The Chamber Channel

5 Questions With the Leadership Class of 2024

For over 35 years, your chamber’s flagship Leadership Classes have invested in the community through annual projects such as playgrounds, recycling stations, and more. This year’s class is delivering accessible wheelchairs to Hilton Head Island public beaches. Class member James Dismond is in our studio with the details.

5 Questions With Okan Chef Bernard Bennett

Chef Bernard Bennett has taken the Lowcountry by storm since he opened Okan in Old Town Bluffton last year. What started as a food truck is now a busy restaurant that has helped put him on the culinary map, including being nominated for a prestigious James Beard Award and appearing on Food Network’s show Chopped. He visited our studio to talk about what’s next. 

5 Questions with Leslie Rohland

Leslie Rohland is a baker, chef, entrepreneur, and this year a South Carolina Chef Ambassador. The prestigious program showcases our unique culinary talents across the state and beyond. Leslie owns the Cottage, Juice Hive, May River Coffee Roasters, and the Pasta Shoppe in Bluffton, and visited our studio to talk about her journey. 

PowerHour Tele-Town Hall - February 7, 2024

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

- Thomas Boxley, Executive Director of the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation

- Joey Von Nessen, Research Economist at the Darla Moore School of Business

- Andrew Carmines, on the Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival

- Jordan Crenshaw, Senior Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, on AI

5 Questions With Dr. Timothy Alikakos

Improving one's health has always been a top New Year's resolution. In our studio to talk about new trends such as AI, patient-doctor communication, weight management and more is Dr. Timothy Alikakos, a cardiologist with Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.

5 Questions With RobMark on 2024 Marketing Trends

What's going to resonate with your audience this year? Powerhouse marketing firm RobMark is in our studio to talk about marketing trends to jump on in 2024. 

5 Questions With Rob Pearson, Mental Health America of the Lowcountry

Mental health is a buzzing topic these days. Executive Director of Mental Health America of the Lowcountry Rob Pearson is in our studio to talk about how his organization helps the underserved in the community, and how we can all make our work lives a little less stressful.

Power Hour Tele-Town Hall - January 10, 2024

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

• Larry Toomer, Town of Bluffton Mayor, on his goals and priorities
• Tom Davis, South Carolina State Senator, on the upcoming legislative session
• Joe Babkiewicz, Bluffton Police Chief, on the Night of Unity event

5 Questions With Andrea Bramson, Full Spectrum Studio & Beaufort County Disabilities Coalition

Andrea Bramson is a long-time local advocate for people with disabilities. The chamber recently teamed up with her group on the Beaufort County Disabilities Coalition to encourage employers to hire people with special needs. She’s in our studio to talk about that initiative, her co-founding the Full Spectrum Studio, and more.

PowerHour Tele-Town Hall - December 13, 2023

Tune into 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 
• David Nelems, CEO of the Don Ryan Center for Innovation
• A Special Guest!