FORTECH interior showroom
BrightBridge Capital has assisted FORTECH, LLC. in obtaining an SBA Community Advantage loan that allowed them to expand their operations into a showroom on Market Street in the popular Southside neighborhood of downtown Chattanooga.
Specializing in a diverse range of technology services, FORTECH is a one-stop destination for audio, video, security, surveillance, networking, and all the smart home features that enhance residential and commercial spaces. FORTECH integrates technology into an environment, ensuring convenience, security, and entertainment at one’s disposal, said officials.
FORTECH is a local, veteran-owned business, deeply rooted in Chattanooga.
“FORTECH is a dream I didn’t think could come true,” said Nicholas Clark, owner of FORTECH. “It started as more of a means to an end, but with every milestone, it became something more. My first van, my first employee, my first showroom. Today we have eight employees, five company vehicles, a warehouse and office in East Brainerd, and a new downtown showroom in the heart of Southside on Market Street. We are beyond grateful for our growth.
“When it came to lending, I needed a lot of advice and guidance on how to move forward. Paige McVity was my contact with BrightBridge, and she was very patient with my lack of expertise in this area. Mike Howard then helped bring it home and was also a great resource. Between the two of them, I learned so much. The best way to put it is that now I know enough to know I don’t know much, and having quality resources is the best way to ensure you don’t make poor decisions.”
“FORTECH has already established itself as a go-to with home building contractors, but needed a showroom to increase its direct-to-consumer business,” said Ms. McVity. “We were thrilled to be able to assist them in obtaining much needed capital to open their first showroom in the popular Southside area. Now they can demonstrate their audio and visual products so that clients can experience solutions that meet their needs.”