Join us for a fun journey through the vibrant tapestry of Arcata's local business community in "Chamber Chats" Hosted by Meredith Matthews, the Executive Director of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce, this podcast brings you closer to the heart and soul of the city's thriving enterprises and organizations.
Each episode is recorded at Humboldt Hot Air in Arcata and is live Thursday at 9 a.m. and it is also on Soundcloud!
In this episode, Meredith interviewed Mark Ritz & Charlie Jordan, the owners of Kinetic Coffee. Kinetic Koffee Company is a gourmet micro roaster, located in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County, surrounded by Redwood forests, raging rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. They specialize in super-premium, certified organic coffees from around the world. Kinetic Koffee is a firm believer in the "Think Globally, Act Locally" philosophy. All of their coffees are certified organic, shade-grown, and governed by fair trade practices. In addition to purchasing from environmentally aware vendors, they are also contributing 10% of their net proceeds to charities to support worthy causes.
7 Dec 2023
Inteview with Jesse Miles of the Mckinleyville Chamber
In this episode Meredith interviews Jesse who is the Executive Director from the Mckinleyville Chamber of Commerce.
Check out their website at https://mckinleyvillechamber.com/ (https://mckinleyvillechamber.com/)
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch live episodes every Thursday at 9 a.m. at http://humboldthotair.org/ (http://humboldthotair.org/)
30 Nov 2023
Interview with Jaymi from Dark Staffing Solutions
In this episode, Meredith interviews Jaymi Dark the owner of Dark Staffing Solutions. Dark Staffing Solutions is a reputable staffing agency specializing in the cannabis space. They offer clients a variety of services including executive staffing, temporary staffing, direct hires, temp to perm hires, evaluation hires, farm labor contracting, and customized payroll solutions.
Check out their website at https://www.darkstaffingsolutions.com/ (https://www.darkstaffingsolutions.com/)
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch live episodes every Thursday at 9 a.m. at http://humboldthotair.org/ (http://humboldthotair.org/)
16 Nov 2023
Interview with Meredith from Six Rivers Brewery
In this episode, Meredith interviews Meredith!
Meredith Maier from Six Rivers Brewery is a force for good in our community, and also makes some amazing beer!
Check them out at https://sixriversbrewery.com/ (https://sixriversbrewery.com/)
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch live episodes every Thursday at 9 a.m. at http://humboldthotair.org/ (http://humboldthotair.org/)
26 Oct 2023
Interview with the Humboldt Grain Girls
In this episode, Meredith interviews Lisa Dugan and Lisa Ann the owners of Humboldt Grain Girls. They are two women from Pennsylvania that destiny brought together in Northern California. Sharing Pennsylvania Dutch farming DNA, they found common ground in their love of all things local: food, farming, community, and fun. Both believe in the principles of local, healthy food as a way to bring people together and heal body, mind, and soul.
https://humboldtgraingirls.com/pages/behind-the-brand (https://humboldtgraingirls.com/pages/behind-the-brand)
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch live episodes every Thursday at 9 a.m. at http://humboldthotair.org/ (http://humboldthotair.org/)
23 Oct 2023
Interview with Chris from Cassaro's Catering
In this episode, Meredith interviews Chris who is the owner of Cassaro's Catering. Cassaro's kitchen is located amongst the beautiful redwood coast in Arcata, CA. Cassaro’s is a small, woman-owned business focused on hand-crafted, local cuisine. We provide full-service catering, quality individual boxed meals, and a selection of Cassaro’s signature dressings and sauces.
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch live episodes every Thursday at 9 a.m. at http://www.humboldthotair.org/ (http://www.humboldthotair.org/)
12 Oct 2023
Interview with Meghan from Peaches and Pearls
In this episode, Meredith interviews Meghan Riley from Peaches and Pearls who recently opened up her shop on the plaza. Peaches and Pearls is an intimacy boutique dedicated to education, compassion, self-care, self-love, and inclusivity. She and Meredith talk about all of the toys, workshops, and knowledge she offers!
This episode was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
5 Oct 2023
Interview with Amy from Alchemy Distillery
In this episode, Meredith interviews Amy from Alchemy Distillery and has a marvelous conversation about the history of Alchemy Distillery, the process, the craft, and the new tasting room!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every thursday at 9 am at https://humboldthotair.org/ (https://humboldthotair.org/)
https://alchemydistillery.com/ (https://alchemydistillery.com/)
https://arcatachamber.com/
28 Sept 2023
Interview with Gloria from Hounds of Humboldt
In this episode, Meredith interviewed Gloria who is her right-hand woman at the Chamber of Commerce and also owns Hounds of Humboldt and has a podcast of her own called What We Didn't Learn in Business School.
They talk about Gloria's business journey and what's to come, her passion in the business scene, and they also talk about some future events of the Chambers now that they are taking over the events Arcata Main Street once ran.
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Amy Fowler from Humboldt Haberdashery
In this episode, Meredith interviews Amy Fowler the owner of Humboldt Haberdashery. Amy hosts private parties, craft parties, workshops, and more. You get to learn more about her talents in and outside of the shop!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ ( https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://humboldthaberdashery.com/ (https://humboldthaberdashery.com/)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Stacy Atkins-Salazar from No Limits Dance Academy
In this episode, Meredith interviews Stacy Atkins-Salazar from No Limits Dance Academy. She learned about some amazing stories and little-known facts about an absolute powerhouse of a woman. This is a wonderful and fun episode!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://nolimitsdanceacademy.com/ (https://nolimitsdanceacademy.com/)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Past and Present Owners of Pacific Paradise
In this episode, Meredith interviews Nick Matthews who owned Pacific Paradise from 1996-2001, and Michael Bettencourt who is the current owner. This is a great episode talking about tradition in our community and the future it may hold!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://www.pacificparadisedispensary.com/ (https://www.pacificparadisedispensary.com/)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
15 Sept 2023
A Transformational Interview with Michael Sherman
In this episode, Meredith interviews Transformational Coach Micahel Sherman. This episode is meaningful, emotional, and transformational, and if you tune in it could be life changing!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ ( https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://www.facebook.com/michaeljasonsherman (https://www.facebook.com/michaeljasonsherman)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Futurist Ken Hamik and Robert Blackman
In this episode, Meredith Interviews Futurist Ken Hamik and Robert Backman. The topic is "2 for 20: Humboldt; 's Manufacturing and Housing Future" Tune in to learn more about what that means and for an enlightening conversation!
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Pat Knittel from North Story Wines & Wrangletown Cider
In this episode, Meredith interviews Pat Knittel the owner of North Story Wines and Wrangletown Cider Company. They talked about the intricate processes of making cider and wine and how it's wonderful having a local, women-owned business!
#drinklocal
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://www.wrangletowncidercompany.com/ (https://www.wrangletowncidercompany.com/)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
15 Sept 2023
Interview with Ashley Osia from the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation
In this first episode, Meredith interviews Ashley Osia who is the Director of Community Engagement for the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation. They talk all things Zootini and about the foundation.
This was first recorded at Humboldt Hot Air and you can catch the episodes live every Thursday at 9 am at https://www.humboldthotair.org/ (https://www.humboldthotair.org/)
https://www.redwoodzoo.org/9/Foundation (https://www.redwoodzoo.org/9/Foundation)
https://arcatachamber.com/ (https://arcatachamber.com/)
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