Meet the 2019 Leadership Connect cohort

Congratulations to our newest Leadership Connect cohort for 2019! We are so excited to welcome a new group of small business owners to our c...

By: Carly Vaughn

Managing your employer brand to attract and retain better talent

Employer branding is the way your company is perceived by current, potential and former employees. This perception can affect your abil...

By: Judy Bumgarner

In-house or outsource? Here's how to decide

The good news is that your business has grown to the point you need help to meet the demand of your customers or clients. The bad news?...

By: Judy Bumgarner

Vital Signs 2018: How has Nashville changed in the last decade?

Over the last ten years, our country has been through a lot of change.  As we emerge from the other side of The Great Recession, we ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville Area Chamber Releases 2018 Vital Signs Report

Today, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce released its 2018 Nashville Region’s Vital Signs report.  The report is developed by t...

Evaluating your business's onboarding process for new hires

According to LinkedIn, after a horrible first day, 4 percent of new hires leave a job and 22 percent of turnovers occur within the first 45 ...

By: Judy Bumgarner

Why young professionals love Nashville

In November 2018, Amazon made a surprise announcement; they will open an Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, bringing 5,000 jobs t...

By: Judy Bumgarner

Where should I host my holiday party in Nashville

This article was provided by North Point Hospitality, who are developing the new tri-brand Marriott hotel slated to open in N...

By: Guest Author

Best salons, barbers and spas in Nashville

Nashville is home to plenty of options when deciding where to go for a haircut, manicure or a little pampering. Here ...

By: Carly Vaughn

5 reasons your small business website isn't working: how to build a better one

The need for every small business to have a website is pretty well known in this digital age.  Around 64% of small businesses have ...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville is one of the best cities for young professionals

Young professionals are an important part of Nashville’s economic growth. These professionals under the age of 40 are starting businesses, m...

By: Carly Vaughn

How streaming saved the music industry in Nashville

In 2017, streaming accounted for 38% of the $17.3 billion in revenue generated by the music industry, totaling $6.6 billion. Digital revenue...

By: Carly Vaughn

Amazon Announces Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 13, 2018) – Amazon announced today its decision to create 5,000 new jobs in Nashville in its new Operations Cente...

5 ways to use Google My Business for free marketing

The Google My Business platform is an important part of your business’ online presence, particularly as Google continues to dominate the sea...

By: Carly Vaughn

Metro Nashville small business certification can boost your bottom line

Does your small business want to work with the Metro Government of Nashville and Davidson County? You’ll need to get certified as a small bu...

By: Carly Vaughn

Managing stress of working in the music industry

Everyone has experienced work stress at one time or another. But the music business is one of the more stressful industries for everyone inv...

By: Carly Vaughn

Build a resumé that will get you hired

Building a resumé that attracts the right attention from recruiters or hiring managers is the first step to securing your dream job. If y...

By: Carly Vaughn

Celebrating South Nashville and Antioch businesses

South Nashville and Antioch are two of the Nashville area’s fastest growing neighborhoods.  As more people move to these areas, we wan...

By: Carly Vaughn

Creating work-life balance as a Nashville entrepreneur

Work-life balance is important for everyone, especially entrepreneurs who have invested a lot in their business. Work-life balance has be...

By: Carly Vaughn

Nashville region will have a bright future thanks to our business community

If there was one lesson to be learned from our 2018 Annual Celebration, it was that our business community is passionate about creating a fu...

By: Carly Vaughn