Who is SpeedPro Nashville North, and what should we know about you?
SpeedPro Nashville North provides business-to-business branding support through large format graphics and creative services. Our leadership has spent the past 17 years as a graphic designer working in the non-profit higher-education sector, the sign industry as well as the music industry. It has given us a keen eye for detail, brand awareness, a stubborn drive for perfection and the ability to turn creative around quickly, professionally and precisely.

What’s the best thing about doing business in Middle Tennessee?
Having relocated from the Southside of Chicago to start this business, I would have to say that some of the best things about doing business in Middle-Tennessee are the people. The people who I have had the pleasure of working with have been just incredibly nice.

What has been the most valuable aspect of your Chamber membership?
Having jumped out of the pan and into the fire with the previously mentioned relocation, the most valuable aspect of becoming a Chamber member has been the networking. Not knowing a soul in Nashville and trying to start a business network has been a little more difficult than I imagined; there are only so many hours in the day! Wearing multiple hats eats away at the hours.

What is unique about your business that makes you stand out?
BIG BOLD GRAPHICS! For as long as I have been in the industry, I have always used my love for big bold graphics to outshine my competition; even when that competition was other designers working for the same goal.

What’s your biggest goal for your company this year?
To take a giant leap forward in my business and use that momentum to start working towards getting my Foundation off the ground.

What best business practices did you learn in 2020 during the pandemic and what did you do to be creative?
In 2020, I was still in my role as a graphic designer in higher-ed in Chicago. Working remotely really was a challenge with so many little
distractions from tasks. I did find though that sitting poolside at my apartment complex on my “lunch break” really did clear the head and let
me refocus…

What’s your best piece of advice for other business owners?
JOIN A CHAMBER!