More than a Party: What Businesses Gain from Showing Up

The Business Block Party may look like a fun community event on the surface, but for local businesses and organizations, it’s also a powerful opportunity to build relationships, increase visibility, and invest in the community.In this episode of Coffee Break with the Chamber Chicks, we’re recapping the 2026 Business Block Party with four participating organizations to discuss why they participated, how face-to-face engagement impacts their business goals, and why investing in local relationships matters. ---Contact our guests!Corie Himstedt | Strong Rock Camp | (706) 348-1533Kiara Mealor | Jack Bradley Agency | (706) 865-3420Phillip Norrell | Ace Handyman Services of Northeast Georgia | (706) 389-1789Lauren Adams | Charles Black Construction | (706) 865-3155