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: Rachael Qualls of the Angel Network of Sumner County.

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: Tony Griggs, Exhibit Zone; Small Business Roundtable Committee Chair: Tamara Crenshaw, Rent-A-Rita.

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 and by keep up relations with the Sumner County Schools.  This committee meets once a month at the Chamber office.  Committee Chair: Dr. Charles Lea, Union University.

TN Scholars - The State Scholars Initiative is a simple, low-cost, high-impact strategy to motivate students to complete high school courses that prepare them for college and careers. The Initiative places business people in classrooms to promote the study of math, science, language arts, and social studies (the Scholars course of study) immediately before students select high school courses. Committee Chair: Len Silverman, Huntington Learning Center.

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: Darlene Rawls, McClouds Pest Control and Lawn Care.