The Chamber Channel

PowerHour Tele Town Hall - March 1st, 2023

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:

• Duane Parrish, Director for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, on a 2022 recap
• Josh Gruber, Hilton Head Island Deputy Town Manager, on the town's strategic plan
• Lisa Sulka, Mayor of Bluffton, on a town update

Chef Francine Marz - Culinary Institute of the South

Chef Francine Marz, Dean of Culinary and Hospitality at Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry sat down with us to share her goals for the school, the students, and how comedy helped her teach.

5 Questions With: Episode 61 - Cary Welker, Chamber Leadership Program

PowerHour Tele Town Hall February 1st, 2023

Hear the latest on legislation in the S.C. Legislature plus a preview of the Gullah Celebration by tuning into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:

• S.C. Rep. Jeff Bradley, on the state's legislative session
• Courtney Young, President & CEO of ForeSight Communications, on the 2023 Gullah Celebration
• John O’Toole, Executive Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation

5 Questions With: Episode 60 - Natalie Harvey, Town of Hilton Head Island Director of Cultural Affairs

The Town of Hilton Head Island has a new Arts & Culture Director. Natalie Harvey came to our studio to talk about the events coming up and our vibrant arts scene.

PowerHour Tele Town Hall January 11th, 2023

What are the priorities of the new Hilton Head Island Mayor? What does the delay in electing a Speaker of the House mean for the 118th Congress? What's the economic outlook for South Carolina? Find out on this year's first Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source.

Speakers include:

• Alan Perry, Hilton Head Island Mayor, on his priorities. 
• Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on the 118th Congress and Speaker of the House election delay. 
• Joey Von Nessen, Research Economist at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, on the 2023 state economic outlook.

5 Questions With: Episode 59 - Darla Kirchner, Kirchner Marketing, LLC

From website to social media to print, there’s a plethora of options when it comes to marketing for your business. We chat with Darla Kirchner, the CEO of Kirchner Marketing, on what the marketing trends are for 2023 and what are the most effective marketing options.   

PowerHour Tele-Town Hall December 7th, 2022

Get a preview of what the change in the House of Representatives leadership means for the Lowcountry, and learn why supporting local this holiday season is more important than ever during the final Power Hour of 2022, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source.

Speakers include:

- S.C. Rep. Nancy Mace, on a preview of what the Lowcountry can expect from Washington DC next year.

- Tom Sullivan, vice president of small business policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on supporting local businesses.

- Charlie Stone, senior project manager at the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation, on a 2022 recap.

- A special surprise guest!

5 Questions With: Episode 58 - Dr. Jeffrey Yung, Island Foot & Ankle Surgery

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Jeffrey Yung of Island Foot & Ankle Surgery right here on Hilton Head Island. But he’s more than a doctor; he volunteers his time and services as a surgeon and musician to causes internationally and right here at home. We talk about why it’s so important for businesses to have a philanthropy component.

5 Questions With: Episode 57 - Kevin Cassidy, International Labor Organization