The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville on Thursday evening recognized 56 young professionals during their 14th Annual Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards event held at Lipscomb University's Collins Alumni Auditorium.
"As the Nashville region thrives, it's critical for our community to retain, attract and inspire action by more upcoming leaders to be a part of the solution in addressing challenges and opportunities that advance our community," said Chamber President and CEO Ralph Schulz. "By recognizing the 2020 NELA finalists, YP Nashville and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce provide an opportunity for more young professionals to learn from peer role models why it's important for each of us to professionally and personally invest in the prosperity of our region."
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