As Humboldt – and the rest of the country – still try to struggle through the horrible COVID-19 pandemic one thing has become abundantly clear…our local business are NOT okay. A recent poll of Humboldt small businesses confirms that most are down over 50% – some over 80%. They need our help more than ever. […]
The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Applauds Bipartisan Recovery Fund Legislation to Support American Businesses New legislation will create federal grants to provide relief for businesses impacted by COVID-19 pandemic July 31, 2020 – The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce today commended Representatives Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) and Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) for introducing the Small Business Comeback […]
Humboldt, TN (June 18, 2020) – Humboldt Main Street has been designated as a 2020 Accredited Main Street America™ program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street Approach™. “We are proud to […]
Jackson, Tenn. (Jun. 15, 2020) – For the fall semester, classes at Jackson State Community College will be taught in a FLEX format. This format will be a hybrid of both online and face-to-face components. Students will complete some work online and will also meet with faculty either in small group settings, via telecommunication platforms […]
At the regularly scheduled HDBA meeting yesterday morning it was decided to merge the Humboldt Tennessee Downtown Business Association with the Main Street Humboldt program effective immediately. Both organizations have very similar objectives, and by working together we can achieve those objectives better for our city and the businesses within. Please take a look at the […]
PRESS RELEASE April 3, 2020 For Immediate Release Contact Information: West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Beth Culpepper – festival@humboldtchamber.com 2020 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Cancelled Humboldt, TN – After extensive consideration and in following the guidance from our local, state and national authorities, it is with great disappointment that the 2020 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will […]
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative David Kustoff (TN-08) issued the following statement following the House passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. “The coronavirus has disrupted our way of life, overwhelming our healthcare workers, requiring businesses to close, and communities to quarantine. A crisis of this magnitude requires a bold response, […]
We LOVE our jobs at the Chamber! We were asked to make a special delivery to four Chamber member restaurants today. We had anonymous donors purchase Chamber Bucks – in advance – to help some of our struggling restaurants in Humboldt. They’ll receive checks for their individual amount BEFORE the Chamber Bucks are sent to […]
The Office of Communications John McCommon, Director, Public Relations and Marketing jmccommon@jscc.edu 731.425.2652 (o) 731.431.1727 (c) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2020 JSCC restricts campus access to key and essential personnel Jackson, Tenn. (Mar. 24, 2020) – Given the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor’s office has asked all TBR campuses go to […]
