In this episode of the Ashland Connected Podcast, host Amy Daubenspeck, Executive Director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with Michael Repper, Grammy Award winning Music Director and Conductor of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra and Martha Buckner, Executive Director of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra We discuss the history of the Ashl…

Marty Wesner, President of the Ashland County Fair Board, and Natalie Goschinski, Chair of the Ashland Civic Center Campaign Committee join Amy Daubenspeck, Director of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss the need to update the fairgrounds and their efforts to raise funds for the proposed Ashland Civic Center. They describe the features…

Peggy Anderson, the CEO of 3rd Street Family Health Services, joins Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss their efforts to make healthcare more accessible to the community. They discuss the background and services offered by 3rd Street, including primary care, behavioral health, dental care, and community health program…

Nicole and Robert Hawks, the new campaign co-chairs for Ashland United Way, join Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss their involvement with the Ashland United Way and the upcoming 2025 campaign. They highlight the importance of supporting partner agencies and programs that address issues such as child abuse, housing, …

Zach Burgess from Ashland Balloon Rides joins host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce in the latest episode of the Ashland Connected Podcast. Zach shares his journey into hot air ballooning, the types of balloons they have, participating in events, and the impact of weather on flying. He also discusses the upcoming Ashland Ball…

In this episode, host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Steve and Christine Myers, with Holly Dawson of the Visual Bucket List The Visual Bucket List is a charitable organization that provides life experience "wishes" to those who are dealing with diminished sight. This cause was born here in Ashland, and is growing…

In this episode, host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Bekah Smith, MT-BC ~ Music Therapist, University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Samaritan Medical Center. Bekah turned a love of sports and a passion for music into a career in music therapy, a new and growing profession that helps people heal and recover with …

In this episode, host Amy Daubenspeck of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce talks with Josh Lehman, Chief Operating Officer at Junior Achievement. It is no secret that young people are the future of any community, especially a growing community like Ashland. Josh and Junior Achievement are putting programs and opportunities in place to help our y…

This episode features Eric Schneider, Director of the Ashland County Park District. Amy Daubenspeck talks with Eric about the growth of the Ashland County Parks system, his experience in the Cuyahoga County Parks department, and about new opportunities and projects Ashland County residents can expect coming soon. Amy and Eric also take a closer loo…

Welcome to the first episode of the new year! It's Season Two of Ashland Connected! This episode features Aaron Harris, of Bill Harris Dealerships! Amy Daubenspeck talks with Pete about the success of 2023, which was a difficult year to say the least in the local economy and in the auto industry. Aaron talks about overcoming auto worker issues and …

The final episode of Year One of Ashland Connected features Doug Cooper, of Goldberry Roasting Company. Amy Daubenspeck talks with Pete about the "Ten Year Overnight Success" that is Goldberry Roasting Company. They are a for-profit roastery that is expanding outside of its current space, and a non-profit coffee community helping coffee farmers in …

In this episode of Ashland Connected, Amy Daubenspeck talks with United Way of Ashland County Executive Director Stacy Schiemann about leading an organization that leads others to serve. In good times and in bad, Stacy Schiemann is on the front lines with her team and the Ashland community helping everyone in this county be the best they can be. St…

Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes Sandra Tunnell, Executive Director of Ashland Main Street to the show. Ashland Main Street and Ashland Area Chamber are different entities, serving different purposes. But working together, big things are happening. Sandra discusses how the downtown area is growing, chan…

Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes the founders of Ashland's own Dulci Sweets, Mike McPherran and Brock Meadows. Dulci Sweets is a faith-based business created during a time of hardship for others, for purpose of giving back and making a difference. If you want to make someone smile, give them chocolate. …

Coach Sue Ramsey isn't just a legend in Ashland Ohio, or at Ashland University. As a longtime coach of the Ashland University Lady Eagles basketball team, she has stamped her mark on college basketball as a winner, a leader, and a motivational force. She has won championships, developed leaders who have won championships, and coached players who ha…

Ashland County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Daubenspeck welcomes The Ashland Christian Health Center to the Ashland Connected Podcast, featuring Dr. Roger Snyder and Cheryl Benway. The Ashland Christian Health Center exists to ensure that no one goes without the medicine and medical care they need. They are fulfilling that mission, an…

Ian Robinson and Holly Brummett have begun a new nonprofit organization called Buddies Buddies Kennel. They raise, train and support service dogs for disabled veterans. This episode has heart, told from the wounded warrior who began this journey, to the story of those disabled veterans who need assistance and a friend. The Ashland Chamber of Commer…

ShaNa Benner, the Executive Director of the Inn at Ashland Woods. The Inn at Ashland Woods offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services. ShaNa relies on Chamber Services to connect with Ashland in a facility that used to be the well-known Hospice of North Central Ohio location. Getting the information out to introduce new services and distinguis…

AerOhio is a big-time draw for folks who want to jump out of planes and parachute to the ground in Ashland County. In this episode of Ashland Connected, Sherry Butcher and Dave Lepka share their story of moving their business to the Ashland area and enjoying great growth and warm new friendships. Ashland Connected is brought to you by the Bill Harr…

In this episode of Ashland Connected, Amy Daubenspeck talks with Ginny Telego, President and Facilitator at The Collaboration Partners. Ginny talks about leadership, and how she sees similar traits in leadership everywhere she travels to implement her expertise. Ginny gives credit for her growth and the company's success to her connections with the…

In this second episode of Ashland Connected, Amy Daubenspeck, Executive Director of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with Joe Reep, President of the family owned Comfort Control Ohio in Ashland Ohio. Joe talks about the business his family built, and what it means to him to be able to do business here in Ashland. Leaving and coming home agai…

In this premier episode of Ashland Connected, Amy Daubenspeck, Executive Director of Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce, talks with Aaron Harris, General Manager at the Bill Harris Dealerships in Ashland and Loudonville. Aaron talks about his father, Bill Harris, Sr and the impact he had on Ashland as a business owner, Senator and father...and how be…