Nashville Technology Council

After many days and months of work, we are ready to release the 2011 Techville Map.  This year’s map features the same geo-spatial design, however, we have created industry specific lines and colors to highlight the core tech verticals in Nashville.  The background is a sharp black with vibrant colors overlayed to represent the energy of the community.  The map was designed by our very own Jessica Hill.

“It is truly a team project with every member of the team contributing to the success of the project,” said J. Tod Fetherling, President/CEO of the Nashville Technology Council.  “We believe it portrays Nashville as a significant player in technology.”

The Map will be distributed in the Nashville Business Journal tomorrow.

Earl Nightingale once said, “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.”

Techville.us is a visual landscape of technology in Nashville. It is essentially a plan, with a final destination of making Nashville a recognized leader in technology worldwide. Its purpose is to create a louder voice for technology, not only in the Nashville area, but for those outside of Tennessee to see the breadth and depth of our local community.

In 2009, the printed Techville.us map displayed over 150 technology companies in the Middle Tennessee area, and the online, interactive version exhibited over 350 company locations. This map was distributed in the Nashville Business Journal, to over 6,000 readers, and framed copies were hung in offices all over our city. In addition, it has been used on Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce economic development trips, encouraging technology companies nationwide to relocate their headquarters in Middle Tennessee. We have also utilized the map at career fairs as a resource to recruit and retain technology students here in Nashville.

You would be surprised how many times we heard, “I had no idea there were this many technology companies in Nashville.” This is exactly why it is important for us to continue to tell the Nashville technology story. In 2010, we hope to display even more company names to demonstrate the growth in technology in Nashville. We want you to be a part of this plan, and a representative of this thriving industry. See how you can get involved below:

City Council:

• Company logo in a premium location around the outer edges of Techville 2010 map, both printed and online versions.
• Large company logo listed in the approximate Middle TN location.
• Inclusion in the Nashville Business Journal Techville 2010 Insert (Distribution 8,000+ readers).
• Premium location on the interactive Techville.us 2010 website with company description and ability to list key contact information.
• Receive 10 copies of the 2′x3′ Techville 2010 poster.

Commissioner:

• Large company logo listed in the approximate Middle TN location.
• Inclusion in the Nashville Business Journal Techville 2010 Insert (Distribution 8,000+ readers).
• Inclusion on the interactive Techville.us 2010 website with company description and ability to list key contact information.
• Receive 5 copies of the 2′x3′ Techville 2010 poster.

Requirements:

• All logos must be submitted in a vector art 300 dpi file in one of the following formats: .eps, .ai, .pdf
• Submission deadline is January 31, 2010.

Click here to reserve your space electronically today!

Click Here to download a form, and submit by fax.

Welcome to Techville!

The Nashville Technology Council (NTC) broke ground on Techville today.  Techville demonstrates Nashville’s breadth and depth in the technology industry by profiling the leading technology companies in the region.  Techville is presented as a colorful map, an artist’s rendition of Middle Tennessee, which includes logos of technology companies and famous Music City landmarks located all over Middle Tennessee.  Techville is available in a 2’x3’poster and online at Techville.us.

“As honorary Mayor of Techville, I decree April 24, 2009 as TechDay,” proclaimed Beth Chase, CEO C3 Consulting and current NTC Board of Directors Chair.  “Today we are taking another step in positioning Nashville as a leading destination for technology companies.”

Like a real city, Techville has City Council members and Commissioners. 53 companies received special recognition as City Council members and Commissioners.  In total, the printed map displays 158 technology companies and online there are over 327 technology companies represented.

The Techville.us website is a helpful tool to search for technology services by the companies featured on the map. On the website, viewers can scroll over the logos for company descriptions and key contact information.  The user can click through to the company’s website.

The Techville map puts a face on Nashville’s technology industry.  “The first time I saw it, I was amazed at the sheer number of companies that make up our technology community – as well as the breadth of services and products offered,” said Nicholas Holland, CEO of centre{source} and creator of the website.  “When people think of Nashville, they often think of Music or Healthcare.  After seeing the Techville map, one will appreciate the significance of the technology industry.”

The ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce.  Those in attendance include Carlyle Carroll from the Chamber, Chris Beck representing EDS and the Board of Directors for the Nashville Technology Council, and staff members – Chelsea Redden, Emily Armstrong, Kevin Bittorie, Sara Carter, J. Tod Fetherling, and Warren Burke.

The Techville map will be distributed via the Nashville Business Journal on April 24, 2009.  To order a copy of the Techville Map or a Framed Copy of the Techville Map, please click here.