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Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber

Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber

The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce announces the January and February programs:

Membership Luncheon: Thursday, January 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
January’s Chamber Luncheon Offers Food for Thought

What is the national economic outlook for small business? Come hear January’s luncheon speaker, Jack Faris, business consultant and past president of National Federation of Independent Businesses, as he discusses how other countries view the U.S. and free enterprise, as well as the impact of the national leadership changes for 2007.

Cost: $17 for members and $20 for guests. Reservations are due by noon on Monday, January 15.Location: The Martin Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 960 Heritage Way, BrentwoodCall the Chamber at 373-1595 to reserve your spot or register at www.brentwoodcoolsprings.org.

Women In Business Luncheon, Thursday, January 25, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Chamber’s Women In Business Luncheon Serves Up Culture for January

Join speaker Dr. Susan Edwards, executive director/CEO of The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, for a cultural treat as we kickoff the 2007 Women In Business Luncheons. An acknowledged expert in American art as well as the history of photography. Ms. Edwards has organized exhibitions, published and lectured on modern and contemporary artists, photography, and more. In addition, she has taught these subjects at several universities including Vanderbilt University, where she is currently an adjunct associate professor. Edwards serves on the advisory boards of the Bogliasco Foundation, Harvard University Art Museums Collections Committee, and the Stephen Taller Archive at Harvard University.

Location: The Martin Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood
Cost: $10 for members and guests. Non-member guests may attend only one Women In Business meeting as a guest; after that, Chamber membership is required, as this program is a benefit of Chamber membership. Call the chamber at 373-1595 to pre-pay and reserve your spot or register at www.brentwoodcoolsprings.org.

Upcoming February meetings for your calendar:

After Hours Business Mixer: Thursday, February 1, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
This event, hosted at the new Fine Arts Center Grand Lobby of Brentwood Academy, gives guests an opportunity to relax and network with fellow chamber members. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided.

Location: Brentwood Academy, 210 Granny White Pike. Enter the campus through the south entrance.
No registration is required. This event is FREE to Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber members. Non-members are welcome; however, they must pay a $10 guest fee. 

To become a Chamber member, contact Diane Sylvis at 615-373-1595 or visit or website at www.brentwoodcoolsprings.org.
Event questions? Contact Erin Wills-Ryan at 615-373-1595

Membership Breakfast: Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
It may be cold outside, but inside business will be heating up as our February First Tuesday Membership Breakfast speakers discuss Residential and Commercial Development in Williamson County for 2007. Start your day off with speakers Bill Kottas of CK Development and Pat Emery of Crescent Resources for this networking event.

Location: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel, the 1799 Room, adjacent to the restaurant,
700 Cool Springs Blvd. East,   615-261-6100
Cost: $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Reservations are due by noon on Friday, February 2. Call the Chamber at 373-1595 to reserve your spot or register online at www.brentwoodcoolsprings.org.

Women In Business Luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Look for a News Advisory in February with program details.

Location: The Martin Center of Senior Citizens, Inc., 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood
Cost: $10 for members and guests. Non-member guests may attend only one Women In Business meeting as a guest; after that, Chamber membership is required as this program is a benefit of Chamber membership.

Membership Luncheon: Wednesday, February 28, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Together with the Williamson County/Franklin Chamber of Commerce, this joint-chamber luncheon features Mayor Tom Miller presenting his State of the City Address.

Location: Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Hotel
700 Cool Springs Blvd. East
615-261-6100
Cost: $19.50 for members of either chamber and $25 for guests.  Reservations details to follow. Note: for business people who are members of both chambers, please register at one chamber only.

The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, a four-star accredited Chamber, is a business and community association dedicated to promoting and advancing the business and commercial interests in Brentwood, Cool Springs, surrounding areas, and supporting chamber members through programs and services.  The Chamber serves nearly 1200 businesses in Williamson County, Tennessee.