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11
Mar
Don't let others define you...
March 11, 2017 By LAUNCH News
We know our first two blog posts were kind of long, but we'll keep it short this Friday, with one of our favorite quotes. How are YOU going to define yourself?
9
Mar
What is Kiva?
March 9, 2017 By Marco Perez News
“Access to capital.” That’s one of the top challenges entrepreneurs that we support face when trying to grow their business. At LAUNCH we try to narrow the gap between those who can easily start new businesses and those who find themselves always struggling to get their business off the ground. Our program started shortly after the recession and we knew that the only method to…
10
Jan
Family emergencies drove creation of The CPR LifeWrap
January 10, 2017 Teknovation.biz News
While Felicia Jackson describes herself as a “closet inventor,” it was two family emergencies – one that ended on a positive note, but one that did not – that led her to create something called The CPR LifeWrap. The Chattanooga native and mother of three has spent more than 20 years in the medical field in acute inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient care, and home health settings. Jackson…
10
Jan
A Call to Action
January 10, 2017 By Bex News
With so much tragedy and controversy these days, many of us are left with the feeling of “What can I do to help?” As someone who moved to Chattanooga from another state, I consider myself lucky to now be a part of this community. The way in which people here come together in the wake of tragedy always amazes me. This community understands that we are much stronger together. Today, I…
6
Jan
Donations sought for new transitional home for HIV-positive women
January 6, 2017 Nooga.com News
Local entrepreneur Lisa Tumlin is opening a transitional home for HIV-positive women, and she's looking for a last few donations before women start moving in next week. "I'm trying to supply everything and I'm paying the rent," she said. Although she has gotten a lot of what she needs, such as linens and beds, she's still in need of a kitchen table, computer and washer/dryer—which…
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Dec
Sometimes life serves as inspiration for entrepreneurs...
December 18, 2016 By LAUNCH News
And sometimes that inspiration comes in the form of a miracle. At just 15 years old, Ternae Jordan, Jr. was an innocent bystander in a shooting and was struck in the head by a stray bullet. He lost his life that day, but was later resuscitated although left brain dead and blind. Somehow, he not only survived, but can also see and function normally. With the bullet still lodged between his brain…
