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ETSU Launches Program to Empower Appalachian Small Businesses | Bristol Virginia News

East Tennessee State University just launched Advance Appalachia, a bold new initiative designed to supercharge small businesses in the region—those making under a million dollars annually. Focused on keeping employees, boosting workplace culture, and helping families thrive, the program delivers real-world support: research-backed training, mentorship, hands-on implementation help, and even grant-writing guidance. By tackling root challenges head-on, ETSU is empowering these community pillars to not just survive but flourish—fueling Appalachian economic resilience one small business at a…

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