For the Season 1 finale of Chamber On Air, Juli McCoy sits down with Cady Rankin, Partner and Financial Advisor with Apricity Advisors & Partners, alongside Brad Hindman, for a conversation about financial planning, building confidence with money, and preparing for the future.

What does financial planning really look like for the average family? How much of financial success comes down to math versus behavior? And what questions should you ask when meeting with a financial advisor for the first time?

Cady shares insights into the client experience, common money habits that can hold people back, the evolving role of technology in financial planning, and the importance of finding guidance when you need it most.

On this episode, Juli sits down with Mark Smith, Plant Manager at Schroeder Industries, to take a closer look at the world of manufacturing right here in Cumberland. Schroeder Industries has helped pioneer filtration technology for decades, with products that reach far beyond our region. Mark shares what the company produces locally, what modern manufacturing really looks like. The conversation also explores manufacturing careers, the growing need for skilled workers, company culture, and the surprising level of technology and engineering taking place right here in Mountain Maryland. If you've ever wondered what a career in manufacturing looks like today, or how a local facility can make an impact around the world, this episode is worth a listen.

Finding the right job—or the right employee—isn't always easy.

In this episode of Chamber On Air, Juli sits down with Shawn Barncord of ACT Personnel to discuss the important role staffing agencies play in strengthening our local workforce.

From the history of ACT Personnel to today's hiring challenges, Shawn shares insights on why businesses partner with staffing agencies, the barriers many job seekers face, and what it takes to succeed in today's job market. Together, they tackle common misconceptions about employment, workforce readiness, and the realities employers encounter every day.

Whether you're searching for your next opportunity, looking to grow your team, or simply interested in the state of workforce development in Allegany County, this episode offers valuable perspectives for our entire community.