Chamber Chat

This week Mike is chatting with Greg Dell, a 5th generation farmer from Westminster about the Ag World here in Carroll County. Ag is the main economic driving force in Carroll County and Greg offers his insight into the State of Agriculture during this chat and at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, November 19th, at Carroll Lutheran Village. Register for the luncheon by following this l...

This week Mike chats with Jessica, owner of the Lost Lion restaurant in Westminster about their amazing food, drinks, and the fun things they do on Halloween!

This week Mike is chatting with Natalie Bailey, President, and Tianna Burnett, Executive Director of BGK HOPE Foundation, about the amazing things they do for those in need in our community.

This week Mike's guest is Mark Seaman, General Manager of the TownMall, and we're talking about the Spooky Happenings they have planned for this Halloween season, including Trick or Treat for kids on October 31st.

This week Mike's guest is Donna Jean Shybunko, the General Sales Manager for WTTR. We chat about the great opportunity to advertise with the local Voice of Carroll County and all they do for our community!

This week Mike chats with Matti Franzen, the Sales Manager for the Best Western of Westminster about what they offer to our community. They are much more than a hotel; they also function as a conference center. Matti is involved in numerous non-profit organizations throughout Carroll County and serves on the Chamber's Ambassador Committee. He has also recently been nominated for Chamber's Board of...

This week Mike chats with Liza Guroff, President/CEO of Carroll County Youth Service Bureau, about who they are and about what their upcoming focus is over the next year. Among other things, CCYSB has some exciting national media attention coming their way, as they will be featured on "All Access with Andy Garcia"

Mike chats with Ian Scott of Quest Voyager about the amazing trip the Chamber has planned over Halloween of next year. Imagine Dracula, old gothic buildings, castles, the Carpathian mountains, and a Halloween party in an ancient castle on Halloween night. Join the Chamber's zoom webinar on Wednesday, September 30th, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM to find out more.

Mike chats with Lori Conroy, Critical Home Repair Program Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, about the little known program they have for making critical home repairs for low income homeowners in Carroll County.

Today, Mike chats with Christine  Gray, General Manager of Quantum Internet and Telephone, about what this longstanding local internet and phone provider offers the community.

This week Mike chats with John Zeigenfuse of Carroll Community College about the profound impact that AI is having on the world and in our local community. John sheds some light on what he and the College can do to help educate us on how to use AI in a way that helps us and doesn't think for us.

This week Mike is chatting with Tom Welliver, owner of the new Westminster Liquors, located at 7 Westminster Shopping Center Westminster. They just celebrated their grand opening on Saturday, August 15th. They are located where the old Rite Aid Liquor Store used to be.

Mike chats with Hannah Brookfield, owner of Botanigal in Downtown Sykesville, about a great event for houseplant lovers on August 22nd. The town will officially be declared the houseplant capital of Maryland, followed by a rare plant release by Botanigal.

This week Mike is chatting with Ted Zaleski, Carroll County Director of Management and Budget, about the exciting Carroll Book Festival coming to the Farm Museum on Saturday, September 19th.

This week Mike chats with Roberta Windham, Carroll County Administrator, about her reflections of the job she's held for the past 11 years, and about her retirement plans.

This week Mike chats with Victoria Clausen, owner of Tannery Grove in Taneytown. Her venue is amazingly beautiful and versatile, as it can be used for large weddings or gatherings as well as smaller business meetings and groups.

This week Mike chats with Ed Salazar, a new Chamber member and owner of, SnoreLessNow, about how the device his Mt. Airy based business provides changed his life and how it can change the life of anyone who snores or has to live with someone who snores!

This week Mike chats with Ann Gilbert of the Carroll County Farm Museum about their major fundraiser, Night at The Farm Museum, set for Saturday, July 25th. Tickets are available for an evening featuring cocktails, a sit-down dinner, music, cigars, and more.

This week Mike chats with Jesse Johnson, owner of Brewery Fire in Taneytown and owner of the new Brewery Fire Taphouse in Westminster. This new place is a great addition to the Westminster landscape, so come and celebrate their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 2nd, at 11:00 AM.

This week Mike chats with Photographer Extraordinaire, Kelly Heck, about her services and philosophy regarding photography.

This week listen in as Mike chats with Steve Lowe about the 15th annual Carroll Biz Challenge. They talk about the June 23rd Meet & Greet at the Town Mall! It' free for all to attend.

This week Mike chats with Dr. Noah Williamson about his new chiropractic practice in Eldersburg. He specializes in pediatric chiropractic therapy, especially helping children with ADHD and Autism.

This week Mike chats with Kristen Coulter, Store Manager of the newly opened Westminster branch of the Boot Barn, an amazing place with a vast selection of country western wear. From Stetson hats to beautiful boots, this place has everything you need! Check them out at 140 Englar Road in Westminster.

This week Mike talks with Maggie Manning, co-owner with Jessica Anderson of MAJIK Tag and Title (located at 447 East Main Street in Westminster), about their one-year anniversary and their philosophy of excellent customer service and community involvement.