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Click here to subscribe to our biweekly e-newsletter, Small Business Wire, and receive practical information on navigating through a difficult economy. Small Business Programs Small business is integral to the Chamber and the Nashville-area economy. The Chamber's membership foundation is built on small and entrepreneurial businesses; approximately 90 percent of our member companies employ fewer than 100 people. Chamber membership benefits include educational resources, leadership and networking opportunities for small business owners and their employees. Our small business programming is described below. For more information, please contact Marissa Benchea at 615-743-3114 or mbenchea@nashvillechamber.com. Small Business Council -- Small business owners who are members of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce are encouraged to join the Small Business Council (SBC) at no additional membership fee. The Small Business Council champions the growth and development of small business by providing education resources, advocating for small business in the region, and fostering business development through relationships and networking. 12 @ 12: A Mentoring Lunch -- With a casual lunch format, 12 @ 12 creates a small group setting for small business owners to network with other area business leaders, giving participants a unique opportunity to ask successful entrepreneurs questions about challenges they face in their own organizations. Held four times a year in January, March, May and October. Presented by First Tennessee. AM/PM Business Connection -- Speed networking for busy professionals. Participation is limited to 49 people per session. Programs are scheduled every other month in January, March, May, July, September and November. Presented by First Tennessee. Business Growth Series -- Open to both presenters and attendees, this "Ask the Expert" series of hands-on, interactive workshops provides an opportunity to learn about the factors that influence successful small businesses. The call for presenters takes place in July/August and December/January. Workshops are held in January, March, May, July, September and November. Presented by our Small Business Programs Partner, First Tennessee. Future 50 Awards -- Program and awards dinner recognizing the 50 fastest-growing privately held businesses headquartered in Middle Tennessee. The program begins annually in May with the call for nominations, followed by the presentation of awards in September. Presented by Bank of America. Roundtables -- These confidential forums of leaders from non-competing businesses will regularly meet in small groups to share and gain practical knowledge and counsel. There are four available Roundtables: CEO, Marketing, CFO and Manufacturing. Small Business Wire -- This biweekly e-newsletter specifically focuses on providing small business owners with practical information on navigating through a difficult economy. Subscribe now! Archived issues of Small Business Wire: |
