In this podcast episode, Kelly Jason, President and CEO of United Way, and Ted from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce discuss the Chamber's mission, vision, and member benefits. They highlight community involvement, the One Hopeful Place homeless shelter, and success stories of chamber members. Key projects like Project Lead graduation, board member training, and the 40 under 40 awards are discussed. Ted shares his pride in his daughter being a 40 under 40 recipient. They emphasize collaboration, community support, and the business community's role in local government initiatives, stressing the importance of networking for business growth.

Chapters: Introduction (00:00:14) Kelly and Ted introduce themselves and discuss the upcoming conversation.

Ted's Background and Chamber of Commerce (00:00:51) Ted shares his background and the purpose of the Chamber of Commerce.

Benefits of Chamber Membership (00:02:40) Discussion on the benefits of being a member of a Chamber of Commerce.

Community Collaboration and Events (00:04:56) The importance of community events and networking opportunities hosted by the Chamber.

One Hopeful Place Initiative (00:07:38) Explanation of the Chamber's unique initiative, One Hopeful Place, a homeless shelter.

Supporting One Hopeful Place (00:10:00) Ways to support One Hopeful Place, including volunteering and financial assistance.

Success Story of Chamber Member (00:12:33) Ted shares a success story of a Chamber member's business growth due to membership.

Conclusion and Acknowledgment (00:14:15) Kelly and Ted discuss the impact of United Way's involvement in the community and the importance of collaboration.

Favorite Collaborations (00:15:07) Discussion about various collaborations and favorite projects between United Way and the Chamber of Commerce.

Community Initiatives (00:16:22) Mention of community initiatives like Project Lead and the 40 under 40 awards.

Future Developments (00:17:06) Talk about upcoming events, strategies, and significant developments in the community.

Advocacy and Support (00:19:00) Importance of community support for government decisions and the role of the business community in advocating for change.

Benefits of Chamber Membership (00:19:54) Networking opportunities and marketing benefits for Chamber members.

Appreciation and Collaboration (00:20:57) Expressions of gratitude and commitment to continued collaboration between United Way and the Chamber of Commerce.

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