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Be Prepared: Creating a Continuity Plan for Your Business

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

What would you do if a massive tornado cut a swath through Middle Tennessee and destroyed your facility? How would you respond if one of your executives made a high-profile gaffe that damaged your company's reputation? Do you have plans for recovering and getting back to business after a crisis?

Despite the tremendous amount of time, money and resources business ...

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Tags: business continuity crisis communications crisis readiness disaster planning

Three Key Rules for Social Media in the Workplace

Monday, June 17, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Guest post by Chris Anderson, shareholder, Littler Mendelson

As social media becomes an essential (or at least inescapable) part of business and personal life, employees’ online activities can create major disruptions in the workplace. One off-the-cuff tweet or Facebook post after a rough day in the office can damage coworker morale, client relationships and your business’ public image.

So, how ...

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Member Spotlight - Salsa

Monday, June 10, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Q: Nashville has a diverse restaurant scene. What makes Salsa unique to the landscape?
A: Salsa brings a special type of flavors to the Nashville community. This is truly authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. This same restaurant was a successful one back in Puerto Rico, and we are bringing that exact flavor and experience to Nashville. We are not only bringing ...

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Expands Healthy Living Discount Program

Friday, June 07, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Guest post by Jodi Bolen, associate product manager, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

Created exclusively for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee members, BluePerks℠ is a value-added benefit that features discounts of up to 50 percent on complementary alternative medicine services, such as massage therapy, acupuncture and fitness memberships, not traditionally covered by health plans. Plus, BluePerks includes savings on a wide variety ...

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Living In a Boomtown: 13 Years Of Loving Nashville

Monday, June 03, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

I moved to Nashville in June 2000, just after graduating from college. At the time, the city was enjoying a big growth spurt that began, in part, when the Titans and Predators came to town two years previously. Within a year of my move here, three major landmarks -- the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, Country Music Hall of ...

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Tags: growth business advocacy Nashville economic development quality of life

Nashville to Indianapolis: Exploring Best Practices

Friday, May 31, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Guest post by Chamber Board Vice Chair Kent Adams, vice president of Caterpillar Inc.; president of Caterpillar Financial Services; and leader of the 22nd annual Leadership Study Mission

Early this Sunday, our delegation of 88 business and community leaders will head to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 22nd annual Leadership Study Mission. As part of the trip, the delegation will also ...

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Tags: postsecondary education workforce Louisville Indianapolis

Member Spotlight - Pearl Point Cancer Support

Monday, May 13, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Q: You recently changed your name from Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation to Pearl Point Cancer Support. Why the name change?
A: As we began developing our new online tool, My PearlPoint, to support patients, caregivers and health-care professionals, we recognized the importance of clearly focusing on our mission to create a more confident cancer journey for adults anytime, anywhere. PearlPoint ...

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Patient-Centered Medical Homes Help Manage Chronic Illness

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

By Dr. Inga Himelright, VP and chief medical officer, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

One of the greatest challenges facing our health care system is the growing number of people with chronic illnesses. More than 133 million Americans — one of every two adults — have at least one chronic condition (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). In addition, more ...

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Check Your Emotions at the Door

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Guest post by Tim Shaver, president, Sandler Training

About a month ago, a client called frantically asking for help with a really big prospect. She had just completed the first sales meeting, and was frustrated because she forgot to ask qualifying questions, find out the details of the RFP and set up a next step. She kept saying, “I don’t ...

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Nashville Health Care Council Hosts Week of Global Learning

Friday, April 19, 2013

Posted by: Lindsay Chambers

Courtesy of the Nashville Health Care Council

Last week, the Nashville Health Care Council hosted a group of 30 member executives in Paris, France for the organization’s 10th International Health Care Mission. The one-of-a kind program, led by former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, offered attendees a full agenda of trans-Atlantic learning, high-level networking and global dialogue opportunities.

Amid ...

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Category: International Business

Tags: Paris, France Nashville Health Care Council international business economic development

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