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FedEx unveils 'smart package' to track high-value shipments

November 18th, 2009

FedEx wants to help traders of high-value, time-sensitive goods work smarter.

The company on Tuesday rolled out SenseAware, a new smart-package offering that keeps tabs on temperature, location and other vitals, such as whether a package has been opened.

Developed by ...(more)


Spence Wilson shares keys to business success

October 20th, 2009

Holiday Inns lineage is entrepreneurial edge

For Spence Wilson, there are two basic building blocks for successful entrepreneurship: passion and perception.

To prove his point, he need look no further than his father, Kemmons Wilson, who founded the Holiday Inn chain and ...(more)


Banking on an uncertain future: Tech startup counting on Apps to lure financing

October 16th, 2009

Timing could be better for Chris Przybyszewski and Resolute Games and Apps.

Economic conditions are not particularly friendly to a tech start-up looking for financing, but Resolute’s 2009 revenues have been about $30,000 a quarter and it has grown to a 16-person part-time staff, ...(more)


EDA Award Number: 04-79-73009, ARRA Funded Infrastructure

October 14th, 2009

EmergeMemphis certifies EDA relationship.

Click here to view or print requirements for grant funding.

Click here for Recovery.gov. ...(more)


Entrepreneurs mentor startups

October 13th, 2009

EmergeMemphis puts pros in house for help

At EmergeMemphis -- where helping startups grow up is the order of the day -- a new resource for inexperienced business owners is off to a solid start.

The organization has launched its "Entrepreneur in ...(more)


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