Drew sat down with the owner of Smiley Jump in Germantown. This is a family-owned party rental company that has served the DMV area since 2009, they provide fully insured inflatables, water slides, obstacle courses, and toddler activities for birthdays, school events, and festivals, as well as unique 'Pop-Up Club' nightclub experiences

Drew sat down with the owner of Smiley Jump in Germantown. This is a family-owned party rental company that has served the DMV area since 2009, they provide fully insured inflatables, water slides, obstacle courses, and toddler activities for birthdays, school events, and festivals, as well as unique 'Pop-Up Club' nightclub experiences

Local business is the backbone of our economy and at WFMD we are proud to put the spotlight on our local businesses. Interviews with host Ryan Hedrick.

Local business is the backbone of our economy and at WFMD we are proud to put the spotlight on our local businesses. Interviews with host Ryan Hedrick.

Spotlight on Local Business

Every Monday morning with Bob Miller at 8:40 am, WFMD spotlights one of the fine local businesses in our listening area. Hear directly from the great businessmen and women who provide these products and services to our listeners!

Spotlight on local business

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Today on Spotlight on Local Business, Drew sits down with Jenifer Zimmer, Executive Director and co-founder of Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, to talk about the incredible work the nonprofit is doing for families throughout Frederick County.

Jenifer shares how she and her husband, Brian Zimmer, founded Helping Hands and Caring Hearts in 2022 after recognizing a need for more direct assistance in the community — and how that mission has continued to grow.

The conversation highlights the organization's work providing free food, clothing, school supplies, personal care items and other essentials to those facing difficult times. From food pantries stocked with fresh and non-perishable items to professional clothing for job interviews and backpacks for local students, the goal is simple: help neighbors when they need it most.

Drew and Jenifer also discuss the power of community support and what it takes to operate an organization committed to making sure people throughout Frederick County have somewhere to turn when they need a helping hand.

Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn more about the people behind Helping Hands and Caring Hearts on this edition of Spotlight on Local Business.

Today on Spotlight on Local Business, Drew sits down with Jenifer Zimmer, Executive Director and co-founder of Helping Hands and Caring Hearts, to talk about the incredible work the nonprofit is doing for families throughout Frederick County.
Jenifer shares how she and her husband, Brian Zimmer, founded Helping Hands and Caring Hearts in 2022 after recognizing a need for more direct assistance in the community &mdash; and how that mission has continued to grow.
The conversation highlights the organization's work providing free food, clothing, school supplies, personal care items and other essentials to those facing difficult times. From food pantries stocked with fresh and non-perishable items to professional clothing for job interviews and backpacks for local students, the goal is simple: help neighbors when they need it most.
Drew and Jenifer also discuss the power of community support and what it takes to operate an organization committed to making sure people throughout Frederick County have somewhere to turn when they need a helping hand.
Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn more about the people behind Helping Hands and Caring Hearts on this edition of Spotlight on Local Business.

Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

Today on Spotlight on Local Business, Drew sits down with Shannon from Uncle Ralph's Bakery, a Downtown Frederick favorite celebrating 40 years of serving the community.

Shannon shares the story of her family taking over this beloved local institution and what it means to continue the bakery's legacy while honoring the traditions that have made it a Frederick staple for four decades.

The conversation also highlights Uncle Ralph's commitment to giving back through its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, where the bakery is providing 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children, helping families prepare for the new school year.

It's a heartfelt discussion about family, community, and the importance of supporting local businesses that continue to make Frederick a better place to live.

Tune in to hear the full conversation on this edition of Spotlight on Local Business.

Today on Spotlight on Local Business, Drew sits down with Shannon from Uncle Ralph's Bakery, a Downtown Frederick favorite celebrating 40 years of serving the community.
Shannon shares the story of her family taking over this beloved local institution and what it means to continue the bakery's legacy while honoring the traditions that have made it a Frederick staple for four decades.
The conversation also highlights Uncle Ralph's commitment to giving back through its annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway, where the bakery is providing 50 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children, helping families prepare for the new school year.
It's a heartfelt discussion about family, community, and the importance of supporting local businesses that continue to make Frederick a better place to live.
Tune in to hear the full conversation on this edition of Spotlight on Local Business.

Uncle Ralph's Bakery

Today, Drew sat down with Barbara Ringrose, founder of WOW – Women Optimizing Women, to talk about the incredible impact WOW is making in our community and the upcoming Leading Ladies Summit on Thursday, August 13.

This inspiring all-day event brings women together for a day of empowerment, connection, and personal growth, featuring a keynote speaker, local town mayors, interactive breakout sessions, networking, yoga, dance, live music, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to make meaningful connections.

👉 Tune in as Barbara shares the story behind WOW, why building a strong community of women matters, and what attendees can expect from this exciting summit.

🔊 Hear the FULL interview anytime at:
https://www.wfmd.com/spotlight-on-local-business/

Whether you're looking to grow personally or professionally, expand your network, or simply be inspired by other amazing women in our community, this is one conversation—and one event—you won't want to miss!

Today, Drew sat down with Barbara Ringrose, founder of WOW &ndash; Women Optimizing Women, to talk about the incredible impact WOW is making in our community and the upcoming Leading Ladies Summit on Thursday, August 13.
This inspiring all-day event brings women together for a day of empowerment, connection, and personal growth, featuring a keynote speaker, local town mayors, interactive breakout sessions, networking, yoga, dance, live music, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to make meaningful connections.
👉 Tune in as Barbara shares the story behind WOW, why building a strong community of women matters, and what attendees can expect from this exciting summit.
🔊 Hear the FULL interview anytime at: <a href="https://www.wfmd.com/spotlight-on-local-business/" data-start="779" data-end="828">https://www.wfmd.com/spotlight-on-local-business/</a>
Whether you're looking to grow personally or professionally, expand your network, or simply be inspired by other amazing women in our community, this is one conversation&mdash;and one event&mdash;you won't want to miss!

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