Celebrating Small Business Season

We’re gearing up for another holiday season amid COVID. Luckily, the virus numbers are down, and people are venturing out more these days. It’s time to market the importance of shopping local or shopping small. While Small Business Saturday is a good start, why stop there? We need more than one day to celebrate how […]

Local Business Takes on the Supply Chain Crisis

The troubles with the supply chain are daunting. We’re seeing predictions that the holiday shopping season will be marred by empty shelves and disappointed children. While the problems are serious, there are some businesses that will triumph in the face of adversity, and this very well could be the best holiday season for them yet. […]

Hey Guys!! Lessons from Influencers

When my friend’s thirteen-year-old daughter was approached by a major brand to be an influencer for them, I knew things were changing. Cynically, I wondered what did a thirteen-year-old or any kid have that a brand wanted? The obvious answer is a young following that can easily be led to make purchases. But just what […]

5 Ways Your Retail Business Is Losing Out on Sales

Do you love small towns with gorgeous Main Streets that are fun weekend adventures in dining and shopping? You know the places with one unique business after another with friendly employees who show you their amazing wares and make you feel welcome. But… Local businesses sometimes have their hang ups. Sometimes there are people begging […]

FedEx Set to Break Ground on New Humboldt Facility

Contact Information: Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Amanda Love 731-784-1842 amanda@humboldtchamber.com FedEx Set to Break Ground on New Humboldt Facility FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Humboldt, TN, September 21, 2021 – The Humboldt Chamber is pleased to announce that there will soon be a new tenant in the Gibson County Industrial Park. FedEx is remaining in Humboldt but […]

TNECD Announces Recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 17, 2021 TNECD Announces Recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants More than $4 million allocated to renovate and preserve Tennessee’s historic buildings NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants. “Tennessee’s historic buildings are a contributing factor […]