Inside Putnam

A new and popular business launched recently at Area 34 in Putnam County. Connie Boggess has combined her existing business (Horse Scents) with a new venture called Putnam Provisions Company. This week on the podcast you'll get to know Connie, hear her vision and passion for Putnam County and the entrepreneurial partners that make her business possible.

One of the most popular businesses in Putnam County is the Bear Wood Company. Founder Matt Snyder stops by the podcast to talk about the unique journey of Bear Wood and what the future holds for this amazing company.

Filip Vlasic, founder of Creative Brands International stops by the podcast to talk about the importance of a business plan. You'll hear about the evolution of Filip's company and why the business plan along the way was so important.

The first step to starting any business is "the idea". Jill Scarbro stops by for our first episode to talk about the launch of her organization, Bright Futures Learning Services. Jill walks us through the journey from idea to present day business owner and the steps along the way.

Coming soon! The Inside Putnam Podcast with your host Ashley Alford Glance is launching in a few days. Brought to you by the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce in West Virginia.

This week we spent some time with Megan Hannah and her twin sister, Lyndsay Rotella. They are known in Putnam County for their creative business "Rock Paper Sisters". They create beautiful stationary and offer other amazing products and services all over the country. The business is expanding and the story of Lyndsay and Megan is an interesting one to hear. You can learn more at https://www.rockpapersis.com and https://www.instagram.com/rockpapersis

This week we catch up with Dr. Darrin VanScoy to talk about nutrition, health, the Keto diet and much more. Dr. VanScoy has a chiropractic practice in Teays Valley where they treat injuries of the spine and extremities, headaches, generalized aches and pains, decreased function and motion, nutritional deficiencies and counsel in sports performance. Dr. VanScoy has been a Team USA Martial Arts Physician, covered Iron Man competitions and many International Sporting events as an invited physician. He is a competitive athlete himself, placing in the CrossFit Games and Spartan Races.

Jordan Dotson is the guest on this week's Inside Putnam podcast. Jordan is a wife, mother of 3 littles and self proclaimed "lover of all things sweet." She hosts pop up shops and cookie classes frequently in Putnam County and she's happy to tell us about how we can be involved in this growing gathering of Putnam County cookie fans. Jordan can be found on Instagram @sugarmommasweets and Facebook @sugarmommasweetswv.

This week, our host BG Hamrick spends a few minutes with Rob Vanater, the owner of Drip Coffee House and co-owner of TruView 3D Imaging, both inside Putnam County, WV. Rob grew up, lives and works here in Putnam and you'll enjoy getting to know more about him and his love for our community and his love for coffee! When you visit the Drip Coffee House at Area 34, let Rob know you heard him on the Inside Putnam podcast.

Rudi Arrowood stops by the podcast to talk about her super fun and busy life. Rudi is a friend of Putnam County, running businesses here and being involved in community organizations, events and projects. She is Co-Owner / Chief marketing officer at The KingMaker Marketing Agency, Owner at Putnam Princess Parties LLC and former Communications and Major Events Coordinator at Putnam County Schools. If you've never had the opportunity to meet Rudi Arrowood, you'll have a good time getting to know her on this edition of Inside Putnam.