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 […]
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How to Make Your Video Calls and Meetings More Appealing
Are you tired of video calls yet? There was something new and fun about them when we were all locked down for COVID, but now they’ve lost a lot of their sparkle. For some of us who work from home, video calls can feel like an unnecessary intrusion where we need to worry about what […]
Workforce Development at Jackson State Community College Will Host a FANUC Robotics Training Event
JSCC is one of only 12 FANUC authorized training centers in the U.S. The JSCC location is 1 of 3 located in the South. Other centers in the area are located in Alabama and Georgia. Local businesses can now take advantage of nationally-approved FANUC training without incurring the costs normally associated with employee travel. FANUC […]
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 […]
How to Revive Connections with Former Customers
It happens. People buy from you and they love you. Then life gets in the way, and they don’t return. Sometimes it’s because they no longer have use for your products or services like when you sell gourmet dog biscuits, and they no longer have a pet. Sometimes they moved out of your area, and […]
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 […]
Improve Your Networking Results with a Four-Point Plan
If you joined the chamber to meet new people, grow your network, and get more customers, you’re on the right track. But do you have a plan to make the most of your time investment? If not, you need one. What Am I Doing Here? Map Out an Effective Networking Plan There may be many […]
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 […]