At the risk of sounding like a broken record, engagement is critical to your business. Now more than ever. It’s so important that I wish I could create a new name for it so people would pay more attention. Being told you need to engage your audience is not new, but the pandemic has created […]
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BancorpSouth Bank and Cadence Bancorporation to Combine in Transformational Merger
TUPELO, Miss. and HOUSTON, April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) (“BancorpSouth”) and Cadence Bancorporation (NYSE: CADE) (“Cadence”), the parent company of Cadence Bank, N.A., jointly announced today that they have entered into a merger agreement under which the companies will combine in an all-stock merger with a total market value of more than $6 billion to create a […]
3 Solutions to Common Hiring Problems
Some businesses are saying we are in the midst of a secondary pandemic. But it’s not the kind that requires masks and handwashing. No, this one is harder to control. There is a dearth of people willing (or able) to work for a multitude of reasons. Employers across the country are posting signs asking for […]
COVID Relief Grant Open to JSCC Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON: April 6, 2021 COVID Relief Grant Open to JSCC Students Jackson, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2021) – A limited number of emergency relief grants have been made available to Jackson State Community College students who have experienced unforeseen hardships due to COVID that have negatively impacted their educational success. The grant will […]
83rd Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Announces Title Sponsor
Humboldt, Tennessee April 6, 2021 – The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will celebrate its 83rd Festival May 2-8 after having canceled for the first time since WWII due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. We are pleased to announce that one of our longest sponsorship partners – Jones Family of Companies – will return as Title Sponsor […]
How COVID Is Changing the State of Work
Are you ready to return to normal yet? If “normal” means life without COVID, we’re not that far away from herd immunity. But if your definition of normal is getting back to how things used to be before the pandemic, I’m afraid that likely isn’t happening. The state of work has changed. Here’s what you […]
25 Marketing Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today
Hope seems to be a big word these days. It’s taken the place of pivot. People are hopeful about recovery. People are hopeful about things returning to normal in the foreseeable future. And people are hopeful they can soon travel and visit loved ones they haven’t seen for a while. If recovery is right around […]
4 Reasons You Need to Get Involved with the Chamber Today
Businesses join the Chamber of Commerce for several reasons. Years ago, it may have been expected; just something you did when you opened a business and wanted to be in good standing in the community. But these days it’s more likely a business joins because there is a direct advantage to them personally. Maybe they […]
Humboldt Chamber Announces 2021 Hall of Fame Members
Contact Information: Humboldt Chamber of Commerce Amanda Love 731-784-1842 amanda@humboldtchamber.com New Honorees Will Be Inducted During 83rd Annual West TN Strawberry Festival The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2021 Inductees into the Humboldt Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes Dr. Kit Mays, Coach Thomas Boykin and Commander Justin Allen who […]
83rd Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Announces Official Sponsors
After its first cancellation in more than 70 years, the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival will be back with its strongest support yet! Humboldt, Tennessee March 15th, 2021- The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival begins its 83rd year with more than 60 sponsorship commitments. When this year’s festival week begins on May 2nd it will take place […]