Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce

Great upcoming project opportunities. Come join Layton Construction and Robins & Morton to learn how you can participate on these great HCA Healthcare projects. ? Date: March 18th, 2025 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST Where: TN Banker’s Association Address: 211 Athens Way Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37228 ? AGENDA 4pm to 4:30pm - Open Networking - Refreshments 4:30pm - Presentation Begins 5:00 – 6:00 Q&A, Networking and Wrap Up ??????????????????????? PLEASE CLICK ON THE QR Code to Register! Please Share!!!! ? We look forward to seeing you there, refreshments will be provided. ?Cherelle Cortez, CCA (She/Her/Hers) Leonard Tharpe Don Hardin, Jr. Alex Sanders Susan Vanderbilt Charles Avent, MBA Bill Lee McCleskey Surell Walker Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Kassam Bhegani Deidre Thomas Reggie Polk Roger Ligon William Thomas

We are thankful again to have Celebrated this past Saturday Night at the J W Marriott, our Annual Gala and 26 years of Valued service to the Nashville Black Business Community! Mistress of Ceremony Deidre Thomas,CEO Hoskins and Company, Guest Speaker Rick Ewing, Director| VP | Sr. Consultant, Oracle Corporation, Who Did an Excellent Job! Presentation, "The Future of Your Life with AI". Congratulations to all of the awardees from Saturday night’s event. Robert Higgins Nashay Clemetson, MD, DipABD Netta Dobbins Ashley Upkins Kassam Bhegani Rashad Russell Q-Juan Taylor Sheila Gibson Megan Perry Michelle Gaskin Brown, JD Business Owner of the Year Robert Higgins, Jr – Entrepreneur, “Hospitality” Most Valued Corporate Partner Amazon Advocate in Action: Sheila Gibson, Professional Community Leader Megan Perry, Athletes Unlimited "Pro Basketball" Rising Stars: Dr. Nashay Clementson – Founder 360 Dermatology Kassam Bhegani – Bhegani Engineering Rashad Russell – Beyond Light Creations Netta Dobbins – Netta Dobbins Marketing & Consulting Q-Juan Taylor – Restaurant Owner & Operator (8th and Roast) Career Connector & Achiever Ashley Upkins Esq. – Attorney at Silicon Ranch President Elect of the National Bar Association Rosetta Miller-Perry, Legacy Award Victoria Eady Butler, Master Blender, Uncle Nearest, Inc

Providing a Great Evening to Wind Down and Socialize while Meeting Black Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs in Nashville! Up Rooftop Lounge Great Food and Drink Provided Free Parking to the Rear of the Fairfield Inn Musical Guest: Dee J AYQ! Let’s grow together!!! You Do Not have to be a Member to Attend, but You Must Register! Via EventBrite or QR Code on the Flyer, Thanks https://lnkd.in/eyFdFrnz Black Nashville Connect: We can build real professional relationships and connections with other black professionals and black entrepreneurs!!! Look no further, Black Nashville Connect is the experience just for you! Black Nashville Connect provides opportunity for professionals across various industries and businesses to come together to socially grow their network. Black Nashville Connect: Is curated networking experiences with impact, because in addition to what you know, it's WHO you know and WHO knows what you know ,that often makes the difference. Facilitating thriving pathways for Black Professionals and Black Business Entrepreneurs to expand their network, professional development, and ultimately grow their earning potential, the Black Nashville Connect opportunity is powered by the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce's Careers Connect. Careers Connect is social learning programing opportunities focused on advancing careers, boosting businesses, and building social capital through connections amongst black professionals. Let's Support and Build the Nashville Black Ecosystem! Everyday New Black Professionals are Moving to the Greater Nashville area Looking for Minority Businesses to do Business with. We Highly Encourage, Black Doctors, Dentist, Lawyers, Builders, Developers, Realtors, Human Resource Professionals, Engineers, Architects, Accountants, Contractors, Restaurants Owners, Salon and Beauty Service Owners, Barbers, Bankers, Mortgage Lenders, Investment Brokers, Technology Professionals etc., to Participate and Introduce Your Operations! Dorothy Siplin Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Alexis Evans Alex Sanders Dr. Gerald Onuoha II Ashley Currie drake dudley Mia Vickers, MPS Bill Lee McCleskey Josh Scales, MBA, CLSSGB Herbert Brown Ashley Upkins Tori Poindexter John Baldwin III, MHA Donna Woodley Devin Deathridge Marcus Johnson Kelvin Truss Sylvia Johnson Charles Avent, MBA Courtney Johnson Kevin Matthews

Welcome to the NBCC, 26th Annual Black-Tie Gala and Awards Celebration happening on November 16th at the luxurious JW Marriott Nashville! Join us for a night of glamour, celebration, and recognition as we honor outstanding individuals in our community. Put on your finest black-tie attire and get ready to enjoy a night filled with music, dancing, and delicious food. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event where we come together to celebrate excellence and achievement. 6:00 to 6:45 pm Reception, Dinner Starts at 7:00 pm See you there! Register Today and Get Your Tickets!!!! https://lnkd.in/etciV7nx The J W Marriott 201 8th Ave S. Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Reception - 6 :00 pm, Dinner and Awards Presentation at 7:00 pm Individual Tickets Through EventBrite $185.00 Corporate Tables for 10 - $1,850.00 Call or text (615) 554-2126 for your Purchase and Reservation Looking Forward to Seeing You at this Grand Celebration!!! Sincerely, Carolyn Waller, President and CEO Susan Vanderbilt, Board Chair Susan Vanderbilt Don Hardin, Jr. Davita Taylor, CPPO,CM, MCA Jim Clayton Charles Avent, MBA Bill Lee McCleskey Isaac Yao Addae, PhD Dewayne Scott Kimberly Powell Jacky Akbari Emanuel Roland Emanuel R. Amber Dancy Gooding, MBA and MCC Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Dr. Gerald Onuoha II Deidre Thomas Kassam Bhegani Alex Sanders Herbert Brown V. Mishaune Brinson Sawyer, Esq. Rick Ewing Stacey Nickens Aluede Okokhere, MBA, CPA, CIA Robin Dunlap Terri Roberts Yuri Cunza Joshua Mundy Josh Scales, MBA, CLSSGB Marcus Whitney

Celebrating another evening at “The Social “, Business to Business Networking and Relationship Building Opportunity! How do you grow your business or brand using technology? There are so many tools and platforms, including social media, AI and campaigns to take advantage of. Where in the world do we start? And what is the best platform or tool for my business?These are questions. Any business professional has asked at some point. Special Thanks to our Panelists: Qui Daugherty, Social Media Branding & Luxury Marketing Carlin Alford, COO @ MitechPartners.com Rashad Russell, Software Engineer & Website Designer Netta Dobbins, Grow with Google Expert & Coach #buildingyourbrand?#knowledgeispower?????Qui Daugherty Rashad Russell Carlin J. Alford Netta Dobbins Bill Lee McCleskey Susan Vanderbilt Alexis Joelle Waller Mia Vickers, MPS Lisa Swift Young, MBA Deidre Thomas Aaron Glass Antonio Young

Let’s grow together!!! You Do Not have to be a Member to Attend, but You Must Register! Black Nashville Connect We can build real professional relationships and connections with other black professionals and black entrepreneurs!!! Look no further, Black Nashville Connect is the experience just for you! Black Nashville Connect provides opportunity for professionals across various industries and businesses to come together to socially grow their network. Black Nashville Connect: Is curated networking experiences with impact, because in addition to what you know, it's WHO you know and WHO knows what you know ,that often makes the difference. Facilitating thriving pathways for Black Professionals and Black Business Entrepreneurs to expand their network, professional development, and ultimately grow their earning potential, the Black Nashville Connect opportunity is powered by the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce's Careers Connect. Careers Connect is social learning programing opportunities focused on advancing careers, boosting businesses, and building social capital through connections amongst black professionals. Let's Support and Build the Nashville Black Ecosystem! Everyday New Black Professionals are Moving to the Greater Nashville area Looking for Minority Businesses to do Business with. We Highly Encourage, Black Doctors, Dentist, Lawyers, Builders, Developers, Realtors, Human Resource Professionals, Engineers, Architects, Accountants, Contractors, Restaurants Owners, Salon and Beauty Service Owners, Barbers, Bankers, Mortgage Lenders, Investment Brokers, Technology Professionals etc., to Participate and Introduce Your Operations! Free Parking to the Rear of the Fairfield Inn for the First 40 Guest Note: Extra Parking in the Gulch Parking Lots within a Block from the UP Rooftop Table and Tavern Musical Guest: D J Q Cash Bar! Register via EventBrite!!! https://lnkd.in/eyFdFrnz Bill Lee McCleskey Susan Vanderbilt Charles Avent, MBA Kimberly Powell Emanuel Roland Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Dr. Gerald Onuoha II Terrance Adams, MBA John Baldwin III, MHA Anthony Hutchinson, MBA, HRIP, PHR, SHRM-CP, CSPO Rick Ewing Debra Moore Tiffany Searcy Wright, CMB?, AMP Charlotte Peacock, MBA Julian Flournoy, MBA Davita Taylor, CPPO,CM, MCADon Hardin, Jr. Jacky Akbari Aluede Okokhere, MBA, CPA, CIA Jim Clayton Alex Sanders Herbert Brown Quentin O'Neal James Crumlin Ashley Currie Isaac Yao Addae, PhD Emanuel R. Deidre Thomas drake dudley Marcus Johnson Josh Shaw Morgan DeBaun Joshua Mundy Mia Vickers, MPS Andrea Perry KENDRA WINBUSH Dorothy Siplin Ashley Upkins

How do you grow your business or brand using technology? There are so many tools and platforms, including social media, AI and campaigns to take advantage of. Where in the world do we start? And what is the best platform or tool for my business?These are questions. Any business professional has asked at some point. The Nashville Black Chamber has put together a panel of subject matter experts on different types of technology that can expand your business and brand. Panelist include:-Qui Daugherty, Social Media Branding & Luxury Marketing Carlin Alford, COO @ MitechPartners.com Rashad Russell, Software Engineer & Website Designer Netta Dobbins, Grow With Google Expert & Coach Join us Tuesday, September 24th @ the Nashville Entrepreneur Center to get insights and practical takeaways to grow your business and brand the right way! Register via Link -https://lnkd.in/eVd4kCvn Bill Lee McCleskey Qui Daugherty Carlin J. Alford Rashad Russell Netta Dobbins Susan Vanderbilt Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Charles Avent, MBA Davita Taylor, CPPO,CM, MCA Jim Clayton Aluede Okokhere, MBA, CPA, CIA Don Hardin, Jr. Kimberly Powell Isaac Yao Addae, PhD Emanuel R. Jacky Akbari Dewayne Scott Deidre Thomas

Vanderbilt Startup Job Fair Under Chancellor Diermeier's Innovation Vision, Vanderbilt is striving to retain more of the talent we foster in the greater Nashville region.? To this end, the Owen Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to host the first annual startup career fair on Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00 to 7:30 pm in the lobby of the Owen Graduate School of Management (401 21st Avenue South).? This event will be open to all students on campus who desire to seek full-time or internship positions with local area startup companies.? The event is free to attend for any Nashville startup company and the Center for Entrepreneurship will provide a table with chairs, free parking in the Wesley Place garage, and refreshments during the event to interested companies. Please email ([email protected]) or call (704-339-4550) Baxter Webb with any questions. Register -?https://vu.edu/startup

Special Thanks to Turner Construction, JE Dunn Construction, Mortenson Construction for supporting the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce, August, Business to Business Networking Event. Our Panel of Guest Ashley Upkins Debra Moore Tiffany Searcy Wright, CMB?, AMP Alex Sanders Isaac Yao Addae, PhD Terry M. White, Architect Matt Vineyard Jimmie Jones Kassam Bhegani James Jenkins, MPA each shared their plight to success and the importance of "Building Relationships". Each person attending gained a New Business Friend and Connections that will help them Grow and Enhance the Quality of their Business. Thanks to Emanuel Roland of RolandsPhotography for capturing the positive energy of the event. See additional pictures on the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce FaceBook! Susan Vanderbilt Davita Taylor, CPPO,CM, MCA Dr. Lauren K. Waller Alexis Joelle Waller Bill Lee McCleskey