VOL. 40 | NO. 11 | Friday, March 11, 2016
Regional Transit Authority Meeting. Maury County community leaders transit conversation for the RTA of Middle Tennessee nMotion Plan. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at Workforce Development & Conference Center, 5000 Northfield Lane, Door 100, Spring Hill, TN. RTA, Cumberland Region Tomorrow and the Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee are starting the second phase of regional public engagement. This next round of engagement will utilize three “scenarios” that demonstrate how varying ranges of transit/mobility “strategies” could be applied in Middle Tennessee. Ultimately, it is up to residents to decide what level of investment in public transit we want to make as a region. Information: www.10power.org
MARCH 19-20
Irish Step Dance Performance
Celtic Rhythms On Fire, an energetic fusion of live Irish dance, music, and song, that has sold-out performances each year, returns to Nashville. The show is produced and performed by the Nashville Irish Step Dancers (NISD), a local dance troupe that has grown into an award-winning and nationally recognized dance powerhouse and boasts over 100 members. The multi-talented homegrown Irish band the Box Elders will accompany the CROF show. Performances are March 19th at 7pm, & March 20th at 2pm. at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Dr, Nashville. Tickets are $15.00 for seniors (65 and over), children 3-12 and groups of 10 or more, $20.00 for adults and teens. To purchase tickets go to www.nashvilleirishstepdancers.com or call 424-5998 .
MONDAY, MARCH 21
Real Estate Investors Network
Landlording Focus Group. Join other REIN members to share ideas and discuss the many areas of landlording and renting property. Tips and tricks, contracts, and policies to run your business better. 6:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Nashville. Information: www.rein.org. Additional March opportunities:
-- Tuesday, March 22: Deals, Deals, Deals Focus Group. Find where investors find and sell deals, as well as the mechanics of various deals. 6:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Nashville.
-- Thursday, March 24: Notes Focus Group. For those interested in buying and selling notes. 11:30 a.m., The Egg and I, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 118, Franklin.
-- Thursday, March 24: Real Estate Mastermind Book Club. This new REIN event will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month. The first half of the class time will be used to review the book, and the second half will be a discussion on goals and ambitions. 6:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Nashville.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Women in Business Luncheon
Style + Your career: How to Save Time and Money While Exploring Your Signature Style. Speaker: Marcia A. Masulla, editor and creative director, 12th & Broad. Location: Fifty Forward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission $25 members, $45 guests. Contact: [email protected]
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Business Studio Workshop: Sales, Strategy and Customer Management
The third installment of our “Business Growth Series” is designed for established small businesses looking to better understand their customers and develop new strategies to attract and retain new customers. Joel and Julie Fay of Sandler Training will lead this workshop to help you take a positive step to grow businesses. 3-5 p.m., Refinery Nashville, 438 Houston Street, Suite 263, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3053.
MONDAY, MARCH 28
Williamson, Inc. Prospective Member Open House
An evening of networking, light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Get a glimpse into how Chamber Membership can benefit businesses. 4 p.m.-6 p.m., 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150, Franklin. Free, but attendees must bring a prospective member. RSVP: [email protected]
MARCH 29-30
Rural Development Conference
Preparing for a Sustainable Future is the focus of the 21st annual Rural Development Conference. Topics include: Strategic planning, economic development, resilient communities, the Southern economy, millennials, destination tourism, agriculture and affordable housing. 11 a.m. registration. Embassy Suites, 1200 Conference Drive. Information: www.eventbrite.com/e/rural-development-conference-old-tickets-19589066425
APRIL 8-9
Goodlettsville Heritage Days
An opportunity to discover what life was like on the frontier at Mansker’s Fort and what life on the plantation would have been like at the Bowen Planation House. Skilled demonstrators and artists. Picnic and shopping available. Moss-Wright Park, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville. Information: www.manskersstation.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
6th annual NAMI Davidson Walk, 5K, & Village
Funds the free support groups, education, awareness and stigma-busting programs of the National Alliance on Mental Illness for Davidson County. 7 a.m. check-in for the 5K. Village of Vendors opens at 7:30, as does music. A mobility friendly community walk starts at 10 a.m. The event ends at 11. Teams are welcome and volunteers are needed. Information: www.namidavidson.org.