economic development

PassAlong Networks names VC to Presidency

Dec 30, 2008 at 03:50 pm by miltcapps

PassAlong Networks, the digital-media developer and distributor based in Franklin, announced today the appointment of venture capitalist Ray Gary as president of the company..... Read More

Boon, not gloom? MB Ventures chief looks forward to '09

Dec 30, 2008 at 08:22 am by miltcapps

These are times that try fund-managers' souls, but 2009 could still produce "a legendary vintage year for venture capital." Or, so it seems to Gary Stevenson, manag.... Read More

Council Ventures adds VC general partner

Dec 26, 2008 at 11:05 am by miltcapps

Nashville's Council Ventures has added a general partner with deep VC experience in healthcare and healthcare IT investing. Grant A. Jackson (left) previously spent nearly fou.... Read More

Pres-Elect names VC to head Small Business Administration

Dec 24, 2008 at 09:53 am by miltcapps

President-Elect Barack Obama has nominated a venture-capitalist and economic-development advocate to head the Small Business Administration. Facing U.S. Senate confirmation h.... Read More

Cell Journalist says it's expanding clientele

Dec 22, 2008 at 11:51 am by miltcapps

Cell Journalist, the provider of technology for easy uploading of video content to print and electronic media, says its "Citizen Journalism" positioning is working..... Read More

Wamp delivers: TN Valley event set in Midstate for 2009

Dec 22, 2008 at 07:37 am by miltcapps

LAST UPDATED 12/23/08 0842 - M2M Chairperson Andrea Loughry told VNC Dec. 22 the theme for the TVC summit here will be "AMERICA COMPETES." .... Read More

Maynard asks further look at Metro economy

Dec 18, 2008 at 08:48 am by miltcapps

Metro Councilmember At-Large Jerry Maynard told VNC late yesterday he'll ask Vice Mayor and President Diane Neighbors to convene a Council working session on Metro economic de.... Read More

VC-backed former Ingram exec launches online business

Dec 17, 2008 at 10:37 am by miltcapps

Updated 10:55 A.M. - Clifton called to say Mzeenz is 'dormant' and the site will be coming down, very soon. He says Mzeenz has no active business with Ingram or other firms. C.... Read More

Gov. Bredesen spies more Energy jobs after Hemlock

Dec 16, 2008 at 01:07 pm by miltcapps

In the wake of yesterday's Hemlock Semiconductor investment news, Gov. Phil Bredesen this morning asked a task force of volunteers to focus more of its energy on landing more.... Read More

Lehman: CFMT needs unrestricted funds for rapid impact

Dec 12, 2008 at 11:14 am by miltcapps

Ellen Lehman says the foundation she leads is gaining "trusted advisor" status and is prepared to manage the larger unrestricted investments that are needed in the N.... Read More

Jaworski's PassAlong still aims to 'do something big'

Dec 12, 2008 at 04:22 am by miltcapps

PassAlong Networks CEO Dave Jaworski told VNC Thursday he's still working to close a $30 million debt and capital round "as soon as possible." He explained that the.... Read More

Economy: Nashville Business Outlook Summit set for Winter '09

Dec 07, 2008 at 07:31 pm by miltcapps

Updated 10:45 a.m.: correcting Rippee's affiliation. - Ed. Nashvillians are bracing for the harshest Winter economy of the young 21st Century. In an effort to bolster business.... Read More

Tennesseans push Industry-Scitech partnering in D.C.

Dec 07, 2008 at 07:30 pm by miltcapps

Two Tennesseans will be among those traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to help accelerate the nation's science, technology and education initiatives. U.S. Rep. Bart Gor.... Read More

PassAlong Networks reportedly raising $30MM

Dec 01, 2008 at 03:47 pm by miltcapps

For Update: See related Dec. 12 story here. Franklin-based PassAlong Networks, the digital-media and marketing firm, where Founder and CEO Dave Jaworski has previously p.... Read More

Scientist asks Nashville help, VU institutes move to Music Row

Nov 30, 2008 at 09:33 pm by miltcapps

Two of the nation's most prominent information-sciences institutes will relocate to Music Row in 2009. Meanwhile, one scientist says they need more help from Nashville. About.... Read More

Beat Check: Sitemason. No news, just want you to know they're not hiring

Nov 29, 2008 at 04:22 pm by miltcapps

Sitemason, the 8-year-old content-management system developer and hosting services provider with offices up several flights of stairs in Suite 5 at 110 30th Avenue, would like.... 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

MB Ventures' 3rd fund emerging in time to reap 'Vintage 2009' values

Nov 25, 2008 at 09:30 am by miltcapps

Visiting Nashville last week, Gary Stevenson was tight-lipped about plans for MB Venture Partners' rumored third fund. The only comment the MBVP managing partner would utter i.... Read More

VU portfolio company is plying A-round capital raise

Nov 25, 2008 at 06:33 am by miltcapps

Acuitec, the Vanderbilt University portfolio company based in Birmingham, is raising A-round capital and will probably relocate to Nashville if angels here become dominant inv.... Read More

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