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Pictured above, consultants Al Da Silva (l) and Elizabeth Pritchett (r) are seen alongside Charlie Archie (c), director of the Tiptonville Farmers Market, following Lake County Office Hours. The Office Hours program is designed to help businesses address issues in starting or growing their businesses by providing free consultations and ongoing support with professionals.

Tiptonville, TN – June 4, 2026 - Helping small businesses through individual support is just one of the ways The Mill Workspace helps business owners address needs and find practical solutions to everyday challenges. The Regional Entrepreneurial Office Hours program is designed to meet current or aspiring business owners where they are and provide them with the guidance they need to succeed.

On Tuesday, June 2, the Office Hours program was hosted in Lake County, TN, with the support of the City of Tiptonville. Throughout the day, consultants spoke with numerous business owners in the area about their challenges, goals, and immediate needs, including marketing, starting a new business, and navigating food safety and cottage food laws.

Consultants on site included marketing specialist Elizabeth Pritchett and business specialist Al Da Silva.

Chris Donaldson, director of The Mill, stated “It’s our pleasure helping small businesses start and grow in Lake County. As a born and raised Lake Countian I am looking forward to doing even more in the weeks ahead as we ramp up our efforts to help businesses and those looking to startup in the area.”

Stay tuned for important announcements about additional programs and consulting that will be offered in the area soon.

The next stop in the Office Hours program will be the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The program is scheduled for Friday, June 26. Consultation appointment times range from 9 AM to 3 PM. Book now to reserve your appointment.

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About The Mill Workspace: The Mill Workspace, a DBA of Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneurship, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 entrepreneur center located in Dyersburg, TN and focused on serving entrepreneurs in the nine counties of Northwest Tennessee. They help businesses through one-on-one counseling, workshops, and multi-week programs all designed to help businesses in the region start up and grow.   

Programs at The Mill are funded in part by a grant from LaunchTN

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Serving all Counties in Northwest, TN

Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion, and Weakley

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