The Weekly Wrap-up 9/20/19
|
|
Your MEMBER ONLY email on all things the Chamber worked on this week
and you need to know about, to get the most of your membership.
Thank you for being a member.
|
|
CEO Chat - ?
It has been another busy week. Thank you to so many members that reached out this week to thank us for staying focused on the mission of the Chamber.
There has been a lot of planning going on for some big events we have in store. Last night we had an incredible Brewing Up Business. Take a look below for all the details.
One thing we are working on that
we need your input
, is an ad we are doing for the Nashville Business Journal that will run next Friday. We are congratulating the newly elected Metro officials and we are
going to be running a list of all of our Business Level members
. If you would not like to have your
Business Level
member name listed, please
contact Lauren
by noon on Wednesday. Also, if you are an
Individual/Networking
member and you would like to be listed and want to move up to Business Level membership so you can be listed and appear in the online directory, let Lauren know by then as well.
|
|
Please join us in welcoming the following businesses that joined our Chamber this week:
We are proud of the continued participation from the following individuals and businesses who renewed or upgraded their membership this week:
|
|
|
We had a TASTE Planning Meeting on Tuesday with
OZ Arts Nashville,
Good Neighbor Festivals,
Inspired Concepts and Events, and our planning committee. We are so excited to host TASTE 2019 at OZ Arts, this space is beautiful and unique! We can't wait to bring you the best TASTE yet, going back to where it started 9 years ago! If you are interested in helping let us know.
Tickets are on sale now
! Take advantage of our discounted Early Bird pricing. Please see below for more information.
|
|
We had another very successful Brewing Up Business networking event on Thursday. Thank you to our hosts,
Downtown Sporting Club
and
Fifth Third Bank
, and all who attended this great connection opportunity. Be sure to check out the
live video
of our program where we heard from our hosts and made a big announcement! We also have
photos
from the event!
The big news was the 5th annual
Nashville Predators
Pride Night 2020, this year presented by the Chamber and Nashville Pride. Please see below for more details.
|
|
 |
Amazon
held a very well-attended Career Fair on Tuesday.
Amazonians were available to discuss a variety of jobs open. We were there to support our member and talk diversity. We saw so many members of the LGBT community there.
|
|
|
|
We attended a meeting with the
Nashville Area Chamber
on Wednesday where we talked about the many ways we are working together. The Area Chamber is doing great things and we will be collaborating more and sharing some exciting programs. We also discussed the upcoming legislative session and the concerns of both our corporate members about this.
They have also asked that Joe serve on the Advisory Committee for their
Partnership 2030
plan. We will help keep the focus on equity for all for our city. We are honored to be involved in this important planning process.
|
|
|
|
Sponsorship and vendor signups are going fast! Don't miss out!
Join us as we celebrate the 8th year of
TASTE
- Nashville’s premier tasting event! This year we are headed back to where it all started,
OZ Arts Nashville.
A diverse and lively group of attendees will enjoy food and drink samples from over two dozen of Nashville's best-known chefs and monologists, a silent auction that will bring out the competitor in the kindest among us, and a DJ to keep you moving throughout the night.
All proceeds benefit the Chamber’s Foundation. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower LGBT business professionals throughout Nashville and the surrounding area. And with multiple ways to get involved, from sponsorship's to attending, now is the time to get on board. Get involved in
TASTE
now!
|
|
|
|
Predators Pride Night 2020
|
We are pleased to announce Predators Pride Night 2020 will be held on Tuesday, February 18th! Come join the Nashville LGBT Chamber and
Nashville Pride
as the
Nashville Predators
take on the Carolina Hurricanes! Pride Night packages include a game ticket and a limited edition Pride Night t-shirt! Before the game, all Pride Night attendees are welcome to join us at Bridgestone Arena for a mixer with light refreshments.
Purchase your tickets by December 18 to guarantee you’re sitting with other Pride Night attendees – don’t wait, get your tickets today!
|
|
|
|
Gender Blender III: An amateur drag showcase benefiting
Just Us
is right around the corner! This year’s event will be held on
Friday, October 18
at Play Dance Bar.
Doors open at 6 pm and the show starts at 7-ish (
sometimes Queens run a bit late). Cover is $20 at the door, with all proceeds – including performer tips benefiting Just Us! Contact
Joseph Clark
if you have any questions.
|
|
|
|
Attention minority business owners: Join the Nashville Business Assistance Office -
BAO
for certification training on
Wednesday, October 2nd
from
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Sonny West Conference Center in the Howard Office Building.
?Get all of your certification questions answered.
Register now
!
|
|
|
|
|
Saturday, October 5, 2019 | Public Square Park | 9am-1pm
Use the Promo Code
LGBTCHAMBERCARES
for free registration!
Register to attend and create a fundraising team for your business or ERG to help
Nashville CARES
end the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee. Our goal is to raise $200,000 and we need your help! Participating in the Nashville AIDS Walk is a great way to promote your business or ERG while supporting Nashville CARES. Your employees or members can attend the walk with their entire family. We have lots of great new changes to the AIDS Walk this year! We have partnered Jack Davis and Good Neighbor Festivals, to create a fantastic festival experience that includes: Live Music, Kids & Family Fun, Food Trucks and Bars, Great Vendors, and of course, a 1.3 mile AIDS Walk.
|
|
|
|
Applications are now open for year two of the
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
’s
InFlight
program! InFlight is designed to help startups in the critical stage between “I have an idea” and “I have six figures in revenue” with monthly programming and ongoing support. Program resources include industry-leading curriculum, access to and learnings from successful EC alumni and Nashville business leaders, unlimited advisor meetings, and more. Applications will close on September 27th. If you’re a launch level founder in Middle Tennessee looking to significantly grow your business, InFlight is for you! Learn more and apply now!
?
|
|
|
|
|
|
We are excited to be a Supporting Member of the 2019 Nashville Film Festival.
?
We will be presenting the film
'Changing the Game'
on
Tuesday, October 9th at 6 pm
. We hope you will join us for this screening and a panel discussion with director, Michael Barnett and others, following the film.
|
|
|
|
|
Free Axe Throwing at BATL
|
Need plans tonight? Our member
BATL
is offering FREE axe throwing tonight from 6 - 10 pm. Additional parking is available behind the building.
1302 Gallatin Ave
?Nashville TN 37206
|
|
|
Joe Woolley
CEO
Lauren Bland
Membership Manager
Nashville LGBT Chamber
615-507-5185
41 Peabody Street
Nashville, TN 37210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
? 
? 
?