Susanna Tanner founded the 50 Over 50 Project to celebrate and elevate the stories of women over 50, showcasing a diverse group of women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and life experiences. The project was created to challenge societal misconceptions that women in this age group are no longer beautiful by mainstream standards or are less capable than their younger counterparts. Tanner’s goal was to emphasize that beauty, wisdom, and vitality only grow with age, and to showcase the richness of life after 50.

The 50 Over 50 Project has sparked important conversations around self-perception, beauty, and the continued potential of women at every stage of life. As part of the project’s next steps, 50 Over 50 Vol. 2 will be launching soon, offering six scholarships to nominated women. In conjunction with the launch, a coffee table book titled The Wisdom Collective will feature images and stories from both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Tanner expressed her excitement about the upcoming collection, saying, “I’m excited about this for our community as it will be a tangible way to showcase the women and their stories in one, easy-to-access collection.”

Save the date for one of the Chamber’s most exciting events of the year – the Chamber Golf Classic!

Get your clubs ready for a day packed with friendly competition and lots of fun!

We’ll see you on June 13th, 2025!

Are you interested in an unforgettable journey to Greece in 2026? Join us for an informational meeting to learn more! This meeting is open to all community members interested in the trip. There is no commitment required—just come and explore the possibilities!

What to Expect:

– Trip details and itinerary overview

– Costs, accommodations, and travel logistics

– Q&A session with trip organizers

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has various grants available to small businesses in the education sector. Each grant has unique eligibility criteria, with some opportunities set aside for public schools, state agencies, or nonprofit organizations; however, others allow applications from for-profit private sector companies. Deadlines for currently available DOE grants run through March 17.

Honeycomb Credit is offering a $10,000 Breakthrough Grant to support small businesses in achieving their next big milestone, such as opening a new location, launching a food truck, or franchising. No purchase or payment is required to apply. Applications are due by April 2.

The Halstead Grant is an annual award for emerging silver jewelry artists, offering $7,500 in cash, a $1,000 Halstead gift card, and industry recognition. Winners will also receive personalized feedback from industry judges to refine their business approach. Applications are due May 1.

More grant & program information can be found here.