Resources

Resources

The City of Bartlett

The City of Bartlett, its elected officials, and employees are ready to provide assistance and quality services for you. We are committed to making Bartlett a great place to live. There are many opportunities for you to interact with local government and to participate in civic activities and organizations. We encourage you to become involved in all aspects of the community. Working together, we can all continue to make Bartlett a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is Northeast Shelby County's largest business membership organization. It is comprised of more than 600 members who represent a diverse array of industries and professions within a market population of 250,000.

Shelby County
Chamber Alliance

The Shelby County Chamber Alliance is comprised of all six suburban chambers within Shelby County. The Alliance represents 2500 member businesses that are committed to enhancing the economic strength of the Memphis Region.

Greater Memphis Medical Device Council

The vision of the Greater Memphis Medical Device Council is to strengthen job growth through the development of a world class comprehensive workforce that serves the Memphis Area Biomedical Industry.

The State of Tennessee

From the Arts Commission to the Wildlife Resources Agency, Tennessee's government agencies provide timely and pertinent information to the public. Agencies produce these publications as public record of their activities. State publications can be a tool for government accountability if Tennessee's citizens read them. Collectively, the archive of these documents record Tennessee's history, natural resources, socioeconomic condition, culture, and quality of life.

University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services

UT CIS helps companies and communities grow and create high quality jobs by providing consulting, training and connecting services across the state. Whether you want to improve productivity on the plant floor, comply with safety or environmental regulations, navigate the federal procurement process, introduce a new product, or improve your economic development potential, CIS has the expertise to help you succeed

Tennessee Department of Economic
and Community Development

With its sights set on long term growth of the State of Tennessee, TN ECD offers competitive grants for workforce training, public infrastructure and economic development. This site also contains great information on business in Tennessee and why you should start/grow a business here.

The Tennessee SmartStart initiative helps people start their business from the ground up. https://youtu.be/K8Z1dlfitBI

Economic Development Growth Engine

Through financing, economic gardening and small business development programs, EDGE helps businesses of all sizes grow in Shelby County.

Memphis Area Association of Governments

It is the mission of the Memphis Area Association of Governments to assist and support its members in matters related to regional planning, economic development and intergovernmental matters.

Disaster Declaration Search

On the U.S. Small Business Administration site you are able to view if you are eligible for disaster loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration.

Educating and Mentoring
for Small Business

Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 17 million entrepreneurs start, grow or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories.

Regional Strategy

The municipalities and unincorporated areas of Shelby County understand that it is the strength of our combined region that makes us a top competitor for business growth and expansion. Shelby County is the most populous county in the State of Tennessee, and with the combined workforce and specialized capabilities of each of our municipalities, there are opportunities for companies of any type to be successful. It is this regional approach that sets Shelby County apart, and makes the long-term growth plan sustainable. Find out more by visiting the Shelby County Chamber Alliance website.

Energy Resources

Memphis Light, Gas and Water

Today, MLGW is the nation's largest three-service municipal utility, serving nearly 421,000 customers. Since 1939, MLGW has met the utility needs of Memphis and Shelby County residents by delivering reliable and affordable electricity, natural gas and water service.

Tennessee Valley Authority

The Tennessee Valley Authority is a corporation owned by the U.S. government that does not receive taxpayer money or make profits. TVA provides electricity for 9 million people in parts of 7 southeastern states at prices below the national average. TVA also provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system. Their work assists state and local governments with economic development.

Team Green Zone

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce is serving the local economy by providing long term solutions for your business to protect the environment and become more profitable by: Lowering your Energy Use Intensity (EUI), Lowering Operations Costs, Creating and Implementing Action Plans to reach your Sustainability Goals, and Educating the Community about Efficient Resource Management.