Behind the Community

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Dave Nuss from HFL Consulting/HFL Networks. Dave shares a bit about his businesses and what he enjoys about our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Gary & Heike Hackney from Serenity Spa & Wellness Center. They share what led them to start their business and why they love this community so much.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Leadership Pulaski County Class 10 graduates  April Bryan, Chantel Higdon and Geoff Knoll. They share what they enjoyed most about the course and why you should sign up for the next class which starts in August.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Luge Hardman, 2022 Citizen of the Year.  Luge shares what it means to her being named Citizen of the Year and why she loves this community so much.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Hilary Bales, new superintendent of the Waynesville R-VI School District.  Hilary shares her goals for the school district and what she loves about our community.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Ambassador Club President John Moore and incoming president Theresa Stafford.  John and Theresa talk about why they want to continue growing the Ambassador Club and what it means to represent the Chamber and their role in making Chamber members feel welcome at events and in our community.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Ken & Elaine Harrison from St. Robert Self-Storage & U-Haul/Harrison Rentals & Investments. They talk about what they love about our community, both the people and the opportunities and why they chose to keep their businesses here.   To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with David Brown from Lost in the Woods Cycle and Supply.  He shares that he believes leaders should be kind and honest.  He also shares what he loves about living and owning a business in our community and the legacy he hopes to create.   To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Tai Kimes from Blue Star Families of Missouri. She shared the mission of the Blue Star Families organization and how they work to serve military families.  She also shared what she loves about living and working in our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Rocky & Maggie Espinoza from Haute Dawgs Gourmet Hot Dogs & Eatery.  They share their journey to owning their own business, what their business name means and why they love this community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Edward Conley, the 2022 Veteran of the Year. Ed shares his adventures of serving in the Army and why he enjoys our community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Charles Quinn and Cynthia Andry from the The Pulaski County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) . Charles and Cynthia share the mission of their organization and what it means to be a part of our community.  They also share what they feel are important characteristics of being a leader, characteristics like empathy and the ability to be a great follower too.  The Pulaski County Branch of the NAACP is this year's Route 66 Challenge Charity. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jay Fox from Fox Financial Group. Jay shares how he loves the support he sees in this community.  He also shares what he enjoys the most about assisting families with their financial planning. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jenna Hamilton from Every Blooming Thing. Jenna shares why she chose to go into the family business and why she loves our community so much.   To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Jarrod McCleod from Sign Smart. Jarrod shares what brought him to our community to start his business and why he views his employees as family.   To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Pastor Susan Marshall from Still Useable Ministries. Pastor Marshall shares how she is able to do the work she has been called to do with the help of our community.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with incoming Chamber Board President, Rosalind Pride.  Rosalind shares why she chose to serve on the Chamber Board and why she feels the Chamber is important to the community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with outgoing Chamber Board Member, Theresa Stafford from American Family Insurance Stafford Agency.  Theresa shares what she has learned and what she has enjoyed serving on the Chamber Board.  She also shares how much she loves how our local community pulls together.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Lorenzo Valdivia from Force Multiplier Defensive Systems.  Lorenzo shares that he strives to be motivated daily to be better to everyone he comes in contact with and what that means.  To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.

On today’s episode of Behind the Community, Chamber Director Cecilia Murray chats with Waynesville R-VI School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Henry.  Dr. Henry shared what he has loved about serving in this community. To learn more about the WSR Chamber and how your business can be featured on the Behind the Community podcast, email us at chamber@wsrchamber.com.