Rod McDaniel named chairman-elect of Greater Nashville Technology Council

The nonprofit, which had $ 1.3 million of revenue in 2021, has 500 members ranging from startups to former startup Amazon.com Inc. “His entrepreneurial spirit … will be a quality that will be very important for us,” says the group’s CEO. “He has a fascinating story of courage, strength and tenacity to get where he is today, and that’s very inspiring. He’s a voice...

Henry Beecher Hicks III named president & CEO of National Black MBA Association

Former president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music Henry Beecher Hicks III has accepted a new role as president and CEO of the National Black MBA Association. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Houston named host city for 2028 Republican National Convention over Nashville

The 2028 Republican National Convention is expected to bring upward of 50,000 visitors to Houston and could create an economic impact of over $ 200 million. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

The Cupcake Collection named a winner in FedEx’s 11th annual small business grant contest

FedEx is divvying up the funds between 10 grand prize winners, which are each receiving $ 30,000 and $ 1,000 in FedEx Office print and business services, as well as other benefits. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Fed Governor Philip Jefferson named as new vice chair to succeed Lael Brainard

Federal Reserve Governor Philip Jefferson will be nominated by President Joe Biden to be vice chairman of the central bank’s board U.S. News

Nashville CEOs named finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year award

Two Nashville executives have been named finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Southeast awards. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

Franklin’s farm-centric resort Southall named one of the best new hotels as construction wraps

Franklin’s farm-centric resort Southall Farm & Inn was named to Travel + Leisure’s 2023 It List of best new hotels.  The recognition comes as Chicago-based McHugh Construction, also behind Nashville’s FieldHouse Jones and Kenect Nashville, announced it has completed work on the 325-acre property. “Situated an easy 30 minutes south of Nashville, in some of the most fertile land in...

Nashville’s NoBaked Cookie Dough owners named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list

NoBaked Cookie Dough owners Megan and Jimmy Feeman were named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Here’s how they took their business from farmers markets to four scoop shops, 250 retail locations, nationwide shipping and $ 6 million in revenue for 2022. Nashville Business News – Local Nashville News | The Nashville Business Journal

First Tennessee Bank will soon be named First Horizon as part of branding change

The new name and logo will become effective for the largest Tennessee-headquartered bank at the close of business Oct. 25.         GANNETT Syndication Service