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Chamber Chat

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Each week on Chamber Chat, Mike McMullin, President of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, welcomes members on the show to talk about business in Carroll.

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Episode #359: Jenny Burd Rogers with the Civitan Club of Carroll County

July 15, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

Mike is chatting with Jenny Burd Rogers, the Volunteer Coordinator for the newly forming Civitan Club of Carroll County. She's announcing an open house on July 30th from 4-7pm where guests can learn about joining the club.

Episode #358: Revolution Motor Works in Finksburg, and their upcoming Car Care Clinic on July 23rd

July 08, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MB

Today Mike is chatting with George and Jason, co-owners of Revolution Motor Works in Finksburg, about their services and about their upcoming Car Care Clinic on July 23rd.

Episode #357: Tiombe Paige, Owner of Cultivated

July 01, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Tiombe Paige, the owner of Cultivated, Westminster's Main Street boutique about what's new in her world of unique gifts and fashion.

Episode #356: Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College, Part 2

June 24, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

Check out the 2nd part of Mike's chat with President of Carroll Community College, Dr. Jim Ball, and hear more about his future plans post retirement.

Episode #355: Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College

June 17, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB

Part 1 of this show I'm speaking with Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College, about his upcoming retirement on July 5th.

Episode #354: Steve Lowe, co-owner of 127 Creative

June 10, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Steve Lowe, co-owner of 127 Creative and the Producer of the Carroll Biz Challenge about the Biz Challenge Meet and Greet happening at 6pm this Thursday at the TownMall. Come and hear a quick pitch from all of this year's 32 local contestants!

Episode #353: Dr. Kelly Betts of Integrative Dental Health in Eldersburg

June 03, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Dr. Kelly Betts of Integrative Dental Health in Eldersburg about her practice and about the awesome annual block party she is orchestrating for Saturday, June 8th.

Episode #352: Brooke Nixon, Miss Carroll County 2024

May 27, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

Today Mike is talking with Brooke Nixon, Miss Carroll County 2024, about what this year has meant to her and about her next steps to becoming Miss America.

Episode #351: CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company Part 2

May 20, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

This is the second of a two-part show where Mike is chatting with CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company in Carroll County. This extraordinary company was founded in 1959 and does excellent work, all while employing over 400 people and giving back to our community in so many ways!

Episode #350: CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company

May 13, 2024 13:51 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

Today is the first of a two-part show where Mike is chatting with CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company in Carroll County. This extraordinary company was founded in 1959 and does excellent work, all while employing over 400 people and giving back to our community in so many ways!

Episode #349: Ashley Peterson, General Manager of the Westminster Staples

May 06, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

Today Mike's guest is Ashley Peterson, General Manager of the Westminster Staples. They are talking about the many areas of service they provide and about their event coming up Tuesday, May 7th.

Episode #348: Billy Lyve about Find Your Purpose Part 2

April 29, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Part 2 of Mike's conversation with Billy Lyve of Find Your Purpose. This chat is focused on talking about his business "Movers and Shakers" as well as Wisdom Court. Listen in to get a better understanding of all that Billy does to impact our local community!

Episode #347: Billy Lyve about Find Your Purpose

April 22, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MB

This week Mike chats with Billy Lyve in Part 1 of a 2 part episode where we discover more of what Billy and Find Your Purpose is all about! Part 2 will air next week.

Episode #346: Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing Coffin

April 15, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.32 MB

Today Mike is talking with Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing Coffin, the new Taneytown Hobby Shop & Gaming Social Club.

Episode #345: Donna Jean Shybunko, Sales Manager of WTTR Radio about broadcasting the O's!

April 08, 2024 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Donna Jean Shybunko, Sales Manager of WTTR Radio, about their format and the Orioles games they've been broadcasting for well over 50 years!  This is a great opportunity to advertise on local radio!

Episode #344: Hoffman, Comfort, Offut, Scott and Halstad, LLP

April 01, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Today Mike is chatting with long-standing Chamber member Hoffman, Comfort, Offut, Scott and Halstad, LLP. He talks with Neal Hoffman, Managing Partner, and Dennis Twigg, Partner and past Chamber Board Chair, about their history and involvement with the Chamber over the past decades!

Episode #343: Greg Condon, owner of Condon Auto Parts and Fisher Tire and Auto

March 25, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Today my guest is Greg Condon, owner of Condon Auto Parts and Fisher Tire and Auto, and we're talking about their goal of giving a car to a well deserving family.

Episode #342: Erin DiNello and the 25th Annual Taste Of Carroll

March 18, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

Today Mike is talking with Erin DiNello of Penguin Random House, and the Chair of the 25th Annual Taste of Carroll Event Committee, about this outstanding event, which is sponsored by M&T Bank. This culinary event supports Bridging LIfe Hospice and Palliative Care, and is scheduled for Monday, April 29th, from 6-9 PM at 1623 Brewing Company in Eldersburg

Episode #341: Cody Snyder, Manager of O'Lordan's Irish Pub

March 11, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Cody Snyder, Manager of O'Lordan's Irish Pub in Westminster, about what they are planning to do for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day weekend.

Episode #340: Tony Acampa of Shelter Systems about "Hey Westminster"

March 04, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

Today Mike's guest is Tony Acampa of Shelter Systems and they are talking about the entrepreneurial non-profit he is involved in called "Hey Westminster." They review applications from businesses and individuals in Westminster who look to make Westminster a more awesome place to be, and they award $1,000 per month to the winners.

Episode #339: Kara Grandea of Kara Grandea Acupuncture and Wellness

February 26, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MB

Today Mike's guest is Kara Grandea of Kara Grandea Acupuncture and Wellness. A new member to the Chamber, Kara and I talk about the benefits of acupuncture!

Episode #338: Dave Bollinger and Emily Bollinger Miller of Barnes Bollinger Insurance

February 19, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

Today Mike is talking with Dave Bollinger and Emily Bollinger Miller of Barnes Bollinger Insurance. Located on Main Street in Downtown Westminster they are a fixture of the community and one of our long-standing Chamber members!

Episode #337: Shop at Shipley's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Hampstead this Valentine's Day!

February 08, 2024 17:14 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MB

Love is in the Air at Shipley's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Hampstead this Valentine's Day and all year through. Mike is showcasing Seth Shipley this week!

Episode #336: Charles Fisher of Walsh & Fisher, PA about 100 years with the Chamber!

February 05, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

In honor of the Chamber's 100-year anniversary, today I am talking with Charles Fisher of Walsh & Fisher, PA, a Westminster based law firm that has been a Chamber member for the entire 100 years of our existence.

Episode #335: 2024 Carroll Biz Challenge Kickoff Event!

January 29, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

Today Mike is discussing the 2024 Carroll Biz Challenge and the February 6th Kickoff event!

Episode #334: Ian and Branka Scott of Quest Voyager about Croatia 2024

January 22, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MB

Today Mike's guests are Ian and Branka Scott of Quest Voyager joining him to talk about the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce October trip to Croatia. With a special emphasis on just exactly where Croatia is and what it has to offer, they discuss what makes it better than Italy in many regards!

Episode #333: Jill Centofanti, Dean of Admissions at McDaniel College

January 15, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Jill Centofanti, Dean of Admissions at McDaniel College, about their Carroll County Scholars program that is designed to provide guidance and support for 8th and 10th grade students in Carroll County as they search for the right College path.

Episode #332: Runway Self Storage owner, Forest Howell

January 08, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

Today Mike is interviewing Forest Howell, the owner of Runway Self Storage, the new state of the art storage facility in Westminster.

Episode #331: Mark Seaman, General Manager of the Westminster Townmall

January 01, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MB

Today Mike is chatting with the General Manager from the Westminster Townmall, Mark Seaman, about the 60+ businesses in the mall.  Westminster Townmall is located at 400 North Center Street, in the heart of Downtown Westminster.

Episode #330: Owner of Deja Vu Jewels, Co. Amy Goodell

December 18, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MB

Today Mike is talking with Amy Goodell, owner of Deja Vu Jewels, Co. inTaneytown. She sells antique jewelry and also owns Miceli Appraisers where she specializes in appraising most anything from personal property and estates to all kinds of equipment for restaurants, medical, machinery, etc.

Episode #329: Hector Enriques and Katie Barron from BierBath, Inc.

December 11, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

Today Mike is talking with Hector Enriques and Katie Barron from BierBath, Inc., the new Spa & Alehouse in Eldersburg, about their very unique and amazing place for heath conscious people who also love beer!

Episode #328: Executive Director fo the Miss Carroll County Scholarship Organization, Hannah Curtright

December 04, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MB

Listen in as Mike chats with Hannah Curtright, Miss Maryland 2016 and the Executive Director of the Miss Carroll County Scholarship Organization.

Episode #327: Director of Carroll Food Sunday, Caroline Babylon

November 27, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Caroline Babylon, Director of Carroll Food Sunday about how they are helping the Carroll County community during the holidays.

Episode #326: Andrea Lane of Sweetbay Farms

November 20, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Andrea Lane, the General Manager of Sweetbay Farms in Westminster, MD.

Episode #325: Missie Wilcox and the Holiday Hopper

November 13, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Missie Wilcox the owner of MarketWorks about the Holiday Hopper.

Episode #324: March 2024 trip to Iceland

November 06, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

Today Mike is chatting about the March 2024 trip to Iceland.  You can reserve a spot for the trip through November 22nd, 2023.

Episode #323: Scott Wantz of Wantz Chevrolet and Christmas for Community Kids!

October 30, 2023 12:08 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Scott Wantz of Wantz Chevrolet in Taneytown about the great local event they are involved in: Christmas for Community Kids! Check this out and help spread some Christmas spirit to those less fortunate that most.

Episode #322: Matthew Culotta and Julian Jaspert, new owners of Bullock’s Family Restaurant

October 23, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Matthew Culotta and Julian Jaspert, the new owners of Bullock’s Family Restaurant in Westminster, about their Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting on October 26th, and about what people can expect from the New Bullock’s!

Episode #321: Marjorie Lohnes of the Woman's Club of Westminster

October 16, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MB

Today Mike's guest is Marjorie Lohnes of the Woman’s Club of Westminster, originally founded in Westminster in 1011.  They are chatting about the great service work this club does.

Episode #320: Water Conservation with Mayor Mona Becker of Westminster

October 09, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Mayor Mona Becker of Westminster and discussing the drought Carroll County has been experiencing over the past year; what can the residents do to help conserve water.

Episode #319: Will and Alli Richards and the Grand Opening of Dill Dinkers!

October 02, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MB

This week Mike is chatting with Will and Alli Richards of Dill Dinkers about their new indoor Pickleball facility in Finksburg and it's October 3rd Grand Opening!

Episode #318: Jacie Mathias, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County

September 22, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MB

Today Mike is talking with Jacie Mathias, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County, about their Philanthropist of the Year Awards on September 27th.

Episode #317: Hunter and Andrew from Maryland Print House

September 18, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Hunter and Andrew, two of the young entrepreneurs who run Maryland Print House…an amazing local printing business that is run by local Carroll Countians!

Episode #316: Christine Walters and the September 14th Luncheon about Marijuana in the Workplace

September 11, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Christine Walters dicussing the upcoming luncheon on September 14th about Marijuana in the Workplace.

Episode #315: Iceland Trip March 2024

September 04, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MB

This show is all about our March of 2024 Iceland and Northern Lights trip!

Episode #313: Ishtiaq Khan, the owner of Salwa Mediterranean

August 28, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MB

Today Mike is talking with Ishtiaq Khan, the owner of Salwa Mediterranean, a delicious Middle Eastern culinary gem located in the TownMall of Westminster.

Episode #312: Lynne Griffith, Carroll County Arts Council Executive Director

August 21, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Lynne Griffith, Carroll County Arts Council Executive Director, about the various interesting events and shows they have scheduled!

Episode #311: Mark Blacksten, ACNB Bank Executive Vice-President/Maryland Market President

August 14, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MB

Today Mike is interviewing Mark Blacksten, ACNB Bank Executive Vice-President/Maryland Market President, about what their great local bank has to offer!

Episode #310: Megan from the Chamber discusses Carroll County Restaurant Week

August 06, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

Today Mike is chatting with Megan from the Chamber about all of the amazing restaurants that are participating in this year's Carroll County Restaurant Week!

Episode #309: The Last Biz Challenge Finalist, LDOT

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MB

This Sunday Mike is talking with the last of the Final Five, LDOT, about their amazing smartphone app designed to assist the blind.