The Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Podcast

Denise and Tim welcome Jacob Thompson of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council to discuss workforce development resources available to employers and job seekers across the region. Jacob explains his role as a business engagement coordinator and outlines how PTRC supports municipalities across 12 counties, with the Workforce Development Board serving 10 of those. He highlights the organization’s broad service areas — including aging, community development, planning, and workforce- all designed to strengthen local government and regional economic growth.

Jacob details how PTRC helps employers address hiring and training needs through programs such as on-the-job training, wage reimbursements, Work Opportunity Tax Credits, and partnerships with ApprenticeshipNC. He also explains the NextGen youth program, which provides paid work experience for individuals ages 16–24, fully funded through NCWorks, with employers offering mentorship. Job seekers can access resume help, interview prep, and employment-readiness through NCWorks Career Centers, while employers can work directly with Jacob to participate in available programs.

The conversation also covers PTRC’s upcoming local government hiring event on August 26, the organization’s podcast, and the importance of considering reentry populations as an untapped workforce pipeline. Jacob closes by sharing his contact information for employers seeking support, and Denise wraps the episode with Chamber reminders, appreciation for listeners, and standard audio disclaimers.

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Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza.

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Denise Heidel sits down with producer Tim Beaman to walk through the Chamber’s late‑summer updates as July winds down and the busy season approaches. She announces the rebranding of Brewing Connections to Coffee Connections, now held on the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. beginning August 7. The shift clears up confusion about the event’s purpose, avoids overlap with Tasty Tuesday, and gives members a more accessible start time for morning networking.

They also preview the Chamber in Action volunteer event, happening the same afternoon on August 7, where members will support A Bed in a Book. Denise reflects on earlier CIA efforts, including the spring project at the Ronald McDonald House, and emphasizes how these biannual service days strengthen community ties. Additional August activities include the monthly Chamber meeting, ribbon cuttings, and business‑after‑hours gatherings as the calendar ramps back up.

Looking ahead to September, Denise highlights the third annual pickleball tournament on September 19, now partnered with Dilldinkers — the Triad’s first indoor pickleball facility. The event features mixed, women’s, and men’s doubles, plus a beginner workshop, all serving as a fundraiser to keep Chamber programming strong and dues affordable. She closes with a look toward fall planning, noting that the new membership guide and partnership menu will debut in late September as the Chamber continues expanding opportunities for its business community.

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Denise and Tim talk with Hunar Makhani from Break Time Billiards about the family business, its move from Jonestown to Clemons, and the work involved in building the new location. Hunar explains how he started in the kitchen, how his plans shifted from pursuing e‑sports to joining the business, and how his father’s leadership shaped Break Time’s direction. He describes the billiards setup, including the mix of nine‑foot tables, bar boxes, and the snooker table, and discusses how the food program became a major part of the business.

They cover the growth of the new location, the event space, and the types of gatherings it can support. Hunar talks about the importance of being hands‑on, building relationships with customers, and maintaining a strong sense of community. He also shares his favorite menu items and the influence of his family’s cooking background on Break Time’s offerings.

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Denise and Tim talk with Chamberlain Place Apartments property manager Brittany Perry about the community, its wooded setting, and the mix of traditional and contemporary floor plans. Brittany explains her role, the structure of the management team, and the parent company behind the property. She describes the amenities available to residents, recent upgrades, and the quarterly events designed to build community.

They discuss the variety of residents who live at Chamberlain Place, the maintenance team’s quick response times, and the questions prospective tenants most often ask. Brittany shares what she enjoys about her work, the improvements she is planning, and the value of creating a welcoming environment for both new and long‑term residents.

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Denise and Tim talk with René Lofland of Resolute Social about the realities of social media for business owners. René shares how she launched her company, why constant learning matters, and how platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, and Substack each play different roles in visibility and authority.

They discuss current trends, including the shift toward video, the importance of authentic content, and how AI is changing the landscape. René explains why consistency matters more than perfection and offers practical guidance for solopreneurs who struggle to find time for marketing. She outlines her upcoming self‑paced courses, designed to help business owners learn the fundamentals at their own pace, and describes how she supports clients who prefer to hand off their content entirely.

The conversation highlights how social media strategy has evolved, why businesses can’t afford to ignore it, and how René helps local professionals show up confidently and effectively online.

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Denise and Tim talk with René Lofland about her experience in the Leadership Lewisville‑Clemmons Class of 2026. René shares how the program has helped her understand how Lewisville and Clemmons operate, especially through Government Day and direct conversations with local leaders.

They highlight the program’s themed days covering government, economic development, education, health, and community services. René also discusses her group’s project with the Historic Nissen House, where the team is helping refine the organization’s mission and marketing direction.

The episode underscores how the program builds connections, clarifies how decisions are made, and helps participants find meaningful ways to contribute to the community.

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Novant Health Clemmons Medical Center is a few minutes from most of the people it serves, and that proximity is a deliberate choice. Angelia sits down with John Mercer, Lori East, and Brittany Albert to talk about what the facility offers, how the team operates, and what is coming this summer that will change the patient experience inside those walls.

The conversation covers the technology and programs that make a community-sized medical center capable of care that draws patients from hours away, and the internal culture that keeps the staff showing up the way they do.

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The name Spaghetti Park comes from a real place in Queens, New York, and the story behind it is worth hearing before you ever take your first bite. Dan “Spaghetti Dan” Bruno, one of the owners, sits down with Angelia to talk about how a family-rooted Italian restaurant ended up in Clemmons, what it took to get there, and what it means to run a business built on home cooking and four decades of industry experience.

Spaghetti Park is takeout only, caters, and can be found at spaghettiparkfood.com and on Facebook and Instagram at Spaghetti Park NC.

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Christen Funderburk has gone by Lizzie in business for twelve years, and the name carries more weight than it might seem. Lizzie’s All Natural Products started in a college dorm room, not as a business plan, but as a practical solution. What grew from that is a Winston-Salem-based line of handcrafted, eczema-friendly products made with ingredients you can actually find and pronounce.

Angelia sits down with Lizzie to talk about building something real from the ground up, what it means to run a business rooted in community, and why the personal connection to the name on the label matters. There’s also a conversation about what “all natural” actually means when you start reading ingredient labels carefully.

Lizzie’s All Natural Products are handcrafted at 101 North Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Find the full product line and upcoming workshop schedule at productsbylizzie.com, and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at Products by Lizzie.

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Christen Funderburk has gone by Lizzie in business for twelve years, and the name carries more weight than it might seem. Lizzie’s All Natural Products started in a college dorm room, not as a business plan, but as a practical solution. What grew from that is a Winston-Salem-based line of handcrafted, eczema-friendly products made with ingredients you can actually find and pronounce.

Angelia sits down with Lizzie to talk about building something real from the ground up, what it means to run a business rooted in community, and why the personal connection to the name on the label matters. There’s also a conversation about what “all natural” actually means when you start reading ingredient labels carefully.

Lizzie’s All Natural Products are handcrafted at 101 North Chestnut Street in downtown Winston-Salem. Find the full product line and upcoming workshop schedule at productsbylizzie.com, and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok at Products by Lizzie.

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Produced by our Partner, Tim Beeman of Such-N-Such Media.
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