The Weekly Wrap-Up 07/17/20 |
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Your MEMBER ONLY email on all things the Chamber worked on this week, and what you need to know to get the most out of your membership. Thank you for being a member. During this time of national crisis, when information and connections are so important, the Weekly Wrap-Up will be made available to members and non-members. |
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We hope you are hanging in there and healthy. COVID-19 numbers keep rising and we are still headed in the wrong direction. A second shutdown is looming if we cannot get these cases down. Yet, with all of this, we still see people not wearing them and some businesses not requiring them. We hope you will do your part in wearing one and for speaking out and calling for others that are not wearing one.
It has been very difficult for me to understand why people don’t wear a mask , maybe you are feeling the same way. I read an article that helped explain some things and I have tried to keep this mind as we continue to educate and advocate for mask usage and in general. I can’t recommend the article The Role of Cognitive Dissonance in the Pandemic enough to help you better understand these times and also how to maybe change minds and behaviors in other areas. |
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Take a look at other items from the week below. We are looking for new board members and we really enjoyed networking and connecting at our Brewing Up Business. I needed that event to recharge. I hope you can recharge and find the energy to keep getting through this. We are here for you. |
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 | If you haven’t done so already, we strongly encourage our business members to sign the Good to Go pledge. This is Music City’s hospitality safety program to help Nashville residents and visitors easily identify businesses in every industry that are committed to health and safety. Pledge to uphold the coronavirus guidelines established by Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department and the recommendations of leading infectious disease experts. Your business can sign the Good to Go pledge here . Resources for Businesses and Individuals: |
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Please join us in welcoming the following NEW businesses and individuals that joined our Chamber this week:
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Our Board gathered earlier this week for our bi-monthly board meeting. We are excited about some updates and work that we will fill you in on shortly. We are looking for nominations for new board members to be elected in December! If you or someone you know is interested, please contact our President, Ron Sniker for more information on the process. |
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We had another well-attended networking event this week! Great crowd, great conversation, great connections! You can watch the announcements section if you missed it.
We continue to see more and more people from Nashville and the country that want to network and connect right now. We hear from so many after these events and they share how they enjoy them. We want you to join us.
Information about upcoming networking events can be found below. |
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Today is the first day of early voting in Davidson County. You can find the schedule below.
Remember to request your absentee ballot by July 30th. If you are a first-time voter, go to your county election commission to present your ID. Once they confirm your ID, you may request an absent ballet.
No fundamental change happens unless you vote for candidates and policies you believe in! |
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We virtually attended Nashville Business Journal's Women of Influence Forum & Awards. While this event looked much different than in previous years, it was still impactful and inspiring. Our members were well represented: |
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This event is being offered in partnership with Nashville Community Education. This is a great opportunity for LGBT and minority-owned businesses. Register below. |
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Join us on Thursday, August 6th at 9 am for our AM Brewing Up Business networking event! Chat with new and old friends over your morning cup of coffee. This is a great way to start your day! Registration below. |
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PM Brewing Up Business will be held on Thursday, August 20th at 5:30 pm. This is our traditional networking event. You will be put in small groups several times to make sure you have conversations with as many people as possible. Registration below! |
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We are so proud of our certified LGBT-owned businesses (also known as LGBT Business Enterprises or LGBTBE) as they continue to see success and we want to spotlight them! Please check this spotlight with Robert Ansett, President of Southport Solutions. Read about his business, certification, and experience with NGLCC's XLR8 program. |
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Our sibling affiliate Chamber, IBA, and TransWork are hosting "Black and Brown TGNC Lives Matter in Business" on Monday, July 20th. This panel will cover the experiences of Black and brown transgender/gender non-conforming folks within the business community. Register below. |
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You can still grab a Nashville SC Pride Patch to help support our member and our Foundation! Members of the Nashville LGBT Chamber can offer a discount to Pride patch holders. Individuals will bring their patch into your business in exchange for a discount on your goods and/or services. Fill out the form below to get involved in this program and grab your patch today! |
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Have you tried Diskin Cider Daydream yet? This prickly pear rose cider is perfect for summer AND proceeds benefit the Nashville LGBT Chamber Foundation! Stop by the cidery or any of the locations below to grab yours today! |
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Our member and LGBTBE, D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe, is turning 2! Celebrate with them with some cake! Picnic Box and Pastry Box specials are available. |
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Don’t miss out on an incredible opportunity! Dell Technologies, presenting sponsor of Pride in Local Music, is giving away a Tech Package to a winner in Austin AND Nashville! |
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Check out these Hot Deals from our members by clicking their logos below! |
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Adding Hot Deals
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Login > Hot Deals > Add Hot Deal > Submit For Approval? |
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Joe Woolley CEO
Lauren Bland Membership Manager
Nashville LGBT Chamber 615-507-5185 41 Peabody Street Nashville, TN 37210 |
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