Building a loyal local customer base is essential for startups, but standing out requires more than just being visible—it takes creativity and strategic outreach. From authentic customer engagement to supporting local nonprofits, nine members of Business Journals Leadership Trust share their tips for small businesses to stand out and build an audience. < 5 min read. Bonus points to the first person who finds Sam Davidson's quote! 💯 #Entrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship #NashvilleEC #SmallBusiness Andrew S. Duffell, MBA, Rodger Roeser, Gary Braun, Zain Jaffer, Kent Lewis, Amy Loth Allen, Amy McDougal, JD, CCEP
Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Economic Programs
Nashville, TN 17,237 followers
Helping Nashville be the best place in America to start or grow a business
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Helping make Nashville the best place to start and grow a business by increasing the likelihood of success for entrepreneurs.
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http://www.ec.co
External link for Nashville Entrepreneur Center
- Industrie
- Economic Programs
- Größe des Unternehmens
- 11-50 Mitarbeiter
- Hauptsitz
- Nashville, TN
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- Nonprofit
- Gegründet
- 2010
- Spezialitäten
- Healthcare, Music, Entertainment, FinTech, Diversity, Local industry, and Navigating resources on where to find help in Nashville
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41 Peabody Street
Nashville, TN 37210, US
Employees at Nashville Entrepreneur Center
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Doug Durham
CEO - Business Owner at Professional Roofers, Inc & Professional Windows a division of PRI
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Chris Sloan
Chair - Emerging Companies Team at Baker Donelson
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Mark Peacock
Private Equity IT Consultant | Bridge CIO
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Bill Brown
CEO at Genomind - Prescribe better, faster with Genomind
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🏳️🌈 Businesses that are at least 51% owned by an LGBTQ+ individual are eligible for LGBTBE certification from the NGLCC, connecting them to corporations and municipalities that prioritize diverse supply chains. 🚀 Discover the benefits of LGBTBE certification through the NGLCC. Join us this Thursday, alongside Wells Fargo, Tennessee Pride Chamber, and MashUp! to network, learn about the certification process and hear from certified founders. 🏳️⚧️ Then stick around for our happy hour right after from 3-5! 🍻 #LGBTQBusiness #Entrepreneurs #NashvilleEC 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eU8S9H3N
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We believe every maker can turn their passion into a thriving business. At The Maker City Summit 2024, makers will join workshops, panels, and networking opportunities designed to help grow their business, attract customers, and build sustainable brands. The lineup caters to all makers, from seasoned pros to beginners. Whether you're involved in performing arts, fabric arts, illustration, fabrication, baking, or brewing, there’s something for you. Discover the full schedule and register today! 🔗 ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eXVeBuA7 (EC Members: check the "perks" tab in your member portal for a discount code!)
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These past few years I’ve met a lot of entrepreneurs and business professionals in industries outside of tech. I see a lot of untapped value and opportunities for growth a lot of businesses and individuals can tap into by leveraging technology more effectively. As a software engineer and builder of technology, I hope to share my perspective on how everyone could merge their business objectives with a tech strategy. I’m excited to join a panel discussion hosted by The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce and Bill Lee McCleskey along with Qui Daugherty, Carlin J. Alford, and Netta Dobbins. Whether you want to build your own tech startup, jump onboard current tech trends like A.I, or integrate old tried and true tech strategies like digital marketing, we plan to tackle these topics. Thank you to Bill McCleskey and The Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce for the invite! Date: September 24, 2024 Time: 6pm Location: Nashville Entrepreneur Center - 41 Peabody St., Nashville, TN, 37210 RSVP on Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ekR8uCxa
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🚀 Exciting times ahead for the fintech community in Nashville! We recently gathered at the 3686 Festival, the Southeast's premier hub for entrepreneurs and investors, to introduce the 2024 Project FinTech Cohort. In partnership with First Horizon Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and LaunchTN, Project FinTech is dedicated to fostering innovation in the financial technology space. For the first time, this talented group of founders came together to share their stories and showcase how they’re driving industry solutions with fresh perspectives. We look forward to seeing how they grow and thrive in the Project FinTech ecosystem! 🔗 Learn about the founders & their companies: https://lnkd.in/etkdf2fT 🔗 Learn more about Project FinTech: ec.co/projectfintech Alfred M. with Express Wages, Liran Eliner with Cache, Aaron Smith with B2B Activate, Kamal Singh & Thor Jensen with Halitra, Arjun Sahgal with Ascent Platform, and Lacie Thorne with Phigitals. #ProjectFinTech #3686fest #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs
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🔥 A big week for Project FinTech founders! 🔥 Shout out to Alex McLeod, MBA, co-founder of Parlay (Techstars '23) and Project FinTech alumni, for being selected as one of eight global 🌎 startups to participate in Mastercard's Start Small Business program! And new to the program, Alfred M., founder of Express Wages, was featured as a speaker for Epicenter Memphis's "Building it Here" Happy Hour series. Additionally, Allstate Health Solutions has partnered with Express Wages to offer their customers health coverage payment flexibility for greater peace of mind, and to cover unplanned health expenses. They're here, they're there, they're every**where, FinTech! ⚽️
New partnership alert! We’ve partnered with Express Wages, your trusted source for earned wage access (EWA), to bring more wallet-friendly coverage options to more people. Express Wages offers a stress-free way for employees to get access to their earned income early, to cover unexpected bills and other financial curveballs. EWA is on the rise, with more people tapping into these services to offset unplanned costs. We share their mission to take the stress out of accessing affordable options – including health insurance. For underserved populations especially, getting affordable health insurance can be a struggle. We’re committed to changing that narrative by offering products for every budget. From major medical insurance to short term plans and supplemental coverage, we can connect Express Wages customers with the options they need for better peace of mind. Allstate Health Solutions empowers people to live their lives without fear of unknown medical expenses. Our partnership with Express Wages allows us to reach a wider audience of cost-conscious consumers. Together, we can help people explore better health insurance solutions. #healthinsurance #partnership #allstatehealthsolutions #goodhandscompany
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That's a wrap on this year's 3686 entrepreneur conference! Day No. 3 included Partner Popups across Nashville, plus investor-exclusive content at the Frist Art Museum. We can't believe it's over, but we're already looking forward to next year's annual event, happening the week of Sept. 8! We're grateful for everyone who came out this year. Please take a few minutes and take our survey at https://lnkd.in/e4XNQAdV to let us know what you enjoyed and what we can do to improve the experience. Each respondent will receive a special discount code to save on your 2025 conference ticket! And tell us your favorite part of #3686fest in the comments!
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The countdown is on for the 2024 NEXT Awards & Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame, presented by Amazon! We invite you to join us for an unforgettable night celebrating exceptional leaders in entrepreneurship. Box and Balcony tickets are available. Follow the link below to secure yours! 📅 Date: October 21st 📍Location: Nashville Symphony | Schermerhorn Symphony Center 🎟️ Get Tix: https://lnkd.in/enygYfNV Learn more: https://ec.co/next-awards/ Amazon, EES, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Electronic Arts (EA), LBMC, Lipscomb University, Nashville Post, LaunchTN, BrainTrust, Colliers, CoreCivic, EO Nashville, Pinnacle Financial Partners, S3 Recycling Solutions #NEXTAwards #CelebrateExceptional #NashvilleEC #Entrepreneurs
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"All you have is all you need." Mignon Francois’ story is a powerful reminder that success is possible for anyone willing to put in the work. Hear her journey on the latest episode of Circle Back Podcast—an inspiring tale of entrepreneurship, faith, and community. 🎧 📚 🎧 Read and listen: https://lnkd.in/eWSdpPMT The Circle Back Podcast is brought to you by the Beth & Randy Chase Family with support from The Nashville Post. #Entrepreneurship #SuccessStory #CircleBackPodcast #NashvilleEC
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Project FinTech is partnering with First Horizon Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, and LaunchTN to drive innovation in the financial technology industry. We’re building an ecosystem of industry leaders, investors, mentors, and media to support the growth of our entrepreneurs, including our alums. We’re thrilled to collaborate with the 3886 Festival, the Southeast's premier gathering of entrepreneurs and investors, to introduce our 2024 Project FinTech Cohort. Join us TOMORROW for an inspiring event as these innovative teams present their solutions through pitch presentations and network with our community. 🎟️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/ex3Ab2PC #ProjectFinTech #3886Fest #Innovation #Entrepreneurship