Local Business Recovery Fund
The COVID-19 Crisis is having a devastating impact to our region’s small businesses. Federal and State support is valued, but alone is not enough to protect jobs, preserve businesses or sense of community. Your chamber of commerce, industries and regional media are united in the rescue by raising funds for immediate grants to small businesses. […]
Sync Space will follow Governor Lee’s directive and temporarily close our normal public hours from March 23rd – April 6th
Following Gov Lee’s executive order, Sync Space will temporarily close our normal operating hours from March 23rd – April 6th. “The COVID-19 pandemic has created both an economic and a health crisis and our response must continue to address both aspects,” said Gov. Lee. “Our goal is to keep the public, especially vulnerable populations, safe while […]
A Celebration of Tennessee Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Last week, Sync Space attended the Legislative Reception that celebrated entrepreneurship and innovation in Tennessee. This event was held in Nashville during the “Week on the Hill”, which is a time for entrepreneurs to speak with Legislators about issues that they may be facing. This was a powerful event that helped connect entrepreneurs and companies […]
Tri Cities Accelerator Sync Space joins LaunchTN Statewide Partner Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEB. 4, 2020 CONTACT Wendy Malloy, LaunchTN, 615-766-3128 Heath Guinn, Sync Space, 423-676-7228 New organization joins statewide network empowering Tennessee entrepreneurs and startups, kicks off the first cohort in March with support of regional innovation partners. NASHVILLE — LaunchTN, a public-private partnership focused on core resources that support Tennessee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced […]
More than a makerspace.
The Inventor Center is the result of a public-private partnership led by the City of Kingsport with Engage Kingsport and the ModelCity Makerspace. This partnership has provided an opportunity for The Inventor Center to be a premier maker-space in the city and beyond, through providing artisan spaces for a variety of skills and use of […]
Entrepreneurship can be a leading driver of economic development in Northeast Tennessee.
Our region has had success in developing a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem and we are positioned to grow rapidly in the coming years. An ecosystem that attracts the nation’s top talent and startups to our economy, creates good-paying jobs in emerging fields, and that gives us a chance to retain our young scholars. Each of our […]
Road to Regionalism and Economic Development
Some say the Tri-Cities region is at a disadvantage when it comes to entrepreneurial development. A Blue Ribbon Task Force on Regionalism, appointed by the mayors of Sullivan and Washington Counties last year, has been looking for ways to change that. Experts say working together regionally to help local entrepreneurs create jobs is critical, especially for […]
Where are jobs coming from in the future?
“What if we looked at entrepreneurship as a way to address challenges we face in the region or a way to recruit companies to come here?” That question was posed by President of Sync.Space, Heath Guinn, during a recent presentation to the Kingsport Economic Development Board (KEDB) in a meeting held at Streamworks. Guinn pointed out Sync.Space should be […]
Kingsport’s Makerspace, The Inventor Center, Continues to Grow
The Kingsport Inventor Center has been growing faster than imagined. This non-profit organization is providing space and opportunities for people to create with their own two hands. The wheels are in motion and Kingsport is excited for the growth of the Inventor Center. Click here to read the full article!
Heath Guinn, President of Sync.Space, selected for Leadership Tennessee Class VII
Heath Guinn, President of Sync.Space, a regional startup business accelerator will be representing Kingsport, TN as one of the 46 leaders, from all across the rural and urban communities of the state. These members will be working together to create a stronger Tennessee through collaborative, non-partisan dialogue on issues of state importance as part of […]
