The Chamber Channel

Mental health is a buzzing topic these days. Executive Director of Mental Health America of the Lowcountry Rob Pearson is in our studio to talk about how his organization helps the underserved in the community, and how we can all make our work lives a little less stressful.

Tune into Power Hour, where you can get unfiltered information about hot topics in our community straight from the source. Speakers include:

• Larry Toomer, Town of Bluffton Mayor, on his goals and priorities

Andrea Bramson is a long-time local advocate for people with disabilities. The chamber recently teamed up with her group on the Beaufort County Disabilities Coalition to encourage employers to hire people with special needs. She’s in our studio to talk about that initiative, her co-founding the Full Spectrum Studio, and more.

• Alan Perry, Hilton Head Island Mayor 

You've seen and heard him on NBC's The Voice, but Stee Colvin is a second-generation local musician. He stopped by our studio to talk about his experience on the show, what he's learned, and what's next for him. He also shares his song "Don't Cha" with us.

The University of South Carolina Sand Sharks have tipped off their inaugural basketball season in the Division 2 Peach Belt Conference. Our CEO Bill Miles is in our studio to talk about what’s ahead with men’s head coach Ron Fudala and women’s head coach Sharon Versyp.

It’s no secret that the Lowcountry’s real estate market has been doing quite well these past few years. In our studio is local Realtor Brandon Greenplate to talk about the market, what lies ahead, and why he was named to the National Association of Realtors® “30 under 30” list.

• Jon Rembold, Hilton Head Island Airport Director, on the terminal expansion 

Beaufort County residents will head to the polls this Election Day and vote for a $439 million School Bond Referendum. If approved, it would fund county-wide projects, including rebuilding Hilton Head High School, a new Bluffton elementary school, security upgrades, and more. We talked with Superintendent Dr. Frank Rodriguez on the proposed bond. Let’s listen.

Hilton Head Island may not have a lot of standing monuments, but it is rich in history. We have the owner of Hilton Head History Tours here to talk about the Lowcountry’s legacy and how learning about our past can help us shape our future.