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Tune in each week for interviews of Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce members. Learn about the many businesses and organizations that make our community a place we're proud to call home! If you enjoy hearing stories from local families on how they became business owners, why they do what they do to include the challenging and rewarding aspects, you're sure to enjoy this show.
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In this episode, we spoke with Liliana Tschanett from the SBA and Deanna Frazier from FEMA about resources for those affected by the March 31st, 2023 Tornado.
In this episode, Lori Beth Belk owner of Agape and President of the Covington Economic Development Corporation reviews the Chocolate Tour details with our director, Lauren Fletcher! Listen to this episode to learn about all the details for one of Tipton County's largest tourism events of the year.
In this episode you get to hear from the New Boys and Girls Club, CEO Felisha Mason and her board member, Amber Shaw! The three of us have a discussion about current programs and ways to get involved and give back to our local youth.
With a new year, comes time for a check-in from Callie and Lauren. In this episode they recognize a record number of new Chamber Members for the 2022 calendar year. Listen to their discussion to quickly learn about over 60 new local businesses and organizations in Tipton County.
In this episode, we learn more about the services available from new local business, Freedmind Management Solutions owned by Jason Smith. Listen to this episode to learn more about how he has pledged to give back to the community! Visit them online here https://www.freedmind.com/ .
In this episode, we speak with David and Rene Quinn about the Chamber Ambassador Club! Listen to our discussion to learn more about this great opportunity to get involved with local community development efforts.
In this episode we had the joy of speaking with Zack Walker, owner of Southern Draw Antique Mall. Listen to this episode to learn about one of Covington's newest businesses and about this young entrepreneur!
In this episode, we got to hear from Nina Smith, Executive Director for CASA of Tipton County. Learn about the work that this local nonprofit organization does for children going through the local court system as victims of abuse. They share some immediate needs which are especially more CASA's --specially trained volunteers. Tickets for their dinner fundraiser are now on sale and can be found at the Chamber of Commerce office for $50 each. Table sponsor packages are also available. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 24th.
In this episode, we speak with Addie Davis who is quite accomplished at age 25. The original plan was to feature her photography business, though you also get to learn about her day job as an agent with Clay and Land Insurance. Listen to this episode to learn her take on what "trusting the process" means.
In this episode, we speak with Emily Byrum representing Netchex! Listen to this interview and learn more about one of our newer Chamber Members.
In this episode we spoke with Cathy Kinney who will be helping manage the Court Square Farmers Market. She mentions some important dates for those that want to join us for the 2022 season! Tune in to learn more about what's planned for the upcoming season!
Our special guest this week was, Heather White, owner of Brunch Time Café. Listen to this episode to learn of her journey since opening her business in the fall of 2019. The café is located in Covington at the Dyersburg State Community College - Jimmy Naifeh Center campus.
This week we spoke with Callie McLillie during her second week on the job as our new Membership Services Coordinator. Listen to this episode and learn more about the newest Member of our team!
This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Pugh representing Shelter Insurance. Learn more about what led her to get into the insurance business and about an upcoming Home Buyers Seminar offered free to the community Saturday, February 26th at the Covington Civic Center.
In this episode our Executive Director provides a quick update mainly to share that the 10th Annual Chocolate Tour event hosted by the Covington Economic Development Corporation was rescheduled to Saturday February 12th from 10am-4pm. This decision was made after an ice storm.
In this episode, we recognize the 36 new Chamber Members that joined the Chamber of Commerce in 2021. We also share a bit of information for our open position for a Membership Services Coordinator.
This week we spoke with Loribeth Belk, owner of Agape. Her business is in downtown Covington and just turned a year old as of October 2021.
This week we had the opportunity to interview Michael Hamilton, owner of new local business, Hamilton Health and Wellness.
This week we interviewed Dr. Breck Beasley, owner of Tipton County Integrated Medicine. Listen to this episode to learn what integrated medicine is and what lead him to become a chiropractor in the first place. You'll get to hear about his team as well as a great overview of the many different services they offer in the Tipton County, Tennessee region.
This week we interview Billy Kidd, owner of Kidds Lawn Service. Listen to this episode to hear about how he started out as a young entrepreneur and what he learned along the way. Did you know that he offers a first responder and military discount for his services?
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