Big Visual Group Named A 2013 NEXT Awards Finalist

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) October 18, 2013 — Big Visual Group has been named a finalist for the NEXT Awards. The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) will jointly present these awards to recognize the accomplishments of companies and individual entrepreneurs in five areas of business especially important to the Nashville economy: health care; technology; digital media and entertainment; social enterprise; and products and services.

“Our region’s creative class and thriving entrepreneurial community has contributed significantly to the economic prosperity of Middle Tennessee,” said Chamber President & CEO Ralph Schulz. “We are proud to be able to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of these businesses and individuals.”

According to Michael Burcham, CEO of the EC, “The NEXT Awards represent the one constant in our economy; change. With this ceremony we honor the innovation and progress of our new and growing businesses. Our city’s success depends on the success of these companies, and this year’s list of honorees proves we are in good hands.”

Big Visual Group was named a NEXT finalist in the Growth Category. To be eligible, Big Visual Group had to meet the following criteria: revenue growth is greater than 10% over previous fiscal year; annual revenue greater than $1M; has experienced sustained growth in revenue over a three-year period; has shown increased employment opportunities; demonstrating profitability is preferred, but not required.

“We have experienced significant growth over the last few years, including a staff that has doubled in size since 2010,” said Scott Snoyer, owner and CEO of Big Visual Group. “We recently made a significant investment in a major expansion utilizing the vacant Pool and Spa Depot property in the newly redeveloped Crossings area of South Nashville. My team is amazing and continues to rise to the challenges that come with this level of growth.”

Scott Snoyer will receive recognition as a NEXT Awards finalist at an awards dinner held Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Music City Center.

The 2013 NEXT Awards are hosted by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and presented by Bank of America. Additional sponsors include Friends of the Chamber, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP and MissionPoint Health Partners; associate sponsors Lipscomb University Center for Entrepreneurship, Kraft CPAs, Bandit Lites, Snapshot Interactive and Atiba; supporting sponsor for the NEXT Awards is the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and media partner is TN Media. For more information, visit www.nextnashville.com.