Washington County ChamberCast

Jamie sits down with Bev Stitely of Saunders Tax & Accounting. They discuss the Best-Selling book "How to Detaxify your Life," a collaborative between 17 authors she was part of. Her Chapter focuses on an efficient way to hire spouse or child in your business. Knowledgeable and approachable, Bev enjoys sharing her strategies for tax planning, and employee retention.

Jamie talks with Carol Brashears on the history of the Womens Club, their beautiful building, their programs and the support they lend to organizations in the area. Did you know there are rooms rented out at the Womens Club building? A few of which are used to help women in recovery. There are over 280 members giving 6000 of volunteer time a year through the club. They are a very active group of ladies in our community.

Jamie sits down with Karen Wolcott of American Cancer Society. Learn about the CLIMB to End Cancer hike at Historic Fort Ritchie (POSTPONED until Fall of 2027). They also talk about the 30th Annual Relay for Life event, the New Hope Lodge in Baltimore, and the American Cancer Society's 1-800 number. Hear about Karen's journey with the American Cancer Society.

Join Jamie as he talks to Rae Tucker exploring the impact of Girls Inc. Learn about their year-round programs, scholarships, summer learning opportunities, and leadership development for girls. Plus, find out how you can support this nonprofit, including the Muddy Mamas Mud Run on September 19.

Jamie learns about "the Premier Difference" with Dr. Emily Oliver of Premier Spine & Sports Medicine on Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington County Native Dr. Emily Oliver tells all about the different types of treatments they offer and about how they evaluate their clients for the best treatment plans for all ages, head to toe. They also care for the community as sponsors of great events in the area!

Listen as Jamie speaks with Chris Brewer of the Washington County Arts Council. Chris has served as gallery manager since 2012 and stepped into the role of executive director this January. The Arts Council has been part of downtown Hagerstown for 58 years, supporting local artists and arts organizations as both a gallery and a community connector. Hear how they foster collaboration across the local arts scene and learn about upcoming events, including the Spring Art Fair and an Hispanic Heritage Exhibition.

Jamie sits down for a chat with Taylor Wharton, Director of Sales and Marketing for Homewood Living Williamsport. Homewood is an established life-plan community. Taylor goes over the levels of care for their residents and talks about their fun annual events and some of their community connections.

Jamie talks to Dave Ryan, Theater Director and Melissa Mackely, Lead Vocal Teacher at Barbara Ingram's School for the Arts. BISFA is a WCPS Magnet School students audition to attend. Coming up is their 15th annual musical, Hadestown, a teen edition of a current Broadway play. Hear about how these are whole school productions, preparing students for real-world experiences for a career in the arts.

Jamie Lawrence talks to Chamber Ambassador, Jan Colbert about Two Men & a Truck and Two Men & a Junk Truck. "Movers who care." They give you the white glove treatment. Hear about their program "Movers for Mom." They collect and deliver donations to CASA of Washington County, and Women in Need of Franklin County. Did you know they also have indoor storage? Listen to get all the details.

Jamie talks to Cort Meinelschmidt, Veteran and co-owner of Meinelschmidt Distillery, Veva's Restaurant and the Dugout Sports Bar. Cort explains why the revitalization of Downtown Hagerstown is important to him. The two talk about the Cheeseburger Festival, Meinelschmidt's award winning bourbon and his trip to Tokyo. They discuss using local ingredients and supporting the new ballpark and local non-profits.