WMBA http://wmbanashville.org Women's Music Business Association Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:50:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! http://wmbanashville.org/2011/12/07/welcome-new-members/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/12/07/welcome-new-members/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:48:58 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=831 Want to become a WMBA member? 

Now’s the time!! 

Hello Ladies, open enrollment is in full swing.  We are accepting applications.

Deadline to apply is December 31, 2011!  We’ll take you there!

CLICK HERE!

**NOTE TO CURRENT MEMBERS:  Annual renewal for membership begins January 2012!

 

 

 

 

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/12/07/welcome-new-members/feed/ 0 WMBA gives back – Tunes for Tots! http://wmbanashville.org/2011/11/21/wmba-gives-back-tunes-for-tots/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/11/21/wmba-gives-back-tunes-for-tots/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:09:40 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=792 The WMBA is hosting their annual “Tunes for Tots” benefit supporting the Toys for Tot’s foundation. The Writer’s Round will be held December 6th from 6 to 8pm at The Listening Room Cafe – 209 10th Ave. S. – Suite 200.  This event has been ongoing with much success packing out Tin Roof, 3rd and Lindsley, 12th and Porter, just to name a few.  Performers have been very notable number one hit songwriters and artists–including Tim Nichols, Chris Wallin, Eric Heatherly, Ty Herndon, Wynn Varble, & Erin Enderlin.

On the bill this year:  80s pop icon turned country, TIFFANY, singer/songwriter, R & J Records’ Margaret Durante and 2009 BMI Songwriter of the Year, Bobby Pinson!

Hundreds of toys and dollars were donated and distributed on our behalf just last year alone.  The United States Marines will once again be present to collect and deliver all proceeds and toys directly to the Toys for Tots Foundation, who will then distribute the toys to the deserving children of Nashville and surrounding counties.  

 ADMISSION:  Free with a new unwrapped toy or a cash gift to the Toys for Tots Foundation!

SEE YOU THERE!

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]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/10/21/coming-up-wmba-solid-halloween-fiasco/feed/ 0 News: Photo Friday in Music Row.com! http://wmbanashville.org/2011/10/11/news-photo-friday-in-music-row-com/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/10/11/news-photo-friday-in-music-row-com/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:46:03 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=771 Women’s Music Business Association (WMBA) celebrated its newly-established non-profit status October 4 with a wine and cheese reception hosted by the organization’s Board of Directors at the Country Music Assocation’s headquarters. Contributing sponsors for the event included CMA, Huskins-Harris, Fiddlecakes, and Music City Lifestyles.

Thank you to our wonderful partners for their generous support!

MUSIC ROW LINK! 

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/10/11/news-photo-friday-in-music-row-com/feed/ 0 WMBA celebrates Non-profit status! http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/22/wmba-celebrates-non-profit-status/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/22/wmba-celebrates-non-profit-status/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:59:25 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=683 Join us Tuesday, October 4th as the Board of Directors of the WMBA invites members to celebrate our newly established non-profit status.

Members are encouraged to extend this invitation to their employers and supervisors to learn more about WMBA and the many opportunities available to grow with us as partners.

Where:  Country Music Association – One Music Circle South, Nashville

Time:  6:30 to 8:00pm

Business casual attire

Event sponsors:  Huskins-Harris Business Management, Music City Lifestyles (Mark Haining), Fiddle Cakes, CMA

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The Women’s Music Business Association had a successful open enrollment kick-off TNT (Tequila ‘n Tiffany) mixer recently, with over 80 attendees showing up to learn more about the organization and hear the guest speaker, pop star-turned country artist Tiffany. Open enrollment for 2012 ends December 31, 2011 and applications are online at www.wmbanashville.com.

Officers: (back row), Kama Upton, Betsy Walker, Josee Deschenes, Becky Harris ( Board of Directors)(front row:  Holly Ashby (VP), Amanda Fletcher, Tiffany, Amery Fredenstine, Brandi Simms (President), Trina Lloyd – Photo courtesy of Darcy Ferris Photography)

A big THANK YOU to our guest speaker Tiffany and our event partners:

Rent-a-Rita, Cuestions Tequila and Fiestas Catering!

 

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/19/were-in-the-news/feed/ 0 WMBA Community Service – Heart Walk – Sat, Oct. 1st – American Heart Association http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/08/wmba-community-service-heart-walk-sat-oct-1st-american-heart-association/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/08/wmba-community-service-heart-walk-sat-oct-1st-american-heart-association/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:32:52 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=613 WMBA Community Service! 

Join us at the American Heart Association’s “Heart Walk” fundraiser.

Saturday October 1st, 10:00a.m..

Vanderbilt University Campus Sports Fields:
Corner of Natchez Trace and Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37203

There is no better way to exercise the body AND and the soul by participating in such a great cause!

To register with the WMBA team and for more information, click here

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/08/wmba-community-service-heart-walk-sat-oct-1st-american-heart-association/feed/ 0 T N T – “Tequila and Tiffany” Kicks Off Open Enrollment http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/06/t-n-t-tequila-n-tiffany/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/06/t-n-t-tequila-n-tiffany/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:11:59 +0000 holly http://wmbanashville.org/?p=559 The Women’s Music Business Association has begun open enrollment for 2012  and will be kicking things off with a “Tequila and Tiffany” margarita mixer, followed by  a prospective member meeting, featuring guest speaker, 80′s pop icon turned country, Tiffany!  The festivities will be held at NSAI on Tuesday, 9/13 6PM – 8PM.  Be sure and mark your calendars to join us for this explosive evening of networking and camaraderie!  Details are as follows:

T N T – Tequila and Tiffany Margarita Mixer
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
6:00 – 7:00pm — Mixer
7:00 – 8:00pm — Open Meeting
NSAI – 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203 [map]

Many thanks to our event Partners:

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/09/06/t-n-t-tequila-n-tiffany/feed/ 0 “WMBA Live” with Nan Kelley http://wmbanashville.org/2011/08/17/wmba-live-with-nan-kelley/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/08/17/wmba-live-with-nan-kelley/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:54:08 +0000 holly http://wmbanashville.org/?p=598 WMBA was very privileged to have Nan Kelley as our keynote speaker for the August membership meeting.  The beloved host of GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown and Opry Live shared her great insight into the industry discussing her experiences as a broadcast journalist, musician, singer-songwriter and actress.  The membership was completely engaged in Nan’s inspirational and encouraging message, “Let you dreams be known”

]]> http://wmbanashville.org/2011/08/17/wmba-live-with-nan-kelley/feed/ 0 WMBA Members Only! Rollerderby in July! http://wmbanashville.org/2011/07/03/wmba-members-only-rollerderby-in-july/ http://wmbanashville.org/2011/07/03/wmba-members-only-rollerderby-in-july/#comments Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:26:55 +0000 josee http://wmbanashville.org/?p=513 July is going to be a hot & steamy one ladies, not only in weather but also in Roller Skates when the Nashville Rollergirls heat up the rink with a double header taking on the Bay City Rollers at 5:30 and the Minnesota Rollergirls All Stars at 7:30!

JULY 16, 2011

Nashville Municipal Auditorium, 417 4th Avenue North, Nashville

Tickets are $10 in advance / $15 at the door.

Limited advance tickets available – Reserve your ticket now!  email us at social@wmbanashville.org

 

 

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