IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
- Chamber Connect
- Volunteer
- Events and Opportunities
- Member Spotlight
- Membership
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Thanks for your interest in what the Nashville LGBT Chamber is doing by getting our Monthly Newsletter. We know how many emails we get so we appreciate you taking the time to read about what we are doing and how you can be a part.
The best way to be involved is to join as a member!
If you are a member already, thanks! If not, we have several different membership levels that you can take advantage of and with it you will benefit in many ways. One of the perks is an email from us every Friday called our "Weekly Wrap Up" telling you about all the things we worked on that week for our members. There are so many other reasons to be a member, join today and see for yourself!
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Congratulations to John Cooper for being elected Mayor of Nashville. We are ready to work with him on LGBT and diversity issues, & continue the work for equity for all in our city. We attended his inauguration on Saturday and we were happy to hear from him directly, that he would let the Metro recognition of LGBT owned businesses in city procurement, executive order stand.
Thank you to Mayor David Briley for his unwavering support for the Chamber, his dedication to the LGBT community, & his hard work to make Nashville a more equitable city for all. Take a look at
what was accomplished in regards to equity
while he was Mayor.
We also are looking forward to working with all the new councilpersons, especially the 5 LGBT councilpersons that won seats. It is a historically diverse Council in many ways.
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We attended a meeting with the
Nashville Area Chamber this month where we talked about the many ways we are working together. The Area Chamber is doing great things and we will be collaborating more and sharing some exciting programs. We also discussed the upcoming legislative session and the concerns of both of our corporate members about any legislation that would make Tennessee less desirable for companies to attract and retain the best talent out there.
They have also asked that Joe Woolley, our CEO, serve on the Advisory Committee for their
Partnership 2030
plan. We will help keep the focus on equity for all in our city. We are honored to be involved in this important planning process.
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Nashville Health + Well-Being Survey
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NashvilleHealth and the Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) held a Findings Presentation on for the Nashville Health + Well-Being Survey. Key insights were shared including only 70% of the lesbian, gay, and bisexual population reported having insurance coverage compared to 90.1% of Nashvillians. You can find more
insights and complete results here.
We will be working with other community partners in presenting these findings in more detail to the community and to our members. The findings around LGBT answers and how they compare are extremely fascinating and concerning.
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Congratulations
to our President
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We want to send a huge congratulations to our Board President, Ron Snitker, who started
Leadership Nashville
. Ron is in the 44th class of the program that started last week.
The men and women selected each year represent a diversity of races, religions, ages and political persuasions, as well as a geographical cross section of neighborhoods. The class includes native Nashvillians and people who have moved here in leadership positions.
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We need you!
The Nashville LGBT Chamber is looking for volunteers for our monthly networking programs and our annual fundraiser, TASTE. Opportunities include registration, photography, set up, and more!
This a great way to give back to the community and support the Nashville LGBT Chamber. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower our individual, small business, corporate, and nonprofit members, and the community at-large: who share the values of promoting equality and diversity in business and society.
Please look at the opportunities below and sign up now!
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Have you bought your tickets for
TASTE
yet? Tickets are going fast! Early Bird pricing is in effect until October 31st - act now!
Join us as we celebrate the 8th annual
TASTE
- Nashville's premier tasting event! This year we are headed back to where it all started,
OZ Arts Nashville
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A diverse and lively group of attendees will enjoy food and drink samples from over two dozen of Nashville's best-known chefs and monologists, a silent auction that will bring out the competitor in the kindest among us, and a DJ to keep you moving throughout the night.
All proceeds benefit the Chamber’s Foundation. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower LGBT business professionals throughout Nashville and the surrounding area. And with multiple ways to get involved, from sponsorship's to attending, now is the time to get on board. Get involved in
TASTE
now!
Please see the links below to purchase your tickets, sponsor this event, or to get involved as a food / beverage vendor or silent auction donor!
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Attend Predators Pride Night 2020!
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We are pleased to announce Predators Pride Night 2020 will be held on Tuesday, February 18th! Come join the Nashville LGBT Chamber and
Nashville Pride
as the
Nashville Predators
take on the Carolina Hurricanes! Pride Night packages include a game ticket and a limited edition Pride Night t-shirt! Before the game, all Pride Night attendees are welcome to join us at Bridgestone Arena for a mixer with light refreshments.
Purchase your tickets by December 18 to guarantee you’re sitting with other Pride Night attendees – don’t wait, get your tickets today!
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Attend Brewing Up Business!
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We had another successful and record breaking attendance Brewing Up Business networking event in September!
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We are excited to announce our October Brewing Up Business will be held on Thursday, October 17th at
Fat Bottom Brewing Company in West Nashville
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Registration is free for members and first-time guests and $10 for repeat non-member guests.
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Mark your calendars now for our Annual Meeting and Holiday Party that will be Thursday, December 12th, at the Nashville Children's Theatre.
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Attend Nashville Film Festival!
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We are excited to be a Supporting Member of the 2019 Nashville Film Festival. The
Nashville Film Festival
is celebrating its 50th Anniversary October 3-12, 2019.
We will be presenting the film
"Changing the Game"
on
Tuesday, October 9th at 6 pm
. We hope you will join us for this screening and a panel discussion with director, Michael Barnett and others, following the film. You can purchase tickets for this special screening and all other festival showings below!
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Member Spotlight
Equality Travel
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"Many of us love to get away over the holidays, whether it’s to spend time with family, just unwind in a peaceful location, or set out on an adventure in an unfamiliar part of the world. But putting together a wonderful vacation requires time and resources many of us lack. The good news is that, no matter what your idea of the perfect holiday vacation involves, the folks at Equality Travel are ready to help."
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New Business Level Members
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Renewing Business Level Members
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Community Partner- Nick Terwilliger
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Individual/Networking Members
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RENEWING
Centric Entertainment
Gisey Productions
Jennifer Knapp Music
Heartland Payment Systems
Lane White
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