NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville is home to three of the fastest growing companies in the United States, according to Fortune Magazine. Emma led the way in Nashville ranking 10th on the list. Centresource Interactive Agency came in on the list at 46th, and Concept Technology is on the list at 55th. The list ranked U.S. companies by their annual growth between 2005 and 2009.
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Technology Nashville Wrap Up!
The Nashville Council (NTC) held the 9th Annual Technology Nashville Conference. Technology Nashville addresses new tech innovations, entrepreneurship, technology sector employment, and most importantly, the State of Information Technology in our region.
The first keynote speaker was Kent Freeman, Chief Technology Officer, at Ingram Digital. Freeman shared with the audience how Ingram Digital has innovated over the years, and is using their knowledge to help clients adjust to the digital age. During his address Freeman posed the question: “Is Print Dead?” He answered the question by saying “we are continuing to see more books, journals, magazines, and newspapers go digital, but does not believe print is dying; it is just merely shifting to new forms in a digital world.”
In addition, the conference featured panels with topics ranging from: how to get stimulus money to the discussion of widgets, twitter, new technology and entrepreneurship.
“Leadership under our governor the state of business have a unique opportunity to help modernize the infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand education opportunities, increase access to medical care, provide tax relief, and protect those in need.” Said Jamie Etheridge, Deputy CIO, State of Tennessee.
Miriam Paramore, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Emdeon, said “It is important to bring together people to have a better understanding of the stimulus and what it is being used for. Also this conference is a great opportunity to help answer those questions.”
Richard Taylor, Ciber reported that “Nashville has a healthcare industry that presents major opportunities by providing technology solutions to improve health care using the economic stimulus funds.”
Bayard Saunders reported “Only about 20-30% of the audience was using Analytics in a meaningful way today and expects that number will continue to increase in Nashville.”
Nicholas Holland, founder of centre{source} said “Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Nashville’s technology community and the NTC is one way to connect to the community.”
Clint Smith, Co-Founder of Emma and afternoon keynote speaker, provided entertainment to finish off the conference. Clint was true to the Emma brand and style in his remarks and candor. He provided the audience with 8 tips to help them grow their business by thinking of the brand first.
Technology Nashville 09 is finally here!
Follow us at twitter.com/nashtechnology throughout the day or better yet, come join us at the Franklin Marriott in Cool Springs.
8:00 – Welcome
8:05 – Keynote Speaker
Kent Freeman, Chief Technology Officer, Ingram Digital
8:40 – Panel: How to get Stimulus Money
Moderator: Richard Taylor, Ciber
Jamie Etheridge, Deputy CIO, State of Tennessee
Miriam Paramore, Sr. Vice President of Corporate Strategy, Emdeon
Ron Holcomb, President/CEO, Pulaski Electric System
9:25 – Break / Networking / Exhibits
9:40 – Annual IT Hiring Trends Report
10:10 – Panel: “Dashboards, Widgets and Other Components to Track Performance”
Moderator: Bayard Saunders, Bohan Advertising
Michael Summar, President, The Analytics Group
Garrett Harper, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Miller
Major Wang, President, Decision Source
10:55 - Break / Networking / Tabletops
11:15 – Panel: “It Came from Nashville”
Moderator: Nicholas Holland, Owner, centre{source}
David Delaney, Griffin Technology
David Ledgerwood, President, ALOC Group LLC
Randy Smith, Smith Travel Research
Ed Braswell, edo Interactive
David Bullock, Co-Author, Barack 2.0
Jeff Gardner, Chief Operating Officer, Value Payment Systems
12:00 - Lunch / Networking / Exhibits
12:30 – Keynote Speaker
Clint Smith, Co-Founder, Emma, Inc.
1:05 – Adjourn
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May 21, 2009
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
The Nashville Technology Council presents the 9th Annual Technology Nashville Conference. Technology Nashville is our flagship event, addressing the State of Information Technology in our region, as well as tech innovation, entrepreneurship, talent, and technology sector employment.
This event draws senior management from technology companies as well as economic leaders from in and around the middle Tennessee region that play key roles in determining the future of our industry. This event attracts approxamitely 250 participants with a format that includes breakfast / networking, panel presentations, a seated luncheon, and targeted Keynote addresses.
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