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VOL. 47 | NO. 8 | Friday, February 17, 2023
Talent Solutions Forum. Learn how employers and stakeholders from Nashville are working alongside individuals with disabilities. The Tennessee Department of Human Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Ernst & Young, Lipscomb University’s IDEAL and Vanderbilt University Next Steps will have an in-depth discussion on stakeholder engagement with individuals with disabilities, with an emphasis on those who are neurodivergent. Learn not only the best practices that stakeholders are employing, but how this community will strengthen your workforce. Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville, 100 White Bridge Road. Wednesday, 8-9:30 a.m. Information
FRIDAY, FEB. 24
About Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks
Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. The one-hour program is aired on Comcast Channel 3, the county’s public information channel, and rebroadcast on Williamson County Television’s YouTube Channel. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Columbia State Community College, Community Room - Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin. Information
TUESDAY, FEB. 28
Small and Diverse Business: Supplier Diversity Fair
All diverse small businesses (minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, LGBTQIA+ owned, disabled-owned, etc.) serving the Middle TN and surrounding areas are invited to attend. Panel includes Lissa J. Miller, senior vice president & chief supplier diversity officer, Truist Financial Corporation. 8:30 a.m.-noon. City Winery, 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville. Information
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1
Business Studio and Chamber North
Fund Tennessee - Northern Middle Regional Kickoff Meeting. Attendees will learn about a statewide access to capital initiative called Fund Tennessee. Join Commissioner Stuart McWhorter of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Lindsey Cox, CEO of LaunchTN, and regional economic development partners who will provide an overview of the program. The Fund Tennessee initiative is designed to support and expand an inclusive continuum of access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Tennessee. The statewide initiative will assist in addressing loan capital for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, equity capital for entrepreneurs and small-business owners and technical assistance to help entrepreneurs and small-business owners to become capital ready. 6-7:30 p.m., Avon Williams Campus at TSU, 330 10th Ave South, Nashville. Registration
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
Chamber South & CNAP: Transportation and Safety Update
Join Chamber South for its Februrary Program with CNAP. Updates from NDOT and WeGO, followed by a discussion with presenters and Jessica Dauphin with the Transit Alliance. 8-9:30 a.m. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, 414 Harding Place, Ste 100, Nashville. Information
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Meharry Dental Clinic
Meharry Medical College is hosting a free day of dental services to all individuals 18 and older. Meharry dental students and providers will be servicing the Nashville community and beyond with free cleanings, fillings and extractions. 7 a.m. Henry A. Moses Alumni Hall, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard. Children will not be admitted into the buildings.