July 31, 2009
Sign up for TEAM MASSEY in the Dragon Boat Race
Join the TEAM MASSEY effort in the 2009 Dragon Boat Race, August 22nd on the Cumberland River to benefit the Cumberland River Compact.
Deadline to sign up is August 14th; email teresawade@comcast.net for more information and to register.
Several Massey professors have offered their support and Dr. Finley will be our boat drummer! We still need a few students, alumni, friends or family members to fill the team.
Details below...
Dragon Boat racing differs from other team sports in that no one person on the team is more important than another. Winning a Dragon Boat race hinges on how well a team works together at paddling in sync, and how well each paddler perfects the stroke technique. The popularity of Dragon Boat racing has exploded, with an estimated 50 million people participating in the sport around the world each year.
For more info and clips of past dragon boat races: www.nashvilledragonboat.com.
You’ll love this event and race site. Riverfront Park located at the foot of Broadway in downtown Nashville is the perfect venue for both paddlers and spectators. A large viewing area and “paddlers row” are within walking distance to top restaurants, snack bars, parking, souvenir shops, Country Music Hall of Fame, the Ryman Auditorium, and many other Music City attractions. So bring the whole family and plan on spending the day!
Activities
• The “dotting the eye” of the dragon ceremony will kick off the races on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
• Throughout the day, music and arts will be a part of the festival. Check the program for times and places.
• The races will run approximately every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Winners will be announced and honored during the closing ceremonies in the Main Festival Tent, starting at 5 p.m.
• Food and other vendors will be present at various locations throughout the day.
Join our TEAM MASSEY effort in the boat or as a cheerleader on the river bank!
February 27, 2009
President & CEO of FedEx Speaking on Campus
The Society of International Business Fellows, in conjunction with The Massey Graduate School of Business and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, are hosting an exclusive presentation by Ed Clark, President and CEO of FedEx Trade Networks on Thursday, March 5, 2009. He will be speaking on “A Perspective on International Trade and the Global Economy”. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:15 a.m., with the program to follow from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in the Gordon E. Inman Center, 4th Floor, Frist Lecture Hall.
Please RSVP at http://www.sitemason.com/form/hgIyS4
February 25, 2009
Fast Pitch Continues...
PitchCamp is a half-day intensive and interactive workshop with seminars led by Jeff Stamp, world renowned think-tank innovator, and Scott Schwertly, owner of award-winning presentation design company Ethos3 Communications. Dr. Stamp will lead the group through a seminar on idea generation during the first half of the afternoon, with Mr. Schwertly then showing how best to present your business idea during the latter part of the day.
FastPitch will host two more events for entrepreneurs. The first is OpenPitch, where participants will each present a 60-second pitch of a business idea. From this event, finalists will be selected to compete in FastPitch. At this event, a panel of judges from the academic, investor and entrepreneurial community will judge the 60-second pitches. Winners will be chosen by the public and the judges’ panel to receive cash prizes or a chance to present to the Angel Capital Group for funding.
PitchCamp is free for all Massey students and will be held Friday, February 6 from 1 – 5 p.m. at Belmont University. OpenPitch will take place on Saturday, March 7, from 1 – 4 p.m, and has a $35 entry fee. The final FastPitch event will be held the evening of Tuesday, March 31. For more information, visit www.fastpitchnashville.com.
January 28, 2009
Massey Golf Network
The newly formed Massey Golf Network invites current Massey students and alumni to join us in monthly golf events to facilitate networking and build relationships. Golfers at all skill levels are invited to participate. If you are new to the game, come out for the pre-round networking and hit balls at the driving range, or only play nine holes. There are several participation options available. We hope to offer group golf lessons and clinics in the future as well.
Massey golf outings will be on Saturday afternoons, the first of which is scheduled for March 21st on the President’s Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course. Hermitage is one of the nicest courses in Nashville and former host to the LPGA tour event. The staff is offering a fantastic discounted rate to our group, $35.50 for 18 holes, including balls at the driving range, and is providing space for networking. Networking and warm up is scheduled for 1 p.m., with tee off set for 2 p.m.. Hermitagegolf.com
The 2009 schedule of future outings is listed below. Pick whichever outings in which you would like to participate. Initially, events will not be held in a tournament format, so come out for the fun without concern for your skill level.
Please email Teresa Drozak Wade at teresawade@comcast.net, if you would like to be included on the email list to receive additional information. It will be necessary to commit and possibly pay in advance. Be sure to include your email address, contact phone number, skill level or handicap. We hope to have a google group or similar available soon as well. See you on the links!
2009 Schedule
March 21st
April 18th
May 16th
June 13th
July 18th
August 15th
December 03, 2008
Massey Golf Network
In March 2009, the Massey Golf Network will have its first golf outing. Current Massey students and alumni at all skill levels are invited to participate in these monthly events to facilitate networking and build relationships. A schedule will be released in January with dates for these Saturday golf outings. Email Teresa Drozak-Wade at tdrozak-wade@comcast.net if you would like to be included on the list to receive more information about this new opportunity for Massey students and alumni in 2009.
October 30, 2008
Second Annual Distinguished Alumni Event
The Massey Alumni Advisory Board would like to invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Massey Distinguished Alumni Award Presentation and Reception to honor Massey MBA graduate, Charles Hagood (1993).
Thursday, November 20th
Maryland Farms Mere Bulles
5:30 to 7:30pm
Please show your support for the Massey School and your 2008 award winner by celebrating with us.
Please contact the Massey School for more information, (615) 460-6480 www.belmont.edu/business/events.html.
Charles Hagood, MBA
Charles Hagood, President and CEO of Healthcare Performance Partners, LLC (HPP), has overseen the implementation of Lean Healthcare systems in numerous healthcare organizations across the US including some of the largest non-profit hospitals, small critical access hospitals, clinics, and large for-profit systems. HPP is one of the few organizations that have successfully translated Lean manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS) to the healthcare industry. Charles also is a founding Principal of The Access Group, LLC (TAG), which is headquartered in the Nashville, Tennessee area along with HPP, and has worked with Fortune 100 companies throughout the world in their Lean transformation and process improvement initiatives. Charles received his MBA from Belmont University's Massey School of Business.
October 28, 2008
Nashville Young Professionals Networking Event
4 Nights, 4 YPs, 4 the Future
Join us "4" a week of fun and learning in celebration of young professionals. Four evenings of emphasis will focus on the four areas of a YP's life: Belong/Social, Engage/Community, Lead/Personal Development and Prosper/Professional Development.
Belong/Social: Monday, November 3, 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nashville skyline at dusk as you mix and mingle with hundreds of Nashville's top YPs.
Cost: Free (cash bar)
Location: Icon in the Gulch
Engage/Community: Tuesday, November 4
No scheduled programming will be held this night, as all young professionals are encouraged to get engaged in the community by exercising their right to vote.
Lead/Personal Development: Wednesday, November 5, 5:30-8 p.m.
Enjoy interactive sessions of personal development topics designed to help you become a better leader by improving your strengths.
• The Art of Communication - Explore how to enhance and improve your communication style.
• Relationships and Networking - This interactive time will help you grow your professional network through structured networking.
• Leadership in a New Era - Micheal Burt, author of three books on personal growth, coaching and leadership, will discuss ways to release talent and potential from his second book, The Inspirational Leader.
Location: Junior Achievement
Prosper/Professional Development: Thursday, November 6, 5:30-8 p.m.
Participate in interactive sessions focusing on professional development that will help you prosper in your career.
• Web 2.0 - How well do you understand how technology has grown and the tools that are available to you today to grow your network and improve your business?
• World Café Discussion - "What is the Organization of the Future?" This format allows open discussion about improving business while networking and building relationships with attendees.
• Delivering an Effective Presentation - Everything you do in a business is a presentation - of yourself, of your product, of your company. Learn to improve your business skills in this area.
Location: Hermitage Golf Course
Special Package Costs:
• Monday, November 3 is a free networking event. Members of the Chamber or any 20/20 organization can attend Wednesday or Thursday night for $25 each, or register for all three nights for $40.
• Monday, November 3 is a free networking event. Future members can attend Wednesday or Thursday night for $50 each, or register for all three nights for $80.
Click here to register!
Questions?
Contact Rebecca Myers at 615-743-3051 or rmyers@nashvillechamber.com.
September 03, 2008
Save the Date - Thursday, November 20th
On November 20th, we will hold the 2nd Annual Massey Distinguished Alumni Event where we honor an outstanding Massey graduate, while also enjoying a special time of networking and socializing. The Massey Alumni Board is busily working out the final logistics for this year's event, but we certainly hope that each and every one of you will make plans to join us that evening. More details to follow in the next e-Leader.
June 30, 2008
Massey Alumni Support Belmont Literacy Day
Massey alumni and students took part in Belmont's Literacy Day on Saturday, April 12 by hosting a reading circle. Thank you to the volunteers and those who donated books for the event.
Literacy Day is an opportunity for the Belmont community to support literacy in the broader Nashville community. The event draws students from pre-K to eigth grade. Students collect stickers at the various reading circles in order to earn craft time, game time and treats. Students who collect six stickers also get to take a book home with them from the event. The Massey reading circle theme was "fun with food." The volunteers and participants had a great time sharing stories and recipes during the event. 
March 31, 2008
Volunteers and Resources Needed for Belmont Literacy Day
The Massey Networking & Community Service Committee needs your help with Belmont Literacy Day, Saturday, April 12th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Massey Graduate School of Business is hosting a “Fun with Food” themed reading circle in which we will read to and with children from Pre-K to 6th grade.
Volunteers and materials are needed. If you would like to volunteer your time, or make a cash or book donation, please contact April Khoury at april.khoury@gmail.com (Cash will be used to purchase books that can be used for this and future Literacy Day events. Books donated and purchased will become property of the Massey Graduate School of Business Alumni Association Networking Committee).
For more information about Belmont University's 8th Annual Family Literacy Day, click here.
February 26, 2008
Massey Networking Breakfast
The Massey Networking Breakfast is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Nashville City Club. The breakfast will be hosted (and paid for!) by Dean Raines. For more information or for last minute RSVPs (no later than Sunday, March 2), contact Londa Morgan at londa@hardcastleconstruction.com or (615) 500-1443.
Breakfast Agenda:
7:00-7:30 a.m. Networking/Buffet Style Breakfast
7:30-8:00 a.m. Update on program by Dean Raines
8:00-8:30 a.m. Networking/Buffet Style Breakfast
The Nashville City Club is located on the 20th floor of the SunTrust Building, 201 Fourth Avenue North, downtown Nashville. Parking at the SunTrust Building is $5 per half hour; however, there are other nearby parking options. contact Londa if you need help finding another place to park. The breakfast will be buffet style, so attendees can come and go as meets their schedule needs.
Volunteers Needed for Belmont Literacy Day
Belmont Literacy Day is Saturday, April 12th from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. The Massey School will host a reading circle, reading to children in K-5 to 6th grade. Volunteers are needed! Please contact Londa Morgan at londa@hardcastleconstruction.com or (615) 500-1443 for more information or to sign up.
For more information on the event click here.
January 09, 2008
Massey Networking Breakfast
Mark your calendars! Dean Raines will be hosting a Massey Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, March 5th from 7:00 am to 8:30 am at the Nashville City Club. Alumni and current students are invited to attend this event to connect with classmates and also to meet other Massey graduates.
The breakfast will be a buffet style "mix and mingle" for $14.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Additional details will be forthcoming. Please email Londa Morgan at londa@hardcastleconstruction.com to reserve your spot.
September 03, 2007
Meet the New Faculty!
On October 1, 2007 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm in the third floor study area, students are invited to come and meet the Massey School's new Associate Dean and new faculty members. Refreshments will be provided.
Joe F. Alexander
Associate Dean of the Massey Graduate School of Business and Senior Professor of Performance Excellence
Holding a B.B.A. from Harding University, M.B.A. and D.B.A. in Marketing from Memphis State University, and experience in academic administration, Dr. Alexander provides leadership for the Master of Business Administration and Master of Accountancy programs at The Massey School. He will also teach graduate-level courses in performance excellence.
Under his leadership, The University of Northern Colorado’s business school won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2004. The award is given annually to businesses, educational, and health care organizations judged to be outstanding in key areas such as leadership and strategic planning. Dr. Alexander is currently the chair-elect for the board of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation.
Dr. Alexander’s work has been published in prestigious journals, including the Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management, Journal of Marketing Education, Marketing Education Review, Financial Practice and Education, and Journal of Accounting Case Research. He is also a co-author of Transformation to Performance Excellence: Baldrige Leaders Speak Out (American Society for Quality, 2007).
Wade M. Chumney
Assistant Professor of Business Law
Attorney Chumney holds a B.A. in Political Science from Davidson College (North Carolina), an M.S. in Information Systems from Dakota State University and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He obtained business experience as a computer consultant for Utility Lines, Inc. and worked his way up in the legal field, beginning as a paralegal with Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman L.L.P. in Washington, D.C. After earning his J.D., he worked for five years in private practice with his practice areas including: Intellectual Property, Business Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Defense, and General Civil Litigation.
Professor Chumney’s teaching experience includes international service as a visiting lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. As a graduate student, he developed a course covering the legal and ethical aspects of managing technology. While practicing law full-time, he taught courses as an adjunct faculty member at the College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University and Southern Wesleyan University. He also taught full-time at Charleston Southern University for two and a half years.
His research agenda includes the areas of cyberlaw, e-commerce, intellectual property rights, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) project implementation. A book chapter is forthcoming in 2007.
Jacqueline M. Conard
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Dr. Conard earned a Ph.D. in Marketing from Duke University, as well as an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a B.B.A. in Economics from the University of Iowa. Her expertise is in consumer behavior and decision making with an emphasis in marketing strategy, branding, and marketing management.
She has consulted with a variety of companies to help them better learn about their target customers and set appropriate strategic goals. Dr. Conard was most recently the Madison S. Wigginton Assistant Professor of Management at Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.
Professor Conard was nominated for the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Duke University Center for Teaching, Learning, and Writing and was an AMA Sheth Doctoral Consortium Fellow. She is a member of the American Marketing Association, Association for Consumer Research, American Psychological Association, Society for Consumer Psychology, and Society for Judgment and Decision Making.
Her research examines the manner in which consumers form preferences and how these preferences affect judgments and decisions over time. She has presented her research at conferences for the Association for Consumer Research, the Society for Judgment and Decision Making, and the Society for Consumer Psychology.
Delwyn D. Devries
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Information Systems
Dr. Devries earned his B.S.B.A. in Accounting at the University of South Dakota Vermillion. He became a certified public accountant and obtained certification to be an Information Systems Auditor before earning his Ph.D. in Accounting from Arizona State University.
His non-academic experience includes work as the Chief Financial Officer of Sullivan, Inc. and management positions at Deloitte & Touche and Citibank. He holds memberships in the American Accounting Association and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He moved to the University of Tennessee in 2000 as an instructor and remained there as an Assistant Professor. Dr. DeVries has taught accounting and information systems courses including: Accounting Information Systems, Strategic Information Management, Business Process Analysis, and Information Systems Audit, Security & Controls.
An active researcher, his research interests include: Accounting Information Systems, Decision Making, IT Governance, Strategic Information Systems, and Educational Research related to Systems, Auditing and Controls. His findings have been published in the Journal of Information Systems, Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance, Compendium of Classroom Cases and Tools for AIS Applications, and CPA Journal.
Grady Stanley York
Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. York obtained a B.A. in Psychology from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His M.S. in Organizational Psychology was earned at Auburn University (Montgomery, AL) and his Ed.D. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
His business expertise was developed while working as the financial controller for James Hardie Building Products, CFO for Tri-City Mental Health Center and FamiliesFirst, Inc., Vice President of Administrative Operations and interim COO of FamiliesFirst, Inc. and, most recently, as principal consultant to Organizational Resource Group. Dr. York has written proposals resulting in millions of dollars of funding from grants and contracts for various purposes, as well as securing the funding of healthcare facilities bonds. He is also a Licensed Psychological Examiner.
While a graduate assistant, instructor, or adjunct instructor at the University of Tennessee, Tennessee Temple University, Auburn University, and Belmont University, he has taught undergraduate courses in statistics, organizational behavior, research methods and psychology. His academic experience also includes service on a doctoral review committee for the California School of Professional Psychology and as a fiscal officer for the University of Tennessee College of Education, Bureau of Educational Research and Service.
Dr. York’s research interests include operations management (process analysis, design, and improvement) and strategic management (strategy development, succession planning, and health care). His work has been presented to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and published in the Journal of the Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel.
Joshua H. Johnson
Assistant Professor of Marketing
Dr. Johnson obtained a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia, an M.B.A. from the University of Pittsburgh and, in 2007, a Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.
He began his business career as a Sales Application Engineer for the Parker Hannifin Corporation and held the position of Product Manager for Industrial Automation Products when he left.
With teaching experience as an adjunct instructor in the College of Business Administration at Belmont University and as a teaching assistant at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Johnson describes his teaching interests as New Product Development, Marketing Research, Principles of Marketing, and Marketing Strategy.
A new Ph.D, his dissertation was entitled The Role of the Customer in the New Product Development of Radical Innovations. He was a finalist in the Business Marketing Doctoral Dissertation Award competition of the Institute for the Study of Business Markets in 2005. His research interests include: new product development, development of radical innovations, diffusion of innovations, marketing strategy, and management of technology.
José D. González
Instructor of Entrepreneurship and Management
Mr. González graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) Mexico City, Mexico with a B.S. in Accounting. He earned his M.B.A. from The Jack C. Massey School of Business at Belmont University and has since taught international business and entrepreneurship as an adjunct faculty member at Belmont University.
His business experience includes working in financial management for Organization BAMA and Proctor and Gamble in Mexico City. Since coming to Nashville, he has been business manager for Total Management Services and President of CIMA Financial Management, LLC, where he consulted for diverse entrepreneurial ventures.
He co-founded Conexión Américas in 2002, where he served as Executive Director. He was instrumental in conceptualizing and implementing programs that generated over $25 million of mortgage loans for Latino homeowners and trained over 500 Latino entrepreneurs. Under his leadership, Conexión Américas received notable distinctions: Entrepreneurial Venture of the Year, Innovation in Action Award, and the Strengthening Families Best Practices Award.
Actively involved in Nashville’s civic and business communities, his roles have included mentoring for the Hispanic Achievers Youth Program, Nashville Alliance for Public Education Board of Directors, and membership on the Board of Commissioners of Nashville’s Metro Social Services Agency. At Belmont, he served on the boards of The Massey Graduate School Alumni Association and The Center for Business Ethics.
July 03, 2007
Alumni Reception a Success
The Massey Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Massey Alumni Board, held the first Distinguished Alumni Award Reception on Thursday, May 17 at Watermark, in the Gulch. The occasion marked the 20th anniversary of the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business and culminated in the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award to Dr. Richard Treadway.
Dr. Treadway graduated with an MBA from the Massey School in 1999 and currently serves as chairman and CEO of Treadway Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of Treadway Clinic, Treadway Properties and Treadway Capital. Dr. Treadway is to be commended for both his professional achievements and his community involvement.
The anniversary celebration and awards ceremony was an excellent networking opportunity for current students, faculty and alumni.
Current Alumni President Cate Loes and President Elect Anthony Anderson.
April 30, 2007
First Annual Distinguished Massey Alumni Award
The Massey Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Massey Alumni Board, will present the first annual Distinguished Alumni Award on Thursday, May 17 at a reception held at Watermark, in the Gulch. The event will begin at 5:30 pm culminating with an award presentation at 6:30 pm. The occasion marks the 20th anniversary of the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business and is an opportunity to recognize a distinguished graduate of the program. The award will create broad community awareness of the caliber of Massey graduates.
The award was created to showcase the success that the Massey program has achieved to date. Nominees were requested from all former students and faculty. A survey conducted by the Alumni Board indicated the criteria students wanted to see in a distinguished alumni. The standards for selection include professional achievement, community involvement and commitment to the Massey School. The Alumni Board reviewed all the nominees and put forth the finalists who will go before a panel of judges to decide the award recipient. The panel consists of:
- Dr. Pat Raines, Dean of the Massey School
- Dr. Jennie Carter Thomas, Professor at the Massey School since its inception
- J. Bradbury Reed, Member of the Massey Advisory Board
- Townes Duncan, Member of the Massey Advisory Board
- Cate Loes, President of the Massey Alumni Board
- Anthony Anderson, President-Elect of the Massey Alumni Board
The winner will receive a framed medallion with a representation of the Jack Massey bust, currently located in the business school. The award presentation promises to be an exciting event connecting alumni from all 20 years of the Massey program. Class hosts include: Valerie Van Eaton ’90, Lucy Garrabrants ’91, Carrie Hininger ’99, Cate Loes ’04, Donita Brown ’06 and Elizabeth Kraft ’06. Invitations and registration information has been distributed. Please contact Sue Hopfensperger with questions.
February 01, 2007
Co-Owner and Retired CEO of CarMax, Inc. Visits Belmont
Austin Ligon is the former president and retired CEO of CarMax, Inc., the nation’s leading used-car specialty retailer. CarMax, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Along with the former chairman of Circuit City and current CarMax Chairman Richard Sharp, Mr. Ligon was the co-developer of the CarMax concept and has been integrally involved in the leadership and development of the business since its inception.
Mr. Ligon earned his BA in economics and politics and his MA in economics from the University of Texas. He subsequently earned an MBA from the Yale School of Management. He visited Belmont’s campus on January 15-17, as the Executive-In-Residence. Mr. Ligon attended several classes as a guest speaker during his visit. Also, Mr. Ligon addressed his convocation speech entitled “Learning from Life: You Never Know…”. Mr. Ligon met with several business faculty and students to share his knowledge about business.
March 28, 2006
Former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins To Speak at Belmont
Former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins will speak at Belmont University on Thursday, March 30, on the subject of leadership, culture and diversity, in a free event sponsored by the Belmont University College of Business Administration’s Executive-in-Residence Program. Collins was governor of Kentucky from 1983 to 1987. Last year she became chairman and CEO of the Kentucky World Trade Center. Her speech, titled "Leadership in an Everchanging World," is scheduled for 4:45 p.m., March 30, in the Neely Dining Room of the Massey Business Center. Registration is required. Call 460-5522 or e-mail jenkinsl@mail.belmont.edu.
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March 24, 2006
Venture Capital Panel Discussion - April 27th
The Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business and Undergraduate School of Business Administration cordially invite you to a panel discussion on April 27 in the Maddox Grand Atrium of the Curb Event Center. This event will focus on current trends in the venture capital and private equity markets of Middle Tennessee, including a discussion of entrepreneurial, mezzanine, and growth capital demand and deal flow within different sectors and industry groups. Panelists will include:
Stuart McWhorter
Managing Partner
Clayton & Associates
Linda Costello
Managing Director, Investment Banking Group
Avondale Partners
Gary A. Peat
Partner
Council Ventures
Refreshments will be served at 5:00, followed by the panel starting at 5:30.
February 28, 2006
Massey School Hosts The Seven Revolutions Initiative
On Thursday, April 13th, the Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, in conjunction with the Society of International Business Fellows, and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is bringing to Nashville a highly acclaimed program: The Seven Revolutions Initiative.
What will the world look like in 2025? Here to answer that question will be Erik R. Peterson, Senior Vice President at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a non-partisan and non-profit Washington D.C. based think tank. Mr. Peterson is Director of the CSIS Global Strategy Institute, a program dedicated to research on long-range strategic issues and to developing innovative educational programs aimed at leaders in government, business and other fields.
Mr. Peterson will present the Seven Revolutions Initiative. The Seven Revolutions identifies and analyzes the distinct and driving forces of change that will transform the planet and govern our interaction. The presentation addresses the seven areas where change is expected to be the most “revolutionary”:
• Population
• Strategic Resource Management
• Technological Innovation and Diffusion
• The Development and Dissemination of Information and Knowledge
• Economic Integration
• The Nature and Mode of Conflict
• What is characterized as the “Challenge of Governance”
This program has been presented to high-level business, government, academic and NGO leaders throughout the country, receiving excellent reviews from those in attendance. This promises to be a provocative and informative discussion. For additional information on the program and sponsoring organizations go to www.csis.org or www.sibf.org.
This thought provoking presentation will take place on Thursday, April 13th at 8:00 a.m. (continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m.) in the Belmont University Curb Event Center Grand Atrium.
Click here to register: Seven Revolutions Registration Form
November 10, 2005
Pictures from Massey Event
The following are pictures from the event honoring Jack C. Massey which took place November 1.
Clayton McWhorter addresses crowd of attendees.
Stuart McWhorter, Clayton McWhorter, Dean Pat Raines
Dean Pat Raines, President Bob Fischer, Barbara Massey Rogers, Clayton McWhorter, Stuart McWhorter
Dr. Norma Gabhart, Dr. Herbert Gabhart, Barbara Massey Rogers, Doyle Rogers
Dr. Joe Massey, Dr. Bill Camp, Clayton McWhorter
Doyle Rogers, Keith Phillips
Natalie Ruggerio, Stuart Brown, Lewis Moore
Dean Raines addresses crowd
Bill Carey, author of Master of the Big Board, addresses audience
Dean Raines reveals Massey plaque for the Massey Business Center
October 07, 2005
WMBA Publicist Panel October Meeting
The Women's Music Business Association (WMBA) is holding a Publicists Panel on October 11th, at 6:30PM in Belmont University's Massey Board Room. Veteran publicists of the music industry will be joining in this panel discussion.
Confirmed participants include:
Alison Auerbach, Judi Turner, Anita Mandell, Pamela Lewis and Kay Waggoner
All members of the WMBA, prospective members of the WMBA, and students and faculty of Belmont University are invited to join us for this special evening of discussion and learning.
If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Myers at lmyers13@yahoo.com. Thank you - and we look forward to seeing you on October 11th!
WMBA Mission Statement: WMBA, the Women's Music Business Association, is dedicated to fostering opportunities within the music industry through education, networking, industry development, community service and organizational fellowship.
YP Nashville Day
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Nashville Public Library
Nashville Young Professionals Day is an initiative of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the 20/20 Leadership Alliance. The goal of this event is to connect young professionals to diverse opportunities for networking, professional development and community involvement.
As a retention strategy for Nashville-area companies, young professionals who feel connected in their community are more likely to remain in the region and at their current places of employment.
More than 200 Nashville-area young professionals are expected to attend this inaugural event. Demographics of attendees will include men and women ages 22-39 who work in a variety of Nashville-area industries, including accounting, finance, healthcare, hospitality, music and many more.
20/20 Leadership Alliance is the premier coalition of young professional organizations connecting, influencing and shaping the future of the Nashville community. The 20/20 Leadership Alliance is comprised of Nashville's five regional YP organizations: Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce, Junior League of Nashville, SOLID, Urban League Young Professionals, and Young Leaders Council.
To register or for more information see the following website:
http://www.ypnashville.org/ypday.html
Dr. Bob Fisher, president of Belmont University, is the president of the Chamber of Commerce. This would be an excellent opportunity for both current students and alumni.