Taigan.com Wins Start-up Company of the Year by Nashville Technology Council

Nov. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Nashville, TN  – Taigan.com, the Internet’s best shopping district of online specialty shops, was named Start-up Company of the Year by the Nashville Technology Council at its 2010 “Feel the Beat” Technology Awards ceremony. The awards acknowledge individuals and companies whose success has helped grow Greater Nashville into a nationally recognized hub for technology.

“There is tremendous energy in technology in Nashville, so naturally we are thrilled to be recognized among this group of peers. We are also thrilled that we have created a technology solution that has allowed our handpicked group of retailers, designers and purveyors to grow during this challenging economic time. By supporting small businesses, we feel we are making a positive difference, and to be recognized for that is very gratifying,” said Taigan founder Elizabeth Nichols.

About the Nashville Technology Council
The Nashville Technology Council, an affiliate of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, is an exclusive not-for-profit organization devoted to helping the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed. Membership is open to technology companies, technology employers, service providers, educational institutions, and non-profit companies interested in supporting the growth of technology business in Middle Tennessee. Since its formation in 1999, membership has grown to more than 400 organizations. New programs and events such as technology roundtables, educational initiatives, annual technology conferences, a technology job board and other activities are designed to foster Nashville’s technology industry. For more information, visit http://www.technologycouncil.com.

About Taigan
A recent winner of the Retailer of Excellence Award in the Internet Innovation category, and named Technology Start-up of the Year, Taigan (http://www.taigan.com) is recognized as the online shopping destination for a highly curated collection of boutiques, designers and purveyors.  Showcasing specialty retailers of women and men’s fashion, home décor, art, antiques, jewelry, gourmet food and fine gifts, Taigan brings the best shops to your fingertips. For the shopper, the collector, the epicure… Taigan delivers an extraordinary and ever-expanding collection of shops and purveyors.  Julia Reed delivers a collection of Elusive Finds, facts and profiles in Taigan’s fetch, Taigan’s online lifestyle magazine. Shopping is free, guests are asked to provide their email address to use the site’s messaging service with shops.

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A recent winner of the Retailer of Excellence Award in the Internet Innovation category, and a finalist for Technology Start-up of the Year, Taigan is recognized as the online shopping destination for a highly curated collection of boutiques.