In Tune with Calhoun

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Hello, and welcome to the official podcast of the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center! Join Communications Director Ashlee Jones as she brings you upcoming Chamber news, local/state/federal updates for small business owners, and an interview with a member of our Chamber community. Be sure to subscribe through Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Acast.com , or wherever you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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September 14, 202642 min

Bird Is The Word with Cher Dulaney

On this month's episode, we're joined by Cher Dulaney, Tourism Director of Visit Calhoun County and the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center, to discuss her tourism efforts for the past year, as well as an exciting upcoming event right here in Calhoun County! Check out the Visit Calhoun County website today to plan your visit at visitcalhouncounty.com or Follow them on their socials at: Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Be sure to follow Visit Calhoun County for upcoming details on the SkyTrail Festival on Saturday, October 10th and the opening night reception on Friday, October 9th! -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

August 10, 202634 min

Marketing Through Faith with Matt Headley

On this month's episode of the In Tune with Calhoun podcast, we're joined by Matt Headley, owner of Aisle Events, LLC and Plainspoken Blueprint , to discuss how your mental health journey can impact your small businesses and to never give up on your hero's journey to redemption. You can find Matt on LinkedIn if you'd like to connect, as well as on his Southern Legends blog. -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 6, 202620 min

Moving Forward with Kim Bentley

On this month's episode, Communications Director Ashlee Jones sat down with Kim Bentley, Owner of Steadfast Physical Therapy and Model City Trykes, to discuss how her one-on-one physical therapy clinic can help you meet your mobility and balance needs, as well as hearing about some wonderful volunteer opportunities to bring joy to some of our local children facing mobility challenges. For more information on Steadfast Physical Therapy, visit their website at https://steadfast-pt.com/ For more information on Model City Trykes, visit their website at modelcitytrykes.com Nominations for the Small Business Awards are open! Nominate here. -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 9, 202624 min

Serving Through Shelter with Kyle Bryan

Today we're joined by Kyle Bryan , Martha's Hope Program Director of United Way of East Central Alabama in Anniston, to talk about the services and programs UWECA provides to our region, including the upcoming clinic capabilities of Martha's Hope , the nonprofit's client-focused shelter for homeless individuals and families seeking assistance. If you're interested in supporting UWECA and it's initiatives, feel free to volunteer your time , donate monetarily , or by contributing these items to their location at 1431 Gurnee Avenue, Anniston, Alabama 36201: Coffee Sugar Laundry detergent Don't forget, if you or someone you know could benefit from UWECA's services, please don't hesitate to call them for assistance at 211! -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 9, 202653 min

Sustainably Healthy with Samuel Sawyer

Today we're joined by Samuel Sawyer , Co-Owner of Aquality Farms in Anniston, to talk about the family-owned business and how their mission to encourage healthier and sustainable living through locally grown lettuce , mushrooms , and microgreens started in childhood and grew into the farm it is today. If you're looking for a natural remedy to common ailments, their tinctures may be for you! To find more information on their products in Calhoun and Cleburne Counties, visit their farm at 1414 Wilmer Avenue, or check out their website . Ready to register for a Chamber event? Visit our calendar here. -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

January 12, 202613 min

Fall In Love With Your Community with Kathy Gregerson

Today we're joined by 2026 Chamber Board Chair Kathy Gregerson , General Manager of Ted's Floors & Beyond in Anniston, to discuss her goals for the Chamber during her tenure, as well as our upcoming Annual Meeting at the Oxford Civic Center on February 3rd. Ted's Floors & Beyond also recently won "Small Business of the Year" in the 11 - 50 Employees category from the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama ! Congratulations!! For Annual Meeting ticket information, please visit calhounchamber.com. -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

December 8, 202532 min

Groovin' At The NYE Disco Ball with Sarah Woolmaker

Today we're joined by Sarah Woolmaker with the Anniston Museums and Gardens, as well as the Tourism Vice Chair for the Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitors Center's Board of Directors, to discuss the New Year's Eve Disco Ball fundraiser for AM&G, getting Calhoun County out there with more promotions and word of mouth marketing, and some of the upcoming Tourism plans for our region! Wanna get involved at the Anniston Museums and Gardens? Sign up to volunteer today. Grab your tickets to the Disco Ball today here. -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

November 10, 202520 min

Shop Small, Cheer Big with Jess Nelson

Today we're joined by Jess Nelson , Assistant Branch Manager for the AOD Federal Credit Union location in Oxford and member of the Chamber's Small Business Committee. We'll be discussing the Chamber's upcoming "Shop Small, Cheer Big" campaign to encourage Calhoun County to support our local small businesses for their holiday shopping (both for the holidays and beyond!) Want to take part in the "Shop Small, Cheer Big" bingo challenge? Download your copy on November 17th at calhounchamber.com! Are you a small business wanting to take part in the Shop Small campaign this year? Visit the American Express site for some free resources! -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October 13, 202540 min

Ecotourism One Race At A Time with Dr. Tom Nelson

Today we're joined by Dr. Tom Nelson , former President of the Northeast Alabama Bicycle Association . We'll be discussing the history of NEABA, the upcoming Coldwater Trail Race , and safety tips for beginner cyclists and runners! If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Nelson, his email is tom@teamnelson.fun -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

September 8, 202522 min

Preparing Students for their Futures with Alex Wilkerson

Today we're joined by Alex Wilkerson , WorkFORCE Connections Program Director, for United Way of East Central Alabama . We'll be discussing the programs offered by UWECA, specifically their WorkFORCE Connections Program, the upcoming United Way Day of Action , and their ALICE poverty simulation programming to educate the community about what those around them may be experiencing everyday. Check out these links for more information about the WorkFORCE Connections Program , volunteering with UWECA , or a list of all the programs UWECA offers . Want to check out the date from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of AI usage in small businesses? Visit here. Get in touch with Alex through email at awilkerson@uweca.org -- Be sure to follow us on Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or wherever your listen to podcasts. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.