Specifications include, but are not limited to: The State of Tennessee, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) issues this Request for Information (“RFI”) for the purpose of partnering with firms to provide marketing and outreach services, including, but not limited to digital marketing, marketing services, advertising, social media, public relations, online marketing, branding/brand development, video production, graphic design, website design and development, podcasting, print media, and radio for the State Small Business Credit Initiative 2.0, branded as Fund Tennessee and its component units which include InvestTN, LendTN, and AssistTN. The initiative is intended to provide capital and technical assistance needed to invest in job-creating opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs, including minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, those who live in rural communities or low-to-moderate income census tracts, or those who are underserved or underrepresented. TNECD is seeking firms with diverse networks to ensure programmatic reach across the state. The budget for this marketing and outreach will not exceed $50,000.00. We appreciate your input and participation in this process.
