Retail Real Talk – Hiring and Retaining High Quality Employees. This quarterly workshop series will feature various speakers and provide retailers an opportunity to network and learn more about a specific area of focus related to the retail community. At this session, two Chick-fil-A leaders discuss hiring and retaining high-quality employees by creating a clear vision, a strong culture and implementing processes that nurture accountability. Refreshments and small bites will be provided. The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James Campbell Blvd. Wednesday, 8-9:30 a.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7

Leads Exchange

Connect with fellow members while gaining exposure for your business at our monthly Member Connects. Member Connect is a facilitated, small group networking opportunity allowing each attendee to talk about their business in an intentional way. Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Dr., Suite 630. Parking 4000 Rush Street. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to attend. Information

Day on the Hill

Hear from state legislators on education, state budget, transportation and other issues of importance to businesses and community, as well as Gov. Bill Lee’s school voucher proposal. Cordell Hull State Office Building, 425 5th Ave. N., 8th floor. 2 p.m. Once the initial portion concludes the representative will convene for reception at Deacon’s New South, 401 Church St. 4 p.m. Fee: $75 for Williamson, Inc. Spring Hill Chamber and Maury Alliance Members. No guest tickets available. Registration required. Information

THURSDAY, FEB. 8

Small and Diverse Business Forum

Designed to empower diverse and small-business leaders to seek opportunities with major companies that are committed to doing business with small, minority, women and disabled veteran businesses. Music City Center, 201 Rep John Lewis Way S. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Chamber and future member: $40. Information

SATURDAY, FEB. 10

2024 Chinese New Year of the Dragon Celebration

Programs includes CAAN’s Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, Frist Art Museum’s Arts/Crafts, Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck’s puppet show, Nashville Chinese School’s Chinese yoyo workshop, Chinese music and dance and more. Chinese calligraphy demonstration, Chinese naming, Chinese couplets writing, Dragon Crown making, food trucks and snacks. Musicians Corner in Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free event, but tickets are required. Information

Notes for Nurses

VIP reception, dinner, silent auction, live entertainment and more to benefit Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professionals. Cumberland University Alumni Hall, 408 S. Maple Street, Lebanon. 6:30-10 p.m. Information