The Hidden Side of Disaster Recovery: Saving Local Businesses with Gina Spagnola

When disasters strike, homes and families often receive immediate attention—but how do businesses recover? Gina Spagnola, President and CEO of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce, shares how chambers of commerce help businesses rebuild, recover, and get back on their feet after hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other disasters.From Hurricane Ike in Galveston to disaster recovery efforts across the United States and internationally, Gina explains the lessons she has learned about business recovery, community resilience, disaster preparedness, and the importance of knowing when—and how—to rebuild.Learn how chambers of commerce can support local businesses after disasters, connect communities with critical resources, and help economies recover when disaster strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.