify the resources you need, and determine where to focus your efforts.

This free online workshop will make the business-planning process less intimidating and offer practical guidance for developing this essential tool. A business plan is valuable at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey and is required when seeking financing.

Register today for this event, presented by our resource partner, SCORE Nashville, and sponsored by the Nashville Business Incubation Center.

📅 August 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. CDT
💻 Live online | Free

Sponsored by NBIC. In this workshop you will learn how to write a 10 to 12-page business plan including 4 financial pages. It includes information regarding content, format, and references. You will leave with part of you plan written.

07/21/2026

How will customers find your business?

At BrightBridge Capital, when we review business plans submitted with loan applications, we want to understand how a business will market its products or services and attract customers. A strong marketing strategy is essential to building a successful business.

That's why we're pleased to share details about this free workshop, co-sponsored by our SBA resource partner, the Knoxville Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which serves Upper East Tennessee.

➡️ Make Your Marketing Dollars Count
➡️ Tuesday, July 28 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.
➡️Register:https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=21460028

If you're starting or growing a business, this workshop will help you develop a focused marketing strategy so your marketing dollars deliver better results.

07/16/2026

Strong financial records are a foundation of a successful business, and they're essential when it's time to apply for financing.

That's why BrightBridge Capital encourages Memphis-area entrepreneurs and small business owners to attend this upcoming QuickBooks Workshop, co-hosted by our resource partner, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC), at Southwest Tennessee Community College.

🗓️ July 10 | 10:00 a.m. - Noon
💻 Live Online & In person Workshop | free
📍 TSBDC at Southwest Tennessee Community College – Maxine A. Smith Center, Suite 112

Register here: https://clients.tsbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=90460024

07/10/2026

Manufacturing plays a vital role in creating jobs, strengthening local economies, and driving long-term growth. At BrightBridge Capital, we support manufacturers by helping them access the financing needed to expand, invest in equipment and facilities, and create new opportunities.

If you're a manufacturer looking to grow your business, we encourage you to attend this informative webinar presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and SCORE. You'll learn about the SBA's Made in America Manufacturing Initiative and explore a wide range of federal resources to help manufacturers access capital, expand into new markets through exporting, identify onshoring opportunities, and connect with additional technical assistance programs.

🗓️ July 10 | 1:00 p.m.
💻 Live Online Workshop | Free

Register today and learn how these programs can help your manufacturing business grow.

Register for our SCORE LIVE webinar, GSBA’s Made in America Initiative: Resources for Small Manufacturers; Learn how the SBA’s Made in America Manufacturing Initiative can help small manufacturers access capital, pursue new investment opportunities and grow through exporting and onshoring resour...

07/09/2026

We depend on the expertise of folks like Bob Cantler for our board. Bob is President and CEO of the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is passionate about empowering businesses and building a thriving community. They do this through cultivating change, driving progress, and creating lasting impact for generations to come.

We're grateful for his leadership