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Tim Caldwell, owner of Southern Industrial Solutions (SIS) in Jackson, was presented recently with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center’s (TSBDC) “Rising Star” award. The award is presented annually to successful new small businesses.

Caldwell worked with TSBDC Director Ron Acree last year to put together the business plan for SIS. The two met together weekly to discuss business operations, marketing, management, financial projections and business planning. Acree referred Caldwell to contacts for future marketing, accounting, legal and financial funding needs.

SIS, a single source industrial solutions provider for manufacturers, offers a variety of cutting edge cost savings and engineering services which make major contributions to profitability for companies in West Tennessee. The firm offers professional engineering services in lean manufacturing, machine design, plant engineering, PLC programming, machine refurbishing and retrofits, data collections, process plant moves and layouts, project management and other services as needed by the clients.

The TSBDC is a network of professional business consultants with 12 centers and 2 satellite offices in 14 cities throughout the state of Tennessee. The Center offers free assistance to help business owners grow and develop successful, thriving businesses. The local Jackson office is funded in part by the Tennessee Board of Regents and Jackson State Community College. The office is located at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce building at 197 Auditorium Street.