Writer: Joey Garrand
4 min read December 2021 — Nashville is poised for economic growth as it continues to prove itself as one of the most desirable markets for business relocation and expansion. The near-term horizon and the region’s strategies to ensure success will be the focal point of the official Invest: Nashville 2022 Launch Conference on Thursday, Jan. 13, hosted by media platform Capital Analytics.
The event, via Zoom webinar and starting at 11 a.m., will feature a keynote speech by Courtney Pogue, director of economic and community development for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, while prominent business leaders will drive three robust panel discussions.
“We are so excited to release our inaugural edition of Invest: Nashville, a region that we believe to be one of the nation’s most attractive, promising markets. The history of Middle Tennessee and the efforts made by the business community to get to this point of economic prosperity is inspiring. We’re eager to assist in its growth through our unparalleled, in-depth, digestible business intelligence,” said Capital Analytics President and CEO Abby Melone, who will also present the conference’s opening speech.
Invest: Nashville 2022 provides a comprehensive view of the region’s economic potential and the challenges accompanying that potential from the perspective of approximately 200 local leaders and elected officials.
This year’s report focuses on the region’s key industries, including healthcare, finance, logistics, technology, manufacturing and tourism, while considering the impact of and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic, Nashville has enjoyed continuous growth and economic expansion. With a solid foundation, the region is poised to emerge even stronger in a post-COVID-19 landscape.
The 2022 edition also includes a special focus chapter on Middle Tennessee State University, which has served as the anchor institution of Middle Tennessee’s education sector for more than a century. With Middle Tennessee experiencing unprecedented growth, the demand for a skilled, talented workforce is also unprecedented.
The first panel of the conference, “Healthcare Hub: How Nashville’s healthcare ecosystem is evolving amid accelerated industry change,” will explore the dynamics of today’s healthcare landscape and what they mean for Nashville. Moderated by President and CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas and SVP, Ministry Market Executive of Ascension Tennessee Tim Adams, the panelists include President of the Nashville Health Care Council Hayley Hovious, Executive Committee Member at Butler Snow LLP George Crawford III and CEO of the The Surgical Clinic Chris Stirling.
The second panel, “Future of Finance: What the future of the financial landscape looks like for 2022 and beyond,” will look at what the future holds for today’s unprecedented financial landscape. Moderated by EVP, Chief Relationship Officer of Studio Bank Harry Allen, the panelists include President of the Tennessee Region for Truist Johnny Moore, Jr, Senior Vice President, Managing Director and Head of Nashville Private Wealth at Bernstein Private Wealth Management Adam Sansiveri and SVP, Director of Associate and Client Experience for Pinnacle Financial Partners Sarae Janes Lewis.
Rounding out the discussion, “Smart Development: The integral role thoughtful development plays in Nashville’s current and future success,” will touch on Nashville’s maturing economy and the steps necessary to ensure responsible growth. Moderated by Founder of Village Real Estate, CEO of Core Development and CEO of The CityLiving Group Mark Deutschmann, the panelists include CEO of Colliers International Nashville Janet Miller, Nashville Business Unit Leader for DPR Construction John Vardaman and President and CEO of The Housing Fund Marshall Crawford
More than 500 Greater Nashville business leaders are expected to attend the digital conference. Click here to register.
For more information, visit: https://capitalanalyticsassociates.com/
