The Community Cast
Welcome and thank you for tuning into the Community Cast, a podcast by Chalmers Insurance Group. Since 1857, Chalmers has helped Maine and New Hampshire businesses and families protect what is most important to them. Each episode will feature a team member from Chalmers interviewing entrepreneurs, neighbors and local leaders about their stories, lessons learned, and how they are paying it forward in their communities. Whether you run your own business, or steward a local passion project, this is the podcast for you.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 102
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Creating a Brighter Future One Book at a Time With Chuck Wilcoxen and Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Chuck Wilcoxen, Founder & Mission Director of Team Long Run, and Hilary Harper-Wilcoxen, Executive Director of Team Long Run. They discuss why Team Long Ru…
The Evolution of Grocery Stores with Hillary Dacko-Roy
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Hillary Dacko-Roy, Director of Retail Operations at Hannaford. They talk about diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, meeting the needs o…
Workforce Accountability with Jessica Estes
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Jessica Estes, President of The Boulos Company. They discuss the competition in commercial real estate, learning what drives your employees and cu…
Creating Marketing Solutions with Paula Mahony
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Paula Mahony, President and Chief Strategist of Words@Work, Inc. They discuss Paula’s journey to the marketing industry, her strategies for public …
Following a Passion for Baking with Nancy Ames
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Nancy Ames, owner of Sullivan House Bakery in Gorham, Maine. They discuss Nancy’s career path from insurance to baking, the meaning behind “Sullivan House”…
Raising the Roof on Communication with Peter Horch
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Peter Horch, President and CEO of Horch Roofing. They discuss how strong communication sets Horch Roofing apart from its competitors, how they use …
Fostering a Culture of Leadership with Erin Plummer
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Erin Plummer, Chief Marketing Officer at Hancock Lumber. They discuss the strong values embedded in Hancock Lumber, the challenges the lumber indust…
Celebrating Your Important Life Moments with Lilly Mullen
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Lilly Mullen, President of Springer’s Jewelers. They discuss how Springer’s inspires and nurtures leaders, their human sustainability initiative an…
Small Improvements Add Up with Jenn Lever
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Jenn Lever, President of Baxter Brewing. They discuss how the brewery scene has exploded in Maine, the importance of open communication in the work…
Helping Clients Thrive Online with Becky McKinnell
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Becky McKinnell, Founder and CEO of iBec Creative and Wildwood Oyster Co. They discuss Becky’s road to entrepreneurship, the culture at iBec that has made …
Doing Things Differently with Deirdre Wadsworth
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Deirdre Wadsworth, President of Hardypond Construction. They discuss what it’s like being a female in a male dominant industry, the importance of p…
The Compounding Effect of Financial Wellness with Nate Moody
In this 86th episode, Ethan Johnson interviews Nate Moody, Retirement Plan Advisor and Director of Business Development & Marketing at Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors in Falmouth, Maine.
They di…
Small Town Roots with Bill Chalmers
In this very special episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews her father, Bill Chalmers, 3rd generation owner of Chalmers Insurance. They discuss Chalmers’ multi-generational rich heritage in givin…
Know Your Seafood with Luke Holden
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Luke Holden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luke’s Lobster, a family-owned Maine seafood business. They discuss how the pandemic strengthene…
Building Relationships with Larry Shaw
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Larry Shaw, recently retired CEO of MMG Insurance. They discuss Larry’s career journey, advice that inspired him along the way, and what he plans to…
A Balance of Beauty and Wellness with Marissa Elliott
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Marissa Elliott, Owner of Lucinda's Day Spa and Hair Studio in Cumberland, Maine. They discuss Marissa's journey to spa ownership, her leadership st…
Creating Leaders with Mara Moorhead
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Mara Moorhead, CEO of Girl Scouts of Maine (GSME). They discuss how Mara’s values underpin her non-linear career path, why Girl Scouts is a premiere…
Learning From a Local with Jaimie Crawford
In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Jaimie Crawford, a freelance marketing manager and owner of Pressed, and the PR representative for the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce in North Conw…
The Business of Adventure with Hannah Wolken
In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Hannah Wolken, owner of the retail store Nomads in Portland, Maine. Hannah is a recovering corporate girl turned entrepreneur, who is passionate about trav…
More That Just a Pretty Basket with Brittany Cyr
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter and her daughter, Sofia Cutter, interview Brittany Cyr, owner of East Coast Organizer. Brittany is a professional organizer who helps families stay organized, …