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SUMMARY:Thrive : Economic Inclusion Conference Offered Free with PROMO Code : THRIVE26
DESCRIPTION:See Details Below and Register \n\nThis Event is Free with Promo Code:  THRIVE26\n\nThrive: Economic Inclusion Conference\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026 @ 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM\nMusic City Center - Davidson Ballroom\n201 Rep John Lewis Way South\nNashville\, TN 37203\nParking will be available in the Music City Center Garage off of 6th Avenue.\nRegister Now\nTheme: Revenue Reimagined \n\nThe Nashville Area Chamber\, in partnership with First Horizon Bank and Music City Center\, presents Thrive: Economic Inclusion Conference—a future-focused\, half-day experience for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and growth-minded leaders ready to rethink how they generate revenue. \n\nPart of the Chamber’s Thrive platform\, this event moves beyond traditional sales tactics to explore smarter pricing\, customer acquisition\, relationship-building\, and long-term value creation through a modern\, data-informed lens. \n\nIn today’s AI-driven\, rapidly evolving marketplace\, revenue isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about building intelligent systems for predictable growth. Thrive: Revenue Reimagined brings together experts and business leaders to explore how technology\, partnerships\, and modern sales strategies unlock new revenue streams and drive performance. \n \n\nKeynote: Barb Betts \nBarb Betts\, CEO and relationship strategist\, will open the program by sharing insights from more than 23 years of experience building multi-million-dollar businesses and leading high-performing sales teams. Her session will focus on sales\, leadership\, and industry transformation\, and how relationship-driven strategies influence business growth.\n \n\nGeneral Session: The State of Sales and AI \nPresenter: Caleb Scholze\, Software Developer\, Atiba  \nModerator: Brianna Norton\, Founder & CEO\, Eshalore  \nModern sales is no longer linear—it’s a system. Learn how AI\, CRM tools\, and automation streamline workflows\, enhance personalization\, and build scalable revenue engines. \nTakeaway: Use AI for the work\, keep humans at the center of trust and closing. \n\n \n\nBreakout Session 1: Building an AI Powered Trust Engine\nPresenter: Jayson Rivas\, Founder\, Impact Consulting  \nModerator:  Malick Gaye\, VP of Livability\, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce  \nA practical framework for building real relationships at scale: lead with value\, build genuine connections\, and stay present. Learn how AI supports consistency without losing authenticity. \n\n \n\nBreakout Session 2: Ph-D Framework for Business Development and Sales \nPresenter: Bill McCleskey\, Founder\, Mitech Partners\, LLC.  \nModerator: Jennifer Renshaw\, Founder/CEO & CMS\, Brand Mark Digital \nSimplify growth through three pillars: \nPsychology: Mindset + messaging \nHustle: Daily revenue-driving activity \nDiscipline: Systems\, CRM\, and consistency \n \n\nFireside Chat: \nBarb Betts\, Keynote Speaker and Britt Mitchell\, CEO of Dream Bigger Now Today\nA rapid-fire exchange where Barb Betts and Britt Mitchell\, Dream Bigger Now Today CEO\, talk sales and the art of building and sustaining authentic relationships. Through candid questions\, they unpack how to stay human\, relevant\, and relational while leveraging technology to drive results.\n\n \n\nAgenda \n\n7:30–8:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking \n8:45–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Keynote \n9:45–10:15 a.m. | General Session \n10:30–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions 1 & 2\n11:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m. | Fireside Chat \n12:10–12:15 p.m. | Closing \n \n\nTip: Bring capability statements\, project samples\, and business cards to make the most of your connections! \n\n \n\nSpecial thanks to our Supporting Sponsor: Cromwell Media\n\nEvent Items\nItem Name	Price	Expiration Date\nEvent Attendee	$55.00	4/10/2026\nVendor Table\nIncludes two attendees and one table to showcase your company's services/opportunities.\n$250.00	4/10/2026
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:See Details Below and Register \n\nThis Event is Free with Promo Code:  THRIVE26\n\nThrive: Economic Inclusion Conference\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026 @ 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM\nMusic City Center - Davidson Ballroom\n201 Rep John Lewis Way South\nNashville\, TN 37203\nParking will be available in the Music City Center Garage off of 6th Avenue.\nRegister Now\nTheme: Revenue Reimagined \n\nThe Nashville Area Chamber\, in partnership with First Horizon Bank and Music City Center\, presents Thrive: Economic Inclusion Conference—a future-focused\, half-day experience for small business owners\, entrepreneurs\, and growth-minded leaders ready to rethink how they generate revenue. \n\nPart of the Chamber’s Thrive platform\, this event moves beyond traditional sales tactics to explore smarter pricing\, customer acquisition\, relationship-building\, and long-term value creation through a modern\, data-informed lens. \n\nIn today’s AI-driven\, rapidly evolving marketplace\, revenue isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about building intelligent systems for predictable growth. Thrive: Revenue Reimagined brings together experts and business leaders to explore how technology\, partnerships\, and modern sales strategies unlock new revenue streams and drive performance. \n \n\nKeynote: Barb Betts \nBarb Betts\, CEO and relationship strategist\, will open the program by sharing insights from more than 23 years of experience building multi-million-dollar businesses and leading high-performing sales teams. Her session will focus on sales\, leadership\, and industry transformation\, and how relationship-driven strategies influence business growth.\n \n\nGeneral Session: The State of Sales and AI \nPresenter: Caleb Scholze\, Software Developer\, Atiba  \nModerator: Brianna Norton\, Founder & CEO\, Eshalore  \nModern sales is no longer linear—it’s a system. Learn how AI\, CRM tools\, and automation streamline workflows\, enhance personalization\, and build scalable revenue engines. \nTakeaway: Use AI for the work\, keep humans at the center of trust and closing. \n\n \n\nBreakout Session 1: Building an AI Powered Trust Engine\nPresenter: Jayson Rivas\, Founder\, Impact Consulting  \nModerator:  Malick Gaye\, VP of Livability\, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce  \nA practical framework for building real relationships at scale: lead with value\, build genuine connections\, and stay present. Learn how AI supports consistency without losing authenticity. \n\n \n\nBreakout Session 2: Ph-D Framework for Business Development and Sales \nPresenter: Bill McCleskey\, Founder\, Mitech Partners\, LLC.  \nModerator: Jennifer Renshaw\, Founder/CEO & CMS\, Brand Mark Digital \nSimplify growth through three pillars: \nPsychology: Mindset + messaging \nHustle: Daily revenue-driving activity \nDiscipline: Systems\, CRM\, and consistency \n \n\nFireside Chat: \nBarb Betts\, Keynote Speaker and Britt Mitchell\, CEO of Dream Bigger Now Today\nA rapid-fire exchange where Barb Betts and Britt Mitchell\, Dream Bigger Now Today CEO\, talk sales and the art of building and sustaining authentic relationships. Through candid questions\, they unpack how to stay human\, relevant\, and relational while leveraging technology to drive results.\n\n \n\nAgenda \n\n7:30–8:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking \n8:45–9:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Keynote \n9:45–10:15 a.m. | General Session \n10:30–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions 1 & 2\n11:45 a.m.–12:10 p.m. | Fireside Chat \n12:10–12:15 p.m. | Closing \n \n\nTip: Bring capability statements\, project samples\, and business cards to make the most of your connections! \n\n \n\nSpecial thanks to our Supporting Sponsor: Cromwell Media\n\nEvent Items\nItem Name	Price	Expiration Date\nEvent Attendee	$55.00	4/10/2026\nVendor Table\nIncludes two attendees and one table to showcase your company's services/opportunities.\n$250.00	4/10/2026
LOCATION:201 Rep. John Lewis Way South Nashville TN 37203
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