The Chamber Channel

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Local organizations will give an update on regional workforce housing initiatives, while Beaufort County will explain the recent property reassessment. Speakers include: Ben Brown, Senior Advisor to Hilton Head Island Town Manager, on the Northpoint workforce housing project....

The Jazz Corner has been a staple of the Hilton Head Island music scene since 1999. Since it was founded by Bob Masteller, it has been named among the top music venues in the country and hosted many jazz greats. The Junior Jazz Foundation was also founded to promote jazz education and performance. To celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month, we have Jazz Corner owner David Masteller and long-t...

What is the Technical College of the Lowcountry's Workforce Readiness Center? What's the latest going on in Bluffton? What is the fall festival schedule? Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include: - Mary Lee Carns, Vice President for Advancement and Workforce Development at the Technical College of th...

Hilton Head Hospital was recently named among the top five percent of hospitals in the country for joint replacements, but we know them better as offering an array of quality care so close to home. CEO of Hilton Head Regional Healthcare Joel Taylor is in our studio with our own CEO Bill Miles to talk about their achievements, what’s on the horizon, and how they are giving back.

The insurance market is constantly changing. Lately, there’s been steep increases for homeowners – especially those who own condos. We chat with Terry Tadlock, president and co-owner of Correll Insurance Group of Hilton Head, on what’s happening in the industry and how to navigate it all.

Pirates, Revolutionary War skirmishes, Gullah roots, and so much more make up Hilton Head Island's history. In honor of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s 360/40 Celebration, we invite the executive director of the Heritage Library Foundation Barbara Catenaci in our studio to talk about the island’s pre-civil war history and how locals can trace their roots.

The local live music scene is thriving. John Cranford – a founding member of the popular local band Cranford Hollow – talks on our Chamber Channel podcast about local music, the upcoming Hilton Head Island Jams singer/songwriter series as part of the town's 360/40 Celebration , and gives us an exclusive preview of their new album.

Hilton Head Island’s Mitchelville is the first freedman’s village that was established during the Civil War and is the catalyst to cementing the deep Gullah culture that’s been preserved locally over generations. In honor of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s 360/40 Celebration , we talk to Mitchelville Freedom Park’s Executive Director Ahmad Ward

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include: - South Carolina Department of Insurance Director Michael Wise on why the rates have soared for homeowners and businesses, and if they will come down anytime soon. - Natalie Harvey, Director of the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Office of Cultural Affairs, on t...

Thomas Barnwell Jr. traces his family's roots to pre-Civil War days here on Hilton Head Island. He came to our studio to talk about what life was like growing up, his work to help native islanders, and the book he co-authored with Emory S. Campbell and Carolyn Grant, “Gullah Days: Hilton Head Islanders Before the Bridge 1861 –1956.”

2023 is a milestone year for the Town of Hilton Head Island, marking the 360th anniversary of the sighting of the island and the 40th of the town’s incorporation. With us in the studio is the Director of Cultural Affairs Natalie Harvey to talk about what’s planned for the celebration . 

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include: Steve Stauffer, Managing Executive at McGriff Insurance Services, on recent insurance rate increases. Gen. William Grimsley on SkillBridge. Glen Umberger, Town of Bluffton’s Historic Preservationist, on two Bluffton landmarks being named to the Reconstruction...

Garrett Simons is an outstanding rising Hilton Head High School senior who is giving back to the community in more ways than one. He recently started Making Birthdays Bright, which helps locals celebrate their birthdays. We chatted with him about why he developed the program and his recent experience in the chamber’s Junior Leadership Program. 

There's so much rich history in Bluffton, and the National Park Service has recently put two Bluffton landmarks on the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. We sat down with the Town of Bluffton’s Historic Preservationist Glen Umberger to talk about the significance of this designation for the Garvin-Garvey House and Historic Campbell Chapel AME Church.

We all need to have a little fun. It helps us build relationships with the people who we love and live with. We sat down with Ken Weisner, the owner and Chief Play Officer at the Beach Play Company to talk about how fun can help us build relationships with our colleagues and community. 

Workforce is at the top of the list when it comes to business challenges in the Lowcountry. Your chamber’s committees are hard at work to find creative solutions to help fill those pipelines and connect employers with interns, retirees, veterans, and adults with disabilities. We sat down with our Vice President of Public Policy Tom Henz to check in on the committees’ progress.

With over 20 years in the making, the International African American Museum is opening this month on Charleston's historic Gadsden's Wharf. Ahead of this weekend's local Juneteenth celebrations, we sat down with the museum's Chief Engagement and Learning Officer Malika Pryor to talk about its significance and impact.

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include: Brad Mole, CommunityWorks Regional Program Director, on the Beaufort-Jasper Regional Housing Trust. Dr. Frank Rodriguez, Beaufort County Schools Superintendent, on the 2022-2023 school year recap. Paul Ouimet, DestinationNEXT & MMGY NextFactor CEO, on balance...

The Hilton Head Realtors Association is celebrating its 50th year in the Lowcountry. We sat down with CEO Jean Beck to talk about the legacy of the organization and its impact on the community.

It all begins with the land. Palmetto Bluff has a decades-old commitment to its land and water. We sat down with Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Executive Director Jay Walea to talk about their tradition of conservation and stewardship.

It's a sobering statistic ... 22 veterans succumb to suicide every day in the United States. There’s one organization in the Lowcountry that has dedicated its mission to helping veterans find a like-minded community. We sat down with Operation Patriots FOB founder JR Brown and board member Joe McNamara to talk about their mission and how the business community can get involved.

Their white trucks with the green logo are a mainstay around the Lowcountry. The Greenery is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and besides offering an array of landscaping services, they have entrenched themselves in the community.  We sat down with second-generation owner Lee Edwards to tell us about his family grew the Greenery and why it’s important to be involved locally, especially...

Zachary Green has served in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a Firefighter, and grew a $30 million company from the trunk of his car. He’s also been named the Ohio Entrepreneur of the Year, represented the United States at the Global Entrepreneur Summit, testified on behalf of small businesses in front of U.S. Congress, and is a bestselling author. Now, he’s a Hilton Head Island resident and will be the...

What is the latest on the U.S. 278 Corridor Project? What can we expect for the 2023 Sea Turtle nesting season? Tune into 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 U.S. 278 Corridor Project. Shawn Colin, Hilton Head Island Assistant Town Manager - Community...

Madison Hahn is a senior at May River High School an what an outstanding student she is. Not only is she the class president and active in South Carolina Youth in Government, she was just selected as one of only two delegates to represent South Carolina in the 61st annual United States Senate Youth Program. This extremely competitive program brings 104 of the most outstanding high school students...