With Business Development Director Savannah Dempsey!

For our first episode of 2024, Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Business Development Director Savannah Dempsey to discuss upcoming events for our Chamber membership, including our <a href="https://www.calhounchamber.com/chamber-young-professionals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chamber Young Professional </a>socials and their upcoming Summit at JSU's South Campus! Want to nominate a Chamber member for the Small Business Awards? Nominate them <a href="https://forms.gle/uAQZN1LfxukmLmZRA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>! For more information on these upcoming events, visit calhounchamber.com or reach out to Savannah directly at savannahd@calhounchamber.com! -- The In Tune with Calhoun Podcast has been listed in Feedspot's <a href="https://podcasts.feedspot.com/alabama_news_podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Best Alabama News Podcasts</a>! Check out how we stacked up against our peers in the state by visiting Feedspot's website!

Business Development at the Chamber

Did you know JSU has an on-campus food bank for students to use? 

If you attended college as a young adult, you probably remember the days where money struggles may have impacted your food availability and even access to basic necessities. Some of JSU's staff and volunteers have come up with a solution: The Gamecock Market. The Gamecock Market is open to taking donations from area business and organizations. Wondering what they need? <a href="https://www.jsu.edu/gamecockmarket/donations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit their donation page here</a>! You can also<a href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/bUFVRA?vid=yrc5k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> donate monetarily</a> through the JSU Foundation at and selecting "Gamecock Market" under Category as the fund for the money to be sent to. For more information about The Gamecock Market and how you can help, contact Justin at parker@jsu.edu or call 256-782-8839!

Gamecock Market with JSU's Justin Parker

With Owner and CEO, Danielle Hall!

After working through the challenges of a chronic illness through her twenties, Danielle Hall sought alternative sources of recovery and pain management when traditional medicine didn't offer relief. Through her journey she found sound therapy, and began her "second life" helping others to find space within themselves using sound baths to relax and destress. You can find SoundEmbrace on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SoundEmbraceHealth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sound_embrace/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or you can visit her <a href="https://www.soundembrace.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a> for her scheduled event dates and times locally here in Calhoun County. Be on the lookout for announcements of our upcoming Sound Bath session right here at the Chamber! Chamber members receive a special discount for this session courtesy of Danielle!

Sound Therapy with SoundEmbrace

Did you know that Calhoun County has a metaphysical bookstore?

Located in Oxford, Alabama, Aubrey Fullbright and her husband have opened a metaphysical bookstore, a one of a kind small business in Calhoun County. What types of things might they offer you ask? Be sure to stop in to see for yourself! From candles and incense, to religious books and tarot cards, they have all of your spiritual and metaphysical needs met! For more information, visit them online at https://romarin-et-corbeaux.business.site/ or on Facebook at Romarin et Corbeaux!

Romarin et Corbeaux with Aubrey Fullbright

Are you a small business that could use $5,000?

Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Chamber Board Member Kevin Gibson to discuss the Chamber's upcoming PITCH Competition! Are you a small business making at or below $250,000 a year? Is there a project you've been wanting to grow into with your business? You're in luck! PITCH is an innovative and unique way for the Chamber to further serve our community, where one small business will win a cash prize to build their business and further their growth. All received applications will be narrowed down,&nbsp;and those selected will compete LIVE by making a presentation (or pitch) to the judging panel and the crowd at our PITCH Competition on Thursday, April 21st, 2022 from 12 PM -1 PM at the Oxford Civic Center.&nbsp;The judging panel will consist of 4 business leaders within the community and the audience will act as the 5th&nbsp;judge. The winning small business will be awarded a prize in capital; however,&nbsp;each business invited to present will receive substantial visibility through its ability to tell its story to the panel and crowd attending.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.calhounchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Application-for-PITCH-2.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Be sure to apply before March 31st!</a> For more information, please contact Public Affairs Director Kate Jaudon at katej@calhounchamber.com!

PITCH with Kevin Gibson

President & CEO Dale Smith is helping Alabama's inmates get on their feet post-incarceration!

Dale Smith saw a need in Alabama when it came to aiding individuals that were post-incarceration. These were people who had been in prison for several years and were being released to an entirely different world that didn't offer them many prospects to be successful. By establishing and educating inmates before they are released, Dale and his team have begun to change lives across several states with their program, one small business at a time! For more information, contact Dale Smith directly at dale@daleosmith.com or by visiting their website at <a href="https://feloneducationproject.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">feloneducationproject.com</a>.

Felon Funding with Dale Smith

Do you know what Project SEARCH offers Calhoun County?

Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Shannon Romano and Michele Williams of Project SEARCH of Calhoun County to go over their mission and services provided to the local business community. If you would like to purchase a $5 lanyard handmade by the interns of Project SEARCH, please contact Michele at: michele@opportunity-center.com

Project SEARCH with Shannon Romano and Michele Williams

It takes one adult who believes in them to change a child's life. Could you be that one person?

Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Misty Gardner, Program Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama, to discuss the mission and services provided by BBBS. Interested in volunteering or have questions for Misty? Contact her today at 256-241-3525 or by email at misty@bbbsneal.org!

Big Brothers Big Sisters with Misty Gardner

Have questions about our scholarship with JSU? We've got your answers!

Join us for a special webinar highlighting the features and details of our 20% corporate tuition scholarship with JSU, presented by JSU Admissions. Speakers:Kelly Martin - Director of Enrollment InitiativesLauren Findley - Director of Undergraduate AdmissionsAshlee Hanvey - Assistant Director of Graduate Studies

20% Corporate Tuition Scholarship with JSU Admissions

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