Serial entrepreneur finds his center as a meditation instructor
Dan Lamontagne, founder of Peddler Bicycle Shop and one of Memphis' first all-natural restaurants, trades the brick-and-mortar store for life as a local meditation instructor.
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MIT works with young entrepreneurs to change the face of tech in Memphis
Why wait for business school? MIT trains Memphis high school students in launching their own businesses before they even get to college.
Innova Memphis raises new $31M investment to fund innovation in farming
Innova Memphis announced the close of its latest fund, Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV. The $31 million fund will focus on early-stage investments anchored in rural America, and will work with national farm organizations and other partners to identify, enable and accelerate startups with high growth potential in the AgTech sector.
No more door-to-door: Local tech company reboots the fundraising model
“Rather than the school having to sell $50,000 worth of cookie dough and wrapping paper, our platform makes it easy for supporters, parents and teachers to patronize a local merchant instead."
The 2017 summer of acceleration kicks entrepreneurs into high gear
It's start-up season in Memphis. This year, 18 teams will participate in rigorous entrepreneur training across the six unique accelerators.
In photos: South Memphis celebrates Mother’s Day at Miss Shirley’s Soul Food
Miss Shirley's Soul Food restaurant, which has been open barely a year at the corner of Mississippi Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, welcomed families for its first Mother's Day lunch.
Mother’s wisdom and social media marketing propel aromatherapy business
Fairy Blossoms Scents creates handmade incense, soaps, perfumes, and skincare products, many of which can be infused with a scent that is unique to the customer.
ThinkProxi brings museums to life
Memphis-based tech company ThinkProxi uses beacons to help businesses better understand customer trends while providing information that’s pushed to any hand-held device.
New pitch competition marries science and business
Memphis is understood as a hotbed of healthcare innovation with organizations such as Memphis Bioworks and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Memphis Scipreneuer Challenge pushes scientists to market their breakthroughs to the business community.
Memphis’ first Tech Equity Week targets the digital divide
“I want the rest of the country to know what we’re doing in Memphis, that we are on the front lines of addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion, and it’s important that we are part of the national conversation."
MIT works with young entrepreneurs to change the face of tech in Memphis
Why wait for business school? MIT trains Memphis high school students in launching their own businesses before they even get to college.
Innova Memphis raises new $31M investment to fund innovation in farming
Innova Memphis announced the close of its latest fund, Innova Ag Innovation Fund IV. The $31 million fund will focus on early-stage investments anchored in rural America, and will work with national farm organizations and other partners to identify, enable and accelerate startups with high growth potential in the AgTech sector.
No more door-to-door: Local tech company reboots the fundraising model
“Rather than the school having to sell $50,000 worth of cookie dough and wrapping paper, our platform makes it easy for supporters, parents and teachers to patronize a local merchant instead."
The 2017 summer of acceleration kicks entrepreneurs into high gear
It's start-up season in Memphis. This year, 18 teams will participate in rigorous entrepreneur training across the six unique accelerators.
In photos: South Memphis celebrates Mother’s Day at Miss Shirley’s Soul Food
Miss Shirley's Soul Food restaurant, which has been open barely a year at the corner of Mississippi Boulevard and Georgia Avenue, welcomed families for its first Mother's Day lunch.
Mother’s wisdom and social media marketing propel aromatherapy business
Fairy Blossoms Scents creates handmade incense, soaps, perfumes, and skincare products, many of which can be infused with a scent that is unique to the customer.
ThinkProxi brings museums to life
Memphis-based tech company ThinkProxi uses beacons to help businesses better understand customer trends while providing information that’s pushed to any hand-held device.
New pitch competition marries science and business
Memphis is understood as a hotbed of healthcare innovation with organizations such as Memphis Bioworks and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Memphis Scipreneuer Challenge pushes scientists to market their breakthroughs to the business community.
Memphis’ first Tech Equity Week targets the digital divide
“I want the rest of the country to know what we’re doing in Memphis, that we are on the front lines of addressing the importance of diversity and inclusion, and it’s important that we are part of the national conversation."
