Last fall we partnered with Launch Memphis to Ignite Memphis for the first time. And due to popular demand, we’re doing it again on February 23! Got an idea that will enlighten, educate, inspire and entertain? One that you can present in five minutes, backed up by 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds? Then [...]
Seed Hatchery is pleased to partner with LaunchMemphis on 48 Hour Launch (January 28-30) and provide added support to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Memphis in the way of follow-on investment to the top startup created over the weekend. As Seed Hatchery begins to filter through applications for its mentorship driven investment program, giving Memphians a [...]
From the Commercial Appeal, December 30, 2010, written by James Dowd. “Seed Hatchery’s grants will help entrepreneurs craft business plans” For a half-dozen lucky entrepreneurs, 2011 may just turn out to be a year of destiny.
Carl Fox describes himself as a “reluctant entrepreneur,” an apt description since over the past 10 years he has spent 50% of his time freelancing and 50% working in a corporate setting. As a designer in a declining economy, Fox says entrepreneurship becomes both an opportunity and a necessity. The latest iteration of his business, [...]
The current issue of the Cotton Museum newsletter describes archival materials concerning the Maid of Cotton pageant (1939-93) which have been donated to the Museum of American History at the Smithsonian. In an entrepreneurial city which produced the first self-service grocery story, the rotary lift, the modern motel, and overnight air express, it is no [...]
Briefs is a semi-regular collection of events, news, and notes involving business, innovation, and entrepreneurship throughout Memphis. If you would like to submit an idea, please email Chris at jchristopherallen@gmail.com Calling all .net contractors Several local startups are looking for experienced .net developers and have been unable to connect with freelancers. For more information contact [...]
In my MemphisConnect article last week, I shared my findings from a web technology round table hosted at Barcamp Memphis 2010. During that discussion, members of the web tech economy, including developers, designers, online marketers, and others, shared their insights into the challenges faced by Memphis web technology professionals. Anyone can point out problems, of [...]
Brandon Tidwell of FedEx Global Citizenship originally published this on 11/15/2010 as a guest feature for TriplePundit. MemphisConnect would like to most sincerely thank Triple Pundit for granting us permission to “repurpose” this article about the importance of infrastructure- especially in a city known as North America’s Logistics Center! Lately, I’ve been living on airplanes [...]
Of all the things Memphis is known for, web technology typically doesn’t make the short list. This problem, I think, is one of branding. In addition to major enterprise based in the city, there are scores of small businesses and agencies employing a major pool of web-related talent. We’ve got the barbecue brand figured out, [...]
By Chris Allen Last year, Memphis held the most events in the State of Tennessee during Global Entrepreneurship Week and this year Memphis is leading the way once again. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a two-year old movement that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and creativity. The week of November 13th through 21st, 2010 Memphis is once again [...]
