Connect: Vice Chair Sheila Woodall, Arbonne

Purpose:

To provide unique opportunities for individuals and businesses to connect with customers, suppliers and important community issues.

Programs:

Noon LEADS Exchange – a weekly meeting that harvests business-to-business contact within the membership. LEADS Exchange meets every Wednesday from 12-1:00 pm at the Italian Grill on New Shackle Island Rd. Committee Chair: Samantha Barnett, Nationwide Insurance - The Sesler Group.

Morning LEADS Exchange - our newest addition to the Chamber networking programs! This group meets every Tuesday morning from 7:30-8:30 am at the Chamber Office, 100 Country Club Dr Ste 104. Committee Chair: Dr. Eric Stamper, Visionary Eyecare Center.

Chamber Luncheons – Chamber members gather together for an informative luncheon featuring a guest speaker on the first Tuesday of every month. Committee chair: Therese Casler, Verble Estate Preservation & Advisors, LLC.

Business After Hours – Free for members and informal, these late afternoon/early evening events are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. Business After Hours is held on the third Thursday of every month from 5-7:00 pm. Committee chair: Dean Germain, Reliant Realty.

Directory Delivery – this program is designed to get our directories in the hands of our members through a group of active volunteers looking to meet and network with other members. Committee Chair: David Singleton, Competitive Edge Printing.

Regional Business After Hours – This annual event is hosted by the Nashville Chamber and brings together 16 Chambers from the Middle Tennessee Area for a night of showcasing businesses just like yours. This event takes place in November in downtown Nashville.