Nashville Business BreakfastFebruary, May, August, November TBDBreakfast & Panel discussionThe Nashville Business Breakfast series is sponsored by the Nashville Business Journal and Lipscomb University and features business leaders speaking on topics with local economic impact. Presenters will be individuals who have an impact on issues important to top-level business executives.

Best of the Bar July 15 : Reception Publication date: July 16

Recognizing an elite group of local lawyers chosen for their excellence. New this year, corporate in house counsels are eligible!

NBJ 100's 25 Fastest-Growing Companies August 26: LuncheonPublication date: August 27 Because private companies are not required to disclose financial information, there’s only one place you can get it compiled, organized and profiled in one resource — in the NBJ 100 special publication. We will again celebrate the top 25 fastest-growingcompanies at a special luncheon.

Health Care HeroesSeptember 23: Luncheon Publication date: September 24

Honoring Middle Tennesseans making a difference in health care and medicine, in several categories — including providers, finance, law, education, research and construction — in Nashville and throughout the nation during the last year.

CFO Awards Presented by Vaco October 21: Luncheon Publication date: October 22

The second annual Nashville Business Journal CFO Awards will recognize financial professionals for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards. This program benefits the region’s business community by highlighting the growing importance of financial executives in our region. A panel of independent judges will select the winners.

Celebrating 25 Years New! November 18: Reception Publication date: November 19

Join us as we celebrate our 25th anniversary and recap 25 years of Nashville's top business news stories, listmakers, developments and trends.

Best Places to WorkDecember 9: LuncheonPublication date: December 10

Based on confidential employee surveys, we will showcase companies in four size categories that have the happiest employees. We'll celebrate these great companies at a festive luncheon in their honor.

Shaping a Greater Nashville Feb. 11, Apr. 15, Aug. 5, Nov. 4 Breakfast & Panel discussion Join us as we investigate the business of Shaping a Greater Nashville from the perspective of leaders in the industry. Four times a year, this breakfast event will feature a panel discussion on an important topical issue affecting the Middle Tennessee business community.

Women of Influence February 4: Luncheon Publication date: February 5

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Middle Tennessee’s leading women in business and the community. Based on nominations from the community, we recognize 30 women of influence in a variety of categories. The winners are highlighted in the special publication and honored at a celebration luncheon.

Forty Under 40March 25: LuncheonPublication date: March 26

The Nashville Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 special section and event will spotlight the top business leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership ability. Join us as we recognize our region’s future business, community and economic leaders.

Best in Business AwardsApril 23: Luncheon Publication date: April 23

The 23rd Annual Best in Business Awards will honor some of the most dynamic and best run companies in Middle Tennessee in four size categories and non-profit, plus a special lifetime achievement award. A panel of independent judges will select the winners.

Corporate Philanthropy Awards New!May 13: Luncheon Publication date: May 14

In our inaugural Corporate Philanthropy Awards, the Nashville Business Journal and our partner, the Jefferson Awards, will spotlight 12 Middle Tennessee corporations for their philanthropic efforts in the community. From these 12 winners, the Jefferson Awards will send one overall national nominee to the national competition.

CRE MVPs New!June 10: Reception Publication date: June 11

The CRE MVPs award program will spotlight the outstanding local commercial real estate players who have made a significant impact on the ten-county Nashville area. An outside panel of Nashville area real estate and development experts will judge all nominations and choose winners in various categories.

2010 Special Events

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