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.
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In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Matt McGrath, President and CEO of Systems Engineering. Matt shares his journey from teaching to tech leadership, what it means to prioritize client relationships and how Systems Engineering helps businesses create a culture of security to mitigate human errors and evo
In this episode Carissa Chipman interviews Dottie Reed of Camp Pemigewassett. They discuss the "Cans from Campers" initiative, a food drive designed to combat summertime food insecurity. Dottie shares the origins, impact, and national recognition of the program, encouraging other camps to participate. For more info, vi
In this episode, Carissa Chipman chats with Jamie Racine, founder and executive director of The Integrated Life. They discuss TIL’s commitment to diverse mental health needs, including outreach services and a domestic violence workshop. Jamie highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for better client outcomes
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Phil Coupe, co-founder of Revision Energy. Phil shares his journey from journalism to launching Revision Energy, emphasizing aligning career and values. He discusses the affordability and benefits of solar energy. Phil also talks about Revision Energy's community initi
In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Linda Varrell, Founder and President of Broadreach Public Relations LLC. Discover Linda's journey from banking to PR and learn how Broadreach focuses on building, protecting, and preserving clients' reputational capital. They discuss effective crisis management strateg
In this episode, Carissa Chipman chats with Bruce King, Executive Director of Maine Boys to Men. Bruce shares his inspiring journey from incarceration to working in youth development and becoming Executive Director. He discusses the importance of developing empathetic boys and men and highlights how Maine Boys to Men c