The LITE House

As the 2025 LITE Institue Program has come to an end💡…
We are excited to share that 27 students from McMinn County and Central High School discovered the power of small businesses, and entrepreneurship, gaining the power of creativity, community, and business leadership!!🌟

Time to kickstart 2025 with SMART Goals!🌟🎉 Don’t forget to sign up using the link below for free lunch!
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Grateful for a peaceful and inspiring N.E.S.T. session this morning!✨ Huge thanks to Beth Simpson for teaching us how to reground ourselves and manage stress during this busy season.🎄🌟

It’s time to Stress Less with the NEST! Join us this Wednesday to learn how to rebalance stress & enjoy the holiday season!!🎄🌟

Join us tomorrow for a focused session on HR management strategies to help small businesses optimize team performance and growth!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hearing from Marcus Johnson at TVFCU. Marcus discussed TVFCU's 8th annual Idea Leap grant and the Leap Loan Program.

Utilize our coworking space! View membership options on our website at https://yourlitehouse.com/coworkingathenstn/

Tips and tricks Tuesday! 💡 Make sure that your small businesses is prepared for the upcoming holiday marketing season. Did you know that consumers spend around $8 billion in the retail sector during these months? Don't miss out on sales! Start now to reduce your workload later.

Our friends over at are hosting a FREE ten week workforce development program! This program, powered by gener8tor provides eligible individuals with virtual skills training and industry credentials. Do not miss out on this opportunity! Apply online or find more information at https://www.gener8tor.com/skills/tennessee.

Last week, Juli Brackett, a graduate student at Tennessee Wesleyan University, talked to our NEST members about the importance of holiday marketing for small businesses. We will be announcing our next NEST meeting soon, and you don't want to miss it! So stay tuned.

Next week! Take advantage of this amazing opportunity for your small business. Register today to secure your spot! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8TYohmlkKhvUI8rpyf79j_CaaRsWDk9O0d_ZBGIvSjKTxFg/viewform