In Tune with Calhoun

Today we're joined by Jennifer Yates, District Administrative Coordinator of the Calhoun County Conservation District. We'll be discussing the Alabama "Year of Trails," as well as some great ways to take part locally and how important conservation of our natural resources is for our residents and visitors!Information on the ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Silver Comet/Chief Ladiga Trail Extension is available here.If you'd like to register for the 100 Alabama Miles Challenge, visit here.Ready to get your kayak on? Visit Choccolocco Kayak after their opening May 24th date here.Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your listen to podcasts.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn

Today we're joined by Karla Eden, Executive Director of Main Street Anniston with the City of Anniston. We'll be discussing the Spring GETUP Anniston Program for developing small business owners, as well as upcoming events and initiatives offered to small businesses and entrepreneurs in downtown Anniston!You can register for the GETUP Anniston Program here.For more information from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, visit here.Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your listen to podcasts.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn

Today we're joined by Dr. Celestino Valentin, Interim Department Head for the Dept. of Management & Marketing at the College of Business & Industry at Jax State. We'll be discussing the new Jax State Victory Center for our local veterans and their families, the upcoming Economic Forum, as well as the MBA Program at Jax State!Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your listen to podcasts.Click here for the recording of the Small Business Update from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Click here for more information on what the Jax State Victory Center has to offer.Click here for more information on the Economic Forum.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn

Welcome to our first episode of 2025! We're excited to bring you a new format today for the In Tune with Calhoun podcast, featuring upcoming Chamber news, local/state/federal updates for small business owners, and an interview with a member of our Chamber community.Today we're joined by Kelley Pearce, Chamber Board Chair and representative from Jax State. We'll be discussing her plans for her term, upcoming Chamber events, and the importance of being involved in your local Chamber of Commerce.Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your listen to podcasts.For more information on advertising in the Economic Forum magazine, check out this link.For more information from the U.S. Chamber, check out U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2025 Highlights.Follow us on:FacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInSend me an email at ashleej@calhounchamber.com for any questions!

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 Chamber Young Professional socials and their upcoming Summit at JSU's South Campus!Want to nominate a Chamber member for the Small Business Awards? Nominate them here!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 20 Best Alabama News Podcasts! Check out how we stacked up against our peers in the state by visiting Feedspot's website!

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? Visit their donation page here! You can also donate monetarily 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!

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 Facebook and Instagram, or you can visit her website 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!

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!

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, 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. The judging panel will consist of 4 business leaders within the community and the audience will act as the 5th judge.The winning small business will be awarded a prize in capital; however, each business invited to present will receive substantial visibility through its ability to tell its story to the panel and crowd attending. Be sure to apply before March 31st!For more information, please contact Public Affairs Director Kate Jaudon at katej@calhounchamber.com!