United We Create - Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development

A REGION

Flourishes

through bold ideas, strategic planning, and collaboration,  where each person contributes their unique skills. The road is often unpredictable, but when a community unites with a shared vision, progress is fueled by collective strength. In the end, it’s not just about building a place, but creating a lasting legacy.

Nashville
Economic
Market

About The

Partnership

Partnership 2030 is the Nashville region’s public-private initiative for long-term economic prosperity. Founded in 1990, the Partnership drives job creation through relocating and expanding businesses, attracting and growing a talented and creative workforce, and developing and promoting quality of place and livability. Supported by more than 250 business and community investors, P2030 serves a ten-county region committed to the success of the Nashville region. The current five-year plan is co-chaired by Carol Yochem, President, First Horizon Bank Central Region and Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Freddie O’Connell.

The Partnership

Strategy

Following a year-long period of research and community input, PARTNERSHIP 2030 engaged business, community, and economic development leaders across the region. The new strategy focuses on three interconnected strategic drivers: community vitality, community mobility, and community character. Ultimately, economic development is about creating better opportunities for the people in our community.

Community Vitality

To strengthen our Community Vitality, Partnership 2030 will focus on embracing our future as a leading technology hub and make housing more affordable.

Community Mobility

To improve our Community Mobility, Partnership 2030 will focus on making good jobs accessible to more people through education and workforce solutions and improving regional mobility and connectivity.

Community Character

To preserve and enhance our Community Character, it’s critical to remain good stewards of the region’s culture, advance the growth of the creative class, and maintain the vibrancy of the region’s urban core.

The Benefits

Of Your Investment

Invest in the long-term livability of the region to enhance and improve the quality
of life for all residents.

Increase visibility for your business and gain access to curated events and special opportunities.

Build valuable relationships with business and civic leaders in the region.

Gain access to relocation and expansion announcements, and other forms of special Chamber communications.

Frequently
Asked
Questions

How do I become a Partnership 20230 Investor?

Connect with our investor relations team to discuss the benefits of Partnership, investment levels, and how to get started. Contact us today.

Do I have to be a Chamber member first?

Yes, Partnership 2030 is included as a part of your Chamber membership beginning at the Prosper level of investment. Out of our 1,800 Chamber members, over 250 organizations are also investing in this important, regional economic development initiative. If you aren’t already a Chamber member, we’ll be happy to get you started as both a Chamber member and Partnership 2030 Investor.

Why does the Partnership Exist and what is my investment used for?

Your investment supports the future prosperity of the Nashville region through an intentional plan driven by over 250 private and public partners. The Partnership was formed in 1990 by the leadership in our community to maintain and grow the Nashville region’s economy by creating jobs through relocating and expanding businesses, attracting a talented and creative workforce, developing and promoting quality of place and livability, and collaborating across the 10-county economic market.

Why is it beneficial for me and my business to become an investor?

We are avid supporters of the rising tide lifts all boats theory. We need everyone’s voice at the table. From its inception, the Partnership has been a community driven initiative. We want you to invest in Middle Tennessee region and encourage you to take part in this work. As an investor, your company also has access to many benefits including invitations to exclusive events, enhanced visibility, connection to the Chamber’s economic development team and more.

Has the Partnership been successful?

Since 1990:

More than 560,000 new jobs have been created by the expansion and relocation of companies to the Nashville region.

The Partnership has played a key role in the relocation of more than 1,100 companies to the Nashville region including Amazon, Dell, Meta, Lowe’s, Nissan North America, NTT Data, AllianceBernstein, Mitsubishi Motors, iHeartMedia, the ICEE Company, Philips, Hankook, and many others.

Partnership staff provided project management assistance resulting in more than 2,150 company expansions, including Bridgestone, UBS, HCA, A.O. Smith Corp., Warner Music, Community Health Systems, Gap, Mars Petcare, Permobil, General Motors, Macy’s, and more.

The per capita income of the Nashville region has grown more than 327%.

Population in the region has grown more than 96% with over 2.1 million residents today.

Initiatives launched by the Partnership have proven to be a strong positive force in raising the quality of the region’s workforce and educational attainment continuing to help Tennessee improve its national rankings.

Who is already involved in this initiative?

Click here to see our list of over 250 corporate and community partners.

Can you tell me more about Partnership 2030 events?

In addition to investing in the future growth of the Nashville region, P2030 investors are also invited to exclusive investor-only events throughout the year. These events provide high-quality networking and program topics with an insider view related to the five-year P2030 strategy, including economic development, education and talent development and quality of place and livability. Please contact us to be our guest at the next P2030 event to experience it first-hand.