Two and a half years ago, at the dawn of the Great Recession, we launched TechFlash. While joined at the hip with the Puget Sound Business Journal, we decided it would be its own brand, focused fully on the technology community, and aimed almost entirely online.

To say the least, TechFlash has been a success. Our readership is large and loyal. Our events are sell-outs. The business is profitable. TechFlash has been an important force in pushing our company’s online content to a higher level. And most importantly, TechFlash has built and nurtured an important community.

As with any young venture, change is inevitable. But it’s with more than a tinge of regret that I inform you that Todd Bishop and John Cook, TechFlash’s first employees and full-time bloggers, have decided to leave to start their own enterprise. The change is immediate and we wish them well. But let me be very clear that we remain deeply committed to TechFlash – and not just its continuation, but also its development and growth.

I am already seeking and strategizing about filling their positions with top-notch talent that will help take TechFlash to the next level. In the interim, the whole PSBJ staff, led by reporter Greg Lamm, has agreed to step up to blog on, and edit, the site. We’re lucky to have Greg in the lead TechFlash role – he’s a savvy blogger who regularly manages the Business Journal site and is an award-winning reporter and experienced editor.

Meantime, I’ll be devoting a great deal of energy to finding and putting in place a new TechFlash editorial leadership team. I welcome all suggestions and applications.

We’ve achieved a great deal with TechFlash, and John and Todd were a large part of that success. But there’s so much more to achieve, as well, and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead.

As always, I truly welcome your input, either on the site or one-on-one — by email (ethomas@bizjournals.com), phone (206-876-5402), or in person.