Connect Germantown Podcast

Connect Germantown is a podcast to help connect the Germantown area business community. Each episode, we will sit down with business leaders of the community, small business owners, and elected officials to learn more about their story and why Germantown is the best place to do business.

Making Germantown an IT City with Leighton Foster, Director of Operations at Skinner Technology Group

Janie Day interviews Leighton Foster, Director of Operations at Skinner Technology Group (STG). STG aims to help clients fully leverage their technology investments by offering critical support and insights for IT operations, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and business solution implementation.

Capturing Historic Germantown Family and Business with Alex Ginsburg Photographics

Janie Day interviews Rhonda Ginsburg, People Artist & Co-Owner and Alex Ginsburg, a Master Photographer with over 25 years of experience, who specializes in creating unique and imaginative portrait art.

Keeping Germantown Secure Online with Robert Praul - Technology Director of DivergeIT

Janie Day interviews Robert Praul, Technology Director at DivergeIT, a high-performance managed IT service provider (MSP) and managed security services provider (MSSP) serving mid-sized businesses and enterprises across America.

Investing in Germantown with Jon Albright of Albright Investments

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Jon Albright from Albright Investments, a firm dedicated to providing guidance and property management services for a variety of commercial real estate properties.

Germantown Faith and History with Dr. Will Jones, Pastor- Germantown Presbyterian Church

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Dr. Will Jones, Pastor of Germantown Presbyterian Church to discuss the rich history and growth of the congregation.

Protecting Your Nest Egg with Mark Ruleman of Ruleman Asset Management and Planning

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Mark Ruleman of Ruleman Asset Management and Planning to talk about their services, commitment to Germantown, Tennessee and more.

Heart Health with Dr. Gubin of Stern Cardiovascular

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Stern Cardiovascular's Dr. Steven Gubin to discuss heart health and Stern Cardiovascular's involvement with the Germantown and Mid-South community.

Office Solutions That Work with Lucas Business Solutions' Chuck Lucas

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with the owner of Lucas Business Solutions, Chuck Lucas, to discuss how they provide a variety of options in office furniture solutions. Chuck discusses how they provide everything for the office including desks, filing systems, seating, panel system workstations, lighting, keyboard trays and etc.

The Joint Replacement Experts- Dr. Andrew Wodowski with OrthoSouth

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Janie Day, sits down with OrthoSouth's Dr. Andrew Wodowski to discuss their mission built on the legacy of three separate practices that decided to formalize a union guided by the common purpose of delivering world-class orthopedic care while offering patients an exceptional, unsurpassed customer service experience.

Finding The Right Medicare Plan with Delta Benefits Group's Bobby Jones

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Delta Medical Group's President, Bobby Jones, to discuss their business and tips and resources you should know about Medicare

How Philanthropy Can Power the Good in Your Community with Jeremy C. Park of cityCURRENT

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with the CEO of cityCURRENT, Jeremy C. Park as he discusses how their organization works to power the GOOD through events, media, and philanthropy.

Legacy Promotional Group with Bob Wilson

Legacy Promotional Group provides relevant, on-trend and on-brand promotional products every time. Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Janie Day, sits down with Legacy Promotional Group's Owner, Bob Wilson, to discuss promotional products and on-brand advertising.

Thrive Hearing and Tinnitus Solutions with Dr. Casie Keaton and Dr. Haleigh Freeman

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Janie Day sits down with hearing care experts, Dr. Casie Keaton and Dr. Haleigh Freeman of Thrive Hearing & Tinnitus Solutions, as they discuss how they provide their patients with the best hearing care experience possible.

New York Life Insurance with Scotty Hendricks

As a New York Life partner, Scotty Hendrick's goal is to help driven, ambitious people fulfill their potential. Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce CEO and President, Janie Day, sits down with Scotty to discuss New York Life, loving Germantown, and the importance of wealth management

ShelfGenie of Memphis/ Mid-South with Cindy Williams

In this episode, Janie Day, the CEO & President of the Germantown Area Cahmber of Commerce, interviews Cindy Williams with ShelfGenie of Memphis/Mid-South which proveides custom Glide-Out shelves are the best way to eliminate common frustrations in the kitchen, pantry, and bath.

Sports Medicine with Campbell Clinic's Dr. Matthew Gilbert

In this episode, Janie Day, the CEO & President of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Dr. Matthew Gilbert of Campbell Clinic Orthopedics as he discusses sports medicine and how he treats a range of patients from elite athletes, children, non-athletes, hurt-on-the-job patients, senior citizens, and everything in between.

Bella Benefits Bringer Insurance Agency - Amekia Walls

In this episode, Janie Day, the CEO & President of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Bella Benefits Bringer founder, Amekia Walls, as she shares insights, tips, and resources on how she offers the best in benefits for you including Medicare Advantage, Life Insurance, Burial Insurance, Aflac, and more.

Century Financial LLC-
Brian White Helps Course Your Financial Success

In this episode, Janie Day, the CEO & President of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Brian D. White, M.B.A., Owner of Century Financial who discusses how advises us on a range of issues, from retirement planning to insurance coverage and effective tax strategies.

ServiceMaster by Cornerstone-Restoration Experts
Janie Day, the CEO & President of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce, interviews Tyler Pattat, President of ServiceMaster by Cornerstone, restoration experts in the Mid-South. for over 20 years.

ServiceMaster by Cornerstone has been helping residential and business customers eradicate all debris and damage caused by smoke, water, and mold for over 20 years. Serving their customers throughout the Mid-South, they take great pride in being stewards of the community.

Wise Choices-Consumer Investigator Andy Wise
Janie Day, President & CEO of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce sits down with Andy to discuss top scam trends and more.

Andy Wise is a consumer investigator and 3-time Emmy Award nominee for investigative reporting. His investigations shaped public policy, put criminals in jail and enlightened a generation of viewers to the dead giveaways of scams and to creative money-saving strategies.

bfac.com-Mobile Solutions to Grow your Business
Janie Day, President and CEO of the Germantown Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Emmy Award Winning Journalist, turned Award Winning CEO & Public Speaker, Brad McMullan, as they discuss his award-winning technology company, bfac.com that provides mobile marketing & communication solutions to businesses, organizations, churches, schools, state & local governments and political figures.

Managing Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
Janie Day, President and CEO of the Germantown Chamber of Commerce, sits down with Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare's Sandra Warlow, Director Employee Assistance Program and Community Behavioral Health and Allison White, Supervisor of the Living Well Network to discuss managing your mental health during the pandemic.

Germantown Business Owners
On the latest episode of the Connect Germantown Podcast, Janie Day chats with Germantown business owners to share business advice, lessons learned, and ways they support the community featuring Kevin Hertzke of Buff City Soap, Robby Yates of the Follow App, and Dr. Angie Zinkus of Germantown Parkway Animal Hospital.

Germantown Mayor & City Administrator
Whether you are a current citizen of Germantown, Tennessee or a prospective citizen thinking of moving to our great city, you won't want to miss this podcast interview with Mayor Mike Palazzolo and city administrator, Patrick Lawton. The Mayor and Patrick will be discussing every topic from Public Safety, Public Education, Public Infrastructure and Public Parks.

In 2019, Germantown became 1 of only 4 cities to win the Malcom Baldrige Award, so tune in to hear more about the importance of this award to the city and its citizens.