Carly Harrington

• Carly Harrington: Farm Fresh tackles the winter blues Published 01/11/2013 at 6 a.m.

  The winter months can be particularly harsh for some businesses, especially those that must endure the ebb and flow of seasons.

• Carly Harrington: Small businesses set their 2013 resolutions Published 01/04/2013 at 4 a.m.

  Another year, another birthday, right? While some people I know may moan about growing older, the same can't be said for businesses.

• Carly Harrington: Couple finds success, flexibility in entrepreneurship Published 12/28/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Tired of moving and wanting more flexibility in life, Bill and Dinah Vogel turned their backs on the corporate world at the front end of a recession to start a business.

• Carly Harrington: Petit Nomad offers unique gifts in a small space Published 12/21/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Four days 'til Christmas and still in the market for some holiday gifts? If you're heading downtown to take advantage of local retailers and Saturday's last Market Square Holiday Market, might I steer you toward the corner of 31 Market ...

• Carly Harrington: Horn of Plenty adds dinner, live music Published 12/14/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Ask Mike Tragesser about Horn of Plenty, his business on the corner of Middlebrook Pike and Old Cedar Bluff Road, and he'll reply:

• Carly Harrington: Group promotes gaming culture Published 12/06/2012 at 6 a.m.

  Dozens of gamers and spectators gathered on the lower level of Latitude 35 on Market Square this week to watch as players tested their skills on the video game Halo 4.

• Carly Harrington: StreetJelly streams live musicians Published 10/05/2012 at 4 a.m.

  When Frank Podlaha lived overseas, he would enjoy coming upon various street musicians. Now, living in the suburbs in East Tennessee and working as a software development consultant, the music fan rarely encounters such performances.

• Carly Harrington: Businesses tout benefits of local fair Published 09/14/2012 at 4 a.m.

  For a lot of folks, the annual Tennessee Valley Fair at Chilhowee Parkmay conjure up thoughts of rides, concerts, corn dogs and funnel cakes, but for some small businesses, it's all about opportunity.

• Carly Harrington: BBQ eatery opens at West Town Published 08/03/2012 at 4 a.m.

  Driving down Interstate 40 heading west near the Gallaher View exit, it's hard to miss the orange and white billboard touting a new barbecue restaurant inside West Town Mall.

• Carly Harrington: Chance encounter leads to new business Published 07/27/2012 at 6 a.m.

  They met unexpectedly, but Bettina McCann and Cheryl McMillan are making the most of their chance encounter.

• ProNova Solutions partners with Indiana University on proton therapy project Published 05/17/2013 at 9:26 a.m.

  Knoxville-based ProNova Solutions announced Friday it has entered into a collaborative agreement with Indiana University to develop advanced proton therapy technologies.

• New treehouse venue in Old City sparks imagination Published 05/17/2013 at 6 a.m.

  What if you could have your kid’s birthday party in a treehouse?

• Salsarita's sees continued growth with 8th store Published 05/14/2013 at 5:59 p.m.

  When Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina celebrates its Cedar Bluff store’s grand opening Wednesday, owner H.P. Patel believes customers will like what they see.

• Dolly Parton celebrates debut of new ride, stage show Published 05/10/2013 at 9 p.m.

  Pulling on a large yellow lever, Dolly Parton on Friday marked the season opening of Dollywood Splash Country by sending off the first riders on the park’s new $6 million water coaster, RiverRush.

• Cooking up healthy ideas at Healthcare21 forum Updated 05/07/2013 at 7:08 p.m.

  While Bobby Deen acknowledged in jest Tuesday that he was no expert on the Affordable Care Act, the celebrity chef said as an employer, health care reform had created both opportunities and challenges for small businesses.

• Carly Harrington: Entrepreneur launches motivational program Updated 05/02/2013 at 5:41 p.m.

  Gordon Bruner founded Volunteer Maintenance Co. in 1998 with $1,500 and a used pickup.

• Device company launched to give back to charities Published 05/02/2013 at 6 a.m.

  It was on a fall day in 2011 when Mark Slaughter found himself going from the football practice field to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

• Regal settles Iron Man 3 ticket dispute Published 04/26/2013 at 3:19 p.m.

  Less than 24 hours after Regal Entertainment Group announced it had settled a dispute with Walt Disney Co. over advance tickets for “Iron Man 3,” the movie, which opens in theaters on May 3, topped online sales.

• Carly Harrington: Model's Touch makeup line relaunched Published 04/26/2013 at 6 a.m.

  Sometimes it takes a second go around for someone to truly appreciate the business they worked so hard to create.

• Urban Outfitters slated to open downtown next week Published 04/25/2013 at 3:48 p.m.

  Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters is slated to open its downtown Knoxville store next week. Workers have been busy for weeks getting the store located at the corner of Market Street and Union Avenue ready for the Philadelphia-based clothing chain. It ...

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