SOLID Kicks Off 15th Year!
SOLID KICKS OFF 15TH YEAR WITH GUEST SPEAKER MAYOR KARL DEAN
SOLID WELCOMES 46 NEW MEMBERS TO 2012 YEAR AT ANNUAL NEW MEMBER RETREAT
Nashville, TN (January 12, 2012) – SOLID (Society of Leaders in Development) held the first General Assembly meeting of the year for members on Tuesday night and welcomed Nashville Mayor Karl Dean as the guest speaker. Mayor Dean discussed the impact of the Music Industry on the Nashville community and interacted with members in a question and answer forum.
“The Music Industry gives this city a special edge, more than any other city in America,” says Mayor Dean. “Because of creative people like you, we are one of the most dynamic cities in America.”
In 2011, SOLID raised over $20,000 for charity, educated members on current industry topics through the After-Workshop series and offered numerous networking opportunities for members. Earlier this month, SOLID welcomed new members to the 15th class at the annual New Member Retreat with the promise to exceed 2011’s success in education, networking and community outreach activities and donations. New member received motivational knowledge from industry veteran Tandy Rice. New members also had the chance to interact with some of today’s industry heavy-hitters during the alumni panel. The panel, moderated by Justin Levenson (SESAC), included Rusty Gaston (THIS! Music, Founding SOLID member), Kerri Edwards (Redlight Management, Founding SOLID member), Luellyn Latocki (Latocki Team Creative) and Chip Petree (Petree Law.)
About SOLID
Founded in 1997 by music industry professionals, the Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The members of SOLID are developing music business professionals dedicated to improving the future of the music industry by strengthening its professional relationships and educating its future executives while serving the community. Members participate in ongoing leadership activities including community volunteerism, educational events, university outreach programs, and networking functions that serve to strengthen their role within the music industry and Nashville community.
For more information on SOLID, visit www.solidnashville.com. Like SOLID on Facebook at www.facebook.com/solidnashville and follow @SOLIDnashville on Twitter.
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