Online registration for this event has now ended. Onsite registration will be available beginning at 8am on the 28th at Southwestern Family of Companies. Please email Victoria Morrison at vmorrison@nashvillechamber.com if you have any questions.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Nashpreneurs Conference joins small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives for an interactive conference on June 28th. The theme for this year is Capital Catalyst: Driving Small Business Success through Venture Capital and Banking.

Our keynote speaker for the conference will be Mignon Francois. Mignon is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection, and the author of Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe. Hear more about her new book, and the trials and tribulations she went through to create a thriving business and brand.

8:00 a.m. – Registration

8:30 a.m. – Keynote Discussion and Q&A with Mignon Francois, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection

9:00 a.m. – 2023 Nashpreneur Award Presentation

9:10 – 9:20 a.m. – Coffee Refresh Break

9:20 – 10:20 a.m. – Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists: Angels or Nightmares?

What are angel investors and venture capitalists expecting from you and your business when you’re looking for funding? This in-depth panel will discuss what an investor needs from you to fund your venture, the pitfalls you should avoid, and what the secret is to convincing a funder your business is the right one for them.

Nathan Greene - Cairn Financial Group (moderator)

Grant Blevins - Health Velocity Capital

Khrys Hatch - LaunchTN

Eric Johnson - Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management

Patrick Johnson - Collective Equity Partners

Phil Shmerling - Studio Bank

10:20 – 10:35 a.m. – Networking Break

10:35 – 11:35 a.m. – Banking Relationships 101

What’s one of the most important relationships you should have in business? If your banker doesn’t come to mind – let’s talk. This robust conversation features bankers with diverse backgrounds who are committed to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs. They will discuss what funding resources are out there for you and what do you need to have straight with your finances in order to qualify for those opportunities.

Brenton Harrison - New Money, New Problems (moderator)

Keith Boling - Regions

Britney Campbell - Her Bank by Legends Bank

Jon Eisen - Pathway Lending

Kandace Harris - Citizens Savings Bank

Michael Jones - Truist

Lane Rhodes - Live Oak Bank

11:35 – 11:45 a.m. – Break

11:45 – 12:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks and Giveaway Drawing

Don't delay in registering for this can't miss event! We'll also award the 2023 Nashpreneur of the Year award - previously held by Marcus Whitney, Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, and Sam Davidson, CEO and Co-founder of Batch.

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