Purpose:

To support members by offering opportunities for education, business assistance and peer advice and to leverage the talents and resources of its members to improve economic opportunities for all.

Programs:

Business Accelerator - The Business Accelerator Program was developed to utilize current Chamber resources to provide an environment that will assist local entrepreneurs in the start-up phase of their companies.  The goal of this program will be to provide the support necessary to increase the probability of continued success of these companies as they grow into viable economic resources for the community. Committee Chair: Hilary Marabeti, Volunteer State Community College.

CEO Roundtables - The CEO Roundtables allow you to gain the collective wisdom of your colleagues by sharing knowledge and practical advice. Through your Roundtable, you can find the support and direction you need to maximize your company's growth and prosperity.  These groups meet once a month.  CEO Roundtable Committee Chair: Brenda Payne, Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce; Marketing Roundtable Committee Chair: Amanda Runnels, Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce; Small Business Roundtable Committee Chair: Chuck Porter, CPA.

Education – This committee teams up the business community with our schools to improve education in Sumner County. This is achieved through the TN Scholars program, the senior project program through Hendersonville High School and by keeping up relations with the Sumner County Schools. This committee meets once a month at the Chamber office. Committee Chair: Dr. Bill Chaney, Davidson Academy.

Business Education - The Chamber is meant to be a resource for business owners and managers. In determining the educational needs of our members, we are striving to provide seminars on business-specific topics. This committee will meet once a month at the Chamber office. Committee Chair: Michelle Priddy, MPC Partnership.

Awards and Recognition - Awards and Recognition is a prestigious honor bestowed upon the best of the best within the Chamber and the City of Hendersonville. The awards allow the Chamber the chance to publicly thank and recognize those individuals and businesses that improve our organization and community. Nominations can be made throughout the year for Chamber Business of the Year, Chamber Volunteer of the Year, and the Ralph G. Hanning Lifetime of Service award. Committee Chair: Scott Perry, The Memorial Foundation.