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Business Growth Spotlight
Welcome to Business Growth Spotlight, the podcast where we shine a light on innovative business leaders, cutting-edge strategies, and the latest trends shaping the world of business growth. Whether you're a corporate leader, entrepreneur, or online educator, this podcast delivers actionable insights and expert conversations to help you scale your business, increase revenue, and stay ahead in a competitive market.
Join host Heidi Schalk as we dive deep into the stories and strategies of industry leaders, uncovering the tools and tactics they use to drive success. From navigating corporate challenges to mastering online visibility, this podcast is your go-to resource for scaling your business and reaching your goals.
Tune in weekly for inspiring conversations, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.
Business Growth Spotlight
Ep. 120 Inside the Economic Recovery Center: Funding, AI, and Resilience for Small Businesses
Show Notes:
In this insightful episode of Business Growth Spotlight, host Heidi Schalk sits down with Chase Henderson, President of the Economic Recovery Center, to explore how small businesses can recover and thrive after natural disasters.
Chase shares the powerful story behind founding the center and how his team has turned compassion into action—helping business owners access the right funding, rebuild operations, and regain stability when the unexpected strikes.
Heidi and Chase also discuss how AI-driven tools are reshaping disaster response, improving speed and accuracy in funding applications, and simplifying complex processes for business owners.
From real-world recovery success stories to the lessons learned from major disaster zones, this episode shines a light on resilience, innovation, and the power of community in economic rebuilding.
Whether you’re a small business owner, policymaker, or part of an organization focused on growth and recovery, this episode delivers valuable insight into how preparation, technology, and collaboration can turn crisis into opportunity.
Bio:
Chase Henderson is a serial entrepreneur, creative strategist, and the co-founder of three companies: Economic Recovery Center, BluWATER Grp, and NURO is, Inc. A 4th-generation Southwest Floridian, Chase turned personal crisis into purpose after Hurricane Ian devastated his hometown. He’s since helped secure over $30 million in recovery funding for small businesses across the country and built ERC into a trusted voice in the disaster recovery space.
Chase is also the co-founder of NURO is, a boutique AI consulting firm helping small to mid-sized businesses future-proof their operations and reclaim time through custom AI workflows. He and his team - who bring decades of experience in tech and algorithm development - combine deep technical expertise with real-world business intuition.
Known for his clarity of thought, compelling storytelling, and heart-centered leadership, Chase brings a unique lens to entrepreneurship - one that blends grit, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking. He’s been a guest on podcasts, spoken on stages, and built curriculum around mindset and communication. Whether he's building businesses, helping others scale, or demystifying AI, Chase is obsessed with one thing: making complexity simple and transformation tangible.
To connect with our guest, click on the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaseaph/
Website: www.economicrecoverycenter.com
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