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Dear Business Owner,

The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce wants you to know that Hendersonville is booming and we hope you elect to launch your business in our great City by the Lake. Commercial construction for new and infill redevelopment is reflecting much higher levels of activity over recent months. In response to this increase, one of the major initiatives of the Chamber Economic and Community Development Committee has been to focus on the making sure Hendersonville continues to thrive as a community where people want to live, work, and play. The Hendersonville Area Chamber has increased the number of new business launches, events, and workforce initiatives in response to market demand. Our Chamber sets the standard for excellence in membership services, community alliances and business growth and development within the Hendersonville area.

We are happy to facilitate a conversation with you and invite any of our community partners to attend that may be beneficial to helping you make Hendersonville the place for your business to thrive. We connect business with customers, suppliers and important community issues, advocate for our broad and diverse businesses to create a climate of growth, promote business through a variety of marketing activities to the community and member to member, and support members through education, recognition and business assistance. We are here to support you!

Please let us know if we can be of additional assistance to you or if you would like to schedule a meeting to discuss your specific business needs.

Sincerely,

Kathleen HawkinsPresident/CEO

Our Mission:To help local businesses grow and prosper

Xtend Healthcare

MGM Industries

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Osram Continental USA Inc.

Aladdin Temp Rite

National Health Care

Aergo Solutions

Sumner County Family YMCA

GT Technologies

Largest Employers in Hendersonville

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TriStar HendersonvilleMedical Center

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City:Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meets at City Hall on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm

Why Move Your Business to Hendersonville?

Rated Top 5 Cities in Tennessee for Job Seekers

• Nerdwallet.com

Voted Top 10 Best Citiesfor Business

• The Beacon Centerof Tennessee

Top 10 Most BusinessFriendly Cities

• Nashville Business Journal

Top 10 Safest Places toLive in Tennessee• Movoto Real Estate

County Executive and County Commissioners Meets at the County Building on the 3rd Monday at 7:00pm

County:

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TransportationCity Facts

4th Largest city in Nashville Area11th Largest city in Tennessee

City FactsJust 20 miles from the Nashville International

Airport

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13 miles North of Downtown Nashville

City Facts

Hendersonville has a convenient location with easy access to I-65, I-40, and I-24

Vietnam Veterans BoulevardDaily Average 58,170 ADTC

PlanningLet’s Get Started…

5. What is the Use and Occupancy process?

6. What are the signage requirements and limitations?

7. Who do I need to speak with about beer or alcohol license?

8. What are the fees and forms?

1. What is the zoning?

2. What uses are allowed?

3. What is the process for building/renovations?

4. If submittals are required, what are the submittal guidelines?

Be sure to go to planning and ask the following questions in the beginning stages of your business launch.

Question #1 – I want to open a certain type of business. What is my first step? Answer – Contact the Planning Department to determine what areas of town are correctly zoned for the business. Locate a potential site and once a site is selected and a basic idea of what the prospective business owners wants to do, a “pre-submittal conference” needs to be requested with the Planning Department. Based on the outcome of this meeting, the prospective business owner will have a decent blueprint on how to proceed. To check out current zoning maps, visit: www.hvilletn.org/departments/planning/maps.

Question #2 – Are licensed contractors and/or licensed architects required?Answer – The first step you need to take is check with the Planning Department, who will refer you to the Codes Department and Publics Works Department to determine what requirements are applicable.

Question #3 – What is the process for opening a business in an existing building?Answer - Unless the proposed business is in the same classification as the business that previously occupied the space/building or if the space/building was specifically built for that use, significant improvements to the property may be required because of certain Federal, State or local regulations. In this case, an architect or other design professional should be consulted. Please check with the Planning Department first for a Use and Occupancy Inspection. This will allow the prospective business to get their business license for the next steps.

Question #4 – Is my business required to have a business license? Answer - Any business in the City limits of Hendersonville with gross sales of $3,000 annually or more requires both a City of Hendersonville business license and a Sumner County business license regardless of whether you work from home or commercial location. There are a limited number of exceptions, including those who pay professional privilege tax to the State. Go to hville.org and sumnertn.org for more information on applying for a business license.

Question #5 – What type of business entity should I form?Answer - Seek the guidance of a legal or tax professional to determine the best business entity fit for you.

Question #6 – What is the cost of the business license and how long will it take to process?Answer - The cost is $15.00 for the City business license and $15.00 for the County, plus any additional fees. For a commercial location you may be required to obtain a Use and Occupancy Permit for the cost of $25.00. If you work from home, the city requires a Minor Home Occupation Permit at no charge. The Planning Department must sign the bottom of the application showing approval. Once the application is submitted with the necessary approvals, the license can be issued in a matter of minutes.

Question #7 – Can I apply for both the City and County business licenses at City Hall?Answer - No. You can only apply for the City business license at City Hall. You may apply for the County license on the County website (www.sumnertn.org), in person at the County Clerk’s office, or by mail.

Question #8 – Are there other requirements at the state level? Answer - For more information regarding opening a business in the State of Tennessee, you may visit https://sos.tn.gov/.

Question #9 – How do I obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number?Answer - The FEIN is free by visiting www.irs.gov or seek a legal professional or tax professional for assistance.

Question #10 – How do I obtain a beer permit or liquor license?Answer – You must go online to https://www.tn.gov/abc/ and fill out your applications online. They no longer accept paper applications and checks.

Question #11 – What will be expected to be checked by the Fire Prevention Bureau? Answer – The Fire Prevention Bureau reviews and inspects all new construction and remodeling of commercial buildings in conjunction with the City’s Building and Codes Department. Expect that they will review fire and sprinkler plans for compliance, existing structures, and all flammable and combustible storage tanks.For more information or to request an inspection,go online to hvilletn.org/departments/fire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Having trouble getting your permanent COO? Ask the city for a temporary one.

TaxesLocal City CountyProperty Taxes (2018)Rate per $100 value $0.7580 $2.50Ratio of AssessmentResidential and FarmCommercial/IndustrialPersonal (Equipment)

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$undisclosed$1,613,063,7170%

$143,460,000$4,357,373,8835%$51.00

Source: Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of Property Assessments Source: County Technical Assistance Service, UTI

CitySales Tax 4% tax on food and food ingredients 7% on all other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted

Local Sales Tax Rate 2.25% Local and State Sales Tax Collected (FY2018) $192,702,253

Income Tax Personal: 2% on Interest & Dividends for the 2019 tax yearCorporate Excise Tax: 6.5% of Tennessee taxable incomeFranchise Tax: .25% of the greater of the Tennessee portion of net worth or the book value of real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100 Unemployment Tax: New employers is typically 2.7% (based on occupation) of first $7,000

Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue

Here at the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, we strive to help local businesses grow and prosper. Let us help you take your business launch to the next level! The Hendersonville Area Chamber will help you connect with the community and build strong and lasting business relationships in the Hendersonville Community. Through the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, you have the opportunity to schedule your very own ground breaking ceremony or ribbon cutting. These are two affordable and effective marketing tools to advertise your company, meet other business professionals, and gain media exposure online and in local publications. This is an opportunity to showcase your business and have the spotlight on you! For more information on or how to schedule a ground breaking ceremony, ribbon cutting or a time to brainstorm on how to get more involved in the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, call (615) 824-2818.

How To Launch Your Business

With the tremendous growth throughout Middle Tennessee, our Chamber has launched Hendersonville is Hiring to help you with your hiring needs. This page was created by the Hendersonville Area Chamber to support the businesses in the Hendersonville Community connect with the qualified applicants looking to gain employment.

When conducting a job search, it is the responsibility of each individual to research the integrity of the organizations to which one is applying. Individuals are advised to use caution and common sense when applying for any position with an organization and when supplying personal information through the Internet. This page is not intended for job seekers to post job needs - but you are welcome to comment or ask questions to the employers underneath their posts. Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce does not author, edit or monitor this page and therefore does not assume responsibility for its content or veracity. Plus, twice a year, our Chamber works with community partners to hold job fairs.

Fact:

Where Do I Find My Employees?

hendersonvilleishiring.com

Businesses can post job listings once a day on this page. Post should include: Company name, company location, Job title, brief description, and instructions on how to apply.

Help us - help more people Live, Work, and Play in Hendersonville! Must be a licensed brick and mortar business in Hendersonville, TN or an active member of the Chamber of Commerce to post listings.

Fact:Last year, we helped over 200 businesses secure team members to join their team

Since inception, 641 jobs have been documented with hires from this page

Need a place to conduct interviews?

Want to do team training? Call the

HendersonvilleArea Chamber at

(615) 824-2818 and ask about our board

room and training room availability!

City Population in 2018 is 60,771. Projected Population in 2023 is 66,223

City Facts

Training And Development SupportT o help you hire, retain, and grow solid employees and business leaders, we also offer members and nonmembers Training and Development classes twice a month during the course of the year. These Chamber University classes are taught by industry experts as well as leaders from community partners such as Welch College, Union University, and Volunteer State. Class topics range from finance, to business, accounting, to excel and so much more.

Many of these classes can also be used for CEU credits or life skill credits towards continuing education courses.

Whatever your training and development needs, we will work along with our partners to help you find the solution that prospers your business.

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Hendersonville has been home to stars such as Taylor Swift, Johnny and June Carter Cash, Conway Twitty, Thomas Rhett, the Oakridge Boys and many more

City Facts

Educational Attainment of residents- 93.8% high school or higher, 32.8% bachelor’s degree, 10.6% Professional degree, 94.8% Sumner County Schools graduation rate

63%

*Source: A nationwide study conducted by the Shapiro Group

of consumers more likely to buy from a Chamber member

than a non-member.

95%of the “Best Places to Work in

America” are Chamber members.

59%of most consumers think being

an active Chamber member is an effective business strategy.

12%of consumers are more likely to

believe that a company’s products stack up better than the competition,

if the company is highly involved with a Chamber.

40%of consumers are more likely to eat at a restaurant over the

next several months if they know a restaurant is a Chamber

member.

43%of consumers are more likely to buy insurance from a company

they know is a Chamber member.

44%of consumers are more likely to think positively of a small business that is a Chamber

member; 63% would be more likely to purchase goods and

services from that business in the future.

TriStar HendersonvilleMedical Center

City Hall

Chamber ofCommerce

Streets ofIndian Lake

22,000 acres of waterand 440 miles of shorelineon Old Hickory Lake

8 commercial marinas and 9 Parks

HendersonvillePublic Library

3 golf courses

1 public library

76 religious organizations

City Facts

Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center

HuckabeeStudios

Glenbrook Shopping Center

City Square

Sumner County Tourism

Police Department

Senior Citizens of

Hendersonville

HistoricRock Castle

City Facts

Fiber Optics AT&T and Comcast

City Facts

7,766 companies

112 restaurants,6 hotels and motels

21 financial institutions, 28 branches

$2,233,324,406 in 2017 retail sales

HendersonvilleUtility District

City Population in 2018 is 60,771. Projected Population

in 2023 is 66,223

Median HouseholdIncome $61,584

26 miles of shorelinein Hendersonville

City Facts

Median Age 40.7

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hvilletn.org/departments/planning/maps sumnertn.org

tn.govirs.gov

hvilletn.org/departments/firetsbdc.orgmtida.org

hendutil.net

Business Development Directory

Important Links

Planning Department (615) 264-5316

Public Works Department(615) 822-1016

Sumner County Health Department(615) 824-0552

Union University(615) 447-2500

Volunteer State Community College(615) 452-8600

Welch College (615) 675-5255

American Job Center(615) 452-1964

Better Business Bureau(615) 242-4222

Building and Codes(615) 822-3802

City Hall(615) 822-1000

Economic & Community Development (615) 822-1000

Fire Department(615) 822-1119 ext.3003

Forward Sumner(615) 206-6624

Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce(615) 824-2818

Hendersonville Utility District(615) 822-8066

Nashville Entrepreneur Center(615) 873-1257

Piedmont Natural Gas Company(615) 734-0665

hendersonvillechamber.com100 Country Club Drive, Suite 104 • Hendersonville, TN 37075 • 615.824.2818