Sunday, October 09, October 16, October 23, October 30
Minority Business Recognition Sunday
Minority businesses will be honored throughout Middle Tennessee during the month of October during worship services at twenty-five area churches.
Saturday, October 01
Mount Zion Business/Career Opportunity Expo
Mt. Zion Baptist Church – Murfreesboro Road
The Network Ministry at MZBC will host this expo open to all organizations that comply with equal opportunity and affirmative action hiring practices. The third annual event connects employers seeking to build diversity in their organizations with qualified job seekers.
www.minoritybusinesscenter.com
Monday, October 03-28
Youth Outreach Career Opportunities Program
Metropolitan Nashville District Public High Schools
This program is designed to inspire youth in Metro area high schools to set career goals. Entrepreneurs, business professionals and executives from various industries will share advice and experiences about professional, career and educational opportunities. This program will expose youth to a variety of career options and encourage interaction through open dialogue. The event will take place Monday through Friday.
Monday, October 17
Casino Night: Power Networking Business Expo – Maxwell House Hotel
This open forum is designed to educate vendors on how to conduct business with one another as well as government agencies and other business entities. The forum encourages the participation and usage of minority vendors as direct suppliers, contractors or subcontractors.
Monday, October 24
MEDWEEK Golf Challenge
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course, 3939 Old Hickory Blvd.
Our 18-hole scramble benefits the Nashville Minority Business Center’s programs. Everyone is invited to participate in the scramble, beginners to experienced golfers and non-golfers alike. The scramble will begin with noon check-in and lunch, 1:00 pm shotgun start.
Sunday, October 30
Dr. R. H. Boyd Minority Business Achievement Awards Gala
Monell’s at the Manor 1400 Murfreesboro Road
This exquisite affair highlights and honors minority business achievements in Nashville. The gala features live entertainment. Reservations are required.
BUSINESS WORKSHOPS (all FREE and open to the public events are held at Small Business Administration, 50 Vantage Way unless otherwise indicated)
Tuesday, October 04
Regulatory Fairness Roundtable
10:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Nashville City Club
Wednesday, October 5
11:30 am- 1:00 pm
Conversation and Luncheon with Presidential Appointee Esther Vassar
Sponsored by Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Baker Donelson Center Building, 211 Commerce Street (By Invitation Only)
Parking beneath the building with access from Third Avenue between Broadway and Commerce
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
How to Use Social Media to Build Your Brand by Kindra Cotton, owner SSS for Success
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Seven Deadly Sins of Business by Yuri Cunza, President Temnnessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and David Tiller SBA Public Information Officer
Thursday, October 6
5:30 pm- 6:45 pm
Credit Environment Today by Laura Roberts, VP Regions Bank
7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Coaching and Motivating by Angela Ellis, owner Enhance Business Solutions
