Wilson Means Business

Ryan visits with Brandi Simonof and Saptosa Foster to discuss the new biotechnology lab at Sallie B. Howard School.

Ryan, Rebecca, and Lindsay discuss the upcoming Small Business Scramble and Wilson Spring Expo, both presented by Greenlight Community Broadband.

Ryan visits with Jennifer Byrd, Executive Director of Imagination Station: Wilson's own science and history museum.

Ryan gives the Chamber event lineup through June 2021, and unveils the new Pacesetter Program.

In part four of our "Chamber Pillars" series, Ryan explains the education benefits of being a Chamber member.

Ryan explores how members can take advantage of the Chamber's menu of marketing services.

Ryan explains the advocacy efforts of the Chamber, and how it benefits local businesses to have a representative voice.

In this first installment of a four part series, Ryan discusses the importance of networking, and how Chamber members can utilize networking opportunities to optimize their membership experience.

Ryan visits with Chretien Dumond, Director of School Advancement for Community Christian School, a private, independent school in Wilson serving students from birth to post-12.

Ryan describes the work of the Wilson Commerce Foundation: the charitable arm of the Chamber.

Ryan visits with Carletha Ward, owner of Legacy Life Coaching & Consulting, to discuss how coaching can help someone discover purpose, and her role as the Chamber's Secretary/Treasurer.

In the first #WMB episode of 2021, Ryan sits down with Wilson Times business beat reporter Brie Handgraaf to discuss the major news of 2020, and what to anticipate in 2021.

In the final episode of the year, Ryan recaps everything the Chamber has worked on in 2020, and previews the Chamber's 2021 Annual Meeting.

Ryan visits with Assistant Wilson County Manager Ron Hunt to discuss county services, and what's ahead for Wilson County.

Ryan visits with school superintendent Dr. Lane Mills to discuss how our public schools are performing and educating students during the COVID19 pandemic.

Sandra Homes, Executive Director of the Wilson Visitors Center, and Dennis Johnson, Chairman of the Board at the WVC, enter the studio to discuss tourism in Wilson County, and introduce a new Chamber program.

Ryan introduces three members of the #CEA Class of '21, and discusses their project to help Whirlidogs Training Center raise funds for new equipment.

Ryan introduces the newest members of the Chamber team: Administrative Assistant Gretchen Allen and Marketing & Events Manager Lindsay Perry.

Ryan discusses Vollis Simpson and his Whirligigs with Jeff Bell, Executive Director of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum in historic Downtown Wilson.

Ryan interviews Wesley Trump, volunteer project manager for Whirlidogs Training Center. Whirlidogs provides workforce training for students with developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Ryan and Asia discuss some of the Chamber's "affinity" programs, and Asia shares some bittersweet news.

Asia and Ryan sit down with Belgian photographer Jerome DePerlinghi to discuss the upcoming Eyes on Main Street photo festival, and the international attention the event has drawn to Wilson.

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.

Asia and Ryan visit with Barton College President Dr. Doug Searcy to discuss how the liberal arts college is growing and contributing to the Wilson business community.

It's 5 o'clock in Wilson! Ryan meets with attorney Rhyan Breen to discuss his law practice and the importance of getting involved in community affairs.

Asia and Ryan visit with Dr. LaTanya Simpson of Eastern Carolina Chiropractic, who will be serving as Chair of the Chamber's Board of Directors in 2021. In addition to chamber topics, we discuss how discussions around racial justice are impacting our business community.

Ryan and Asia visit with Keven Zepezauer, President & CEO of Restoration Newsmedia and the Wilson Times, to discuss our community newspaper and recap Small Business Month.

Asia and Ryan sit down with Darren Smith, Manager of the new GigEast Exchange to discuss how this new shared-work space will benefit the Wilson business community.

Ryan recaps the latest from the Chamber, including updates for Summer, 2020.

Asia and Tyler discuss upcoming Small Business Month events, and Tyler shares a major announcement.

Asia and Ryan visit with Mark Holyoak, CEO of Wilson Medical Center to discuss coronavirus response, hospital renovations, physician recruitment, and the Chamber's CHAMP health care program.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with Susan Kellum, Marketing & Communications Coordinator with the Wilson Downtown Development Corporation, to discuss the organization and its role in Wilson.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with Robin Williams. Executive Director of the Wilson Education Partnership, to discuss the organizations role and impact on our community. To learn more about the Wilson Education Partnership visit their website: www.wilsonedpartnership.com

Hosts Tyler and Asia discuss what the chamber has done over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hosts Asia and Ryan sit down with Rev. Linda Walling to discuss how Hope Station is impacting the lives of those in need here in Wilson. *NOTE this podcast was recorded on 3/11/2020. Many dates of upcoming events have been postponed. Please check our event calendar at www.wilsonncchamber.com for the most up to date information on events.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with Jessica Anderson, Livestock Extension Agent, to discuss the upcoming 4H Livestock Show and Sale.

Hosts Asia and Ryan sit down with Cathy Hardison, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Wilson, to discuss the art scene in Wilson.

Hosts Asia and Tyler sit down with Mike Bell, General Manager for the Wilson Tobs, and discuss the various ways the Tobs are making a positive impact here in Wilson.

Hosts Rebecca and Tyler sit down with Beth Peters, Head of School at Greenfield, to discuss how the private school is making an impact on education opportunities in Wilson.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler talk with Kellianne Davis on all things Gig 360 and how they hope to help connect young professionals in the Wilson area.

Hosts Asia and Tyler sit down With Dr. Tim Wright, President of Wilson Community College, to talk about the impacts the community college has been making on the community and to learn of some of the many programs being offered that benefit the business community.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with 2020 Chair of the Board of Directors, Heather Driver (CopyPro, Inc.) to discuss how she has been impacted by the Chamber and her vision for the year ahead.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler speak with Paula Benson from Wilson Forward on the goals and initiatives the "collective impact" program has in Wilson.

Hosts Asia and Ryan sit down with Chick-fil-A franchise owner/operator Christy Proctor, who was recently named the Chamber's 2020 Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with departing 2019 Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors, Anita Turnage Jones (Anita's Marketing).

Hosts Ryan and Tyler sit down with guest Kevin Bullock, General Manager at First Media Radio, to discuss the importance of radio advertising for area businesses.