Chamber TV

Every single person looking for a job should read this right now.

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:23:01 -0400

These charts are funny, and feature some great tips for job seekers. The only exception to the one pictured here: If you’re looking for a social media job, make sure a prospective employer can find you when they do a Google/Facebook/LinkedIn search …

adulting:

What You Hopefully Did Months Ago:

Seriously, guys. Run, don’t walk, to this amazing series of charts.

A couple photos to go along with our Frederick Factoid from...

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:02:26 -0400

A couple photos to go along with our Frederick Factoid from Episode 18 — Take a walk on 2nd Street in downtown Frederick, and you’ll be able to see the largest and oldest ginkgo tree in the U.S., planted in 1801.

More gala photos on Google+

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:50:11 -0400

More gala photos on Google+:

Just in case the photos of Chamber TV cast and crew weren’t enough …

Chamber TV cast and crew attended the Frederick County Chamber...

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:19:00 -0400

Frederick Chamber's Centennial Gala

Producer Kelly B. and Co-host Jessica H.

Co-host Jon-Mikel Bailey

Co-host Joe Porpiglia and Colleen Nugent

Production Assistant Ed Collins

Chamber TV cast and crew attended the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Centennial Gala on Monday night. More than 700 people attended the red carpet shindig at the National Cancer Institute’s new Advanced Technology Research Facility in Frederick. We thought you’d enjoy seeing snazzy photos of Chamber TV personalities!

We also set up this online media center with news articles, press releases, and historical information so you can learn more about our 100th anniversary as the first chartered Chamber in the U.S.

This month’s show is now online, with links and info on...

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:21:57 -0400

This month’s show is now online, with links and info on the Episode 18 page.

Today is also the Chamber’s 100th anniversary! Rumor has it the entire cast and crew of Chamber TV will be at the gala this evening. We’ll try to snap some red carpet photos to share later this week.

Is your business ready for the G8 Summit in Frederick County?

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:23:57 -0400

A list of G8 tips for businesses was one of the most popular sections in our email newsletter this week, so we wanted to share it here, too.

Please note: Episode 18 of Chamber TV is scheduled for this Friday. If you plan to join us in the live studio audience, leave a few extra minutes early to avoid traffic delays. The Chamber TV “studio” is located a few miles outside of downtown Frederick, and we don’t anticipate that the G8 Summit or related activity will have much impact in our area of town.

From our email newsletter:

This Friday and Saturday, the Group of 8 (G8) Summit, for governments representing the world’s largest economies, will meet in northern Frederick County at Camp David.

This forum brings international attention to the Frederick region. Residents and businesses are encouraged to prepare for increased traffic, road closures, and activity, including the possibility of protests and demonstrations.

Please take a moment to review these resources, make a plan, and share it with your employees:

Important phone numbers:

Police-Fire-Medical Emergencies: 9-1-1
Public Information Center: 301-600-3000
Sheriff’s Office 24-Hour Main Desk: 301-600-1046
Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency: 301-600-2071
Frederick Police Non-Emergency: 301-600-2100
Thurmont Police Non-Emergency: 301-271-0905

If you see something, say something. Report suspicious activity to local law enforcement or call 9-1-1.

Our Episode 17 interview with John Bellomo from the Maryland...

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:10:00 -0400

Our Episode 17 interview with John Bellomo from the Maryland Shakespeare Festival was so inspiring that we decided to delve a little more deeply into our Shakespeare research.

As luck would have it, Brain Pickings has a terrific summary/review of How Shakespeare Changed Everything by Stephen Marche.

Among other cultural contributions, the Bard coined 17,000 words, including lackluster, fashionable, and the name Jessica.

(Your humble Chamber TV blogger and co-host is especially grateful for that last one.)

↬ Maria Popova/Brain Pickings ᔥ Stephen Marche

Episode 17 is now online! As it turns out, this week marks the...

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:23:10 -0400

Episode 17 is now online!

As it turns out, this week marks the anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth and death. We had tons of fun when we interviewed John Bellomo from Maryland Shakespeare Festival … Look for some more Shakespeare-themed posts later this week!

This month on Chamber TV: John Bellomo, Artistic Director at...

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:30:37 -0400

This month on Chamber TV:

John Bellomo, Artistic Director at Maryland Shakespeare Festival, will talk with us about “serious play” and how arts and culture opportunities benefit the business community. (I think we should also ask him to explain this photo …)

Tracey Lucas, President of the Leadership Frederick County Council and a 2008 LFC graduate, will give us an update on the LFC Alumni Association and share her insight with those who are thinking about applying for next year’s class.

We record in front of a live studio audience on Friday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. sharp — Sign up to join us for networking and fun, plus refreshments provided by Jersey Mike’s!

Photographic evidence that at least one of your Chamber TV...

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:58:00 -0400

Photographic evidence that at least one of your Chamber TV co-hosts voted in today’s primary elections. I rewarded myself with a fancy sticker and a Vintage seltzer.*

If you haven’t voted yet, you can check your voter registration, see a sample ballot, and find your polling place on the MD Elections website. The Frederick News-Post has info about all the local congressional and school board candidates.

*Jon got me hooked on this. I think we should make it the official beverage of Chamber TV.

THIS is why we feature two Member-to-Member (M2M) discounts on...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:56:10 -0400

THIS is why we feature two Member-to-Member (M2M) discounts on each episode of Chamber TV. It’s really easy to view and print coupons online. The discounts are available to Chamber member companies (and ALL of their employees) for personal and business purchases.

Camp David G8 Summit

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:42:32 -0400

Camp David G8 Summit:

Our “Frederick Factoid” on Episode 16 was about the number of hotel rooms in Frederick County. (By the way, it’s 2,300 including bed & breakfasts …) It sounds like a lot, but when the G8 Summit comes to Frederick County in May, every available room will be filled.

The Tourism Council of Frederick County has a new landing page, especially for visitors who will be in town for the G8 Summit. Thought you might want to know.

Episode 16 is now online, with links and resources added to the...

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:17:27 -0400

Episode 16 is now online, with links and resources added to the episode page.

This month’s show is captioned — Click the CC button on YouTube to view subtitles!

Special guests for Episode 16

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:54:00 -0400

On Friday, we’ll record Episode 16 in front of a live studio audience here in the Chamber “studio.” Join us for networking, food, fun, and a chance to hear from our special guests:

COL Allan Darden - Commander at U.S. Army Garrison - Fort Detrick
Brian Hammrich - CTO at HIS Sign

We’ve been working to get COL Darden, a Chamber board member, on the show for several months, and we’re thrilled that this episode will work with his schedule. We’ll be talking about the latest news from Fort Detrick, and how it impacts our business community.

HIS Sign is a new Chamber member company, and we’re looking forward to chatting with Brian about Frederick’s deaf community, and how local businesses can provide great customer service to deaf customers.

Any questions you want us to ask our special guests? Leave a comment and we’ll do our best to work it in!

Interested in being part of the live studio audience? Sign up online.

Apparently we’re* not the only ones celebrating a 100th...

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:11:42 -0500

Apparently we’re* not the only ones celebrating a 100th anniversary this year. We’re joined by the Girl Scouts, Dale Carnegie … and OREOs!

*Chamber TV started in 2010, but the Frederick Chamber has been around since 1912. We’re the first chartered chamber in the US!

nprfreshair:

Today is the Oreo Cookie’s 100th birthday. Below, Wait Wait tries the elusive triple double.

(via Sandwich Monday: The Oreo Triple Double : Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me! : NPR)

Because inquiring minds want to know why this handsome dragon...

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:10:22 -0500

Because inquiring minds want to know why this handsome dragon was lounging on the table during Episode 15 …

2012 is the Year of the Dragon, considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac. Lunar New Year was celebrated on January 23, 2012.

Meanwhile, someone discovered a miniature dragon in Indonesia. Just thought you should know.

Episode 15 is now online! We had an awesome audience, awesome...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:47:36 -0500

Episode 15 is now online! We had an awesome audience, awesome guests, and an all-around awesome time at Friday’s show. Hope you enjoy it!

As always, details and links are on the episode page.

Episode 14 is now online! Many thanks to everyone who joined us...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:51:37 -0500

Episode 14 is now online! Many thanks to everyone who joined us for a fun show on Friday afternoon.

Happy Holidays from the Chamber TV team! Hope you’re...

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:53:00 -0500

Happy Holidays from the Chamber TV team! Hope you’re enjoying some festive antics with loved ones this week. The Chamber office is closed until January 3rd — See you in 2012!

Episode 13 is now available online! Details and links are on the...

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:30:41 -0500

Episode 13 is now available online! Details and links are on the episode page.