Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Social Enterprise Shared Interest Group 5/21/2013 8:30 AM - 5/21/2013 9:30 AM

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:25:59 GMT

Do you measure success according to the "triple-bottom-line" philosophy (people, planet, profit)? Are you a change agent, disseminating new approaches and sustainable solutions that create social value? Do you and your business have a commitment to corporate social responsibility?

If you are nodding your head (and even if you're shaking your head, but you wish you were nodding), join the conversation. We are inviting all contributing voices to come together to put Nashville on the proverbial map of social entrepreneurship.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the growing movement of corporate social responsibility and social enterprise. Our new Social Enterprise Shared Interest Group, led by Mark Smith from Interactive for Good, launched in March. Come contribute to the community of local, regional, national and international social entrepreneurs – and learn about the movement from local and regional thought leaders.

Cost: Free to attend. No advance registration is required. To be added to this group's communication list, please contact Lauren Love-Bobel.

Dates: Third Tuesday of every month; all are invited to join.

Questions? E-mail Paige Anderson or call 615-743-3063.

Note: Click here to learn about the value of Chamber membership for your business.

Chamber East Networking Coffee 6/5/2013 7:30 AM - 6/5/2013 9:00 AM

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:08:57 GMT

Join business and community leaders in East Nashville for the Chamber East monthly networking coffee and community update.

Location is East-Centric Pavilion.

Schedule:
7:30-8:00 Networking
8:00-9:00 Community Update

Contact Ashley Segroves to suggest an agenda item.

Registration is not needed for this monthly event.

Interactive Media Meet-up 6/7/2013 8:30 AM - 6/7/2013 9:30 AM

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:51:26 GMT

The Interactive Media Meet-up is comprised of like-minded Chamber members who meet to discuss trends, challenges, ideas and thoughts. These topic-driven meetings give members the opportunity to develop connections with colleagues while learning about trends and applications in web and mobile technology.

Interactive media use technology as the hub for marketing, communication and information flow. This group will meet monthly to focus on the strategic uses of interactive media for companies of all sizes, including social media, websites, sales automation, online user experience and client retention.

Conversation Starter: Todd Bowman, SnapShot Interactive Featured Topic: TBD

Cost: Free to attend. No advance registration is required. To be added to this group's communication list, please contact Lauren Love-Bobel.

Dates: First Friday of the month; all Chamber members are invited to join.

Questions? E-mail Paige Anderson or call 615-743-3063.

Note: Click here to learn about the value of Chamber membership for your business.

Business After Hours 6/12/2013 5:30 PM - 6/12/2013 7:30 PM

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:10:12 GMT

Join us for Business After Hours at Nashville's newest landmark, the Music City Center, on Wednesday, June 12. Spanning 1.2 million square feet in the heart of downtown Nashville, this new building will serve as a gathering spot for locals as well as for hundreds of thousands of visitors seeing our city for the first time.

With its green roof and environmentally efficient design, the building is also on track to be certified Silver Level LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Business After Hours is the ideal opportunity to develop relationships, walk away with new connections and market your business to over 300 attendees. Increase your company’s marketing efforts by purchasing a display table to endorse your business. Tables will include a 6' skirted table, admission for four, and promotion among hundreds of Chamber members and area business leaders. Table space is limited - register early!

Bring plenty of business cards for the contacts you will make.

Cost:
Member $25
Future Member $50
Chamber Member Display Table $250

Pre-registration is required.
Registration includes hors d'oeuvres and two drink tickets for beer, wine, and soft drinks.
Member rate discount includes all employees of a Chamber-member company and their invited guests.
We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail. Registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to future events.
No confirmation is sent prior to the event.

Food Sponsors:

BB King's Blues Club

Copper Kettle Cafe & Catering

Maggiano's Little Italy

Pita Pit

Sambuca

U-Kno Catering

To register:

To make a payment by...

Credit card online: click "Register Now" in the right column under Quick Links.

Check or credit card by mail or fax: complete Registration Form and send by fax or mail with payment.

Business Matchmaking: Increase Sales and Decrease Sales Cycle 6/17/2013 8:30 AM - 6/17/2013 10:30 AM

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:46:30 GMT

Please join the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as we introduce Business Matchmaking - an intuitive cloud-based software that helps pair qualified, growing companies with ready-to-purchase buyers. Powered by technology from Sagents Partners LLC, this new offering helps growing businesses in Middle Tennessee connect with procurement offices in Fortune 1000 companies.

Learn how to:

Shorten your sales cycle
Increase your visibility
Gain access to decision makers
Have better qualified leads
Get 360° feedback on how to increase connection opportunities
Use the Sagents system to gain access to deal flow and generate connections
The benefits of business certifications
Best practices for working with procurement offices at Fortune 1000 companies

Cost: Free, but advance registration is required

To register: click "Register Now" in the right column of this page.

Social Enterprise Shared Interest Group 6/18/2013 8:30 AM - 6/18/2013 9:30 AM

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:26:48 GMT

Cost: Free to attend. No advance registration is required. To be added to this group's communication list, please contact Lauren Love-Bobel.

Dates: Third Tuesday of every month; all are invited to join.

Questions? E-mail Paige Anderson or call 615-743-3063.

Note: Click here to learn about the value of Chamber membership for your business.

Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee 6/19/2013 8:00 AM - 6/19/2013 9:15 AM

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:59:46 GMT

Come network with Chamber members in your area over breakfast and coffee. Learn more about Chamber West’s initiatives and find out how you can get involved in the continued success of this area.

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Member Orientation 6/19/2013 11:30 AM - 6/19/2013 1:00 PM

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:47:35 GMT

Joining the Chamber was an important step for your business. Now, how do you make the most of your investment? Join us for Member Orientation and learn about member benefits and involvement opportunities from Chamber staff. You'll also learn how your business plays a role in the Chamber's mission of creating regional economic prosperity.

Lunch will be provided.

Interested in membership?
Future members, click here for more info.

Schedule:
11:30 a.m. Registration
11:50 a.m. Program

Cost:
Free to new Chamber members

Registration:
Click "Register Now" in the right column under Quick Links.

• Deadline to preregister is Friday, June 14.
• We will accept name changes up until 24 hours prior to the event. After that time, we are happy to do so onsite on event day.
• No confirmation is sent prior to the event.
• We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail.

HR Excellence Awards 6/26/2013 10:30 AM - 6/26/2013 1:00 PM

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:02:26 GMT

Please join the Nashville Area Chamber and the Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management as we host the 2013 HR Excellence Awards.

Established to recognize and foster human resource excellence among Middle Tennessee organizations, the HR Excellence Awards program is based on the scrupulous HR principles of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program. Businesses are invited to self-nominate for an award each year and are evaluated on proficiency in five areas: HR strategy; HR management practices; organizational learning and development; measurement of HR performance; and employee well-being and engagement.

Click here for more information on the HR Excellence Program.

Click here for a list of past and present award recipients.

Schedule:
Registration: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Luncheon: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Cost:

Chamber or MT|SHRM Member: $35 by Monday, June 24 ($50 afterwards) Chamber members - please use promotional code HRXchamber to receive the discounted rate.
Guests / Future Members: $40 by Monday, June 24 ($50 afterwards)
Reserved table of 10: $350 Contact Shannan Duggin at (615) 499-5150 or shannanduggin@mtshrm.org
for table reservations.

Registration:
Click here to register!

Questions?
Contact Shannan Duggin at (615) 499-5150 or shannanduggin@mtshrm.org

Meet the NELAs Finalists Networking Event 6/27/2013 5:00 PM - 6/27/2013 7:30 PM

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:18:17 GMT

Please note registration is currently closed but will open closer to the event time.

Join us for a reception and networking event honoring the finalists of the upcoming 2013 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs).

Visit www.thenelas.com to learn more about the NELAs program.

2013 NELAs finalists will be announced in June.

Cost: Individual Admission $25 (includes food, entertainment and 2 drink tickets)

2013 NELAs Finalists FREE (family and friends of finalists must purchase tickets choosing individual admission)

Registration:

Online with credit card: click "Register Now" in the right column under Quick Links.

By fax or mail: complete Registration Form and submit it with check or credit card information.

Registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to future events. We will accept name changes up until 48 hours prior to the event.
No confirmation is sent prior to the event.
We are unable to accept reservations by phone or e-mail.

Ask the Expert: Live! 6/28/2013 8:30 AM - 6/28/2013 10:00 AM

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:09:08 GMT

Looking for new ideas, business advice or best practices? The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a new three-part series called Ask the Expert: Live! aimed at delivering ideas, business strategies and secrets for success from local industry experts. The experts have been chosen from different industries to facilitate well-rounded and valuable conversations to equip you with the knowledge to help grow your business.

Experts:

Brian Bailey, Hylant Group
- Expertise: property and casualty insurance
Geof Vickers, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
- Expertise: corporate and technology law
Sloane Scott, FLO {thinkery}
- Expertise: entrepreneurship and strategic marketer (digital and data)
Chris Lalonde, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
- Expertise: real estate law

Schedule:

8:30-9 a.m. Networking and registration
9-10 a.m. Three 20-minute facilitated rounds with the above experts

Cost:

$20 Chamber members
$30 future members

All expert slots are filled for 2013. If you are interested in being an expert for future events, please email Paige Anderson.

Attendance is limited. Register early!

Registration:

Click Register Now in the right column.

Chamber North Quarterly Meeting 7/16/2013 8:30 AM - 7/16/2013 9:30 AM

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:04:09 GMT

Chamber North serves Chamber members in the 37207, 37208, 37189, 37218 and 37228 zip codes, including MetroCenter, Jefferson Street/Germantown, Trinity Lane, Dickerson Road, Whites Creek, Briley Parkway and Bordeaux. North Nashville is one of the fastest-growing areas for business in Davidson County, including large employers such as AECOM, Aegis Sciences Corporation, Second Harvest Food Bank, HealthSpring, Caremark, Comcast and DET Distributing.

Chamber North is hosting a series of quarterly meetings specifically for North Nashville businesses to discuss growth and activities, including public safety and traffic/transportation.

A light breakfast and coffee will be served.

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Business Matchmaking: Increase Sales and Decrease Sales Cycle 7/24/2013 3:00 PM - 7/24/2013 5:00 PM

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:47:20 GMT

Learn how to:

Shorten your sales cycle
Increase your visibility
Gain access to decision makers
Have better qualified leads
Get 360° feedback on how to increase connection opportunities
Use the Sagents system to gain access to deal flow and generate connections
The benefits of business certifications
Best practices for working with procurement offices at Fortune 1000 companies

Cost: Free, but advance registration is required

To register: click "Register Now" in the right column of this page.

HR Excellence Awards - Best Practices Workshop 8/21/2013 3:00 PM - 8/21/2013 4:30 PM

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:15:56 GMT

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management are proud to host the 2013 HR Excellence Best Practices Workshop.

Please join us for this 60-minute workshop featuring the 2013 HR Excellence Program Award recipients. Recipients of the HR Excellence Award of HR Excellence Facet of Excellence Award will present their HR best practices.

Click here for more information on the HR Excellence Program.

Click here for a list of past award recipients.

Schedule:
3-3:30 p.m. Registration and Networking (Light refreshments available).
3:30-4:30 p.m. Workshop

Registration:
Admission is free. Come learn more about the HR Excellence Awards.

Location:
Lipscomb University, Ezell Center, Room 363

Information will be given to participants to submit this program as a recertification activity.