Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce

Membership services:the Chamber's work is made possible by its members and investors who are driving our region's future. The Chamber represents nearly 2,000 member companies. Approximately 77% of chamber-member businesses have 50 or fewer employees. The Chamber continues to enhance its focus on small business support by providing educational programs, events, and initiatives. Overall, over 9,200 individuals attended more than 140 Chamber events and webinars. The Chamber's members have grown their businesses, taken leadership roles in the community, mentored each other, and helped our region grow and prosper.

Education and talent development:chamber staff develop employer access to a skilled labor force by facilitating talent pipeline solutions. Members engage with and advocate on behalf of the issues surrounding p-12 education, postsecondary, and adult education. Academies of nashville:the academies of Nashville bring real-world experience aligned to careers of interest to 12 zoned mnps high schools. Engagement of business and community partners ensures students gain industry exposure, while local colleges and universities provide access to a range of dual credit, dual enrollment, and industry credentials to prepare every student to be college or career ready. The Chamber serves as a resource to the academies of Nashville by engaging businesses in the success of students and teachers. In partnership with mnps and pencil, the Chamber hosts regular meetings for the academies of Nashville partnership councils which advise the academies on program modifications, school-business partnerships, and experiential learning. Education report:for over 30 years, the Chamber's education report has served as a community resource to highlight the successes, challenges, and opportunities in metro Nashville public schools (mnps). In 2023, the education report committee selected k-12 postsecondary advising as their special topic. The 16-member committee heard from a diverse group of experts, resulting in the development of a report with specific recommendations to mnps, metro council, the state legislature, and postsecondary institutions. Leadership public education:leadership public education is a six-month leadership program that empowers individuals with the knowledge and skills to serve in community leadership roles at all levels of mnps. From january to june, the lpe cohort learn about the structures, challenges, and opportunities that impact mnps. Talent solutions council and forums:the Chamber established an executive-level talent solutions council steering committee dedicated to identifying employer-led initiatives to boost middle Tennessee's talent supply. Following priority identification, the council will broaden to encompass a diverse group of hr professionals committed to regional talent solutions. Additionally, the Chamber conducted three talent solutions forums in fiscal year 2023, emphasizing apprenticeships, opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and second chance hiring.military transitions:the Chamber is working with fort campbell to build a process around employer connection to the more than 400 soldiers transitioning into civilian life from fort campbell each month. The goal of this work is to retqain valuable talent exiting the military to fill workforce needs in middle Tennessee and beyond.

Economic development:economic development activities attract new businesses to the region and facilitate the growth of existing Area businesses. The Chamber's economic development team work to promote the Nashville region globally to site selectors, business leaders and business location decision makers. Efforts of the Chamber resulted in 26 announcements which includes 10 relocations and 16 expansions and 5,456 announced new jobs.