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An alliance of young professional organizations working to engage, connect and empower young professionals to actively shape the future of the Nashville region. The 20/20 Leadership Alliance is comprised of Nashville's five regional YP organizations: Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, SOLID, Urban League Young Professionals, Nashville Emerging Leaders and Young Leaders Council.

YPNashville Monthly
Monday, July 7, 2008

Rise of the YP tide
By Adam Small

We have all heard the expression "A rising tide raises all boats." Though it is a simple axiom of physics, the real-world application is often lost as each of us goes to work every day, striving to excel and finding time to enjoy the summer sunshine. We tend to focus on our own lives, our individual activities and aspirations.

Thinking back to just a few years ago, each YP organization's sole focus was their ship -- their programs, their members, their events and their revenue. This approach to navigating your ship in isolation is outdated, and simply will not survive. This becomes truer every day when we realize that, with more than 40 YP organizations in the Nashville area, we are all part of a fleet much larger and greater than any one organization.

YPs get it. We understand the need to work together, to find similarities and not differences; the eagerness to reach across county, race, gender and industry lines. There are no boundaries; we sail the Cumberland together. Let us lead the way.

Every YP who becomes active and engaged in our community -- regardless of where, why or how -- raises the tide. Every source of energy helps propel Middle Tennessee toward the future community we collectively strive to create. The next time you have a moment to reflect on where you want to make a difference, focus on the tide in this region and make some waves.

How can you get involved as a young professional?

Visit YPNashville.org to learn more about the YP opportunities in your region.

Looking for a YP organization that is right for you? Click here for a listing of YP organizations in the Nashville area.

Come to our next event honoring YPs, the 2008 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards!

20/20 Happenings

2008 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the 20/20 Leadership Alliance are proud to present the Second Annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELAs). The NELAs will recognize young professionals in 13 industry classifications who are excelling in their careers and making a difference in the Nashville community.

Thursday, July 31, 2008
Vanderbilt Student Life Center
6 p.m. Registration and Networking
7 p.m. Awards Recognition Ceremony

Cost: $20 for Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce or 20/20 Leadership Alliance members

Click here to view the 2008 finalists.
Click here to register.

Thanks to our sponsors:

20/20 Leadership Alliance Events

Click on the links below to view the events of the 20/20 Leadership Alliance partners.

Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce (www.najcc.org/events2)
Nashville Emerging Leaders (nashvilleemergingleaders.org)
Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) (solidnashville.com/calendar)
Urban League Young Professionals (ulypmt.org/event.htm)
Young Leaders Council (ylcnashville.org/happenings.htm)

What's new in Nashville?

New Restaurant - Pearl Fusion Restro
204 Commerce Street, 942-6918. This restaurant located between San Antonio Taco Company and Sbarro features steaks, seafood and Asian cuisine. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.-2:30 a.m.

Doubletree Hotel Recent Renovations and Restaurant Changes
Doubletree Hotel, 315 Fourth Avenue North, 244-8200. The Doubletree Hotel recently renovated their bar and restaurant areas. The Meritage Grille and Swank's Martini & Wine Bar offer modern convenience and technology with old-world comfort and charm.

Hanging Flower Baskets
Sixty-four hanging baskets are now in place on selected light posts on Commerce and Church Streets. The Nashville Downtown Partnership worked with Turf Managers, LLC on this beautification program. Look for hanging planters on light posts on Commerce between Second and Fifth Avenues and Church between Fourth and Seventh Avenues.

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YPNashville Monthly is published electronically by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Rebecca Myers at 615-743-3051 or rmyers@nashvillechamber.com.