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Industry could reach favorable inflection, particularly if supply of domain's sophisticated capital grows.

Cross-border trade, entrepreneurship and investment likely to flow from this week's step forward.

Whatever your stage, act now to present Alchemist ideas, experience for surmounting supply-chain challenges.

Short fuse: Metro hiring to fill pivotal role in entrepreneurship, innovation slot open.

Initiative seeks economic expansion and inclusive prosperity.

Leaders to consult with experts, local stakeholders as they look to generate impetus akin to city's 1Gig push.

UPDATED 8 March 2024 A myriad of scheduled events lies just ahead and we're pointing you to several dozen in this collection.

Entrepreneurs and change-agents focus on early capital access for founders of color.

Deadline Nov. 20, 2023 - Q&A session just ahead, Pitches Dec. 5-6 as part of Expo in Nashville.

RTI report illuminates TN funding + performance lag, advancement opportunities

Speakers seemed to strike genuinely responsive chords among the audience.

Tennessee cities can take reinforcement from the dynamics reflected in analysts' methodology.

Tennessean succeeds Monique Villa.

After 7 years without a formal regional entrepreneurship partner in NW Tennessee, The Mill contracts for the work.

Four startups -- including one led by a co-founder of Ancestry.com and one by a Chattanooga entrepreneur -- will appear in person.

Scenario: VU could garner up to $422MM, as fight against neurospsych disorders, degenerative diseases advances.

Team is apparently leaning further into its latest raise, with TAUM now over $100MM.

The accelerator has enlisted startups from 13 other states and 3 other nations. No native TN ventures, yet.

Challenges and opportunities statewide, drive to position two new regional entrepreneur centers.

The long-gestating verdict is official. Read more here.

[updated] CoLab CEO Tasia Malakasis drives plans for SM leadership from Chattanooga epicenter.

[Updated] TN House FW&M Chair Patsy Hazlewood is among Tennessee legislators expressing support.

[Updated with Kewpie news] Ahead of an impending press conference, we offer a thought experiment on investment scenarios.

Funding infusion at stake, as TNECD answers Treasury queries, LaunchTN replenishes board, adds staff as ops grow.

Launch Tennessee announced latest SBIR fundings.

After weeks of work and months of waiting for the outcome, news breaks on several fronts.

Fintech entrepreneur Eric Satz (AltoIRA) is one of 60+ VCs, entrepreneurs, advisors playing 3686 Festival roles.

Administration's appointment of business and economic advisor comes ahead of Metro Nashville's mayoral election in 2023.

Updated 3 September 2022: 8 Tennessee economic-development coalitions pursued federal grants of $25MM+ more each. Only Memphis remained in the hunt.

U.S. Treasury verdict still out, but more staff being recruited for developing TN ecosystem's capital stack.

UPDATES Memphis-based hub sees diversity, agtech, national ecosystem development and innovation acceleration as vital.

Five TN cities home to 10 Engine candidates seeking to strengthen region's entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem.

$1BN+ impact could rise in TN in decade of mobilizing investment capital and lending power.

Backed by Cercano Management, Relevance Ventures, Angels, TNInvestco, INCITE, et al, its team shifts principal office.

After seven workdays at the helm of the regional entrepreneur center, CEO looks at capital, staffing, budgets and more.

The LaunchTN board has approved the search committee's recommendation. Stanton Chase managed recruiting.

Moyer, Barnard, Martinez, Den Haring, Kauppila and Liu on prospects for AI's increased role in Tennessee.

Commentary: Does list of TN gains in 2021 reflect actual lack of 'major' entrepreneurial achievements?

[updated] Build Back Better funding via EDA for ventures, biomaking, cyber and more could lift Nashville region's lifesciences ecosystem.

A manufacturing campus in West TN conceived in about 2005, has come to fruit.

Nearly 40 items on capraises, exec moves, major techs, PE, VC, CVC, musictech, fintech, healthtech, ag and much more.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center makes case for $450K in grant to support statewide entrepreneurship inclusion and diversity.

[Updated] Tech-advancement may be among programs getting fresh look, with funding increased and likely to grow further.

[Updated] Chairman says challenges led board to take 'different direction', national search will be mounted for next in a lengthening line of CEOs.

30 actionable newsbits on capital raises, execs, pandemic and events, relocations and more.

Entrepreneurial and economic development allies have crafted roadmap to Rural development leadership.

Opry Entertainment exec eyes YUDU, Shore Cap, Wellview, Martin Ventures, ProCredEx, NOFs and more.

[Updated] Deadline set for comments on needed investment capital, loans, training, microlending and more, U.S. Treasury-funded program.

TN U.S. Senators oppose Innovation bill over China issues, capital raises, big day for Uncle Nearest, new startup cohorts, EIR + grant invitations,

State begins refining strategy, aims to bring 4,100-acre OEM project to fruit, if it can be done.

Veteran of finance, recruitment and development and other fields cites fintech as hypothetical target vertical.

With potential tenants in sight, authorized funding will be free for wastewater pipeline, partnership development and more.

If Tennessee enlists for SSBCI funding, TTDC investment committee could get pretty busy.

Twenty updates on VC/PE moves, startups, innovation funding, family offices and more, plus Resources.

Former LaunchTN CEO is consulting to Advantage Capital in support of New Markets Tax Credit proposed for TN.

UPDATED: U.S. Treasury program to move economic-development, equity and entrepreneurship needles, soon to be revived.

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, Launch Tennessee and Life Science Tennessee look to maintain momentum.

The 2021 Milken Institute chart of 20 important industry sectors for Nashville.

City-performance research may help state's flywheels pursue critical mass in key industries.

UPDATED Massive economic project conceived 16 years ago now seems under no-holds-barred assessment.

Creating impactful companies, changing communities, and nurturing collaboration are just parts of her answer.

Amid pandemic and General Assembly session looming, 'broadest sandbox program in the U.S.' is the goal.

Sponsor Oaktree recently ran IPO process for Array Technologies, which is not a Shoals competitor.

Fund passes $100M, raises in healthcare, fitness, musictech, fintech, insurance, plus policy push, Angel credit, Smokies and more.

Dozens of news items on startups, capital raises, executive moves and business resources.

Jumpstart Capital liquidity, LaunchTN, Jammber, virus capital, Fintech, Healthcare, data, Vizion, spinup, spinout, and more updates.

Both LaunchTN and its sponsor, TN ECD, have begun responding to Comptroller requests ahead of hearings later this year.

Despite massive headwinds, NGOs and other nonprofits seek to help drive transformation of state and its regional economies.

White House scitech advisors suggest AI, biotech, comms, quantum infoscience, advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Proposed federal funding could rekindle TN entrepreneurship and innovation, much as during the earlier Haslam Administration.

Lofty goals, budget cuts and a mission made more challenging amid pandemic and economic pandemonium.

[updated] Capital raises, LaunchTN + Jumpstart updates, M&A, Lifesci deals, Schulz on Chamber, 4 Bridges expansion + more.

Opportunities for startup growth and service are plentiful in the new Pandemic Era.

[updated] Convenors say tracks are clear for OZ-advantaged real estate and operating business developments.

Eighteen years into nonprofit lender's mission, Clint Gwin aims to expand footprint in key markets

[updated] Market Access program prioritizes quickly connecting with customers, vendors, and strategic partners

[Updated 14 Feb 2020] ECD Chief Rolfe updates Caucus, advises all hands on deck about competition, ultimate project cost.

[Updated] EDA has $33MM pot, says previous grant wins no reason to withhold well defined, competitive ideas.

[Updated] Entrepreneurial, startup and capital events and activities around Tennessee.

[Updated) There's sharpened focus on capital, as well as on entrepreneurial infrastructure and regional strategy.

A rigorous study of TN lifesciences is afoot and advocates are clearly positioning to push for public and private support.

Meetups blend LaunchTN mission, Kauffman funding, Engine advocate, constituents getting to know legislators.

[updated] Straight-talking commercialization and capital advisors from Austin, Nashville and Lexington converge, Aug. 29.

OppZone platform in works, Legility M&A, SEC filings, Veteran Ventures, H2O and Lirio raises and more.

$3MM+ will go to new capital formation, entrepreneurship, mentoring and related initiatives. 3 winners in the state. 6 teams submitted compelling ideas.

Tennessee Tech alumna and entrepreneurship intern gets the job.

Funding fuels manufacturing and market priorities, but team is alert for other 'sustainable' opportunities.

Founder has raised north of $8MM, recruited growing ranks of farmers since inception.

News from Frist Cressey, fintechs, Washtopia, Episode Sols, Sphere, Veterans VC, FedEx, Ballast, VendEngine, and many more.

Music City Music Council, which augments Metro ECD, gets new staffer and SMB tools are spotlighted.

Files for $1.1MM preliminary capraise, ahead of much larger funding for projects in Tennessee and elsewhere.

[Updated] WillCo EC to serve established businesses seeking scale in TN's fast-growing Williamson County.

Matt Wiltshire's successor has led key deals for state economic and community development.

Unprecedented EC gathering meant to improve minority entrepreneurs' access to contacts, capital and growth.

Fledgling nonprofit adds staff with politics and projects savvy to support advocacy and outreach.

As bill-filing deadlines loom, bills that shape TN economy, startups, entrepreneurial momentum are in prospect.

With a merger or other transition afoot, NFA chief and Mayor Briley restate value of supporting Creatives, Fashion entrepreneurs.

Latest roundup of Tennessee startups, capital raises, economic development and more.

With Black-owned ventures front and center, CEO shares playbook for forging just, inclusive, growing regional economy.

LaunchTN matches have now supported 24 fledgling firms, mainly in energy, materials and health/biomedical.

Lee Cabinet choices affect ECD, LaunchTN, others..plus updates on capital raises.

The latest in a series of biannual rankings of the States on science and technology competitiveness.

Biannual Science & Technology Index shows some TN gains, but weakspots among growth factors

Mayor Briley maker-manufacturer initiatives, capital raises aplenty and more.

Teaming with ORNL + Innovation Crossroads, power producer looks tech targets, maybe some surprises.

Months and years of ecosystem development might help make Chattanooga an 'overnight' entrepreneurial success.

Waller attorney leads prospective not-for-profit advocacy group through private 'summit' at ECD.

A sobering report from Brookings Institution researchers inevitably shows there's work yet to be done.

Content may be king, but this Nashville digital network aims to take the crown.

Regardless of grant outcomes, these strategic proposals warrant scrutiny across Tennessee.

Franklin, Clarksville, Murfreesboro may need localized recipes for entrepreneurship.

Many of these issues gained salience during the Haslam and Bredesen years.

Federally legislated OZFund prepares for take-off roll in Tennessee.

[updated] The applications window will soon open for the DOE-backed technology commercialization program.

[updated] High-energy team builder prepares for his next entrepreneurial or service act.

Chair's experience brings continuity, clear sense of value of legislative ties and momentum.

Solaster capraise out of Jumpstart, new crypto fund, some blockchain plays and more.

CEO says sees first close on HealthIT fund by end of 1Q 2018.

'Free-market' combatant of industry incentives may face new players pursuing legislated benefits.

27 short takes on Venture developments statewide, from robots and healthcare, to hair dye and video security.

Legislator observes the Western Division of the State lagging Eastern and Western regions.

Startup clients may migrate to either of the incubators - Nashville gets a net incubator increase.

[updated] A pronounced rise in overall ranking comes with weaker showing on some of 25 dimensions.

Designation of leader for coalition's next phase of work may bring acceleration.

[updated] In-the-works a year or more, the advocacy group is about to stand up to be counted.

A rich program with speakers by the dozen, including 10 VCs on the stage.

With more than 1,000 attendees projected for the annual conference, Villagers get scrutiny.

Resources that might provide refreshment for those looking to advance Tennessee innovation.

With the General Assembly and Governor in full budget mode, LaunchTN assesses its options.

An action plan for leadership may soon come off the drawing-board.

VTC Smaller downtown get economic development grants that favor entrepreneurship.

Talked about for a year or more, the effort gets fresh momentum

Former MRA exec, turnaround guy and member of the J.C. Bradford diaspora named.

Gov. Bill Haslam delivers his State of the State Address this evening.

Announcement could fuel fresh speculation regarding potential Boyd bid for GOP gubernatorial nomination.

[updated] 2016 rocks with appealing events statewide.

Another regional accelerator goes-it alone, capital formation numbers, and more.

Boyd & Brock of LaunchTN respond on sustainability, Healthcare, Rural Metrics and more.

A new platoon of civic-minded influentials picks-up the challenge.

VU spawns Predictgov, Clayton Associates, REDCap Cloud update, NextGxDx raise, Project Healthcare, The TENN and more.

Entrepreneurs who exited America Access Transport for logistics, transportation startup program.

EVAmore, AgLaunch, Stony Creek Colors, BunkerLabs accelerator for Veterans have news.

Response to Brookings Institution researchers will require deep knowledge.

[Updated] Brookings' findings are now available for review here.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC), aka Launch Tennessee, fills posts.

Researchers need Nashvillians' help in assay of spin-off activity in Nashville area.

[updated] A baker's dozen oughta-reads on startups and capital from around the state.

That old chestnut, Film-TV industry production incentives, gets a fresh take.

Group working from Nashville EC plans to draw more investors in from the sidelines.

Pitches with social enterprise at their hearts will be made Thursday at free event.

[updated] Local Bunker Labs crew is gaining momentum, enjoying network effect.

TORCH of Chattanooga won the prize.

LTN aims to draw 900, including perhaps 100 investors to its 4th annual conclave in Nashville.

VTC Innovation seeds begin sprouting, as first startups recruited.

Tech-dev exec, active Angel with Bioenergy interests surveys the region.

VTC Chattanooga's ramping-up for a feverish startup season.

Developers studying HudsonAlpha and other innovation centers.

VTC Two years after a successful exit from logistics business, a new venture launches.

Founder presses ahead with no native Tennessee capital, other than her own.

VTC Chairman of Knox-based company is also Haslam Administration's ECD chief.

[Updated] 17 competitions on 10 Tennessee campuses are admitted.

A fourth cohort of startups is likely to be invited to Knoxville, but timeline TBD.

[updated] TN's pro-entrepreneurship legislation, a $4MM JourneyPure raise, and more.

VU event, Fintech startup, Randy Boyd on ECD priorities, INCITE and accelerator cos.

[updated] Nashville's first woman as Mayor eyes opportunities, five months into her term.

[updated] Treading carefully to 'get program right', industry aims for step-by-step progress.

[updated] ECD Commissioner Randy Boyd expresses strong support for bill enrolled this week.

Within Haslam Cabinet, ECD Commissioner shapes policy-program options for Chief.

[updated] Williamson County aims to breed its Tech sector, leverages NEC resources

Updated No matter where you are in Tennessee, you'll want to consider many of these.

[Updated] Refurbished laws strengthen companies, spur professionals, build State repute.

[Updated] Partnership would support a network of investors and entrepreneurs.

[updated] Strategic buys, if any, would follow organic growth and await sector consolidation.

The state's accelerator-linked ecosystem continues to evolve, it seems.

Initiatives complement Rural EDev Task Force and operate under Fund umbrella.

Third Cohort of Master Accelerator Program Kicks Off Oct. 21

[Updated] Too many Rural communities are not sharing in Tennessee's economic momentum, they say.

Charlie Brock shares his topmost objectives, and we review a bit of the agenda.

[updated] Expanding portfolios, going into CEO Charlie Brock's third year onboard.

LaunchTN has described each of the startup's presenting during 36|86, reprinted here.

Actionable business opportunities, plus a discount code right here.

Bio veteran Jim Monsor leads pilot effort to deepen TN's startup resources

[Updated] Veteran Nashville search entrepreneur said to be among new owners.

Entrepreneurship, events and attracting capital may have revved-up. Tech transfer? Not so much.

[Updated] When it's representatives hit the General Assembly, they'll bring a clear agenda.

National and State workforce- and innovation-oriented initiatives link TN cities.

VTC Accelerator's regional mission to be continued after 3 years at Tullahoma.

Round Two pilot of a tech startup competition could be just beginning of League of Cities effort.

Memphis Bioworks CEO Steve Bares makes the announcement

Commissioner now also presides over board of Tennessee Technology Development Corp.

[updated] Litigation, uncertainty over INCITE funding, turnover and more.

Execs from Digital Reasoning, Rustici and State Economic Development are highlighted.

Dispute settled between LaunchTN and PandoMedia, parties announce.

CEO sees Southeast as a key region in FinTech development and related payments plays.

[updated] Only rudimentary financial and compliance reporting was explicitly called for by law

VTC Universities in Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Nashville plan to partner to serve industry, entrepreneurs

[Updated] Pando litigation. Refocused 36|86 event will convene in June, as will Pandoland

VTC: Commissioner Julius Johnson and a team including Memphis BioWorks will press forward.

AGC could be active in a dozen or more states by mid-2015, CEO says

Canadian company takes minority stake, co-founder former Gov. Phil Bredesen remains significant shareholder

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation, TTDC, lays-out its priorities.

Agency's entrepreneurship director seems to have caught the bug.

John Ingram asks the founder of AOL about ways to 'disrupt' politics-as-usual.

[Updated] Useful tools for those exploring cross-border business-development opportunities.

Index delivers composite image of state's economic development, innovation status

[Updated] There's fresh life in one of Nashville's most storied communities.

A change at the helm of one of Tennessee's most recognized institutions.

Eric Dobson plans to recapitalize, scale-up the Angel network born in Music City

A its forthcoming Dec. 11 event shows, the Kentucky city sees value in cultivating ties between its ex-pat and immigrant community and corporations

Fate of business, education and innovation campus project remains uncertain.

Here's more information on startups that'll have berths in StartupVillage June 12-13

The Fourth is a long way off, but the fireworks begin in 3 weeks

Brentwood sister company is among allies for Oak Ridge-linked startup

TTDC now seems to be fully staffed to further pro-venture programs

A true startup leader, investment pros and others are aboard for the continuing relaunch

Galen, VentureIncite, LaunchTN, Dobie Media, FamilyVenture Management and more

With fingers crossed and funds in-hand, the tech-centric nonprofit forges ahead

With seeds planted and a new strategy coming, NBIC chief steps down

There are some new faces among the 'usual suspects' applying at INCITE Fund

[updated] Goodman addition adds heft to ambitious Lipcomb plans for its business, entrepreneurial offerings

An Owen grad and former Cybera exec puts his venture skills to work for an Alabama startup that's eying Nashville

There are more Angels among us that most of us realize; one of his holdings is preparing for a C Round

Streamweaver 'stealth' no more...Unconference events... ECD budget comments... much more in this regional roundup

Startup Tennessee gets operations staff, a tech exec volunteers in Uganda, $ for GOBA and more

Veteran emissary to institutions' stakeholders and allies is re-potting himself after a 41-year-career

With relatively little fanfare, one TNInvestco fund is rebranding and entrepreneurial activity heats-up statewide.

Alliance push to help protect and commercialize intellectual property could become a global movement

Galen-Burcham alliance goes back years; other firms had a shot at top-billing in NEC healthcare work

Scholar and entrepreneur will co-found molecular diagnostics startup in Nashville

Leadership shift was accomplished August 19, with Hagerty now chairman of TTDC

As widely anticipated, the Feds came through with $29.7MM in funding for Gov. Bill Haslam's innovation-breeding program

[CEO departure] Sixth CEO brings national perspective, oversees an NTC on shifting economic, educational and professional terrain.

Nashville leader says the sometimes controversial program is 'worthwhile experiment' in jobs creation.

Watching a TNInvestco watcher, Scripps Interactive, Harbert, Solidus, Fresenius, key hires and more.

[updated] Galante succeeds Goodman. City continues building awareness of Creative/Music sector

Remember when things used to slow down for Summer? Tennessee's venture scene seems busier than ever

East TN developments... Entrepreneur Center rebrands Future 50, Nashville 'on the edge' and news roundup.

New VC council forming, less TNInvestco info, Marcums' Tullhoma venture Launch Pad and news here and elsewhere

A Brailer exec joins regional VC, Nutraceuticals' Grindstaff, Investor Days ahead for incubators, Amazon thing gets awkward and more

Governor addresses fast-growth sector; details of venture funding, entrepreneur award and tech-transfer still unfolding

Speaker Harwell's tech agenda.. Schulz on ECD strategy.. new TN tech jobs.. Chattanooga Ventures.. Dream CS, DigiChart and more..

JumpStart's 'brightest'... EmergeMemphis' 45 startups.. Haslam-Hagerty gameplan... David Wilds in cap raise.. Blackstone venture aid...

In Nashville's highly charged entrepreneurial atmosphere, this partnership aims to create both heat and light

[updated] A former Franklin corporate executive hopes to turn her investment-management savvy into a boon for the impoverished

Jacobs' latest, TripRaiser traction, Delegator does it all, Pfeffer's sage advice, touching base with Applied Health and more here.

Get that extra cup o' coffee, you'll need it for news from McWhorter, Council Ventures, Vaden Landers and more.

Legislators make an energy-tech 'grab', plus venture events and training and more statewide.

The fate of Nashville Medical Trade Center.. a new venture from Cromwell & Schmisseur.. a beta invitation.. and much more here.

Airing of issues simmering beneath TNInvestco's surface has prompted a reprise of comments pro and con the program

Medical devices may get a boost from the collaboration of two life-science weighted funds and an innovation driver

VU porfolio co goes elsewhere, TNInvestco company, startup ecosystem spreads, PdCamp, ORNL, MyOutdoorTV and more

Our latest roundup of VU searches, capital raises, marketing pushes, digital music, tech commercialization and more

New ECD appointee, TNInvestco clone idea, updates on Silicon Ranch, JumpStart, Bizen, entrepreneurship and much more

The first of several potential new funds will soon test the waters for venture investment

TTDC chief to Gov. Haslam, IP, Claritas, incubators, Angels, Louisville innovation, HiMSS-TN descends on Orlando and more

The news coincides with launch of the Obama Administration's StartUP America program in the U.S. and helps fulfill Solidus' TNInvestco strategy.

News and notes from around Tennessee on science, technology, innovation and related policy.

Education Networks..StudioNow..Biotechies...Scripps Interactive..Aegis Health... VU's science reports, and more..

Lynch cites workforce challenges and the need for more collaboration throughout the region as essential to lift Nashville from lower tier of life-science centers

TTDC forum, TNInvestco website, VU tech transfer, PureSafety, Tricycle, Memphis leadership, and more...

TSU, Vanderbilt, and local business and government may seek to replicate Memphis' initiative in the Capital City

Some believe the General Assembly should next move to increase the TNInvestco pot to $200 million

For perhaps the next six months, the pace of development of Tennessee's emerging New Economy will be largely in the hands of elected officials

UPDATED The capital pool might grow to $200MM; State officials are said to have held private meetings with group of TNInvestco players

At the midpoint in Gov. Bredesen's second term, he's not letting-up on the accelerator for New Economy jobs

Vanderbilt institute gets a key role with ORNL and UT, in scenario for improving university collaboration and state's entrepreneurism

Warning TNInvestco's not enough, TTDC hopes to keep its mission alive, maybe by spinning-off new ventures

Entrepreneur says local tech community has 'a lot to prove', before access to venture capital improves

Technology-enterprise advocate believes life-sciences sector cannot advance without stronger leadership

[updated] Though their faith in the future may vary, retained executive-search professionals are investing energy in Bio and related fields.

[Updated] The Nashville Area Chamber and its allies are unleashing an Entrepreneur Center, brand and marketing campaign

[Updated] With the VC filing deadline just 13 days away, one administrator of the state's new capital-formation program is impressed with the calibre of prospective fund managers

With the leverage of the game-changing TNInvestco program becoming more apparent, Bredesen Cabinet officials move to establish control, for the long-haul

Those who would be fund managers in the state's new program are taking a close look at the groundrules and the competition

There may be fences to mend, but now it's time for the state's VCs to Cowboy Up and make a move

[Updated] As the stakes get higher for tech transfer and R&D, UT makes far-reaching changes in governance of its research, licensing and venture arm

[Updated 5:52 p.m.] The TNSBICCA passed in both House and Senate today, and will next go to Gov. Bredesen. The Senate vote was 30-0. It passed in the full House this morning, 94-0, and in Senate Finance this afternoon 9-0-1PNV. The insurance industry provides the leverage for this economic development and venture-funding move.

The annual Accelerator endurance and innovation test produces much food for thought.

Corporate ambitions may suggest a role for outside capital in this high-profile local growth company

Digital Reasoning, tech transfer, Metro development, Innotec, nTelagent, Memphis venture forum, ICA, M&A, bankruptcies and more...

Legislators want to demonstrate support for smaller ventures, advocates say the CAPCO model has been improved since early adopters found serious flaws

Tennessee executives see both problems and opportunities in proposal for stimulation of early-stage investment

The state's new private-equity director debuts and a VC panel gets the lowdown on controversial venture-funding proposal

Local Angel net and Mercury Labs shoulder high-profile assignments for the state's tech-driven economic development leader

Updates on ICA, iPayment, Tractor Supply, Solar Institute interest, Stimulus, Tech competition, and Med-devices firms...

Middle Tennessee's next sci-tech business park may be located in Wilson County

Rippee leads monitoring group; Chamber helps local businesses survive and thrive, despite the plummeting economy

Prominent technology groups need more than better real estate to compete in 'brutally' competitive funding environment

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation has a great gameplan, but the clock is ticking for policymakers, VCs, scientists and entrepreneurs

Nashville's creative roots are strong and the juices are flowing. Now, the 'sustainability' theme is due a hearing.

TTDC presses ahead on numerous fronts, with a deadline looming just over the horizon, amid a rough economy, and political changes

While swearing-off another tech startup, this mid-life entrepreneur keeps finding new ventures and hobbies to love

With an eye toward the long haul, and against a backdrop of economic crisis, Co-Chairs Frist and Shmerling (L-R) release Entrepreneur Project recommendations

TTDC lands prominent healthcare CEO, scientist and policy influential to help navigate the shores of business, academe and government

While critics sound off and Biotech targets General Assembly, an economy-shaping executive keeps pushing education and innovations

There are no 'weathervanes' among these folks. Defining 'institutional', a caution about egos, and a reminder that sounds a lot like 'Dance with the one that brung ya'

Tonight, NBC provides another test of Nashville's brand-image -- while the Entrepreneur Project confronts 'lagging innovative capacity', inadequate capital and slow tech commercialization.

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation continues to assemble its team to drive tech-centered economic development.

Strange Days: A sitting President signs a bill funding science, technology and education and simultaneously vows to gut funding. The federal budget has been held up, ever since.

A Franklin, Tenn.-based entrepreneur today won approval of the World Trade Centers Association in New York City to create a World Trade Center to serve the Greater Nashville area.

Venture advocate's latest activity recalls earlier attempts to ignite technology in Tennessee