Would AI Recommend You? Here’s How to Find Out

By now you’ve probably heard the old joke “Where’s the best place to bury a body?” The answer: on the third page of Google results. While that joke stood firm for many years, witty marketers later challenged that the answer has evolved to below the scroll on the first page as most searchers aren’t even […]

9 Ways to Finance Your Small Business (Beyond a Bank Loan)

Have you been dreaming of hiring another employee? Buying equipment that would double production? Adding inventory before the busy season? Opening a second location? Launching a paid marketing campaign? Finally updating technology? Or maybe you just need a little cashflow? Spending money is the easy part. The harder decision is figuring out where that money […]

What the Latest Retail Outlook Means for Your Business

Customer expectations are changing faster than ever and with back-to-school and gift-giving fast approaching, it’s now more important than ever to understand what’s driving buying decisions. Customers are shopping more intentionally, comparing prices more carefully, and expecting a seamless, personalized experience wherever they choose to buy. The latest retail outlook suggests, as you might expect, […]

5 Networking Mistakes You Don’t Even Realize You’re Making

Walk into almost any chamber networking event and you’ll see people are chatting in small groups, exchanging business cards, grabbing coffee, and making introductions. Some attendees leave with new relationships that turn into referrals, partnerships, and customers. Others leave with a pocket full of business cards, most of which will be forgotten, and pulled out […]

Local Officials Release Details on Humboldt Data Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — July 23, 2026 — The City of Humboldt, Humboldt Utilities, the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and local economic development partners are jointly providing information regarding the new data center currently under construction near the Gibson County Industrial Park. The project has raised questions, concerns and speculation among residents, particularly […]

West Tennessee Healthcare Invites Families to Dive Into Baby & Kids Fest 2026

JACKSON, TN: July 20, 2026 – Helping families find trusted resources, learn healthy habits and connect with experts is the goal of Baby & Kids Fest 2026, a free community event presented by West Tennessee Healthcare. Families from across West Tennessee are invited to dive into this year’s “Under the Sea” themed event on Saturday, […]

The Missing Piece in Your Business Story

Business owners are often encouraged to define their “why.” In fact, ever since Simon Sinek’s famous TED Talk, business pros have been asking themselves: Why do I do what I do? Why does my business exist? Why should customers care? Those are useful questions, but they can also lead to broad answers that sound suspiciously […]

Anna Surratt Named General Chairman of the 89th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Beth Culpepper Managing Director, West TN Strawberry Festival Phone: 731-784-1842 Email: beth@humboldtchamber.com Anna Surratt Named General Chairman of the 89th West Tennessee Strawberry Festival HUMBOLDT, TENN. ([DATE]) — The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce and West Tennessee Strawberry Festival President Tyler Gamble are proud to announce that Anna Surratt has been selected […]