On this episode of SHIFT - The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast, Chamber staff shares their thoughts as we transition to working from home due to the statewide "Safer-At-Home" Act. 

Chamber COO Sarah Breed and Director of Marketing & Communications Brandy Freidank join Chamber President & CEO Cory Skeates to discuss what the Chamber is doing to better serve its investors during this difficult time for our nation.

The conversations include updates on Leadership Lakeland, Zoom Seminars, the CARES Act and also thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting business and personal lives.

This episode of SHIFT - The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast, features a conversation as to how our area nonprofits are changing to serve their clients during times of crisis.

Host Sarah Breed, Lakeland Chamber COO, welcomes Amy Royal of kidsPACK and Leon Battle of FBCH + One More Child.

This episode also features an "Investor Insight" from Chamber President & CEO Cory Skeates and Chamber Director of Public Affairs Ryan Reis as to the advocacy efforts of the Chamber.

Intro and Outro voice-over work provided by Cory Skeates.

Music by Joseph McDade http://josephmcdade.com/music

Produced by Cory Skeates.

This episode of SHIFT - The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast, provides perspectives and advice as it relates to the HR, healthcare, and financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Host Cory Skeates, Chamber President & CEO, welcomes: Amanda Walls, Senior Attorney with Peterson & Myers; Adil Khan, CEO of Lakeland Surgical & Diagnostic Center; and, Derek Oxford, Certified Financial Planner with CPS Investment Advisors.

The episode also features a "Investor Insight" with Chamber Investor Consultant Jazz Lyons regarding "Chamber Cost Savings Programs."

Intro and Outro voice-over work provided by  Liz Craven. Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music 

The inaugural episode of SHIFT - The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce Podcast. (Episode #1)

In this episode, guests Michelle Ledford (MADE), Matt Clark (Broadway Real Estate Services) and Will Link (Reed, Mahwinney & Link) join host Cory Skeates (President & CEO of the Chamber) for a conversation relating to the Chamber’s new Mission Statement and the "SHIFT" that the Chamber is undergoing as an organization to be the:

Catalyst for business success;

Convener of leaders and influencers; and, 

Champion for our thriving community

Our guests provide their thoughts as to the work the Chamber is doing to be the "3 C” organization that our investors expect.

The episode also features Investor Consultant Jazz Lyons and Director of Public Affairs Ryan Reis providing an "Investor Insight" into the benefits of Leads Groups.

Guests: Past Chair, Michelle Ledford (MADE); 2020 Chair, Matt Clark (Broadway Real Estate Services); and, Chair Elect, Will Link (Reed, Mahwinney & Link).

Music by Joseph McDade https://josephmcdade.com/music