Chamber Chat

This week my guest is Jaclyne Roberts of R & W Kitchen and Bath in Westminster. We chat about the unique service this long standing local business provides. Owners, Jaclyne and her husband, Daniel, are community-minded people who are very involved in the Chamber's Young Professional Group, Launch Carroll.

My guest is Art Riley of Kiwanis and we are talking about the leadership programs they are offering for 7th and 8th grade students, as well as 9th and 10th graders. This sounds amazing and there is still time to enroll your students.

This week Mike's guest is Megan Plumley, co-owner of Plumley Creative, a design studio in Sykesville that specializes in branding and web development. Megan is also the newest Chamber of Commerce Board member.

Mike's guest today is Sherry Cracium-Bolin, Principal of Brown Plus in Westminster. Sherry fills us in with some of the bigger business tax changes coming in 2025.

Today Mike is talking with Dort Mollett, owner of Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, about their amazing establishment, which is a true jewel and Carroll County destination.

Today Mike is talking with George Wenck, co-owner of Westminster's newest Main Street business, Bargain Hunters Antiques and Collectibles. Located at 10 East Main Street in Downtown Westminster. They are celebrating their Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 18th, at 1PM. This is a great place to pick up some last minute gift items!

Today Mike is chatting with Mark Seaman, General Manager of the TownMall of Westmsinter about the festive happenings going on there, including the visit by Santa!

Today Mike is chatting with Ian Scott of Quest Voyager about the Chamber's amazing European Christmas Markets trip in December of 2025! Pure Magic!

Mike is talking with Brenda Meadows, Executive Director of the Shepherds Staff, about their upcoming Festival of Trees and about their new home.

As the holidays draw near, Mike is chatting with Sweetbay Farms about the events they have planned to bring some Christmas cheer to the local community! Check out their amazing offer on Christmas trees...it's like getting your tree for FREE from Santa!

Today Mike is talking with Dr. Rose Mince, the new President of Carroll Community College, about exciting things happening at the College!

Today Mike's guest is Jason Siddock, Executive Director of the Carroll County Veterans Independence Project. They talk about what the organization does for local veterans and about their upcoming events in celebration of Veterans Day.

Today Mike and Becky showcase upcoming Chamber events and the benefits of joining the Chamber in it's 100th year!

Today Mike is chatting with Ms. Denise Beaver, the Carroll County Economic Development Director, about the Workforce Development program.

Today Mike is chatting with noted economist, Anirban Basu, about some of the topics he'll be covering at the Annual Meeting on October 24th.

Mike is happy to have Jon Weetman back for Part 2 of their interview, and they discuss Jon's involvement with the Chamber Board and the Chamber's Foundation Board, as well as his annual involvement as Emcee of the Carroll Biz Challenge. Jon is the owner of Jonathan C Weetman, the Entrepreneur's Lawyer.

Today Mike is chatting with Chamber Board Member, Jon Weetman, owner of Jonathan C. Weetman, the Entrepreneur's Lawyer. In the first part of a 2 part show, we discuss why entrepreneurs need legal guidance and why Jon became an attorney at the age of 40.

This is Part 2 of the interview with Doug Howard, President of Growth Team Strategies and we're talking in this episode of Doug's 8 Strategies to be an Effective Leader in Turbulent Times.

Today Mike's guest is Doug Howard, business coach, and President of Growth Team Strategies. We're talking about the qualities of a leader and the basic need of all business professionals to have a Coach.

Today Mike is talking with Mike Spence, the Owner of X-Golf of Eldersburg, the new Carroll County entertainment destination located at 1346 Liberty Rd. STE-2 Eldersburg MD 21784. Enjoy simulation golf and augmented darts 7 days a week, along with delicious food and drinks!

Today Mike chats with Coleen Kramer Beal of Velnoskey Wealth Management and Emily Miller of Barnes Bollinger Insurance about the 3rd Annual Carroll County Women's Conference set for Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at McDaniel College.

Today Mike talks about the Chamber's exciting trip to Turkey in April of 2025 and the upcoming September 10th webinar!

Today Mike chats with two iconic Eldersburg business owners about their recent collaboration. Dante Liberatore, owner of Liberatore's Ristorante in Eldersburg, and Mike McKelvin, owner of 1623 Brewing Company in Eldersburg, have married their talents to bring us Craft Culture. Come to 5975 Exchange Dr. Suite H-L in Eldersburg and check out their amazing beers and their outstanding new menu!

Today Mike is chatting with Caitlin Leduc, Senior Director of Development for United Way of Central Maryland. They review what United Way does and how they interact with the local non-profits in Carroll County, as well as their sponsorship of the Carroll Biz CHallenge Changemaker Award on August 15th at the Carroll Arts Center.