Online registration is now closed in preparation of the event. On-site registration will be available beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Whether you're a brand-new solopreneur looking for ways to build your business, or a seasoned small business owner seeking ways to increase employee productivity, Business Studio is the Chamber's newest resource designed specifically to meet your needs through interactive programming like our Studio Sessions.
This month's Studio Session will feature a panel of corporate procurement officers as they discuss their company's buying process and how they select their small business suppliers. This forum is designed to help business owners navigate the process of competing for large corporate contracts. Our panelists will cover best practices and insider tips on how small businesses can better position themselves to successfully win and fulfill large contracts. If you are a small or midsized company looking to work with large corporate buyers, this program is for you.
Schedule:
8-8:30 a.m. Registration and networking
8:30-9:30 a.m. Program
Moderator:
LeShane Greenhill, founder, Sagents, a cloud-based procurement technology company
Panelists:
Keith Eakins, senior manager supplier diversity, Nissan North America
Edward Kinney, sourcing officer, Vanderbilt University
Darrel Mogilles, assistant vice president sourcing team, HealthTrust Purchasing Group
Davita Taylor, director of business diversity development, Nashville International Airport
Cost:
Nashville Area Chamber members - complimentary
Nashville LGBT, Nashville Hispanic and Nashville Black Chamber members - complimentary
National Association of Women Business Owners - complimentary
Future member - $15
For more information on how Chamber membership is an effective strategy for your business, click here.
Parking:
Park in the 25th Avenue Garage and walk the “purple” and “orange” pathway adjacent to the VA Hospital to Light Hall. Meeting location is 208 Light Hall – marked by the blue arrow.
25th Avenue Garage: $1 per half-hour. Parking can be purchased at the pay stations located on the ground level of the 25th Avenue Garage at the Highland Avenue entrance.