UT Tyler Business Innovation Group

The BIG Group has partnered up with .zip to bring you a new podcast, where we talk to local entrepreneurs about their journey and paths during their ventures.

We recently filmed one with .castillo_, a graduate from UT Tyler working to bring a huge impact to the fire safety industry.

Tune in, using the link in the description below!
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A thanks to Chuck Vanderbilt and for visiting with the UT Tyler Business Innovation Group (BIG) student organization. It was great having the Soules College of Business Ambassadors join the for the event. Mr. Vanderbilt discussed the importance of new startups and existing small businesses using tools provided through their local and . Chuck walked the students through Zoom Prospector, ETCOG's new tool for Economic Development. What an incredible program. Students were able to see how to use Zoom Prospector to get demographic information, view commercial buildings for sale, and other valuable information.
Thank you again to and Chuck Vanderbilt.

Chuck Vanderbilt is the Community and Economic Development manager at East Texas Council of Governments where he specializes in connecting government and business resources in Texas. Chuck will be helping the UT Tyler Business Innovation Group find demographic information to use when consulting with Ms. Tara Cooper, owner of It’s Bout Time Beauty Supply. To succeed in a brick and mortar business the phrase "Location, Location, Location" is key. A business must match the products and services with the surrounding population to be successful, but how do you know how to select the best location? Mr. Vanderbilt will provide the answers to where to locate a business that fits the customer base! Join us this Monday, February 21st for this exciting topic of conversation, you DO NOT want to miss this!