The Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance hosted another engaging Local Business Collective meeting on October 1, bringing together local business leaders and community partners to collaborate, share updates, and plan ahead. If you couldn’t make it, here’s a quick recap — and why you’ll want to be at the next one!
What We Covered:
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Plenty of opportunities are on the horizon for connection, learning, and networking this month:
- Strolling on 6th – Final night of the season, October 3, featuring Classic Vinyl
- Chamber Coffee – Hosted by John Maher Builders @ Southaven Commonwealth Clubhouse, October 8
- Chamber 101 – October 10
- Chamber Connect – Canceled for October
- YP Coffee @ Buck & Board – October 23
- WIB Breakfast @ Harvest Share – October 28
Local First Gift Cards: Are You In?
The Local First Gift Card program continues to make an impact by keeping dollars local. Year-to-date results for 2025 include:
- Q1: $4,385
- Q2: $8,380
- Q3: To be announced
If your business isn’t part of the program yet, now’s the time to join and be seen while helping strengthen our local economy.
Monthly Topic: Planning Ahead for 2026
This month’s discussion centered on calendar planning for 2026, giving members a chance to share insights and priorities for the year ahead. Members also noted there will be NO January meeting, allowing for a fresh start to the new year in February.
Marketing Spotlight: Holiday Guide
Corbin shared updates on the Local First Holiday Guide, a resource highlighting member businesses during the holiday season. You should have received details on advertising opportunities and how your business can be featured. If not, let us know and we’ll get that information to you.
Continuing Conversations from Last Month
We revisited ideas to grow and strengthen the Local Business Collective, including:
- Inviting other Chamber members to be part of the committee
- Establishing monthly topics with the potential for guest speakers on specialized subjects
Looking ahead, members discussed the possibility of virtual meetings to increase accessibility and expressed interest in hosting an AI 2.0 Lunch & Learn to dive deeper into how artificial intelligence can impact local business.
Don’t Miss Out Next Month!
These meetings are more than updates — they’re a chance to connect with peers, swap ideas, and find new opportunities to grow your business.
📅 Next Meeting: November 5 at 8:30 AM
📍 Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance, Downstairs Conference Room
Come grab your seat at the table! You never know what idea, connection, or resource might help your business take its next step forward.