NASHVILLE, TN — The 2019 Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala at the
J W Marriott Nashville on October 26, 2019, was a great success!A beautiful audience of more than two hundred fifty guest came together to celebrate Black business leaders and entrepreneurs on the rise.The Chamber’s mission is to empower and encourage prosperity for Nashville’s African-American businesses by connecting businesses and business professionals with worthwhile partnerships that lead to economic advancement; developing businesses that are successful, sustainable, and scalable; providing businesses with economic opportunities that allow them to create jobs and wealth; and leading on policy initiatives that cultivate an economic environment for businesses to thrive.
We are the preeminent resource for African-American businesses in the Nashville area to connect, learn, grow, and prosper! Not pictured Ms. Natasha Johnson, CEO and Founder of the Beignet Bar and another “Rising Star” recognized during the gala event.
Visit our website at www.nashblackchamber.com and join a professional team on the move!
Joshua Mundy, Master of Ceremonies
Don Hardin, NBCC Board Member Welcomes Audience
Dr. Randal D. Pinkett Keynote Speaker
Davita Taylor, Presents the Alphonso Bodie Memorial Scholarship of $5,000.00 to TSU Business Department
Susan Vanderbilt, Chair speaks to the audience
NBCC Board Members, Bill McCleskey, Robert Ray, Davita Taylor, Karen Anderson-Isabel, Kimberly Powell, Carolyn Waller, President; Susan Vanderbilt, Chair; Don Hardin, Ashley Northington, Dewayne Scott, Joshua Mundy and Charles E. Avent Jr.
Susan Vanderbilt, Carolyn Waller, Cherelle Cortez and Justin Davidson, Center of J E Dunn, receives honor as NBCC’s Corporate Sponsor of the Year, Joshua Mundy and Dewayne Scott
Susan Vanderbilt, Carolyn Waller, Kathy Leslie, Center, owner Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe, receives honor as an NBCC 2019 Rising Star, Joshua Mundy and Dewayne Scott
Susan Vanderbilt, Carolyn Waller, Marvel Bandy, Center, Co-Founder, First Defense Security, receives honor as an NBCC 2019 Rising Star, Joshua Mundy and Dewayne Scott
l-r; Susan Vanderbilt, Carolyn Waller, Marsalis Teague, Center, President and Real Estate Developer, TBT Construction, Affiliate Broker ReMax and VP of LTA receives honor as an NBCC 2019 Rising Star, Joshua Mundy and Dewayne Scott
l-r; Susan Vanderbilt, Carolyn Waller, Karen Williams, Center, CEO MinTech Agency receives honor as an NBCC 2019 Rising Star, Joshua Mundy and Dewayne Scott
l-r; Susan Vanderbilt, Dewayne Scott, Davita Taylor, Carolyn Waller, Dwight Beard, TSU Alumni Board Member Accepting Scholarship and Joshua Mundy
Music and Entertainment Presented in Excellent form by the Marcus Johnson Band
