WHAT WE DO

Connecting the pieces that build a stronger community.

The Southaven Chamber Foundation brings together business, education, and workforce development to create opportunities for people and businesses to grow—strengthening our community today while preparing for tomorrow.

OUR PROGRAMS

Two programs. One Purpose.

The Southaven Chamber Foundation turns its mission into action through programs that develop future talent and strengthen today’s business community.

DEVELOPING FUTURE TALENT & LEADERS

The Bridge Academy connects high school juniors with local business professionals through mentorship, career exposure and real-world experiences. Students discover career possibilities while mentors strengthen their leadership and mentoring skills.

CAREER EXPOSURE • MENTORSHIP • LEADERSHIP

EXPLORE THE BRIDGE ACADEMY→

STRENGTHENING BUSINESSES & PROFESSIONALS

The Mid South Business Exchange provides practical education, resources and connections designed to help businesses and professionals grow.

WORKSHOPS • PODCASTS• BUSINESS RESOURCES

EXPLORE MSBX→

WHY IT MATTERS

The research is clear.

Mentoring helps young people build confidence, leadership and opportunity. Professional development helps businesses build stronger, more capable teams. Our programs bring both together.

MENTORING & FUTURE TALENT

55%

MORE LIKELY

Young people facing risk factors who had mentors were 55% more likely to enroll in college than those without a mentor.

MENTORING & FUTURE TALENT

AS LIKELY

Mentored young people were more than twice as likely to report holding a leadership position.

WORKFORCE LEARNING & GROWTH

ONLY

32%

of U.S. employees strongly agree they’ve had opportunities to learn and grow at work in the past year.

WORKFORCE LEARNING & GROWTH

14%

HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY

Gallup projects organizations could realize 14% higher productivity by doubling the proportion of employees who feel they have opportunities to learn and grow at work.

Sources: MENTOR, The Mentoring Effect; Gallup workplace research. National research shown for context;
these are not Southaven Chamber Foundation program outcomes.

IMPACT

OUR IMPACT

Turning opportunity into impact.