Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry)
by Impact Corry
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About this podcast
A show that spotlights small, rural businesses in Erie County Pennsylvania, Northwest Pennsylvania, and beyond. Hear about success stories and unique challenges that these businesses and their leaders face.
Presented by Impact Corry, the non-profit community, economic, and civic development hub based in Corry, Pennsylvania. Funding is provided by the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.
Episodes
- Cherie Dickey (Corry Chamber) & Brian Slawin (Ben Franklin Technology Partners) · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 6In our series finale, we're speaking with two individuals that are integral to regional business development: Cherie Dickey of the Corry Area Chamber of Commerce, and Brian…
- Manufacturing Enterprise program (Corry High School) · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 5In our newest episode, we're speaking with the team behind Corry High School's Manufacturing Enterprise program. Guests include teacher Travis Carey, along with students Sylas…
- Chris Groner (City of Erie) · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 4In our newest episode, we're speaking with Chris Groner, the Director for the Office of Development Services with the City of Erie. We discuss his long history with the City of…
- Julie Zajac (3 Pillarz Farm) · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 3In our newest episode, we're speaking with Julie Zajac, the founder of 3 Pillarz Farm in Northwest Pennsylvania. We discuss the family history of the farm, talk the many…
- Betsy Grinder (Your Daily Serving) · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 2In our newest episode, we're speaking with Betsy Grinder, the owner of Corry, PA's Your Daily Serving. We discuss the origins of the meal-prep, catering, and personal chef…
- Greg and Kathy Bowes (Buzz of UC, Copperleaf) · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 1In our Season 3 premiere, we're speaking with Greg and Kathy Bowes, the owner-operators of both The Buzz of UC and The Buzz at Copperleaf. The episode covers the origins of the…
- Brenda Kirik (Williams Place) · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 6In our newest episode, we're speaking with Brenda Kirik, who owns Williams Place in Corry, PA. Williams Place is a locally owned gift and fabric shop offering a full service…
- John Oliver & Christine Temple (Visit Erie) · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 5In our newest episode, we're speaking with John Oliver (President/CEO) and Christine Temple (Director of Communications) at Visit Erie. Our conversation covers the success of…
- Kerrie Catalfu (Sweet Traditions) · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 4In our newest episode, we’re speaking with Kerrie Catalfu about her family’s Corry, PA maple syrup business, Sweet Traditions. Kerrie talks about the business’s array of maple…
- Sara Gilger (Sara’s Business Solutions & Notary Services) · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 3In our newest episode, we're speaking with Sara Gilger, owner and operator of Sara’s Business Solutions & Notary Services in Union City, Pennsylvania. Sara details her…
- Cindy Wells (Union City Borough) and Steve Bishop (Union City Community Foundation) · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 2In our newest episode, we're speaking with Cindy Wells (Borough Manager for Union City, PA) and Steve Bishop (Project Coordinator for the Union City Community Foundation). The…
- Cherie Dickey (Corry Area Chamber of Commerce) · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 1In our first episode of season 2, we're speaking with Cherie Dickey, who works for both the Corry Area Chamber of Commerce and Impact Corry. Cherie speaks about how these two…
- Brian Slawin, Katie Caputo & Tim Emerick (PA Wilds Big Idea Contest) · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 6A trio of guests join us to discuss the 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest. Brian Slawin (Ben Franklin Technology Partners) talks about the contest winners and how his organization…
- Matthew Platz (Corry Higher Education Council) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 5Matthew Platz joins the podcast to discuss the Corry Higher Education Council and their upcoming Rural Entrepreneur Week. The conversation details the Corry Hi-Ed’s mission…
- Bernie Blore (Before The Barrel Distillery) and Autumn Jells (Sapphire Empire Enterprises) · 40 min · Season 1 Episode 4Our newest episode features Bernie Blore (Before The Barrel Distillery) and Autumn Jells (Sapphire Empire Enterprises). A perfect pairing of local entrepreneurs, they discuss the…
- Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Alliance) · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 3Candace Hillyard joins the podcast to discuss the PA Route 6 Alliance. Our conversation hits on the 11 counties covered by the Alliance, their facade improvement program, their…
- Del Birch and Kristen Karrfalt (Erie Chamber) · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 2Del Birch and Kristen Karrfalt join the podcast to discuss a variety of Erie regional business issues. They talk about the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership's work in…
- Perry Wood (ECGRA) and Chuck Gray (Impact Corry) · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 1The first episode of Transforming Small Business features Perry Wood (Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority) and Chuck Gray (Impact Corry). Together, they discuss the concept of…
