Our three year vision · Nashville Entrepreneur Center
Where the EC is headed, in the open.
By 2027, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center will help 1,000 entrepreneurs each year to start and grow their companies by strengthening the quality and depth of its programs and community.
How we’re tracking our funding
The dollars behind the vision.
The EC is funded through a combination of corporate partnerships, philanthropic donations, program fees, special events like the NEXT Awards, and contributions from our McWhorter Circle Annual Giving Society.
How we’re tracking our work
The founders behind the numbers.
Annually, the EC works to support entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, education, resources, and community connections to help founders succeed and drive innovation.
McWhorter Circle
The cornerstone of the vision.
The McWhorter Circle is central to our three-year vision, serving as a cornerstone of community, collaboration, and sustainable growth.
By joining this Annual Giving Society of members, your commitment provides a foundation of support to the EC’s mission of increasing the likelihood of success for entrepreneurs.
Together, we are strengthening our collective ability to drive lasting impact and growth. Thank you for the generous support of the McWhorter Circle, who continue to help us build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Learn about the McWhorter Circle
Two ways in
Help us get to 1,000.
Fund the vision
Join the McWhorter Circle Annual Giving Society and put committed funding behind Nashville’s founders.
Join the McWhorter CircleBe one of the 1,000
Building a company in Nashville? EC Membership is the front door to the programs and community this vision is built on.
Explore membershipMetrics on this page are updated by the EC as the three-year vision progresses.