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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Maryland’s Rising Stars is a podcast series that features interviews with up-and-coming young business professionals, entrepreneurs and leaders in Maryland who are making a big impact through their work and their commitment to giving back to their communities.
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Tensions between Democrats and Republicans may seem high, but those of us on the ground in Maryland’s capital of Annapolis know that compromise is the name of the game. More often than not, lawmakers on opposite sides of the aisle have close working relationships and are even good friends. That’s the stuff you don’t always see in the headlines. I’m Andrew Griffin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce. In this podcast, I’ll have conversations with le ...
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Episode #365: Mike McMullin and the April 2025 Trip to Turkey!
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Today Mike talks about the Chamber's exciting trip to Turkey in April of 2025 and the upcoming September 10th webinar!
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Episode #364: Dante Liberatore and Mike McKelvin, 2 Iconic Eldersburg Business Owners!
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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 am…
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Episode #363: Caitlin Leduc with the United Way of Central Maryland
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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.…
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Episode #362: Steve and Kim of 127 Creative chat about the Final Five in this year's Carroll Biz Challenge!
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Mike's guests are Steve and Kim of 127 Creative. They are the producers of the Carroll Biz Challenge and we're talking about the Final Five for this year's competition!
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Episode #361: Brenda Frazier, Carroll Hospital Auxiliary Ball
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Today Mike's guest is Brenda Frazier, VP of Development at Carroll Hospital, and they chat about the November 2nd 2024 Auxiliary Ball.
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Episode #360: Wilson Bounds, owner of Accounting & Tax Services LLC and Heltebridle Bounds Insurance Agency
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Today Mike is chatting with Wilson Bounds, the owner of two local businesses: Bounds Accounting & Tax Services LLC and Heltebridle Bounds Insurance Agency. We go over all the services his companies provide, as well as the numerous local non-profits he is involved with.
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Episode #359: Jenny Burd Rogers with the Civitan Club of Carroll County
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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.
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Episode #358: Revolution Motor Works in Finksburg, and their upcoming Car Care Clinic on July 23rd
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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.
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Episode #357: Tiombe Paige, Owner of Cultivated
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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.
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Episode #356: Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College, Part 2
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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.
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Episode #355: Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College
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Part 1 of this show I'm speaking with Dr. Jim Ball, President of Carroll Community College, about his upcoming retirement on July 5th.
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Episode #354: Steve Lowe, co-owner of 127 Creative
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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!
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Episode #353: Dr. Kelly Betts of Integrative Dental Health in Eldersburg
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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.
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Episode #352: Brooke Nixon, Miss Carroll County 2024
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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.
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Episode #351: CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company Part 2
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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!…
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Episode #350: CJ Miller, the President of CJ Miller Asphalt Paving and Site Development Company
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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!…
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Episode #349: Ashley Peterson, General Manager of the Westminster Staples
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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.
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Episode #348: Billy Lyve about Find Your Purpose Part 2
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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!
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Episode #347: Billy Lyve about Find Your Purpose
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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.
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Episode #346: Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing Coffin
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Today Mike is talking with Rachael Miller, owner of Laughing Coffin, the new Taneytown Hobby Shop & Gaming Social Club.
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Episode #345: Donna Jean Shybunko, Sales Manager of WTTR Radio about broadcasting the O's!
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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!
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Episode #344: Hoffman, Comfort, Offut, Scott and Halstad, LLP
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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!
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Episode #343: Greg Condon, owner of Condon Auto Parts and Fisher Tire and Auto
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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.
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Episode #342: Erin DiNello and the 25th Annual Taste Of Carroll
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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 Elde…
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Episode #341: Cody Snyder, Manager of O'Lordan's Irish Pub
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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.
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Episode #340: Tony Acampa of Shelter Systems about "Hey Westminster"
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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.…
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Episode #339: Kara Grandea of Kara Grandea Acupuncture and Wellness
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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!
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Reveille Grounds: Fostering Belonging in the Veteran Community with Katie Kilby
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In the heart of Baltimore, Katie Kilby, founder of the Baltimore Military Muster and the visionary behind Reveille Grounds, is creating a transformative space for veterans and military-connected community members. Reveille Grounds, an innovative veteran engagement and impact hub that opened its doors in late 2023, goes beyond being just a shared sp…
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Episode #338: Dave Bollinger and Emily Bollinger Miller of Barnes Bollinger Insurance
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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!
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Episode #337: Shop at Shipley's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Hampstead this Valentine's Day!
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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!
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Episode #336: Charles Fisher of Walsh & Fisher, PA about 100 years with the Chamber!
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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.
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Episode #335: 2024 Carroll Biz Challenge Kickoff Event!
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Today Mike is discussing the 2024 Carroll Biz Challenge and the February 6th Kickoff event!
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Episode #334: Ian and Branka Scott of Quest Voyager about Croatia 2024
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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!
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Episode #333: Jill Centofanti, Dean of Admissions at McDaniel College
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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.
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Episode #332: Runway Self Storage owner, Forest Howell
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Today Mike is interviewing Forest Howell, the owner of Runway Self Storage, the new state of the art storage facility in Westminster.
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Episode #331: Mark Seaman, General Manager of the Westminster Townmall
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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.
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Meet David White, Inventor of Ingestible Tablet Technology for Livestock Health
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In episode two of the Maryland's Rising Stars podcast, we have the pleasure of meeting David White, an inventor and entrepreneur who is improving livestock health through innovative technology. David is the founder and CEO of Maryland-based Tomorrow’s Bio Today, a company dedicated to advancing diagnostic capabilities in veterinary medicine. A resi…
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Episode #330: Owner of Deja Vu Jewels, Co. Amy Goodell
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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.
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Inside the Maryland Chamber’s 2024 Business Agenda
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Here we are kicking off Season 3, Episode 1, and in today’s episode we’re unpacking the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s legislative priorities for the upcoming 2024 session. This session, the Chamber has identified a robust set of issues addressing core concerns of the business community. From navigating the fiscal challenges the state faces, to lon…
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Episode #329: Hector Enriques and Katie Barron from BierBath, Inc.
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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!
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Episode #328: Executive Director fo the Miss Carroll County Scholarship Organization, Hannah Curtright
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Listen in as Mike chats with Hannah Curtright, Miss Maryland 2016 and the Executive Director of the Miss Carroll County Scholarship Organization.
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Episode #327: Director of Carroll Food Sunday, Caroline Babylon
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Today Mike is chatting with Caroline Babylon, Director of Carroll Food Sunday about how they are helping the Carroll County community during the holidays.
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Episode #326: Andrea Lane of Sweetbay Farms
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Today Mike is chatting with Andrea Lane, the General Manager of Sweetbay Farms in Westminster, MD.
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Lessons in Entrepreneurship with Route One Apparel Founder Ali von Paris
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Maryland has a diverse, thriving business community filled with people and organizations making our state stronger. Among them are talented young professionals making their mark, who we’ll meet through the Maryland’s Rising Stars podcast — a new podcast series from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and presented by UnitedHealthcare. In our inaugural…
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Episode #325: Missie Wilcox and the Holiday Hopper
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Today Mike is chatting with Missie Wilcox the owner of MarketWorks about the Holiday Hopper.
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Today Mike is chatting about the March 2024 trip to Iceland. You can reserve a spot for the trip through November 22nd, 2023.
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Episode #323: Scott Wantz of Wantz Chevrolet and Christmas for Community Kids!
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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.
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Episode #322: Matthew Culotta and Julian Jaspert, new owners of Bullock’s Family Restaurant
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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!
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Episode #321: Marjorie Lohnes of the Woman's Club of Westminster
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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.
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Episode #320: Water Conservation with Mayor Mona Becker of Westminster
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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.
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