Sunday, September 27, 2009

Minority Business Recognition Sunday
Minority businesses will be honored throughout Middle Tennessee on September 27, October 4, October 11, during worship services at over twenty area congregations.

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Monday, September 28, 2009
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
AT&T-1st Floor Auditorium
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Casino Night: Power Networking Business Expo
With music provided by Victor Chatman and a casino night, and prizes as the winnings, this networking expo will be a great way for business owners to network with one another, government agencies and other business entities. This forum also encourages the participation and usage of minority vendors as direct suppliers, contractors or subcontractors. Major corporations and government agencies participating are listed below: This event is free and open to the public.  Pre-registration required by Friday, September 25th for complimentary validated garage parking.

Army Corps of Engineers
AT&T
Hospital Corporation of America
Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County, Division of Minority & Small Business Assistance
Metropolitan Development & Housing Agency
Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Middle Tennessee Diversity Contractors Association
Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Electric Service
Nashville Minority Business Center
Nashville PRIDE/Pride Publishing Group
SunTrust Bank
Tennessee Education Lottery
Tennessee Regulatory Authority
U.S. Small Business Administration


Monday, September 28, 2009 - Friday, October 9, 2009

Youth Outreach Career Opportunities ProSurviving the Recession-Smart Cutbacks for Survival
Be proactive! Steps small businesses can take now to hedge against an economic downturn.  Hear what experienced business owners angram
This two-week program is designed to inspire youth in Metro area high schools to set career goals. Entrepreneurs, business professional 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 dialog. This year selected youth will also have the chance to participate in Toastmasters programs, financial literacy workshops and other enriching seminars. The events will take place Monday through Friday of both weeks.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AT&T- Economic Development Center Demo Room
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AT&T- Economic Development Center Demo Room
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Thursday, October 1, 2009
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AT&T- 1st Floor Pre-function
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Friday, October 2, 2009
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
TSU Avon Williams Campus
330 Tenth Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37210

Getting the Most From QuickBooks
Registration Required! *Limited to the First 30 Participants
QuickBooks is one of the most important financial tools that a small business can own. Find out how to master the technology and make it do more than you ever anticipated.

Friday, October 2, 2009
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AT&T - Wintergarden
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Business After Hours

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Saturday, October 3, 2009
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mount Zion Baptist Church
2261 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN 37217

2009 Mount Zion Business Career Fair
Are you a business owner that is seeking creative ways to reach new customers?  Are you an organization that is looking for a new pool of people to select employees from?   As a leader of an organization are you looking for a networking opportunity?  If you have answered yes to any or all of  these questions, then the Networking  ministry of Mount Zion has a great for you - the 2008 Business Career Opportunity Expo.  The Sixth Annual 2008 Business Career Opportunity Expo is a great opportunity for area employers to connect with hundreds of qualified jobs seekers while allowing business owners to market and sell their services to the Middle Tennessee Community.  Please visit the website at www.mtzionnashville.org or email at  thenetworkministry@mtzionnashville.org.

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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Morning Worship Service

Minority Business Recognition Sunday
Minority businesses will be honored throughout Middle Tennessee during worship services at over twenty area congregations.

Monday, October 5, 2009
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AT&T- Economic Development Center Demo Room
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Noon- 1:30 pm
AT&T - Economic Development Center Demo Room
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
AT&T - Theatre
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

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Thursday, October 8, 2009
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
AT&T Economic Development Center - Theater
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Thursday, October 8, 2009
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hermitage Golf Course General's Retreat
3939 Old Hickory Boulevard
Old Hickory, TN 37138

MEDWeek Golf Challenge
Our 18-hole scramble benefits the Nashville Minority Business Center's programs. Everyone is invited to participate in the scramble, beginners to experienced golfers alike featuring a $10,000 hole-in-one contest. The scramble will begin at noon with a shotgun start. Box lunch provided by Tennessee Valley Authority. Dinner provided by Zycron, Inc. Registration is $200 each Golfer or $800 for a foursome.

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Friday, October 9, 2009
8:00 am - 10:00 am
AT&T - Prefunction 1st Floor
333 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Race, Gender and Public Contracting: Business Opportunities After Disparity Studies

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Sunday, October 11, 2009
Morning Worship Service

Minority Business Recognition Sunday
Minority businesses will be honored throughout Middle Tennessee on September 28, October 5 and October 12, during worship services at over twenty area congregations.

Sunday, October 11, 2009
5:30 pm Dockside Reception; 7:00 pm Boarding;
7:00 pm Departure; 8:00 pm Program 9:00 pm Entertainment
The General Jackson Showboat docked at Opry Mills

Dr. R.H. Boyd Minority Business Achievement Awards Gala
This exquisite affair highlights and honors minority business achievement in Nashville. Join us for a magnificent four course dinner cruise on the General Jackson Showboat.  This year take your chances and play feature games and prizes on the top level. Boarding at Opry Mills.

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For more information, contact Nashville Minority Business Center 615-255-0432. Email bizcenterinfo@bellsouth.net