New Economy Strategies

ITIF: TN has strengths, but underperforms as hub for key innovation sectors

May 07, 2025 at 08:49 am by miltcapps

Update May 15, 2025: State Science & Technology Institute analyzes ITIF report.-Ed. TENNESSEE's progress in economic development, education, research and related fields is.... Read More

Michael Dukes' brand coming to life in high-touch Royal Circus retailer

Aug 15, 2017 at 11:45 am by miltcapps

Updated Aug. 23, 2019: After valiant effort, Dukes and Gill announced they're closing and having a clearance sale.-Ed. MICHAEL Dukes, a well established creative and branding.... Read More

Venture Notes - 27 July 2017

Jul 27, 2017 at 11:30 am by miltcapps

Today: LaunchTN report | eMIDS raise | Scripturally Sound | SnapRad | Dynamo Fund | Relaphi | Bahou Click for larger image LAUNCH TENNESSEE is not merely dealing wit.... Read More

Brett Jackson takes helm as CEO of Digital Reasoning Systems

Apr 20, 2017 at 03:45 pm by miltcapps

FRANKLIN-based Digital Reasoning Systems announced Brett Jackson, former CEO and chairman of Logi Analytics and former CEO of Digital Harbor, has been named DRS's CEO, succeed.... Read More

As General Assembly grinds along, some notes on TNInvestco and more

Apr 17, 2017 at 04:15 pm by miltcapps

MIXED reviews of the state's TNInvestco program, the wind-down of the original INCITE co-investment program, lingering questions about the health of Tennessee technology comme.... Read More

'New Economy' analysis shows Tennessee lagging 39 other states

Jul 07, 2014 at 11:28 am by miltcapps

Updated Oct. 27, 2016: ITIF said its next report will be in Fall 2017. LaunchTN's July 7, 2014 statement in response to the earlier ITIF report is posted in full at this link..... Read More

Nashville loyalty-rewards startup textLIVING says $1MM raise wrapping-up

Jul 07, 2014 at 10:04 am by miltcapps

OLD-FASHIONED connections and shoe leather seem to have netted loyalty-rewards startup textLIVING an expanding customer base and nearly $1MM in investment. According to Co-Fo.... Read More

Stakes are rising for TTDC, as VC group presses for change

Nov 28, 2008 at 02:50 pm by miltcapps

Feelings run deep among venture-capital executives who believe the state is doing far too little to advance high-growth sectors of the Tennessee economy. In the face of that e.... Read More

Game-changing ideas for Tennessee venture capital

Nov 28, 2008 at 02:47 pm by miltcapps

If high-growth development in Tennessee doesn't accelerate in the next few years, it won't be because of a shortage of ideas or a lack of smart plans and programs designed to.... Read More

'Creative Nashville' may lure high-growth ventures

Jun 09, 2008 at 06:46 am by miltcapps

It may not help Nashville recruit corporate headquarters, but -- for good or ill -- tonight's relaunch of NASHVILLE STAR on NBC, MySpace, Facebook and mobile phones everywhere.... Read More

Tech strategist joins Tennessee economic advocate

Jun 06, 2008 at 02:19 pm by miltcapps

Tennessee Technology Development Corporation has brought aboard its former strategy consultant, Dan Schmisseur, to lead operations and strategy, reporting to TTDC President Er.... Read More

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