Brooke Grossman discusses the programs that Horizon Goodwill Industries is offering, including their mobile outreach vehicle to provide training and job applications on-the-go, their breakfast and resource initiative on North Prospect Street, the youth assistance they provide, and also their new grocery stores in Downtown Hagerstown. In this engaging conversation, you’ll find out more about each of these programs, how they are funded, and how they are helping our community. Brooke also discusses the community-owned health plan that the organization offers to employees.

Sierra Collins describes the various facets of leadership that she helps CEO’s and managers develop during her coaching sessions. She explains the DISC assessment that she uses to identify styles of leadership on a person-to-person basis. Her podcast, Branching Out with Sierra (branchingoutpodcast.com) launches on June 6, 2024, and she will discuss different aspects of personal and professional growth, and how to use leadership skills in regular life.

Aaron Mowery explains how he and his family started JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown, and their mission to keep 60 to 80% of what they remove from different sites out of the landfill. Aaron also discusses the Boots to Suits initiative currently held at the Chamber, for Veterans and people interested in helping Veterans.

Shelley McIntire and Sarah Elwood (a mother and daughter duo) talk with Jay about their adventures since opening Alpine Plant Bar in August of 2023. They happily recount the unique successes and challenges and successes that have come along with opening a cocktail bar that also sells plants, located right near Hagerstown’s brand new baseball stadium.

Dr. Clark shares his story, revealing that he was certain he wanted to be a doctor from a young age. He explains the various specialties that they offer at Premier Spine & Sports Medicine and discusses their conservative approach to treatment.

Nitza gives us an inside look at her background and her interpreting and translating company, Spanish 4 ALL. She discusses how she was immersed in two different cultures as a child and how this led to her becoming bilingual. Nitza also explains her story of coming back to the United States and the opportunities that led her to where she is now.

Jan Colbert, Customer Service Manager at our local Two Men and a Truck in Hagerstown discusses how she gets the word out about the moving, junk and storage services that the company offers. Movers for Moms is their yearly campaign that the franchise locations conduct nationwide to help mothers in need by donating to local women's shelters. Jan also talks about their famous mascot, "Truckie"!

Gwenn Leatherman joins Jay on this ChamberCast episode to discuss her background and shares her story leading up to owning her independent primary care practice. She discusses the pediatric services now available thanks to her long-time friend joining the practice and she explains her passion for health promotion and disease prevention.