Business before Hours. An informal, social networking event designed to connect you with business professionals from across Rutherford County. Fee: $5 for members, $15 for future members. Registration is not required. Bring plenty of business cards. 7:30-9 a.m. Wilson Bank & Trust, 710 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

Williamson County State of the Schools

The annual address provides updates from both Williamson County Schools superintendent Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District superintendent David Snowden. The Factory, 230 Franklin Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $65 members, $85 guest, $1000 table sponsor (8 people). Information

Intro Nashville: Program Info Session

Intro Nashville, an initiative of the Nashville Chamber, provides participants with the tools that help unlock connections to the city. This online session will discuss the benefits and value of the program. Registration required. 1 p.m. Details and information

FRIDAY, SEPT 30

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. Speakers: Commissioner Jeff Long, Tennessee Department of Safety & Homeland Security, former Williamson County sheriff, and Colonel Matt Perry, Tennessee Highway Patrol. Columbia State Community College, Community Room, Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike. Free. Information

Rutherford Chamber 101

An opportunity to pitch your business, network with like-minded professionals, gain useful information about the Chamber’s business climate and learn about the benefits of becoming a chamber member. Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 3050 Medical Center Parkway. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Wilson County Veterans Resource Fair

Information on Veterans Benefits, learn about community resources, tour the mobile Vet Center and the Veterans Museum. Wilson County Veterans Plaza, 304 E. Main St, Lebanon. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information