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Each year, Music City Center hosts several events to support businesses in the local community. All events are open to the public by reservation unless otherwise noted.

image: 2024 Vendor of Excellence Kelsan

Purchasing Appreciation Breakfast*

This breakfast is a reception for Music City Center business partners. It is an opportunity to reflect on the past year and preview the new year. The annual event also includes the announcement of the Music City Center Vendor of Excellence. In 2024, the award was presented to Kelsan, a family-owned, Knoxville-based company, offering facility supplies, packaging supplies, and equipment services and sales.

The Purchasing Appreciation Breakfast was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Music City Center.

*Invitation Only

flyer: Construction Opportunities Conference Invitation

Construction Opportunities Conference

This workshop is for small businesses and engineering firms that want to do business with large prime contractors and government agencies. Held in partnership with Nashville Business Incubation Center and Tennessee APEX Accelerator (formerly Tennessee Procurement Technical Assistance Center), this event includes open discussions and workshops with industry experts.

The Construction Opportunities Conference was held Friday, September 27, 2024, at Music City Center. 

flyer: Succession Planning Invitation

Legacy Building Blueprint Workshop: Succession Planning

This free workshop is designed to guide small business owners through the process of creating a comprehensive succession plan. Held in partnership with US Bank, the workshop will feature interactive sessions and expert guidance to help attendees imagine, design, and execute a succession plan. 

The Legacy Building Blueprint Workshop was held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Music City Center. 

 

Additional Training

  • Proposal 101: This workshop is designed to bring clarity to the often-challenging requirements of the government procurement process by providing tips and resources from local and federal entities. In recent years, it has been held in conjunction with the Construction Opportunities Conference. 
  • Food & Beverage Seminar: This seminar offers in-depth information on what it takes to do business wit the Music City Center Food & Beverage Department. 

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