Each year a select group of entrepreneurs complete the NBIC’s long-standing incubator program by scaling their business to $1 million+ and/or employ 5 or more. We celebrated and honored their accomplishments on Thursday, January 25, 2018, along with other community supporters and leaders who believe in our mission.
Graduates:
Crystal De Luna Bogan & Joseph Bogan – The Grilled Cheeserie
John Curry – John Curry Electric
Reggie Polk – Polk Construction
Michael Weiss – MedForward
Chairman’s Award – Bryce Adkins
Mighty Oaks Leadership Award – Charlotte Peacock
Collaborator of the Year – University of TN, Procurement Technical Assistance Center (UTPTAC)
Keynote Speaker – Derek Young, YMG Enterprises (NBIC Past Graduate)
Check out the highlights below:
Emy Parham: From Passion Project to Environmental Powerhouse
Emy Parham, President of Trutta Environmental Solutions, understands the isolation that can come with running a small business. Shouldering the responsibility of managing Trutta’s finances alone, Emy yearned to streamline the financial aspects of her firm. This would allow her to effectively reach her goal of focusing more on Trutta’s core environmental consulting services.