"Is Your Hobby Profitable?" is a two-hour workshop led by Kandis Troutman that helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate whether their passion or side hustle can become a viable business and leave with a clear 30-day action plan.
Purpose The purpose of these events are to provide ETEC Members with the opportunity to: Learn more about each other and make new contacts in the industry Build relationships promoting a business-to-business atmosphere Present options for future teaming on proposals Give entities like DOE a source for future contractors and suppliers Show current contractors and...
Theme: Built to WIN: Leadership That Drives Results The 2026 Nashprenuers Conference: Built to WIN is a high-impact half-day leadership experience designed for small business owners who are ready to lead with clarity, compete with confidence, and grow with intention. This year’s conference moves beyond inspiration and into execution—equipping entrepreneurs with the leadership mindset, strategies,...
Slim & Husky's Pizza (North Nashville)Nashville, TN Wednesday, July 1 • 5 PM - 7 PM FOUNDERS OF COLOR HAPPY HOUR | FOUNDERS CIRCLES Founders Circles exists to help underrepresented entrepreneurs build relationships, access opportunities, and find support throughout their entrepreneurial journey. This happy hour is designed to create space for authentic conversations, meaningful introductions, and...
Start the new year with momentum. We’re hosting a free coworking day, open to anyone looking to reset, refocus, and get moving on what matters. Thanks to our partnership with The Moon Coffee and Tea House, we’ll have free coffee flowing from 9:00-12:00, because your best work needs the best fuel. As well, we’ll be partnering with FoundersForge in order...
Join us for an interactive session to learn more about our $70M fund, InvestTN. This 1.5-hour session is designed for entrepreneurs interested in funding opportunities and investors looking to connect with high-potential Tennessee startups. Our team will take a deep dive into how the program works, what the process is like, updates on the portfolio,...
You're building something real. But if revenue isn't consistent, chances are you don't have a business problem — you have a selling problem. And nobody has told you the truth about what selling actually takes, or how AI can do the heavy lifting once you learn the skill. Join us for a Lunch & Learn...
Join the Nashville Post for an exclusive look at our Innovation & Ideas digital series on Thursday, July 9, at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, where you'll get to network with some of the city's top investors, innovators and creators. At our event, we'll officially celebrate the launch of the Nashville Post Podcast, produced by Relationary...
Get out of the office after work and unwind with the Afternoon Mixer. Mixers are designed to offer our members the opportunity to build business relationships with other members and to gain exposure for their business or organization in an "open house" setting and open to anyone associated with a Chamber member business. Participation is...
Join Nashville's community of women founders for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. WOMEN FOUNDERS CIRCLES HAPPY HOUR Hosted by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center’s Founders Circles and sponsored by BrainTrust, this gathering brings together women entrepreneurs from across industries and stages of business to build relationships, share insights, and support one another's growth. Founders...
