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In this special edition episode, Chris McClure has a great conversation with Kim Vesey, author and founder of My Hope Path. She shares a variety of tips about how to help employees and families navigate grief during the holidays. Learn more about Kim, her products, and services at www.myhopepath.com . Click on the resources tab to download a free guide titled "Facing Grief at the Holidays with Hop...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they interview Kourtney Pickens from The Main House Events located in Fairborn, OH to learn about this amazing event center that offers flexibility for business meetings and personal occasions they also share about a variety of Chamber and community happenings, job openings and of course, Wendy shares more words of wisdom duri...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun discussion with Jennifer Taylor from Luv Bug Pet Nanny to learn about her unique pet sitting services they also share about a variety of Chamber happenings, community events, and job openings and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to ponder during her WOW moment! Connect with Jennifer and Luv Bug Pet N...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following:  they have a fascinating and fun conversation with Joshua Lisec owner of Lisec Ghostwriting and author of "So Good They Call You a Fake" to learn about his ghostwriting business and business journey they also share a variety of Chamber and community happenings and, of course, Wendy shares her words of wisdom to give listeners...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a great conversation with Samantha Clark from Overbrook Landing Health and Rehabilitation where she shares about the brand new healthcare facility located in Beavercreek Township they also share about a variety of job openings, chamber events, and community happenings and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something t...

In this special edition episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure interview Don Fodor, VP of Philanthropy for Ohio's Hospice to learn about the organization, its state-wide impact, and an upcoming Remembrance Walk on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Learn more about Ohio's Hospice at www.ohioshospice.org Register for the Remembrance Walk at https://www.ohioshospice.org/event/2025-remembrance-walk-dayton...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a great conversation with Matt Peck and Collin Lyon from Anderson Financial Strategies to learn about their career journeys and all that their firm has to offer their clients they also share a variety of community and chamber happenings and job openings and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to ponder for th...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun conversation with Sara Bryson from CFOh Yeah to learn about her professional journey and CFO business they also share a variety of community and chamber happenings, job openings and of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on for the week with more words of wisdom! Learn more about Sara and CFOh Yeah...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun conversation with Alan and Hope Zins, owners of the Medicare Resource Center located inside The Mall at Fairfield Commons to learn about their business of helping seniors navigate Medicare and upcoming changes they also share a variety of Chamber and community happenings.  and, Wendy gives listeners a joke to p...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a great conversation with Tim Walker from Walker Insurance Works to learn about his business and career background that gives him a unique perspective to serve his clients they recap the 2025 Chamber Cup golf scramble they share upcoming chamber and community events and of course, Wendy shares more of her words of wi...

In this special edition episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure interview Donna Butcher from the Breast Wishes Foundation to learn about this amazing organization that grants wishes to breast cancer patients. They have numerous fundraisers going on throughout the month of October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month but they also host a variety of other opportunities to contribute throughout the...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have an interesting discussion with Debborah Wallace of Wallace Insurance Services about her career journey and the services she offers, especially all the important details surrounding healthcare and Medicare plans. they share about a variety of upcoming chamber and community happenings and, of course, Wendy gives listen...

In this special edition episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure have a great conversation with Juli Burnell and Jennifer Taylor from Ellie's Rainy Day Fund about their amazing nonprofit that helps families facing extreme vet medical expenses. Juli gives the backstory of how the organization began and shares details about their upcoming "Dogs on the Catwalk" fundraiser event on Saturday, September...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun conversation with Tera Bragg from Hillside Farms at Stonehille Village to learn about the new luxury apartment homes that will soon be available in Beavercreek township they share a variety of upcoming chamber and community events, especially the Commerce Cup golf scramble and, of course, Wendy gives listeners...

In this episode, Chris McClure and special guest co-host Joe Jenkins discuss the following: they have a great conversation with Celeste Hurley and Heather Culbreath from Violence Free Futures to learn more about their amazing nonprofit helping domestic abuse and sexual violence victims in Greene County they also share about a variety of Chamber and community happenings and Joe gives listeners some...

In this special edition episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure have a great conversation with Kathleen Wright, the recently retired executive director of the Greene County Convention & Visitors Bureau to hear how retirement is going, learn about her professional journey, and find out about her future endeavors beyond her illustrious career with our county. Connect with the Beavercreek Chamber of...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a great conversation with Kunal Patel from Glasshouse Realty's Kunal Patel Group as he shares about his journey in real estate and what makes Glasshouse unique.  They also discuss a variety of upcoming Chamber and community happenings. And, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on for the week during her...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a very fun and interesting conversation with Leroy and Erin Hamp, owners of Area Wide Chem-Dry, where they share their story that includes leading a heavy metal band to owning and operating their Chem-Dry business.  hey also share a variety of Chamber and community happenings and job openings and of course, Wendy sha...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun conversation with Leslie Brown, owner of Diamond Daiquiris about her tasty business and her story of why she started the company they also discuss the sad news of Ivan Nunez's passing and his impact on the chamber and community and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on during another WOW moment...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the followig: they have a fun discussion about insurance and the history of one of our local family-owned agencies with Deanne Fisher from Sanderson Insurance they also discuss a variety of Chamber and community events and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on during another one of her WOW moments! Connect with Deanne and he...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a great conversation about Wesbanco and their current offers for small businesses with Rob Ranzau, Vice President and Business Development Officer at WesBanco's Beavercreek branch they also share a variety of community and Chamber upcoming events and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on during anoth...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a VERY FUN, UNSCRIPTED conversation with Joe and Amanda Jenkins about their family, business, and passion for community service they also share a variety of community and chamber happenings and Wendy gives listeners not one, but TWO thoughts to chew on during her Words of Wisdom segment! Connect with Joe and follow h...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following: they have a fun conversation with Julie Stair from Gemini Financial Wellness about her personal story that led to her starting her financial coaching business they also share a variety of community and Chamber happenings  and, of course, Wendy gives listeners something to chew on during another WOW moment! Learn more, connect...

In this episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure discuss the following:  they have a great conversation with Christopher Miller, general manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Dayton/Fairborn (formerly Holiday Inn) about their recent rebranding project and what guests can expect they also recap the fun 4th of July festivities and share about upcoming Chamber and community happenings and, of course, W...

In this special edition episode, Wendy Rodgers and Chris McClure interview Pete & Josh Bales from RestoPros Dayton about their new business to learn about their services and discuss their upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony on July 18th when they will showcase their new office and warehouse in Beavercreek. They also share about their journey of starting the business and lessons learned that may just...