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QuickTake: Will the Google algorithm like your content?

Feb 14, 2011 at 07:58 am by miltcapps

Some of Nashville's search-engine optimization and interactive marketing pro's seem to live and breathe Google rules, rumors and rants. We know: It's dirty work, but somebody'.... Read More

Owen Exec MBA and students adjust to Great Recession

Feb 22, 2010 at 10:13 am by miltcapps

The Vanderbilt Executive MBA program is adjusting to recession-borne pressures and attempting to keep its tuition charges below $100,000. Tami Fassinger, Owen's associate dean.... Read More

Advocates: 'Protection' could derail TNInvestco locomotive

Feb 22, 2010 at 09:39 am by miltcapps

The Tennessee Budget Express may soon barrel down the tracks, but some key players worry TNInvestco may be sidetracked or derailed. Facing an extraordinary economy and electi.... Read More

NEWSBITS, Jan. 19, 2010

Jan 19, 2010 at 10:13 am by miltcapps

OnFocus|Healthcare is raising about $3 million in fresh capital, augmenting a 2008 round led by Nashville-based Solidus Co. In a filing with the SEC dated Jan. 14, OnFocus ind.... Read More

FourBridges exec: More insurers would invest if TNInvestco reopens

Jan 15, 2010 at 10:29 am by miltcapps

A Chattanooga executive says there's probably more demand out there for the TNInvestco tax-credit allocations that are funding new Tennessee investment funds. The state's new.... Read More

FourBridges exec: More insurers would invest if TNInvestco reopens

Jan 15, 2010 at 10:28 am by miltcapps

A Chattanooga executive says there's probably more demand out there for the TNInvestco tax-credit allocations that are funding new Tennessee investment funds. The state's new.... Read More

Statewide 'Tennessee Angel Fund' launched as TNInvestco deadline nears

Sep 22, 2009 at 03:32 pm by miltcapps

The Angel backers of the successful Nashville Capital Network have stepped-up to launch Tennessee Angel Fund LP, to serve the statewide entrepreneurial sector. TAF Managing Pa.... Read More

Emdeon shares may get 'bump', but analyst prefers Passport's posture

Sep 21, 2009 at 09:59 am by miltcapps

Updated 4:11 PM, Sept. 21: Caris & Co. is the only non-underwriter who initiated coverage as the Emdeon quiet period ended. New raters with their names on the pr.... Read More

ECD's Kisber reasserts State authority for venture-capital push

Jul 30, 2009 at 01:01 pm by miltcapps

Two members of Gov. Phil Bredesen's Cabinet want to erase all doubt about who's leading the effort to accelerate capital formation in Tennessee. Economic and Community Develo.... Read More

VCs form industry consortium, as TNInvestco nears kickoff

Jul 27, 2009 at 07:25 am by miltcapps

The state's venture capitalists are studying the rulebook, scouting for teammates and sizing-up the referees who'll control the TNInvestco tournament for 10 years. Just over t.... Read More

VU Owen GSM's partnership awards EMBA tuition gift

Jul 13, 2009 at 08:27 am by miltcapps

Vanderbilt's Owen Graduate School of Management recently announced its fourth gift of an executive MBA for a local nonprofit executive. Elizabeth H. 'Beth' Torres (at left),.... Read More

Healthtech: Zepherella's Tennessee roll-out set for Fall

Jul 13, 2009 at 08:27 am by miltcapps

[Updated: Zepherella rebranded at PatientPay in September 2012.-Ed.] Tennessee will soon be a testbed for Zepherella, a new online service that promises reduced sticker shock.... Read More

$800MM: TCRS releases state private equity guidelines

Jun 24, 2009 at 12:02 pm by miltcapps

Investment guidelines have been released for investment of $800 million or more from $27 billion in assets of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System. TCRS Director of P.... Read More

New 'Green energy' venture revealed in wake of Vencap legislation

Jun 22, 2009 at 04:06 pm by miltcapps

It's too early to say for sure, but the Tennessee Small Business Investment Company Credit Act may already be paying dividends. The pro-venture capital program was passed las.... Read More

CredenceHealth leverages Angel money and Feds' pressure

May 14, 2009 at 08:58 am by miltcapps

Note: CredenceHealth sold in March 2011 to Xerox's Affiliated Computer Services, release here. Data Advantage, referred to in this story, was sold in 2010 to sector consolidat.... Read More

Sidebar: Opinions on CAPCO vary among VCs

May 01, 2009 at 08:35 am by miltcapps

As previously reported by VNC, venture capitalists, particularly those who want state incentives managed by Tennessee firms, have differing opinions on the legislative proposa.... Read More

Startup: ArtistOne aims to unseat Nielsen for download data services

Oct 27, 2008 at 10:51 am by miltcapps

A Nashville startup chief says Music Row executives and others can sell more songs and videos by targeting downloading hotspots that are identified by ArtistOne Analytics, whi.... Read More

McWhorter-backed coalition, Solidus-backed company are health-reform allies

Oct 23, 2008 at 02:24 pm by miltcapps

At 26, he's a student of politics and shares his mentor's passion for rescuing America's wobbling healthcare system. What's more, Landon Gibbs believes he can get 1 million m.... Read More

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