<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, host Ben Van Camp speaks with Sophie Gee., co-owner and COO of janegee, about her journey in the retail community of downtown Portsmouth and celebrate her selection as the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sophie and Ben discuss the Local Love initiative aimed at revitalizing local businesses, the challenges faced by retailers, and the importance of community engagement. Sophie shares her vision for a collaborative retail environment and the future aspirations for both janegee and the Local Love initiative.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The 2025 Volunteer of the Year is presented by Centrus Digital&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Collaborate &amp;amp; Listen is sponsored by Daystar&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode, host Ben Van Camp speaks with Sophie Gee., co-owner and COO of janegee, about her journey in the retail community of downtown Portsmouth and celebrate her selection as the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year. Sophie and Ben discuss the Local Love initiative aimed at revitalizing local businesses, the challenges faced by retailers, and the importance of community engagement. Sophie shares her vision for a collaborative retail environment and the future aspirations for both janegee and the Local Love initiative. The 2025 Volunteer of the Year is presented by Centrus DigitalCollaborate &amp; Listen is sponsored by Daystar

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Sophie Gee, 2025 Volunteer of the Year

Sophie Gee, 2025 Volunteer of the Year

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