DACC Chamber Connections Podcast

This week we sat down with Keisha Schermerhorn of K.S. Handmade. Join us as we discuss how she navigated through pandemic times, how she got her start and the future of KS Handmade! We chat about parenting, entrepreneurship and Small Business Week! Check it out!

Zack Whaley, known by many as the owner of Zack’s Family Restaurant, was named Tuesday as the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce’s small business person of the year in 2019. Zack’s is well known for its southern home cooking. Whaley has been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years, opening his first restaurant at what he referred to as the old icehouse in Cottonwood. Check out episode 11 and find out how Zack has kept progressing over the years and what inspires is comforting dishes!

This month we sit down with Blake Seymour and Jill Lord from the Dunbarton Corporation. Today, Dunbarton manufactures three building product lines: Rediframe®Prefinished Door Frames, Slimfold® Closet Systems, and Achiever® Entry Systems. Production is located in Dothan, Alabama, and is supported by a nationwide network of distributors and a satellite facility in Camden, Tennessee. Join us as we talk with Blake (Customer Service Director) and Jill (Sr. HR/Safety Specialist).

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in the Wiregrass. Join us as we sit down with Vimal Patel and discuss the importance of community involvement, relationships and good leadership.

This month we interviewed Lindsey Fountain from the Dothan Education Foundation. There are some many facets of society that directly stem from our education system. We discuss the importance of business leaders having a passion for education as well as what the Dothan Education Foundation does to support our school system. Lindsey is doing a great job and is working towards an awesome new program for our teachers. Check out episode 8 and support you Chamber!

Keisha Brazell and Katie Newton sat down with Hayden and Dean to discuss how they got started in the fitness business, what they have learned along the way and even some speculation on the future of workouts! Check it out in episode 7 of The Chamber Connections Podcast!

Aaron McCreight moved to Dothan back in November and has been working full steam ahead with his team at Visit Dothan to bring more sporting events to the Wiregrass. Join us as we discuss Aaron's journey hat led him to Dothan, how our Visit Dothan tourism office is funded and what we can do to ensure a great experience for anyone stopping through!

Tiana Patrice has been hard at work with her company, The Women's CEO Alliance. She has put together a great space in which female (or male) entrepreneurs can come and use her amenities to further their business goals. Find out about her background, what her motivations are and what the future holds for this promising young lady!

Harry Hall has been instrumental in growing Mardi Gras to the size it has become today in the Dothan area. What began as a rag tag parade of only a few floats has become one of the funnest days of the year for our area. The Krewe of Kolosse is gearing up for their largest parade to date, and Harry has come by the studio to discuss what it takes to put on this incredible event every year.

Melissa Warnke stopped in with us and discussed the impact that shopping with our brick and mortar retail stores has on our economy.

O.W. Rudd began with a small furniture store on the square in Ozark, Al. Later his son, James O. Rudd moved to a larger location in Dothan on West Main Street, where it still resides today. His son, Jason later joined the family business. Today, the Dothan Showroom serves families throughout Alabama, Georgia , and Florida. Check out Episode 2 of The Chamber Connections Podcast and find out Jason's favorite things about being a part of The Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Get excited for the new Chamber Connections Podcast!

In the first episode of the Chamber Connection Podcast, getting started in the restaurant biz, previous experiences and what it takes to stay motivated in business. Special thanks to Hots Deli owner, Jason Devane for being our first guest!