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Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: James Roberson, Founder & President of The 516 Project

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Dr. Sarah Calveric, Superintendent, Caroline County Public Schools

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Jennifer Mackowski, Managing Partner of Stevenson Ridge

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Dr. John Stroffolino,Associate Dean of Health Technologies  at Germanna Community College

Welcome to our latest Chamber Talks podcast series!
The Chamber staff will discuss various topics related to the Chamber, including events, marketing, workforce, and more.

Today's Guests: Susan Spears, President & CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Susan Coleman, CEO of Coleman Coaching & Consulting Services, and Megan Shepherd, COO at SimVentions

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Mike Jones, Chief of Fredericksburg Fire Department

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Chris Muldrow, CEO & Founder of Rambletype LLC

Leader 2 Leader Series:
Join Chamber President and CEO, Susan Spears on a journey as she interviews some of the top community leaders in this series. Susan and her guests will share their insight and wisdom on making teams more effective, leveling up your communication skills, and building the courage to lead during difficult times. The Leader2Leader series is about making the most of it all —with insights, research, advice, practical tips, and expertise to help you become the leader you desire to be.

Today's Guest: Margaret Hardy,  President of Sands Anderson

Welcome to a special episode of Chamber Talks, where we shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are Laurie A. Wideman Award recipients from 2021 and 2022.  Join us as we delve into the inspiring stories of the award recipients, exploring their experiences, the impact of their service to the community, and the unique challenges and triumphs of being business owners in the vibrant city of Fredericksburg.

In this episode, we sit down with the winners to hear firsthand what it felt like to be recognized with the prestigious Laurie A. Wideman Award. Discover the passion and dedication that drives these exceptional individuals to make a difference in their community. From innovative business practices to heartfelt community service initiatives, each award recipient has a story that will leave you inspired and motivated.

Guests:
Tammy Reid, Business Development Associate for Embrace Home Loans
Ginny Matern, Owner of Matern Staffing

Welcome to our latest Chamber Talks podcast series! We are diving into the crucial intersection between education and the workforce. In this episode, we explore how local schools are actively shaping the future workforce by equipping high school students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in today's dynamic professional landscape. 

Today's Guests:
Kimberly Young, Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Caroline County Public Schools

Emily Hall, Counselor- Career & Technical Center, Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Scott Flath, Coordinator- Work Based Learning, Stafford County Public Schools