Welcome Visionaries

What does it take to move your dreams from vision to a successful business venture? Where do you turn for help? This website is designed to help you answer those questions.

This site is a comprehensive online entrepreneur resource. It contains all the information you will need to get started and succeed. The Gallatin-Sumner County area is known for its entrepreneurial spirit as evidenced in the corporate giants that grew from small family businesses, unique specialty shops, and one-of-a-kind restaurants that have become staples in our community.

On these pages, you will find all the guidance you need to bring your vision to life!

How to Start a Business

It can be a very confusing and daunting task to move your dreams of owning your own company from chatter around the kitchen table to reality. This "How to start a business" will help guide you in taking the proper steps to move your business vision from concept to actuality. This section also includes business plan templates and information on how to structure your company, obtain funding and form a marketing strategy.

Resource Center

Our Resource Center provides you with a rolodex of key organizations and links to their websites and e-mails - groups in critical fields of expertise such as higher education, online resources, and organizations such as the Tennessee Small Business Development Center that offer assistance to small businesses and start-ups. There is also contact information for city and county departments to help you obtain a business license to put your vision into motion.