CEO entrepreneurs on N'ville prospects

No one claims to have a crystal ball, but they all think the chances are good Nashville has a bright future -- Bobby Frist, Mike Shmerling, Sid Chambless, Mildred Walters, Jeff Cornwall, Joe Freedman... but, as always, there's value in the details. The details are here.

Biz incubator offers suites

Nashville Business Incubation Center offers new, even more affordable "suites." WPLN Nashville Public Radio reports here. Earlier VNC reports on the business incubator are here.

NBIC's startup 'mini-suites'

We don't know whether it's the news of XMi's new incubator, or the down economy or what...but, Nashville Business Incubation Center (NBIC) says it'll waive the requirement of submitting a business plan and other hurdles, if you'd like to move out of your current digs into NBIC offices in the 130 to 400 sq. ft. range, for as little as $250 per month, including Internet, common-areas access, etc.

NV Incubator adds companies

VNC's recent report on vacancies at Nashville Business Incubation Center needs an update: NBIC exec Mildred Walters tells us that while two more shops have exited the NBIC, five have taken new offices there: Emerald Resource (IT, telecom); Ruffin Consulting (accounting systems and related); Angel Trumpets (design, printing); Island Sports (equipment, apparel); Quality Clean Carpets. Meanwhile, EmergeMemphis seeks Stimulus funding to expand from 26 to 38 slots. The CA reports. Walters also mentioned that she has recently discussed closer collaboration of some sort with Nashville Technology Council, but has not yet provided details.

NV Business hatchery seeks entrepreneurs

The 23-year-old Nashville Business Incubation Center has experience a slump in resident businesses that is unprecedented in recent years. Read more about NBIC here.