The Chamber Channel

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

PowerHour Tele-Town Hall October 26th, 2022

From the newly established Affordable Regional Housing Trust Fund, a preview of the Midterm Elections, and an overview of Concours d'Elegance, you don't want to miss this week's Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:

• Joe Passiment, Beaufort County Council Chair, on the Beaufort-Jasper Regional Affordable Housing Trust Fund 
• Ashlee Rich Stephenson, Senior Political Strategist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on the Midterm Elections 
• Lindsey Harrell, President of the Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance, on what to expect during this year's event
• Courtney Hampson, CEO of Bluffton Self Help, on helping our neighbors

Second Helpings

Second Helpings is celebrating its 30th anniversary of delivering unused food from grocery stores to local food pantries. It is also in its fifth year of the Fill The Need program, a collaboration with Palmetto Breeze. We sat down with its new executive director, Marcus Tanner, to chat about what's next for the agency.

The Power Hour Podcast: October 5th, 2022

Hear it straight from the source. Our guests this month are: 

• S.C. Sen. Tom Davis on the Greenspace Act
• Kevin Cassidy, International Labour Organization, on the global supply chain
• John Wetherbee, Meteorologist and founder of Wetherbee Media & Marketing, on Hurricane Ian recap