Ashland Connected

In this episode, host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Bekah Smith, MT-BC ~ Music Therapist, University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Samaritan Medical Center.

Bekah turned a love of sports and a passion for music into a career in music therapy, a new and growing profession that helps people heal and recover with music. She targets stress pain and coping by providing support with something that everyone loves, music. It's one more innovative way University Hospitals is connecting the Ashland County region to the finest and most advanced healthcare services.

And what would a podcast about music be without some music? Be sure to listen for Bekah, Amy, and an emotion-filled version of the Eagles "Hotel California"

The Ashland Connected Podcast is brought to you by The Bill Harris Auto Center.

In this episode, host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Josh Lehman, Chief Operating Officer at Junior Achievement.

It is no secret that young people are the future of any community, especially a growing community like Ashland. Josh and Junior Achievement are putting programs and opportunities in place to help our young people embrace the opportunities in front of them, some of which they never knew existed.

Until now!

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This episode features Eric Schneider, Director of the Ashland County Park District. Amy Daubenspeck talks with Eric about the growth of the Ashland County Parks system, his experience in the Cuyahoga County Parks department, and about new opportunities and projects Ashland County residents can expect coming soon.

Amy and Eric also take a closer look into the community effort that came together to pull off the Candy Cane Trail at Freer Field, a big Christmas success in 2023 and for many more years to come!

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships.

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! It's Season Two of Ashland Connected! This episode features Aaron Harris, of Bill Harris Dealerships! Amy Daubenspeck talks with Pete about the success of 2023, which was a difficult year to say the least in the local economy and in the auto industry. Aaron talks about overcoming auto worker issues and interest rates, and how his team succeeded against all odds in 2023.

Local, connected, and involved... that's Bill Harris Dealerships, and we're proud that they are a big part of our success here, too, on the Ashland Connected Podcast.

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships.

The final episode of Year One of Ashland Connected features Doug Cooper, of Goldberry Roasting Company. Amy Daubenspeck talks with Pete about the "Ten Year Overnight Success" that is Goldberry Roasting Company. They are a for-profit roastery that is expanding outside of its current space, and a non-profit coffee community helping coffee farmers in Mexico.

Pete talks about the process of running and growing the company "from the seed to the cup", and about connection and community serving others in need.

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships.

In this episode of Ashland Connected, Amy Daubenspeck talks with United Way of Ashland County Executive Director Stacy Schiemann about leading an organization that leads others to serve. In good times and in bad, Stacy Schiemann is on the front lines with her team and the Ashland community helping everyone in this county be the best they can be.

Stacy talks about the needs of Ashland County, and how her partnership with the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce helps to foster strong relationships to maintain a strong ability to serve others in need.

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships.

Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes Sandra Tunnell, Executive Director of Ashland Main Street to the show.

Ashland Main Street and Ashland Area Chamber are different entities, serving different purposes. But working together, big things are happening. Sandra discusses how the downtown area is growing, changing, and reinvigorating the city of Ashland for good!

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Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes the founders of Ashland's own Dulci Sweets, Mike McPherran and Brock Meadows.

Dulci Sweets is a faith-based business created during a time of hardship for others, for purpose of giving back and making a difference. If you want to make someone smile, give them chocolate.

Listeners of this episode can claim 15% off their next Dulci Sweets purchase using the special coupon code Ashland15 at www.dulcisweets.com.

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland.

Coach Sue Ramsey isn't just a legend in Ashland Ohio, or at Ashland University. As a longtime coach of the Ashland University Lady Eagles basketball team, she has stamped her mark on college basketball as a winner, a leader, and a motivational force. She has won championships, developed leaders who have won championships, and coached players who have excelled beyond the norm. Now, she turns her talents to helping business leaders learn from her success.

This is Ashland Connected, brought to you by the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, and sponsored by the Bill Harris Dealerships.

Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes The Ashland Christian Health Center to the Ashland Connected Podcast, featuring Dr. Roger Snyder and Cheryl Benway.

The Ashland Christian Health Center exists to ensure that no one goes without the medicine and medical care they need. They are fulfilling that mission, and are now celebrating their 20th anniversary in Ashland.

Learn more about the Ashland Christian Health Center, and how being connected in Ashland is connecting God's love and health care to all.

Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland.