Season 4, Episode 10 - Amplifying you: How Local Partnerships Are Changing the Game (Audio)

Season Four, Episode 13 - Making the Most of Your Chamber Membership (Audio)

Are you truly utilizing all the benefits your Chamber membership has to offer? In this episode of FountainCast, hosts Betsy LaVoie and Kristin Milashoski dive into the many ways local businesses can maximize their membership investment through networking, visibility and community engagement. From becoming a Chamber Mixer host and exploring different mixer opportunities to taking advantage of marketing, sponsorships and relationship-building tools, this conversation is packed with practical ways to grow your business through active Chamber involvement. Whether you’re a longtime member or brand new to the Chamber community, this episode will inspire you to plug in, show up and make your membership work for you. #StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency #PrattPodcasting

Season Four, Episode 12 - Beating the Slow Season: Creative Summer Strategies for Small Business Success (Audio)

What does it take to keep business thriving during the summer slowdown? In this episode of FountainCast, hosts Betsy LaVoie and Kristin Milashoski sit down with Debbie Charlton-Webb of Chill Boutique to talk about thinking outside the box during Fountain Hills’ slower season. From creative programming and customer engagement to fresh offerings that keep people coming through the doors, Debbie shares practical ideas and real experiences that can help local businesses stay active, visible and profitable all summer long. Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur or community supporter, this episode is packed with inspiration for turning the “slow season” into an opportunity season. #StarWorldwideNetworks #PrattMarketingAgency

Season 4 Episode 11 Starstruck in Fountain Hills: Arizona’s Dark Sky Passport & Our Place in the Cosmos (Audio)

Fountain Hills is officially shining on Arizona’s newest tourism map—under the stars. In this episode of FountainCast, Betsy LaVoie and Kristin Milashoski explore the launch of the Arizona Office of Tourism’s Starstruck Dark Sky Expedition Passport, a statewide experience inviting visitors to discover some of the best stargazing destinations in the country. As an official stop on the passport, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center plays a key role in welcoming travelers to check in, explore, and celebrate their journey through Arizona’s dark skies. Featuring special guest Joe Bill of the International Dark Sky Discovery Center, this episode shares the story behind Fountain Hills becoming the 17th International Dark Sky Community in the world, and what’s ahead with the highly anticipated SkyView Park and Discovery Center opening next year. From tourism and economic development to science, preservation, and wonder—this episode captures how Fountain Hills is becoming a destination where community and cosmos meet. Don’t forget to look up.

Season 4, Episode 10 - Amplifying you: How Local Partnerships Are Changing the Game (Audio)

What happens when healthcare meets strategy, and community meets visibility? In this episode of FountainCast, Betsy LaVoie and Kristin Milashoski introduce Chamber AMPLIFY, a powerful new offering from the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce designed to elevate member events and position local businesses as trusted experts. Joined by Isaac Ezeume of Fountain Hills Medical Center and ER, the conversation highlights how AMPLIFY was used to promote their recent HealthPass event—bringing greater awareness, stronger attendance, and meaningful community impact. This episode dives into the power of strategic promotion, the importance of accessible healthcare, and how local partnerships can drive real results for both businesses and residents. If you're a business owner looking to expand your reach—or simply want to see how innovation is shaping Fountain Hills—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. **AMPLIFY logo attached**. Only add if no trouble at all. :).

Season 4, Episode 9 - Building the Future Workforce in Fountain Hills: Inside the WIP Program (Audio)

In this episode of FountainCast, we’re diving into a program that’s shaping the future of Fountain Hills—one student and one business at a time. Hosts Betsy LaVoie and Kristin Milashoski explore the Workforce Intern Program (WIP), a collaborative initiative between the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Fountain Hills Unified School District. Designed to connect local students with real-world experience, WIP is creating meaningful opportunities for young people to gain skills, build confidence, and explore career paths—while also helping local businesses invest in the next generation of talent. From how the program works to the impact it’s already making in the community, this conversation highlights the power of partnership, mentorship, and forward-thinking workforce development right here in Fountain Hills. Whether you’re a business owner, student, parent, or community supporter, this episode offers insight into how WIP is strengthening both our local economy and our future workforce. Tune in to learn how you can get involved and be part of building what’s next for Fountain Hills.