McKenzie, TN — September 11, 2026 — We’re bringing another round of the “Holiday Marketing Made Simple” workshop, just in time to help business professionals prepare for a profitable and stress-free holiday season. Hosted by The Mill Workspace and sponsored by the McKenzie Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this workshop will be led by marketing expert Elizabeth Pritchett and is full of practical strategies to help you tackle your holiday season.

Dyersburg, TN - September 11, 2026 - If you are considering turning your favorite homemade recipes into a small business, understanding Tennessee’s cottage food laws is a good place to start. The Mill Workspace is partnering with the University of Tennessee Extension, Tennessee State University Extension, Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Dyersburg Farmers Market to offer a workshop focused on the basics of Tennessee’s cottage food laws.

Alamo, TN – September 8, 2026 – What does it really mean to be professional at work? Using her book How to Be Unprofessional at Work: Tips to Ensure Failure as a starting point, author Merry Brown will lead this interactive workshop, which examines the everyday behaviors that undermine trust, damage relationships, create unnecessary conflict, and make it harder for people to do their jobs well.

Alamo, TN - August 31, 2026 - Crockett County native Shalandrius Duckworth has developed a pretty sweet reputation among locals since opening the doors to her dirty soda and dessert storefront, Mini Desires, in early 2026. Duckworth opened Mini Desires with more than a decade of experience as a small business owner. The storefront represents a new creative venture for Duckworth, who originally started her entrepreneurial journey doing hair.

Milan, TN - August 26, 2026 - The Mill Workspace and the Milan Chamber of Commerce recently partnered to bring business leaders, managers, and owners a workshop dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of Excel. The “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” workshop was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The workshop was held at Hargett Materials, located at 6012 Windsor Drive, Milan, TN.

Dyersburg, TN - August 27, 2026 - Anna Agresta is a longtime Dyersburg native and owner of The Rusted Ruby, located at 111 West Market St., in Dyersburg, TN. For Agresta, The Rusted Ruby is a business born from passion, fashioned and curated in a Western style and adorned with cacti, the focal point of Agresta's self-designed logo.

Obion County, TN - August 17, 2026 - After 30 years of service in the federal government, Randy Bridges was introduced to The Mill Workspace with a goal of putting his experience, skills, and tools to work in a new way. Bridges is the founder of WRB Organizational Efficiency Group, a business based in Obion County and focused on helping organizations identify opportunities for improvement and excellence.

McKenzie, TN – August 13, 2026 - The Mill Workspace is preparing to launch the second round of Regional Entrepreneurial Office Hours in Carroll County as part of our ongoing effort to serve entrepreneurs across the nine counties of Northwest Tennessee. The program will be held in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of McKenzie, TN. The event will be held at the RailYard Workspace, located at 9 Broadway St., McKenzie, TN 38201.

Milan, TN – August 5, 2026 - The Mill Workspace will be hosting the workshop “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The workshop will be held at Hargett Materials, located at 6012 Windsor Drive, Milan, TN. This workshop is held in partnership with the Milan Chamber of Commerce.

Dyersburg, TN - August 4, 2026 - Dyersburg native Esther Hugueley recently launched a business that brings together her 20 years of experience in social work to help families across the region. Launched in 2026, SVS Visitation Solutions, LLC addresses a critical need for court-ordered visitation monitoring, offering a professional and structured solution for families navigating complex situations.