Meet Your Ambassador: Amanda Starr, Arise Safety and CPR

By Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance | | 11.12.24

Meet Aspire Ambassador Amanda Starr, owner of Arise Safety and CPR! Amanda has been an ambassador for over one year. Here are some things to know about Amanda:

  1. When did you become an Ambassador?

    I have been an Ambassador for about 1 year now, since September of 2023.

  2. How has being an Ambassador been beneficial to you and/or your company?

    Being an Ambassador helps me stay up to date with events and stay involved.

  3. Why did you want to become an Ambassador?

    I wanted to become an ambassador because I wanted to help others grow their businesses.

  4. What is your favorite networking tip?

    Networking does not come naturally to me. Being in a room with sometimes hundreds of people can be overwhelming. I like to break it down, tell myself to just introduce myself to 3 new people, and always say hi to the familiar faces in the room.

  5. What was your first job?

    My first job was at McDonalds when I was 15.

  6. What is something you like to do outside of work? Do you have any hobbies?

    My fiancé and I do a lot of hiking and kayaking. My favorite things are watching movies and relaxing with my 3 dogs. Spending time with my kids and family is also very important to me.

  7. What is your favorite vacation and why?

    I love visiting the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. Something about the mountains just keeps me in awe.

  8. What makes you a raving fan of Aspire?

    Aspire has been absolutely amazing for helping me grow my business. I was a brand new business owner when I joined Aspire 3 years ago and the resources provided by Aspire have been so valuable. Not to mention the staff is simply amazing.

Thank you so much, Amanda, for caring for your fellow members and their development with Aspire.