Podcast appearances and mentions of frederick county chamber

President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Rick Weldon joins Bob Miller and Cruizin' Chris Michaels to discuss the small business tax Maryland lawmakers are considering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President/CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Rick Weldon Joined Bob Miller and Chris Michaels on the Morning News Express. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Through a complex, interwoven, interstate system, transmission cables carry electricity to businesses and homes everywhere, connecting the United States in a latticework of metal and rubber from one coast to another coast. With soaring energy needs and aging infrastructure, utility companies say new power lines are needed. The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, a 70-mile transmission line that would cross three counties, is one proposed addition. Community members, environmentalist and elected officials are pushing back, however. Last week, the Baltimore County Council passed a resolution voicing opposition to the MPRP. WYPR reporter John Lee joins Midday to provide the latest on the story. Later, we talk to Joanne Frederick, of Stop MPRP Inc. She is a Baltimore County resident at risk of losing property to the transmission lines and has organized resistance. Data centers are one source of soaring energy need across the region. And an initiative to lure data center companies from northern Virginia is seeing some success. Jessica Fitzwater, Frederick County Executive, joins the program to talk about what she is hearing from constituents about data centers and the MPRP, which runs through her county. Plus, President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Rick Weldon discusses the budding industry of data centers in Maryland.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The Morning News Express appreciates Rick Welden, president of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, discussing Supporting Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day with Bob and Cruizin' Cruizin' Chris Michaels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Weldon: President and CEO of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce joined Bob Miller to discuss issues that are affecting local merchants.  https://www.frederickchamber.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show SummaryJarad Bowens is a Frederick resident who's only lived in Frederick for a few years but has already made a huge impact in the community. An active member of the Chamber of Commerce, he shares the story behind presenting the idea for the Business Equity Coalition to the Chamber with Shana Knight. Now as the chair of that committee, Jarad shares some ways it's creating more diversity, equity, and inclusion for underrepresented businesses of all kinds in Frederick. Jarad also shares the story behind the creation of his business Benefactor Events and how it lives out its name of “benefactor.” Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:How Jarad first got involved with the Chamber of Commerce in Florida and how this has made all the difference in his businessThe inspiration behind “Benefactor Events” and their dedication to supporting the community with their servicesHow Jarad found that the best way to make change in the community was to help businesses to grow and develop Clarifying what DEI is and what it isn't (Hint: it's not about taking away seats at the table -- it's about adding more)Why sometimes, to add more seats to the table, you've got to build a new table!Why “changing the world” isn't the goal of the Business Equity Coalition -- inclusion, access, and representation is.Jarad's Frederick FactorShow Links:Benefactor Events: https://benefactorevents.com/Follow Benefactor Events on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benefactoreventcoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benefactorevents/Business Equity Coalition for the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce: https://www.frederickchamber.org/business-equity-coalition.htmlFrederick County Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Committee: https://www.frederickchamber.org/women-in-business.htmlSOUL Street: https://mysoulstreet.com/Alive @ Five: https://downtownfrederick.org/upcoming-events/aliveatfive/I Believe In Me, Inc.: https://www.ibelieveinme.com/AK's Grafix and Photo: https://aksgrafix.com/Learn more about Platinum PR, the sponsors of Season Two of the Frederick Factor, here: www.platinumpr.comInterested in sponsoring a season of the Frederick Factor? Contact us at info@frederickfactor.com About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

In this segment... Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox joined Bob and Ryan to discuss student loan forgiveness and his relationship from Frederick County Chamber of Comerce.  Plus, Blaine Young stops by to discuss Mountain City Elks Lodge #382 parade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment... Frederick County Chamber of Commerce President Rick Weldon joined Bob Miller and Ryan Hedrick to discuss the impact of COVID on small businesses and S.H.E. Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 33 of The Lobby, Damian talks all things Frederick County with the people who know it best. We are joined by Rick Weldon of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Hugh Gordon of the Frederick County Association of Realtors, and Danielle Adams of the Frederick County Building Industry Association for a discussion on the Livable Frederick Coalition, the unintended consequences of the Livable Frederick Master Plan, and the impact the plan may have on the I-270 corridor. Stick around for a glimmer of hope for the future of a livable Frederick County.We hope to see you soon in The Lobby.

In this segment... Bob and Ryan react to Frederick County Chamber of Commerce CEO Rick Weldon's comments about gun violence. Weldon made his comments to the Frederick News Post.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Summary:Our guest Jose Bueso is well-known in the Frederick community. For over 25 years, he has been the owner of Dynamic Automotive. In this episode, Jose shares his journey from working on cars in his garage to owning five different Dynamic Automotive locations with 46 employees. While Jose has faced fears and challenges along the way, he's stayed relentlessly committed and determined to grow the thriving business he has today. Show Notes:How Jose and his business partner went from working in Jose's garage for 4 years to opening the doors of their brick and mortar business, Dynamic AutomotiveHow Jose got the courage to take the leap and quit his job to run the business full-timeWhy their growth has been a result of not focusing on making money but on making friendsThe challenges Jose and his business partner faced when opening their second locationHow they worked through the challenges they faced to now be successfully running 5 locations today with 46 employeesPractical ways that they support their business and staff to be on the cutting edge of car technologyWhat Jose's best mentor, his father, taught him about how to be successfulJose's tips for aspiring entrepreneursJose's Frederick FactorGuest Bio:Jose Bueso is the COO, past president, and co-founder of Dynamic Automotive, which has five locations in Frederick County. Jose has 49 years of experience in the automotive industry and has been an ASE Master Certified Technician since 1982. Jose is a member of the AutoCare Associations Government Affairs Committee, president of the Mechanical Trades Foundation, Chair of Career and Technology Advisory Council, a member of Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, and past president of Carroll Creek Toastmasters. Jose also serves as a mentor in the Frederick Office of Economic Development's Empower Mentor Program.Show Links:Dynamic AutomotiveFrederick County Career & Technology CenterAbout the Frederick Factor:The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at  https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrederickFactor1748About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

Show SummarySue Hough is a long-time friend and collaborator of Platinum PR (the team behind the podcast) and is a force of creativity and good in Frederick, Maryland. In this episode, Sue shares her perspective on starting and growing a business as an Asian-American woman business owner. Sue also shares her experience as an engaged and active community member who is passionate about helping the people in Frederick, Maryland. Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:How Sue's career path took a turn from pursuing fashion design to offering graphic design Her inspiration behind becoming a business ownerThe creative idea that raised $9,000 for local Frederick businesses during the pandemicWhy Sue is so passionate about fighting for the underdogAdvice for aspiring underrepresented entrepreneurs A common stereotype about being Asian -- debunkedSue's Frederick FactorGuest BioSue Hough is the creative director, founder, and CEO of Octavo Designs, a graphic design studio in Frederick, Maryland. Sue has been a creative force in Frederick since 2000 when she founded Octavo Designs. Since then, Octavo Designs has become locally and nationally recognized. Sue also devotes her efforts to the community and enjoys sponsoring activities and volunteering her design services for numerous regional non-profit organizations, such as Women in Business Committee for the Frederick County Chamber, Rotary Club of Frederick and DEI Committee Member, DBE Panel Member for the City of Frederick, Greater Frederick Advertising Federation, and many more. She was recently recognized as a 2021 George Delaplaine Distinguished Citizen Award Honoree by the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America -- only the second female to receive this honor.Show Links:Learn more about Sue at Octavo StudiosConnect with Sue on LinkedIn About the Frederick Factor:The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at  https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrederickFactor1748About the Frederick Factor: The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFrederickFactor

Rick is President & CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, where he provides vision and strategic direction for the organization. Reporting to the Chamber's Board of Directors, He collaborates with economic development partners, educational partners, elected officials and major employers to build the brand and reputation of Frederick County's diverse business community. Rick was twice-elected to represent Frederick/Washington County in the Maryland General Assembly, served as a County Commissioner and also has a background in municipal administration. Rick joins Danny to discuss small business and how important it is for business owners to be a part of their local chamber of commerce and local politics.

The President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, Rick Weldon, joined the Morning News Express Friday to discuss the rampant fraud in the state unemployment system.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chamber of Frederick County President Rick Weldon talks about the new Website to get Frederick back to work. Mr Weldon says it's a portal and a wealth of information to get us back to work and makes Frederick Strong. Frederick Strong is about every one of us. This initiative strives to unite the community in a collective effort to get back on the road to progress and prosperity - safely and together. Frederick Strong  

Rick Weldon, President of the Chamber talks about the Governors Roadmap to Recovery and the opening of Businesses in Maryland. Chamber resource page

“Moving Business Forward” is part of the new logo the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce rolled out Wednesday as part of its new vision and mission to further advance the county’s business community. Jennifer Gerlock was instrumental in the change within the organization. The rebranding comes after a survey the chamber conducted with members in the fall that asked them what they wanted, what can be changed and what the chamber can build on. The five new core values are: Leadership — provide leadership that positively impacts the county’s business community. Opportunity — provide opportunities that will enable individual growth and fuel business innovation. Collaboration — create partnerships with businesses and government entities to create successful relationships. Community — bring together current and aspiring leaders of all sectors to share ideas, strengths and expertise. Education — inform the business community to share expertise.

Frederick County continues to face an opioid crisis that has ripped apart communities across the nation. More than 47,600 people died across the country in 2017 from an opioid-related overdose, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In Frederick County in 2018, there were 55 fatal opioid-related overdoses and 279 non-fatal overdoses. Last week, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Frederick County Health Department and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce held a joint summit to raise awareness of the opioid problem. On this week’s episode, producer Heather Mongilio went to the summit and spoke with some of the leaders there. Jay Hessler, a coordinator for the health department’s local addiction authority, said the summit brought awareness as well as empowerment for those who may be struggling Later in the episode, features reporter Kate Masters joins to discuss the upcoming edition of 72 Hours.

In an effort to break the stigma on the opioid crisis, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, and the Frederick Health Department hosted an opioid addiction summit. A room full of advocates, health professionals, law enforcement, and members of the community packed into a building at the Frederick Fairgrounds to take a stand against the opioid crisis. Here are some select guests from the event.

Whether you're launching a new business or product, working to boost brand awareness, eager to promote an event, or hoping to go viral, there are countless opportunities to do so through the use of traditional media like print news, magazines, radio and television. The key is knowing whom to contact and what to say when you do.The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce and American Advertising Federation of Greater Frederick recently gathered a group of media insiders together for a panel discussion on getting noticed by the media and I had the pleasure of moderating the discussion. While not my typical podcast format or studio-crisp audio quality, the tips and strategies felt so valuable that I asked for and got permission to record it and share it with you. I hope you’ll forgive a few inconsistencies in our sound mix.Representatives from five local media outlets gave us an amazing cross-section of views. Panelists included Guy Fletcher, editor in chief of Frederick Magazine, Andy Wyatt, vice-president and general manager of Nexstar Media, WDVM, Geordie Wilson, publisher at the Frederick News Post, Kim Dow, owner and creative director of Sass Magazine, and Dianah Gibson, news director of WFMD and WFRE radio.Download our 5 Step Podcast Startup Checklist for free if you're considering starting your own podcast!Want more?Find the companion articles and other helpful tidbits on video production and promotion from Digital Bard.Suggest a guest on Facebook.Rate or review this podcast on iTunes.

            Over the years, I have served the community by volunteering my time to help make Frederick County a better place to live. I have served as: a member and president of the Frederick County Board of Education; a member and president of the United Way Board of Directors; a member and president of the Board of Directors of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce; a member and president of the Board of Associates of Hood College, and as a mentor of the Necktie Clubs at five high schools in Frederick County. Forty years of experience in industry has allowed me to develop my leadership and management skills.  That experience includes; working as a cost accountant, production supervisor, safety manager, public  and government affairs manager, manager of public strategy and director of state and local government affairs.

            Rick Weldon served in the United States Navy from 1976-1980 in the submarine service. We later worked as a civilian employee within the Navy Department from 1982-1994. From 1994-1999, he was a city administrator for the City of Brunswick. In 1999, he became the Chief Operations Officer for the city of Frederick. After a brief stint in 2001 as a member of the Board of County Commissioners for Frederick County, he ran for the House of Delegates.             Weldon served in the House of Delegates from January 8, 2003 to December 17, 2009, was a member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee and the government operations and public health/long term care sub-committees. He was recently named to be the President and CEO of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.