NewsBits, 22 Feb '11

TNInvestco clone for entertainment? .. Silicon Ranch update .. UT entrepreneurship program .. Healthcare hotspot in N'ville? .. Bizen .. Jaworski .. Innovation Group .. and more right here.

NewsBits Feb. 14, 2011

A compendium today: New leaders at LifeScienceTN, VentureIncite, some staffing it seems at Silicon Ranch, some PE's 'disappear' as Chattanooga firm liquidates, and more right here.

Kisber investment in Silicon Ranch may not require disclosure filing

State ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber's involvement in the Silicon Ranch solar venture, about few details are known, apparently does not pass the threshold of magnitude that would necessitate his amending his personal state ethics filing. The TFP's Andy Sher reports.

Governor updates investment disclosure

Gov. Phil Bredesen has updated his disclosure of personal holdings to include a stake in Silicon Ranch, a startup venture in development by former Cabinet member Reagan Farr, erstwhile Revenue commissioner, with some involvement by ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber. The TFP has it.