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New #WMB Podcast Episode All About Whirlidogs
This week's episode of the Wilson Means Business podcast features Wesley Trump, volunteer project manager for Whirlidogs Training Center. Wesley describes her work to help develop job skills in those with developmental disabilities. Find all your favorite #WMB episodes on Soundcloud, or stream for FREE on all major platforms!
Wilson County Public Library Community Survey
WILSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY STRATEGIC PLAN: COMMUNITY SURVEY Dear Wilson County friends, As the needs of our county evolve, Wilson County Public Library is seeking to understand out community's diverse needs. Please complete the brief survey at the link below.WCPL Community Survey Thank you for helping us develop a Strategic Plan to strengthen our communities over the next 3-5 years! If you have any questions about this survey, please feel free to contact Karen Dash, the consultant who is helping us
New #WMB Podcast episode includes a BIG announcement from Asia
The latest episode of the Wilson Means Business podcast features a big announcement from cohost and Marketing & Events Manager, Asia Robinson. Asia and Ryan also discuss some of the Chamber's "affinity" programs, and how members can derive value from participation. Wilson Means Business can be streamed for FREE on all major platforms! Be sure to catch up on all our previous episodes by checking out Soundcloud!
Small Business Survey Responses Needed!
The NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center (NCMS&RP) has formed a partnership with the Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC) to survey small businesses (under 100 employees) across North Carolina to identify their greatest needs. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and will provide us with important information to customize statewide training webinars and small business assistance that fits the needs of small businesses in NC. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY! 2000 small
New #WMB Podcast Episode features Jerome DePerlinghi
This week's episode of Wilson Means Business features an interview with Jerome DePerlinghi, international photographer and Artist/Director of the Eyes on Main Street photo festival. The festival draws thousands of visitors to Wilson every year, and even more on virtual platforms across the globe. You can listen to this episode - and all your favorite episodes - by visiting our Soundcloud page! You can also subscribe to the Wilson Means Business podcast for free on all major streaming services.
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Chamber's Executive Academy Announces Community Service Project
The Wilson Chamber Executive Academy Class of 2021 has selected a project submitted by Whirlidogs Training Center as it's chosen community service initiative. Each year, nonprofit organizations that are members of the Chamber are invited to submit project proposals to the new Academy class for consideration at their Executive Retreat. The project proposed by Whirlidogs Training Center is the planning and execution of a cornhole tournament fundraiser to be held at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in the
New #WMB Podcast Episode features Jeff Hill
In the latest Wilson Means Business podcast episode, Ryan and Asia visit with Jeff Hill, Director of the Wilson County Substance Prevention Coalition. They discuss how substance use disorders and addiction affects our business community, and how the coalition is working with local partners to help those in need of recovery. The #WMB podcast is available on all major streaming services like iTunes and Spotify! Catch up on all the latest episodes for FREE at Soundcloud!
New #WMB Podcast Episode features Dr. Doug Searcy
Our latest Wilson Means Business podcast episode features Dr. Doug Searcy, President of Barton College. Dr. Searcy visits with Ryan and Asia to discuss how the college is having an impact on our business community. You can stream #WMB episodes on all major platforms, including Spotify, Google Podcasts, and iTunes! Catch up on episodes you've missed HERE.
Politics, Campaigns, and the Chamber: What You Should Know
As we approach national elections in November, political campaigns will be ramping up their activity with all sorts of advertising, events, and messages. Because local chambers of commerce are the voices of the business communities they represent, voters and politicians alike will often look to their local chamber for direction about how business interests influence government, and how actions of the government impact area businesses. Every local chamber of commerce operates differently, but one thing
