Brenda McDaniel

Tricycle, Inc. provides software tools for carpets and fabrics designing. The firm serves commercial interiors manufacturers, interior designers, architects and the carpet industry. The company was founded by Eric Tienken, Jonathan Bragdon and Michael R. Hendrix in 2000 and is headquartered in Chattanoogaa, TN.

Founded in 1995, Technology 2020 Ventures is venture capital firm located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The firm is a subsidiary of Technology 2020, a public-private partnership formed to start and nurture technology-based businesses and increase the number of high quality jobs in the Tennessee Valley Corridor.

Tennessee Technology Development Corp. provides support to high-growth companies. It focuses on entrepreneurship, commercialization, capital, corporate engagement, and outreach. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Pinnacle Medical Solutions LLC provides home delivery of medical supplies for people with diabetes. The firm offers insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and blood glucose testing products. Its service areas encompass provider support, health plan support, training, and medical consulting. The company was founded by Frank S. Brumfield in 2006 and is headquartered in Southaven, MS.

Veteran Ventures Capital LLC (Veteran Ventures Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Derren Burrell and "Mason Rice. The firm is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee.

TennesSeed Fund I LP, an SBIC fund, invests in technology companies located in the US, primarily in Tennessee. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of communications, materials processing, internet, information technology, and biotechnology. It provides financing for start-up and early stage capital requirements with an investment size of $0.5 - $3 million.

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for local businesses to connect and collaborate. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Oak Ridge, TN.

Camel Manufacturing Co. LLC designs, develops and manufactures tent products for the government and military applications. Its product line includes insulated tent liners, light systems, map boards, power distribution boxes, and tent frame and pole support systems. The firm also designs and manufactures military tents and chemical protective apparel items. The company was founded by B.A. Bower in 1919 and is headquartered in Pioneer, TN.

The Industrial Fabrics Association International is a member-driven trade association that represents the specialty fabrics and technical textiles industry. The private company is based in Roseville, MN. The company's focus is on advancing the textiles industry, and they offer membership benefits to those in the industry.

The National Institute For Hometown Security, Inc. engages in the development and deployment of homeland security solutions. It specializes in protecting citizens against terrorism and other threats. The firm discovers and develops technologies that will support first responders and decision makers in local communities. The company was founded by Ewell H. Balltrip in 2004 and is headquartered in Somerset, KY.

Outdoor Venture Corporation is a manufacturer of shelter systems, including MIL Spec Tents, tent floors, liners, and base camp solutions. The private company is based in Stearns, KY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also offers hard wall shelters using the innovative iPanel® technology. The CEO of the company is J. C. Egnew.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Metatomix, Inc. provides computer programming and software development services. It solutions include integrate data and processes to create a common, contextual understanding across multiple enterprise systems. The company was founded by Colin Britton, Timothy Cunningham, Robert F. Angelo in 2000 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Smart Furniture, Inc. manufactures and sells design-on-demand furniture and interiors. Its products include shelves, chairs, sofas, desks, tables, entertainment centers, lighting, accessories and home essentials. The firm offers brands that include Smart Shelves, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Turnstone, Younger, Copeland Furniture, BDI, Kartell and Gus Modern. The company sells its products through a chain of stores and online. Smart Furniture was founded in 1995 by Stephen A. Culp and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Local Initiatives Support Corp. provides community development programs. The firm serves individuals, private enterprise, government agencies, and civic associations. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of International Business Machines Corp., DataBeam Corp. makes software that lets users share data and ideas online. The company is based in Nicholasville, KY. DataBeam was acquired by International Business Machines Corp. on September 16, 1998 for $38 million.

Part of Community Health Systems, Inc., Medical Management, Inc. is a company that contracts out diagnostic imaging equipment to physicians, offices, and hospitals. The company is based in New York, NY. Ray Moncrief has been the CEO of the company since 1987.

The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital.

Part of Bridgestone Corp., Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire LLC is a company that manufactures, develops, and markets tires. The company is based in Wilson, NC.

Part of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc., Medical Management & Development Corp. owns and manages ambulatory surgical centers. The company is based in West Hartford, CT. Medical Management & Development was acquired by Mediplex Group, Inc. on November 04, 1992 for $21.70 million.

National Consumer Cooperative Bank provides banking and financial services. The firm provides mortgage banking services as well as deposit products and cash management to NCB's national customer base. Its business line include share loans, commercial real estate mortgages, local consumer and retail lending and lending to homeowner associations. The company was founded on August 08, 1978 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Momentus Capital is a family of mission-driven organizations that are working to transform traditional financial systems to address systemic issues of inequality, economic empowerment, and the widening racial wealth gap. The private company is based in Arlington, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital to help local leaders build inclusive and equitable communities and create generational wealth. Momentus Capital has a portfolio of nearly $3 billion and has delivered more than $23 billion in financing, created and preserved 250,000 jobs, and served 12,000 small businesses and five million people across their history. The CEO of the company is Ellis Carr.

Capital Impact Partners operates as a community development financial institution. It provides strategic financing, housing, cooperative development, education, healthcare, and health food services. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Providence Group LP (Providence Group) is private equity firm founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Westbury, New York.