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Hilton Head Island - Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
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Leaders from the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce sit down with thought leaders from all facets of life and talk business, entertainment, and wellness!
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Mar 22, 2023
5 Questions With: Episode 64 - Bridgette Frazier, Ma Daisy’s
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Mar 9, 2023
5 Questions With: Episode 63 - Kyle Theodore & Trey Griffin, Wood+Partners
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Mar 2, 2023
PowerHour Tele Town Hall - March 1st, 2023
Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:
* Duane Parrish, Director for the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, on a 2022 recap
* Josh Gruber, Hilton Head Island Deputy Town Manager, on the town's strategic plan
* Lisa Sulka, Mayor of Bluffton, on a town update
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Feb 15, 2023
Chef Francine Marz - Culinary Institute of the South
Chef Francine Marz, Dean of Culinary and Hospitality at Culinary Institute of the South at the Technical College of the Lowcountry sat down with us to share her goals for the school, the students, and how comedy helped her teach.
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Feb 9, 2023
5 Questions With: Episode 61 - Cary Welker, Chamber Leadership Program
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Feb 1, 2023
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
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Jan 26, 2023
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.
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Jan 13, 2023
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.
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Dec 13, 2022
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.
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Dec 8, 2022
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!
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Nov 17, 2022
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.
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Nov 9, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 57 - Kevin Cassidy, International Labor Organization
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Oct 26, 2022
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
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Oct 11, 2022
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.
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Oct 5, 2022
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
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Oct 5, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 55 - Susannah Winters, Hilton Head Community Market
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Sep 21, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 54 - The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers
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Aug 31, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 53 - Quin Monahan, Athletic Director at the University of South Carolina Beaufort
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Aug 15, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 52 - Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Beaufort County School District Superintendent & Ted Barber, Chair of the Citizen Led Oversight Committee
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Aug 4, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 51 - Rod Casavant, Chairman of SCORE SC Lowcountry
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Aug 3, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: August 3rd, 2022
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Jul 21, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 50 - Amber Keuhn, Sea Turtle Patrol of Hilton Head Island’s Director of Operations
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Jul 7, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: July 6th, 2022
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Jun 6, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 49 - Joe Staton, Department Chair of Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology and Marine Science at USCB and former student Alex Rendon
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Jun 1, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: June 1st, 2022
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May 31, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 48 - Adam Martin & Natalie Major, Leadership Class of 2022
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May 17, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 47 - Stephen Combs & Tom Dunn, Emergency Managers for Bluffton and Hilton Head Island
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May 17, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 46 - Nancy Fish, Executive Director of The Sandbox
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May 16, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 45 - Palmetto Breeze Executive Director Mary Lou Franzoni
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Apr 25, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 43 - Scott Beebe with My Business On Purpose
Is there a magic bullet to finding, hiring, and keeping workforce? We find out with Scott Beebe and get a sneak peek into the Small Business Week seminar he's hosting with us on May 17.
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Apr 18, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 42 - Laurie Savidge, Director of Operations at the Marriott Vacation Club
The Director of Operations at the Marriott Vacation Club talks about the resort's environmental efforts, including being a sea turtle-friendly resort.
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Apr 18, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 41- The Founders & Recipient of the South Carolina Nurse Retention Scholarship
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Apr 16, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 40 - Executive Director of the Outside Foundation, Dr. Jean Fruh
Oysters are a way of life here in the Lowcountry. Not only are they a staple in our local cuisine, but they help shore up our ecosystem. Dr. Jean Fruh, The Executive Director of the Outside Foundation, tells us how they are taking the oyster shells from restaurants and rebuilding local reefs.
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Apr 5, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 39 - Stewart Cink, Defending Champion & 3 Time Winner of the RBC Heritage
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Mar 22, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 38 - Kimberly Hall, Executive Director at Bluffton Self Help
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Mar 4, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 37 - Tonya Hudson, 4th Generation Owner of Benny Hudson’s Seafood
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Mar 4, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 36 - Alan Perry, Co-Chairman of the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Parade
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Mar 3, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: March 2nd, 2022
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Feb 16, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 35 - Alan Wolf, President of SERG Group, and Chef Chris Carge, Executive Chef & SERG Group Partner
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Feb 16, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 34 - Billy Watterson, Founder & Owner of Burnt Church Distillery and Watterson Brands
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Feb 10, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: February 10th, 2022
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Feb 1, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 33 - Dr. Roselle Wilson, Board Chair of the host organization for the Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration, NIBCAA
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Jan 26, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 32 - Nate Beriau Director of Food & Beverage at Montage Palmetto Bluff
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Jan 26, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 31 - Margaret Pearman Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte’s Owner & Sommelier
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Jan 19, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 30 - Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival Founder, Andrew Carmines
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Jan 13, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 29 - Dr. Debi Lynes, a Hilton Head Island Licensed Professional Counselor
We sat down with Dr. Debi Lynes, a Hilton Head Island Licensed Professional Counselor, in our 5 Questions podcast to learn about wellness in the workplace. Listen to the Chamber Channel wherever you get your podcasts, or at the link in the bio.
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Jan 12, 2022
The Power Hour Podcast: January 12th, 2022
We're live with the first Power Hour of 2022, covering all things COVID in Beaufort County, as well as schools and more.
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Jan 5, 2022
5 Questions With: Episode 28 - Rachel Creveling of Belle Strategies
We sat down with Rachel Creveling, of Belle Strategies, to chat all things digital marketing on our latest 5 Questions podcast episode. Take a listen and learn about the latest trends for 2022 and how to amp up your marketing plan for the New Year!
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Dec 16, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: December 15th, 2021
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Dec 2, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: December 1st, 2021
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Nov 24, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 27 - Joel Taylor, Market CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare
New Market CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Joel Taylor sits down with Chamber CEO Bill Miles to talk about the future of healthcare in the Lowcountry, his goals, and more.
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Nov 11, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 26 - SCDHEC‘s Dr. Jane Kelly on COVID shots for Kids
SC DHEC's Dr. Jane Kelly sits down to talk about COVID-19 shots and kids now that the Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 5 and up.
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Oct 28, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: October 27th, 2021
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Oct 26, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 25 - US Chamber‘s Vice President of Small Business Policy Tom Sullivan
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Oct 21, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 24 - Hardeeville, SC Mayor Harry Williams
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Oct 21, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 23 - Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island Executive Director Dr. John Newman
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Oct 14, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 22 - Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort‘s Executive Chef Charles Pejeau and Apprentice Teddy Thompson
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Oct 13, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 21 - Mary Lee Carns & Chef Miles Huff from the Culinary Institute of the South
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Oct 7, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: October 6th, 2021
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Sep 14, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 20 - Hilton Head Island Concours d‘Elegance & Motoring Festival‘s President Lindsey Harrell
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Sep 3, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 19 - Hilton Head Wine & Food Festival Executive Director Jeff Gerber
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Sep 2, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: September 1st, 2021
We're excited to kick off the fall edition of our Power Hour Podcast. You'll hear live, unfiltered updates on:
- COVID-19 Delta variant
- The status of our local healthcare system
- The town's emergency ordinance
- What’s happening in Congress and how it impacts our community
- Our local real estate market
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Aug 16, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 18 - Bluffton’s Town Manager Stephen Steese
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Aug 13, 2021
August 2021 COVID-19 Update with Dr. Kelly & Jeremy Clark
How many people are hospitalized locally with COVID-19? How do Bluffton and Hilton Head Island compare to other parts of the state when it comes to vaccination rates? Will we need booster shots? Find out the answers to these questions and others in our conversations with Dr. Jane Kelly, epidemiologist with South Carolina DHEC, and Jeremy Clark, Market CEO for Hilton Head Regional Healthcare.
We’ve asked your biggest questions about how the pandemic is impacting us at the local level, what’s next, and how we can all stay healthy. It’s an interview you don’t want to miss.
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Aug 5, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 17 - Beaufort County School District Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez
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Aug 3, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 16 - Hilton Head Island Town Manager Marc Orlando
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Jul 19, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 15 - Bluffton Police Chief Stephenie Price
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bill Miles sits down with Bluffton Police Chief Stephenie Price and talks about her first 9 months on the job.
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Jul 7, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 14 - SCDOT’s Lowcountry Program Coordinator Craig Winn
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Jul 6, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 13 - Jenn McEwan with Culture HHI
In this episode of the Chamber Channel's 5 Questions With series, we sit down with Jenn McEwan, the director of Cultural Affairs for the Town of Hilton Head Island, to talk all things arts and culture happening on the island.
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Jun 16, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 12 - Executive Director of the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park Ahmad Ward
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Jun 8, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 11 - Shore Beach Service’s Operations Manager Mike Wagner
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May 28, 2021
5 Questions With - Episode 5: Southwest Airlines’ Vice President of Marketing Bill Tierney
Chamber President & CEO Bill Miles talks with Southwest Airlines’ Vice President of Marketing Bill Tierney on why the airline chose the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport as its newest destination, how the company has pivoted during the pandemic, and who has the hairbrush in the Tierney household.
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May 26, 2021
Power Hour Podcast: May 19th, 2021
We are live talking about the PGA TOUR, CDC masking guidelines, and more!
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May 14, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 10 - Frank Babel Co-Chairman Bike Walk Hilton Head Island
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May 12, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 9 - Nicole Bentley - Apprenticeship Consultant with Apprenticeship Carolina at SC
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Apr 22, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 8 - Marine Biologist Amber Keuhn
Ahead of the turtle nesting season, we talk with the head of the Sea Turtle Patrol Amber Keuhn, about one of our favorite summer visitors, how we can help Loggerhead turtles, and what they do!
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Mar 31, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 7 - CEO of Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors Jean Beck
Jean Beck, the CEO of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, sits down with us to talk about why the market is booming, trends in the industry, and why having a realtor is essential.
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Mar 24, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 6 - RBC Heritage Tournament Director Steve Wilmot
RBC Heritage Tournament Director Steve Wilmot has had a front row seat to the state’s only PGA Tournament for over 30 years. Hear about his biggest challenges, fondest memories and more!
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Mar 1, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 4 - Dr. Raymond Cox with Volunteers in Medicine
We sit down with Dr. Raymond Cox, the Executive Director of Volunteers In Medicine on Hilton Head Island, to ask him five (or six!) questions about Isolate Safe, and how the pandemic has changed the clinic.
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Jan 18, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 3 - Business Coach Scott Beebe
We sit down with Scott Beebe, the business coach and founder of Business On Purpose, to ask him five (or six!) questions about how to reinvigorate your mission and vision of your business.
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Jan 14, 2021
5 Questions With: Episode 2 - USA Today’s ”Gratitude Guru” Chris Schembra
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce sits down with Hilton Head Island native and "gratitude guru" Chris Schembra about why it is so important to practice gratitude and what's next for him.
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Dec 14, 2020
5 Questions With: Episode 1 - HHI Town Manager Steve Riley
The Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bill Miles sits down with Hilton Head Island Town Manager Steve Riley, who is retiring at the end of 2020. Tune in to hear about his greatest accomplishments and what he's learned along the way.
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