Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce

??? Happy Holidays from all of us at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce! We’re wishing you a season filled with joy, peace, and time well spent with loved ones. Please note that our offices and Visitors Center will be closed on the following days: ?? Christmas Eve & Christmas Day ?? New Year's Day Thank you for making 2024 a wonderful year—we can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for our amazing community! #HappyHolidays #RutherfordChamber #VisitRutherfordTN ??

Last week, our economic development team had the privilege of participating in a small-group meeting at the Greater Nashville Regional Chamber to discuss Japanese investment in Middle Tennessee. We were honored to welcome Mr. Komiyama Yasuji, Director-General for Trade Policy at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), and Mr. Shinji Watanabe, Consul at the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville. The conversation highlighted the incredible contributions of Japanese companies, which employ thousands of individuals in Rutherford County, and explored opportunities to strengthen our state and region’s longstanding partnership with Japan. Special thanks to Lori Odom, Masami Tyson, and Mitsuru Shinozaki for the invitation and for organizing this impactful discussion!

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of Senior Director of Communications and Marketing.?This position will be responsible for coordinating the development and execution of the Chamber’s overall marketing and communications efforts.??Those interested in applying should send a cover letter and resume to Carrie Allen –?[email protected]?. ? Application Requirements: Candidates are required to provide the following as part of their application: Samples of branded materials they’ve developed, such as brochures, flyers, or advertisements. Examples of email marketing campaigns or newsletters they have created and managed. A press release or media kit they have written and distributed. Social media content calendars or examples of social media campaigns they have planned and executed.

3 ?s with Diplomat of the Month, Grady Payne Q: What was your first job? A: Courtesy Clerk at Kroger aka Bagger Drugstore/Soda Shoppe. I can still remember how to make a milkshake. Q: What’s the best part of your job? A: Connecting with our awesome community on so many levels. Q: What’s the best advice you ever received? A: If you never ask, it’s always No. And if you never try, you’ll never get anywhere. Both apply to every area of life, but the second part means we can do more than we think we can. #diplomatofthemonth #ChamberDiplomat

???? Happy Thanksgiving ???? We're grateful for our incredible members, partners and community who make Rutherford County such a wonderful place to live and work. ?? Please note, our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, so our team can celebrate with loved ones. We'll resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2. Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday filled with gratitude and good company! ??? #Thanksgiving #RutherfordTN

?? Final Week to Nominate! ?? Deadline: Friday, November 29 Time is running out to celebrate excellence in Rutherford County’s business community! Submit your nominations for Business at its Best, the county's most prestigious awards ceremony, before the deadline this Friday, November 29. ?? Business Legend of the Year, https://bit.ly/BizLegend24 ?? Business Person of the Year, https://bit.ly/BizPerson24 ?? Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award, https://lnkd.in/esC8ZtB5 #itsamajoraward #awardnominations Winners will be celebrated at the Business at its Best luncheon on Monday, February 24, 2025. Act now—your nomination could make all the difference!

?? Start Your Day the Right Way at Business BEFORE Hours! ?? Join us this Thursday, November 21st for Business BEFORE Hours, presented by Nelson Mazda of Murfreesboro and MCC Solutions. ?? Location: Nelson Mazda of Murfreesboro, 1214 Fortress Blvd. ? Time: 7:30 - 9 a.m. ?? Admission: $10 for members, $20 for future members (no registration required!) This informal networking event is the perfect opportunity to connect with professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy some morning conversation and make valuable connections. We’ll see you there! ?? #RutherfordChamber #NetworkingEvent #BusinessBeforeHours #Murfreesboro

In honor of Veterans Day, our Chamber and Visitors Center offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, as we recognize and thank all who have served. Join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to the veterans in our community for their courage and sacrifice.

?? Recognize excellence in Rutherford County’s business community by submitting your nominations for Business at its Best, the Chamber's most prestigious awards ceremony. We’re accepting entries for categories including Business Legend of the Year, Business Person of the Year, and the Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award. Celebrate those who set the standard in business and leadership at this premier event. Winners will be honored at the Business at its Best luncheon, presented by Ascension Saint Thomas, on Monday, February 24. ?? Fill out a quick form to submit your entry by November 29 ?? Business Legend of the Year, https://bit.ly/BizLegend24 ?? Business Person of the Year, https://bit.ly/BizPerson24 ?? Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award, https://lnkd.in/esC8ZtB5 #itsamajoraward #awardnominations

Is your organization ready for AI? Join us on Nov. 7th for Dale Carnegie’s event on Leading Change: AI & the Future of Organizational Culture. Learn the skills and strategies needed to prepare your workforce for the tech transformation ahead. ?? RSVP by October 31st ? Event time: 8 – 10 a.m. ?? Cost: $35 ?? Sponsored by First Horizon ?? Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/3Y4P47w #AIInnovation #Leadership #RutherfordChamber #FutureOfWork