Member Connect Leads Exchange. Connect with fellow Williamson Chamber members while gaining exposure for your business. 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, Franklin. Parking: 4000 Rush Street. Free. 11:30-1 p.m. Additional optional meeting: Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. Information
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4
Retail Committee Meeting
This monthly meeting is for retailers, Maury Alliance Staff and city officials to brainstorm ideas and best practices for the small-business community of Maury County. All retailers are welcome to attend. Maury Alliance, 106 W Sixth Street, Columbia. Information
Young Professionals Connect Happy Hour
Join Young Professionals for happy hour at Margaux Midtown Apartments’ community game room. Drinks, hors d’oeuvres and networking. 4-5:30 p.m. Fee: YP affiliation or Chamber members $30, future members $35. Margaux Midtown, 1600 State Street. Information
OCT. 5-8
Nashville Oktoberfest
Live music, draft beer, party tent, pub parade and delicious German foods. Free general admission. Bicentennial Mall, 600 James Robertson Parkway. Thursday: 5-10 p.m., Friday and Sat: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information
FRIDAY, OCT. 6
First Friday: Your Small Business Toolkit
A meeting designed to provide networking opportunities and professional development for business professionals. Held on the first Friday of every month, this event promises to equip you with the necessary tools to grow your network, enhance your business and develop your professional skillset. This month we are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Join us for a panel discussion with insight from Hispanic owned small businesses and networking with over 100 Middle Tennessee professionals. The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center, 104 Claude Yates Drive. Free businesses community event. 7-9 a.m. Information
IBC Breakfast Event: The Ambassador’s Dialogue
Join the IBC in welcoming South Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Hyundong Cho and U.S. Ambassador to South Korea His Excellency Philip Goldberg, along with KEI president and former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Kathleen Stephens, will hold a conversation on the dynamic relationship between our two countries. Baker Donelson, 1600 West End Ave, 21st Floor Multipurpose Room. $40 for Chamber members and TNWAC/ $50 for future members. Registration, breakfast and networking 8-8:30 a.m.; program, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
Get the resources and expertise you need to start, grow and sustain your business. Galen Longo will be available for appointments. Business Specialist Tennessee Small Business Development Center. The Maury County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Alliance’s office. 106 West 6th Street. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information
SATURDAY, OCT. 7
Nashville CARES AIDS Walk
The Nashville CARES AIDS Walk is Tennessee’s oldest continuously running HIV/AIDS fundraiser, with a $200,000 goal for this year. Breakfast served after the 9 a.m. Unity Walk. Participants need to register to participate. Hadley Park, 1037 28th Ave. N. Information
Robertson County Republicans Potluck Breakfast
Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd., Springfield. Guest speaker will be Pamela Furr of WTN fame speaking about Americas for Prosperity. Free admission. 8:30 a.m. Information
First Saturday Art Crawl
A monthly event on the first Saturday of every month in Downtown Nashville. Enjoy incredible art galleries and complimentary refreshments provided at most of the stops. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but you must be 21 or over to drink. 5-8 p.m. Information