The following article appeared on knoxvilletn.gov on January 25, 2016 Looking forward to tonight’s Tennessee Veterans Business Association dinner, featuring speaker Noah Galloway, and the TVBA’s 6th annual Business and Education Expo on Tuesday, Jan. 26! Galloway is a combat-injured U.S. Army veteran who, after losing an arm and a leg in Iraq, went on…
Angels Over America scholarship available for children of Vanquish employees
The Tiffany Midyett Scholarship Program, created by the Angels Over America Foundation, was created in memory of Tiffany Midyett, who served as Vice President of Business Development for Vanquish Worldwide, LLC until her untimely death in July 2014. This outstanding program awards scholarships to children of employees of Vanquish Worldwide, LLC and its subsidiaries and…
Teknovation.biz on Eric Barton, PART 3: Community service part of Eric Barton’s philosophy
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the final article in a three-part series focused on Eric Barton and the Vanquish Worldwide portfolio of enterprises.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. Strategy, a keen sense about business opportunities, and a desire to support his community clearly drive Eric Barton as he guides the…
Teknovation.biz on Eric Barton, PART 2: Eric Barton personifies “plan your work and work your plan”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series focused on Eric Barton and the Vanquish Worldwide portfolio of enterprises.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. Eric Barton of Vanquish Worldwide LLC clearly personifies the old adage of “plan your work and work your plan.” In a little over…
Teknovation.biz on Eric Barton, PART 1: Vanquish Worldwide family continues to grow
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a three-part series focused on Eric Barton and the Vanquish Worldwide portfolio of enterprises.) By Tom Ballard, Chief Alliance Officer, Pershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. The Vanquish Worldwide family of companies numbered three a little over two years ago. Today, Eric Barton says the count stands at 28….
Peak Technical Institute can train you to drive a truck or dispose of explosives – in a matter of weeks
Peak Technical Institute’s UXO & Class A CDL training programs were featured in a recent issue of GI Jobs magazine. View the full article.
Smoky Mountain Air Show return takes flight with Vanquish Worldwide and sister company sponsorships
Vanquish Worldwide, along with sister companies Business Owners Benefits Association (BOBA) and Peak Technical Institute (Peak), are showing their support for the long-awaited Smoky Mountain Air Show’s return April 16-17 at McGhee Tyson Airport. On Thursday, Oct. 20, Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Board Chairman Howard Vogel introduced Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide as premier sponsor, along with…
BOBA establishes headquarters in Maryville
By Melissa Erickson, The Daily Times A membership-based company that provides cost savings and risk reduction services to small businesses and nonprofits is settling in to the former Social Security Administration building on Keller Lane. The SSA closed its Blount County office, located at 222 Keller Lane, between the Maryville Post Office and Foothills Bank…
FunLPro Technology LLC Winner of Startup Day 2015 Pitch Competition – Receives $5,000 cash prize, sponsored by BOBA
November 19, 2015 (Knoxville, Tenn) – Bryan Crosby with FunLPro Technology LLC claimed the winning pitch prize during Startup Day 2015 on Thursday, November 19, 2015 on the U.S. Cellular Stage at The Bijou Theatre in Downtown Knoxville. Bryan Crosby, FunLPro Technology LLC, received $5,000 from sponsor BOBA (Business Owners Benefits Association). The winning pitch was one of…
Vanquish Worldwide Invests in Private Equity Network Angel Capital Group To Provide More Infrastructure, Support to Local and U.S. Economy
KNOXVILLE, TN (PRWEB) NOVEMBER 05, 2015 — International transportation services conglomerate Vanquish Worldwide recently partnered with Angel Capital Group through investments, further propelling Vanquish, its clients and the U.S. economy forward for years to come through the first national fully syndicated angel network for early stage private equity investing. With the investment, Angel Capital Group (ACG)…