Registration for Business Outlook Summit is now closed. On-site registration will open at the Belcourt Theatre beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Watch a brief video message from Chamber President & CEO Ralph Schulz about the benefits of attending Business Outlook Summit.
As we emerge from a national recession, how is the Nashville area poised to capitalize on positive economic growth? How, why and where will consumers and businesses be spending their money in 2012?
Hear from local and national experts and walk away with unique insights about what trends are creating opportunity and advantage this year.
Keynote Speakers:
Dennis Hightower, deputy secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
Topic: Managing Volatility to Create Opportunity
Dr. Winslow Sargeant, chief counsel for advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Topic: Overcoming Business Challenges in 2012
Business Spending Panel:
John Aron, The Pasta Shoppe
Beth Chase, C3 Consulting
Joey Hatch, Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Bob Levy, Paradigm Group
Mike Shmerling, Choice Food Group
Moderator: Ralph Schulz, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Spending Panel:
Greg Adkins, TN Hospitality Association
Nancy Brown, First Tennessee
Jeff Lipscomb, GSF Media
Milton Milam, Associated Wholesale Grocers
Moderator: Ralph Schulz, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. Registration & networking
8 a.m. Keynote address - Dennis Hightower, deputy secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce: "Managing Volatility to Create Opportunity"
8:30 a.m. Panel discussion: Business Spending Insights
9:30 a.m. Break
10 a.m. Keynote address - Dr. Winslow Sargeant, chief counsel for advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration: "Overcoming Business Challenges in 2012"
10:30 a.m. Panel discussion: Consumer Spending Insights
11:30 a.m. Closing remarks
Cost:
$45 Chamber members
$90 future members
Registration:
To make 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.
• Deadline to preregister is Tuesday, March 6 (or as soon as the event sells out)
• If space is available after March 6, prices will be $10 higher.
• Registration is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to future events.
• We will accept name changes up until 48 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.