Emphasizing the work that our small businesses and organizations are doing in our community, Jay Heich, owner of Venue Media is working with us to provide an inside glimpse of fellow Chamber members through a brand new podcast, called ChamberCast. Leaders of small business and organizations are invited to be featured on the show, to provide you with a new way to get to know them, through a ten-minute deep-dive conversation led by Jay.
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Do This, Feel Better offers tips about simple things you can do to feel better during these crazy times. Longtime radio host and author Jay Nachlis shares what he's learned in his own personal journey, which include a major career change, raising a child with special needs, and battles with depression and anxiety. This is self-care from the perspective of real people, dealing with the difficult realities of life, every day.
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Health Innovation Matters is a biweekly, 30-minute podcast focusing on the next generation of healthcare innovators and movers-and-shakers who are disrupting the healthcare space. This podcast is all about increasing awareness of future health trends, accelerating technologies, and art and design perspectives. The podcast also provides a forum for elevating public discourse on ways healthcare can be more accessible, less costly, and more efficient. You'll hear about dynamic collaborations, b ...
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With 20 years of IT experience, Judah Claxton of Streamline IT Solutions joins Jay to discuss their client-focused approach. As a fast-growing, full-service IT provider, the Streamline team is eager to share their expertise to help your business operate more efficiently.
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Eliza's House is a non-profit promoting the healing of marginalized individuals. A nurturing, supportive space for women with breast cancer, and younger people who are unhoused. Their main office is a book store and apothecary. Jason's journey took him across the country, gaining experience running non-profits. He heard a call to serve our area.…
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On this episode, Whitney Hall, owner of A Table Above discusses her passion for catering events with Jay. She touches on her personalized charcuterie boards, defines table grazing, and introduces their bartending service with signature cocktails and mocktails. What started as a hobby has turned into a business. Hear Whitney dive into her journey wi…
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AI for Optimizing Healthcare Operations with Michael Docktor
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30:33Michael chats with Dr. Michael Docktor, pediatric gastroenterologist, digital health innovator, and CEO of Dock Health. Together, they discuss how AI is reshaping the operational fabric of healthcare. Docktor unpacks common myths about AI’s role in clinical settings, explains how Dock powers the invisible but critical workflows between systems, and…
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Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landline Systems with Max Silber
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34:21Michael chats with Max Silber, Vice President of Mobility and IoT at MetTel. Together, they discuss the role of copper-based landlines in today’s daily hospital operations, transitioning those systems to digital alternatives, how MetTel is helping hospitals navigate those transitions, how hospitals can plan for modernization, and much more.…
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In this episode, Maureen discusses the importance of helping local entreprenuers flourish when it comes down to business. She touches on the history and purpose of the HCC Business Incubator, the services and resources the program provides, and benefits tenants can take advantage of - including Chamber membership!…
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Uncovering Hidden Constraints to Practice Success with Zed Williamson
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27:32Michael chats with Zed Williamson, Founder and CEO of Physician Growth Accelerator. Together, they discuss constraints throttling a practice’s revenue or capacity, Zed’s neuroscience-based approach to patient acquisition and team alignment, the disconnect between what practices think they need and what they actually need, why traditional marketing …
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Filling Essential Vacancies at a New Hampshire Medical Center with Lauren Morency and Jennifer Kolb (Part III of MedCerts Series)
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25:06In the final episode of our series with MedCerts, Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts, and Lauren Morency, BSN, RN, CNOR, RN Director of Perioperative Services at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. Together, they offer some background on SNHMC and Morency’s varied role; MedCerts…
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In this episode, Misty covers the presence Comcast Business currently has in Washington County as well as their expansion into Hagerstown that should be complete by 2027. She hits on local business solutions and other ways Comcast Business is investing in Washington County through various programs, donations, and grants.…
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In this episode, Arianna shares the exciting transformation from the closure of Leitersburg Cinemas, to repurchase and revival into Warehouse Cinemas Leitersburg while combating the complexity of the pandemic. She discusses their upcoming 2025 movie slate with themed drinks, the iconic Pour Wall, $7 Tuesdays, and the return of the Film League! Aria…
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Enabling Digital Transformation in Healthcare with Elevsis Delgadillo
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29:09Michael chats with Elevsis Delgadillo, Senior Vice President of Customer Success at KeenStack. Together, they discuss KeenStack’s mission, how healthcare IT organizations support other organizations’ digital transformations, how to foster successful IT change initiatives, how KeenStack expertise in implementing ServiceNow’s AI-powered solutions ena…
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In this episode, Tammy discusses her 30-year career in the staffing industry with Spherion. She hits on the ever-changing technology in recruiting, current trends in HR, and how adding a personal touch makes a big difference in finding the right candidates.
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Streamlining Administrative Workflows with Jay Volk
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22:21Michael chats with Jay Volk, CEO of Weave Cloud Solutions. Together, they discuss how Weave is uniquely positioned to make an impact in the healthcare industry; how AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) streamlines workflows and improves patient outcomes; what rise of AI means for the clinicians, administrative staff, and patients; and m…
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Allenia gets down to the nitty gritty of Fives Landis Corp's custom-precision grinding systems, and what sets them apart as a world-leader. She tells the story of how they came to be headquartered in Hagerstown, and the importance her role in HR plays in building the industry of tomorrow.
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Improving Prior Authorization Workflows and Interoperability with Colin Banas, M.D., M.H.A.
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22:50Michael chats with Dr. Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst. Together, they discuss automating and modernizing prior authorization workflows to speed access to critical drugs; challenges and opportunities in how providers, payers, and pharmacies share medication data and orchestrate prescription workflows across different systems; and adva…
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Tailored Training for Healthcare Facilities with Dana Janssen (Part II of MedCerts Series)
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19:32Michael chats with Dana Janssen, Chief Product Officer at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts new Professional Caregiver, Home Health Aide (HHA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program offerings and the industry challenges that led to their development; how these programs can help hospitals and nursing facilities address staffing short…
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Clearing the Way for Streamlined Healthcare Workflows with Tom Liddell
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19:25Michael chats with Tom Liddell, CEO of Harmony Healthcare IT. Together, they discuss the impetus and development of ClearWay, Harmony’s new AI platform designed to streamline clinical abstraction and submission workflows; how ClearWay is making a huge impact in time-savings for clinicians and patients alike; how AI-driven automation in healthcare c…
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Addressing Chronic Knee Pain with KneeMo® with Jennifer Hledik and Tom Andriacchi
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26:29Michael chats with Dr. Jennifer Hledik, Chief Operating Officer at SomaTX Design Inc., and Dr. Tom Andriacchi, President and Chairman of SomaTX Design Inc. Together, they discuss the impetus for developing KneeMo®, a wearable, non-invasive, drug-free device designed to address knee pain and improve mobility. Jennifer and Tom dive into the technolog…
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The Intersection of Technology and Mental Health with Oded Kraft
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27:21Michael chats with Oded Kraft, CEO and Co-Founder of GrayMatters Health. Together, they discuss the future of mental health care, how technology has had a positive impact on the mental health industry, the launch of Prism and how its helping post-traumatic stress disorder patients, how Prism is different than other devices in the PTSD space, and mu…
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Madison Silver - Fortress Foundation Solutions
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9:12On this episode, Madison and Jay talk "all things basementy." She discusses Fortress Foundation Solutions' specialties, all while sharing some of her team's experiences of working below-ground to meet customer needs.
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The Changing State of Obesity Care with Antoine Robiliard
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19:43Michael chats with Antoine Robiliard, leader of Withings Health Solutions, the B2B division of Withings. Together, they discuss recent analysis and findings related to body mass index (BMI), how body composition is being used in obesity care today, how obesity care will evolve, the role of connected devices in the obesity care space, and much more.…
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Zeen – the Mobility Device Redefining Independence and Dignity – with Rick Sherak
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32:59In this episode, Michael chats with Rick Sherak, CEO of Exokinetics, to discuss the creation of the groundbreaking Zeen mobility device and its impact on the lives of those struggling with mobility challenges. They explore Zeen's innovative functionality—allowing users to transition seamlessly from sitting to standing to walking safely and without …
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A Deep Dive Into Gastrointestinal Healthcare with Nir Salomon
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24:05Michael chats with Nir Salomon, Co-founder and Head of R&D at Evinature. Together, they discuss importance of speaking up and educating others about gastrointestinal functions, strategies to managing the stigma and challenging emotions that come with living with gastrointestinal diseases, Evinature’s latest study into the effects and science behind…
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Jessica highlights The Maryland Theatre's upcoming 110th anniversary and explains how its rich history will be incorporated into the celebration. She also shares a variety of upcoming performances and events that will be presented by The MD Theatre for community members to enjoy.
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Building Talent Pipelines in Healthcare with Jennifer Kolb (Part I of MedCerts Series)
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22:30Michael chats with Jennifer Kolb, Vice President of Partnerships and Workforce Development at MedCerts. Together, they discuss MedCerts’ history, mission, programs, and partnership offerings; how the company has partnered with hospitals and healthcare systems to build talent pipelines; how partnerships with MedCerts benefit healthcare organizations…
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The Future of Healthcare Robotics and Automation with Kate McAfoose
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19:37Michael chats with Kate McAfoose, President of Chang Robotics. Together, they discuss how Chang Robotics’ healthcare robotics work fits into the broader automation landscape, how robotics are helping nurses and improving hospital operations, other new innovations in hospital automation, and much more. Plus, hear a special, can’t-miss announcement f…
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Steven Stitely - Saunders Tax & Accounting
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10:08Steven discusses the helpful role that Saunders Tax & Accounting plays for business owners and residents in Washington County. He explains how the business started, how he got involved, and where the business is now, with their offerings and their team.
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Overcoming Modernization Challenges in Healthcare Security with Christian Boucher
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21:34Michael chats with Christian Boucher, Field CTO and Healthcare Tech Strategist at Island. In this episode, Michael and Christian discuss how the shift toward web applications aligns with security improvements and evolving digital roles, overcoming challenges with healthcare IT modernization due to FDA regulations on biomedical devices, how small pr…
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The Evolution of Zero Trust in Healthcare with Steven Hajny
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15:53Michael chats with Steven Hajny, Healthcare Technology Evangelist and Principal Solutions Engineer at Zscaler. Together, they explore the critical role of zero trust in reshaping healthcare IT, from mitigating ransomware threats that could impact patient safety to balancing the demands of innovation and strong security. Steven shares insights from …
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The New Standard for Maternal Care with Jennifer Sargent
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19:09Michael chats with Jennifer Sargent, CEO of Pacify. In this episode, Michael and Jennifer discuss Pacify’s evolution toward becoming a leading provider of wrap-around support in maternal care, how the organization is transforming maternal health outcomes and overcoming access barriers through accessible tech-enabled doula-led care, and much more.…
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Advancing Patient Engagement with Kempton Presley
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18:17Michael chats with Kempton Presley, Chief Strategy Officer at AdhereHealth, LLC. In this episode, Michael and Kempton explore how advances in data analytics and behavioral science are transforming member engagement. They discuss how health plans and providers are leveraging predictive insights and omnichannel strategies to reach high-risk members b…
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Challenging the Healthcare Status Quo with Mark Newman
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23:08Michael chats with Mark Newman, Co-founder and CEO of Nomi Health. In this episode, Michael and Mark discuss how the idea to start Nomi came to Mark and why the U.S. healthcare system is bloated and inefficient. They explore why direct contracts and data ownership are key to liberating healthcare dollars, and how Nomi is helping rebuild the busines…
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Kirsten Hubbard discusses the work that her company does, which is marketing development for nonprofits and grant-writing. She explains how her company began, and the growth they have seen over the past nine years. Jay also talks with Kirsten about her writing career, and her love for boxing!
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Clifton, owner and CEO of FireVibe Web Design talks with Jay Heich about how he got into web design, and the current trends in the industry. He explains the importance of websites for businesses, and easier ways to manage a business website. Clifton also praises the David W. Fletcher Incubator and Labs at Hagerstown Community College, stating that …
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Precision Medicine’s Tipping Point with Ivan Rusilko
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26:07Michael chats with Dr. Ivan Rusilko, a medical doctor, author, and pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In this episode, Michael and Ivan first discuss the state of precision medicine, then dive into mitocondriac cellular therapy, female hormone therapy, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) therapy, and the evolutions, science, narratives, and misperc…
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Gary Ryan, sales manager of Vital Care of Hagerstown explains what it means to be a "Continuity of Care" partner with local providers, offering infusion services at home and verifying patients' benefits. While the company is new to the community, they are already helping local patients and they are happy to be in Washington County.…
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Laura Martin - Washington County Playhouse
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13:34Laura Martin shares the background about the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater, noting that they are approaching the 40th Anniversary of the organization. She describes her passion for theater and teaching students about it. She and her husband Shawn own the theater and direct shows, plus they occasionally act in them. They host a variety …
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Adapting to the Rise of ICHRAs with Kevin Deutsch
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22:47Michael chats with Kevin Deutsch, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Health Plan Solutions at Softheon. In this episode, Michael and Kevin discuss all things ICHRAs (Individual Health Coverage Reimbursement Arrangements), including their growing popularity, challenges in adapting to increased ICHRA adoption, overcoming technical hurdles i…
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Jeff Matthews talks with Jay about his real estate business and the current state of the market. He also explains the benefits of networking for realtors. Jeff discusses the involvement of his team within the community.
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Nicholas discusses his mortgage and homeownership business with Jay, explaining how they support local employees of nonprofits and small businesses. He explains the role of a mortgage broker, and the benefits of education for aspiring homeowners.
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Embracing a New Healthcare Reality with Grace Vinton
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30:38Michael chats with Grace Vinton, award-winning healthcare PR professional, patient advocate, and host of the podcast HITea With Grace. In this episode, Michael and Grace discuss her inspiration for becoming a patient advocate, what a patient “informaticist” is, how patients are using tech to “hack their health,” the importance of understanding the …
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Ally Sirbaugh - Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation
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11:11Ally Sirbaugh explains how the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation supports the students learning about the arts at BISFA. She discusses the exciting opportunities that the students have, along with special events hosted by the school, and the plays and musicals that the students perform in.…
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Dr. Jacob Ashby discusses the new MBA program that USMH will offer, and their mission to reinvigorate downtown Hagerstown. He explains his passion for helping students get an affordable education, and how USMH runs.
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Jennifer Gardner, Platinum Paws Pet Services
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9:26Jennifer Gardner discusses her pet sitting business, and the variety of pets that she has taken care of. She explains how she tailors the length and frequencies of the visits depending on the type of animal and factors like age and breed.
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Product Design in Healthcare with Preethi Raju, Formerly of Amazon One Medical
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25:43Michael chats with Preethi Raju, Product Design Leader, most recently at Amazon One Medical. In this episode, Michael and Preethi discuss Preethi's background and journey toward her role, the importance of holistic design in healthcare, innovation and collaboration in healthcare through design, how thoughful product design creates real impact in he…
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Life-Saving Endothermic Technology with ColdVest’s Tracie Wagman
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22:59Michael chats with Tracie Wagman, CEO of ColdVest. In this episode, Michael and Tracie discuss ColdVest and how it addresses the growing issue of heat-related deaths, the benefits of ColdVest and its endothermic technology, how Tracie sees ColdVest evolving in the future, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ColdVest, ColdVest.com.…
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Brittany Wedd explains the impact that Children in Need has on Washington County families. With a quickly increasing caseload over the past few years, the non-profit is always in need of donated clothing, blankets, and school supplies. Brittany also discusses their exciting Silver Soiree event celebrating Children in Need’s 25th Anniversary taking …
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Brooke Grossman - Horizon Goodwill Industries
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15:13Brooke Grossman discusses the programs that Horizon Goodwill Industries is offering, including their mobile outreach vehicle to provide training and job applications on-the-go, their breakfast and resource initiative on North Prospect Street, the youth assistance they provide, and also their new grocery stores in Downtown Hagerstown. In this engagi…
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Sierra Collins - Sierra Learnership Collaborative
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12:07Sierra Collins describes the various facets of leadership that she helps CEO’s and managers develop during her coaching sessions. She explains the DISC assessment that she uses to identify styles of leadership on a person-to-person basis. Her podcast, Branching Out with Sierra (branchingoutpodcast.com) launches on June 6, 2024, and she will discuss…
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Aaron Mowery - JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown
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8:41Aaron Mowery explains how he and his family started JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown, and their mission to keep 60 to 80% of what they remove from different sites out of the landfill. Aaron also discusses the Boots to Suits initiative currently held at the Chamber, for Veterans and people interested in helping Veterans.…
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