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Business News

• Metro Government now provides assistance to Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) in the Metro Procurement Process.
• Check out the BAO FY12 Training Calendar and register today! RSVP for courses at 615-880-2814 or at bao@nashville.gov.
• 7th Annual Business Symposium, themed, “Creating a Business Edge in a Challenging Economy” scheduled for Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:30 until 1:00 pm at the Nashville Downtown Library, 615 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37219. See the Save the Date notice for more details. You don’t want to miss this free event designed to provide information and access to potential business opportunities. RSVP at 615-880-2814 or at bao@nashville.gov
• NOTICE—Important Building Permit Information For Individuals Making Flood Damage Repair
• Metro holds its 6th Annual Business Symposium along with the Procurement Summit for the U. S. Small Business Administration; jointly hosted by the Small Business Development Center at Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus, Nashville, TN on July 14, 2010.
• Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance releases the first edition of its quarterly newsletter, The Link
• The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency launches its Diversity Business Website designed to provide resource information to Diversity Business Enterprises interested in opportunities to participate on the upcoming Music City Center Convention Center project. www.musiccitycenterdbe.com
• 02/24/09 BAO Partners in Progress Event at Temple Church
• 07/23/09 Metro’s Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance presented its 4th Annual Business Symposium. The purpose of this event was to provide small and disadvantaged businesses with access to business development and networking opportunities designed to grow their businesses. Approximately 200 were in attendance at this event that brought businesses owners both large and minority and women owned together under one roof. More information about the Business Symposium

Press Releases

• 12/02/08 Number Of Small And Minority-Owned Businesses Able To Do Business With Metro Significantly Increased In 2008
• 02/22/08 Mayor’s Office Proposes Ordinance On Minority And Women Business Participation
• 04/25/08 Mayor Addresses Water Fees Impacting Small Business
• 12/20/07 Minority Business Advisory Council Presents Recommendations
• 12/11/07 Mayor Dean Announces ECD Director At Small Business Summit
• 12/04/07 Mayor's Small Business Summit Week From Today
• 11/01/07 Members Of Minority Business Advisory Council Named
• 10/09/07 Mayor Dean Implements Minority Business Initiatives