Wilson County Young Professionals is a program that is hosted by the Lebanon Wilson Chamber of Commerce. The program provides professional opportunities to connect, be involved and give back to the community. This 40 and under group meets on the last Friday of each month from 8:00-9:00 am.

     Each meeting will either serve as a networking hour or host a local professional from the community as a guest speaker. Previous speakers include Owner of Beauty Boutique, Necole Bell, Director of Security and Assistant Vice President at WB&T, Elvis Huff, Liberty State Bank Vice President, Chris Crowell, and Wilson County Mayor, Randall Hutto.

      This program is open to members and non-members of the Chamber. Check out the Wilson County Young Professionals Facebook Page (@WilsonCountyYP) for more information about joining or being a guest speaker.

    Here at the Chamber, one of our main goals is to increase communication amongst the Chamber, our members, and Wilson County. As most of you know, we are in the midst of the digital age, where everything you need is just a click away. This is why we have recently taken steps to improve our digital communication through our weekly newsletter, website, and social media accounts.

    We have developed a new and improved weekly newsletter that was sent out on March 5, 2019. The newest edition now includes a new, “on the go” style, this style was achieved by simplifying our previous content to links that will take you directly to where you need to go on our website or event pages.

    In the upcoming months, we will be adjusting our website to be more user-friendly with a clean, modern style.

    Previously, we were a little behind on the social media trend, but we now offer a consistent social media coverage over the upcoming events in Wilson County. This has not only improved our followers and interactions but has improved our event attendance as well. But we’re not going to stop there! We are also developing some new marketing techniques that will show off our events in a way that the Chamber has never done before, so stay tuned.

Makes sure you stay in the know by following us on social media. Facebook: Lebanon/Wilson Chamber of Commerce, Twitter: @LebChamber, and Instagram: @LebChamber.

                The Wilson Books from Birth Program is a part of the statewide Imagination Library, the literacy service that provides books to children at no cost to the family. The Wilson County Chapter has only one fundraiser each year, making the Imagination Dinner a very important and exciting event! This year’s Imagination Dinner will be held at the Wilson County Exposition Center on April 11 at 6:30 pm. The event is catered by Sammy B’s.

                Groups or business can purchase tables of 8 for $250, and each group will also select a “wacky waiter” for the evening. Each group will decorate their table and attendees according to the theme that they have selected. The waiter will collect “tips” for anything requested by the group and the tips will be added to the fundraising total for the evening. Live and silent auctions will be available throughout the evening, and door prizes will be given out as well.

                The cost to supply books to each child per year is $30, 50% is paid for by the Governor’s Foundation and the remaining 50% is raised by the individual organizations. There are currently about 6,000 children in the program, and close to 13,000 have graduated out of the program. With your help, the Wilson Books from Birth program will continue to grow and have the ability to supply proper reading material to children all over Wilson County.

To register for this event email dptsimpson@msn.com or call 615-444-5586

          This month there are many opportunities to network with local professionals and business owners. On March 21, a Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the expansion for Legends Drive at 11:00 am, there will also be a Business After Hours held at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 5:00 pm. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Children’s Clinic East will be held at 11:30 am on the following day, March 22. Finally, Poppie’s Boutique on the Lebanon Square will be hosting a Business Card Exchange at 12:00 pm on March 29. All of these events are the perfect way to familiarize yourself with fellow members, introduce your business, and have fun!! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for all of these events, we hope to see you there.

Thank you to all of our members who attended today’s Business Card Exchange hosted by D.R. Horton, America’s Builders. We enjoyed seeing members smile, laugh, and connect with one another! We had a great time exploring the wonderful facility and getting to know each and every one of you. Business Card Exchanges give our members the opportunity to network, show-off their facility, and introduce themselves to the group as a whole through a brief talk about their organization. Don’t forget to check our weekly newsletter for upcoming Business Card Exchanges. If you are interested in hosting a Business Card Exchange, please contact the Chamber at 615-444-5503.

        At the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber, we are committed to engaging, connecting and nurturing people by providing a spirit of enthusiasm for Lebanon and Wilson County. Without you, our dedicated members, these community services would not be possible. Throughout Wilson County, there are many events that are organized by the Chamber. These events are made possible by our sponsorship opportunities. With a wide variety of sponsorships, you will easily be able to find an event that has special meaning to you or your business. Thank you for your willingness to support our community and advance Wilson County in any way possible. Your support will be recognized and your contribution will improve the quality of life in Lebanon and Wilson County.

            The Lebanon Wilson Chamber provides various ways to improve and connect our community. Women in the Lead is a program that gathers once every other month to discuss different issues that women commonly face. The overall goal of the program is to encourage women in the business world and promote communication among one another. During each meeting, a different topic is discussed, each relating to Health & Wellness, Finances, or Balancing Home & Work Life. Each speaker not only encourages growth professionally but also encourages growth as an individual.

            The next Lunch & Learn will take place on February 14, 2019. If interested in the Women in the Lead 2019 dates, go to the event calendar for more details.