Our Economic Development team
Our Economic Development team, composed of lending professionals, small business development experts, and other knowledgeable staff, ensures we continue to provide top-notch support and services to the Upper Cumberland.
Cumberland Area Investment Corporation assists businesses seeking to grow through revolving loan funds.
We specialize in gap financing and partnering with traditional lenders to help support job creation and regional, economical prosperity in the Upper Cumberland.
This region is rich in natural and human resources, a ‘can do’ attitude, and is just the right size for a business like ours. What the Cumberland Area Investment Corporation has done for us can’t be described in a few words. They share our vision for a brighter future for everyone.
Triple C Machine owes a lot of our success to CAIC they have been great to work with and it is good to know that small business starting out has people to help get us up and running. When I first started the business grew way faster than I even thought and with out CAIC they are no way I could be as big as we are today. We have 2 locations now and a lot of new equipment to better take care of our customers. We will be adding on more equipment and employees also work is looking good . I just like to say thanks to CAIC , my customers , my employees and everyone that has helped me get to this point and we are not finished yet.
Proudly serving the 14 counties of Tennessee’s Upper Cumberland since 1984
Cannon – Clay – Cumberland – DeKalb – Fentress – Jackson – Macon – Overton – Pickett – Putnam – Smith – Van Buren – Warren – White
The Upper Cumberland Development District and Cumberland Area Investment Corporation are equal opportunity providers, employers, and lenders.
The Small Business Development Center at UCDD serves the 14-county Upper Cumberland region and provides small business start-up services including, but not limited to: business plan development, financial planning assistance, marketing plan development, sources of capital, and social media guidance.
In addition to start-up assistance, SBDC at UCDD provides existing business assistance including, but not limited to business growth planning, government contracting guidance, international trade guidance, sources of capital, and social media strategy guidance.
