Start Local Podcast

It's a 🎤 publication Friday, so we are coming to you with a new episode. 📣 Farmers markets and craft and artisanal markets are popping up in more communities across Chester County, Pennsylvania, as farm-to-table and shop local grow in popularity with consumers. We sat down with Christy Campli of Growing Roots Partners to learn more about how she delivers and produces a series of markets and community events across the region. We speak with her about supporting local farmers, producers, artists, and makers – all while working to build community. 🎧 Listen: https://lnkd.in/eEbCJJUs We extend deep thanks for our friends and partners at Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce for helping us promote and support businesses across #ChesterCountyPa

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We have over 70 job seekers coming to Wednesday's Business Networking Meeting. If your company is hiring we have room for 5 more employers. Most people live in the Phila. suburbs. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/e_dXWpda

This morning I had a chance to spend time at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Coatesville, PA where we distributed food to those in need. In addition to healthy food options, we were able to distribute over 50 Turkeys for the holidays. Tabernacle is a great agency partner of the Chester County Food Bank. I’m excited for the continued collaboration with the food bank and all agency partners as we look to tackle food insecurity in Coatesville and beyond. Mid Penn Bank #communitybanking

Great ITAG and MACCDC holiday networking event last night! I enjoyed catching up with my Start Local Podcast colleague, Erik Gudmundson, and with Bill Apostolacus and Patrick M. of Eigen X. It was great to meet Milos Milosevic and Tom Gattone of O3 – or to meet them again. Thanks to the team at CCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council for organizing this fun networking opportunity. Great work Marianne Stack, Cheryl Korn, Sherry Cockerham, and Jim Lauckner.

Reminder- home buyer workshop is tomorrow‼️ 🏡 Did you know? About 65% of Coatesville residents are renters! 🤯 If you've been dreaming of making the leap to homeownership, we've got just the event to help you take the plunge! 🏠✨ Join us on December 5th from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at 228 East Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320, for our Path to Homeownership workshop, proudly sponsored by KeyBank! Whether you're a first-timer or just looking for a refresher, this workshop is loaded with tips, insights, and perks to help you on your journey to owning a home. 🙌 What’s in it for you? 🎓 Expert Insights: Get insider advice from pros who know the home buying process inside and out! 💸 Lending Programs & Grants: Discover financing options like 0% down payment programs, $5,000 in closing cost assistance, and learn about Chester County Grant opportunities for down payment and closing costs! 🍕 Free Food & Giveaways: Who doesn’t love freebies? Enjoy snacks, giveaways, and score gift cards for asking great questions! 🏡 Realtor Ready: Realtors, bring your clients! This event is a perfect opportunity to equip them with everything they need to buy with confidence. This workshop is open to EVERYONE – whether you're just curious or already planning your move. Don’t miss this chance to get informed, ask questions, and take your first steps towards making Coatesville your permanent home. RSVP today and get ready to unlock your future! 🔑 https://lnkd.in/ePKuseYR

We're back! 💥 As we share our new 🎤 episode, we'll take a moment to say that we hope that you had a wonderful 🍗 Thanksgiving. Today’s libraries play a significant role in the life of the community. The programs, services, and happenings at our local libraries might surprise those who have not visited one recently. We catch up with Christopher Manna, Executive Director of the Kennett Library, to walk through all things library. We learn how this wonderful library – and others across #ChesterCounty – are meeting the needs of their communities in innovative, exciting, and engaging ways. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eQb3k4aC We extend our sincere gratitude to our friends and colleagues at Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce – Cheryl B. Kuhn, IOM and Erica Carosella – for partnering with our show to promote and support businesses and nonprofits across Chester County.

As a late Friday afternoon update for our #StartLocal 🎙️ community, we are excited to share that we have a number of amazing guests queued up to record in the coming days. We are working extra hours to get back onto our fortnightly schedule. We are hopeful that we will publish an episode next Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. (Nope, no Black Friday deals from us. 😂) Thanks to those who have reached out to check on us during the chaos of the past few months. 🙏 We are grateful for your support. Thanks for being part of our community!

During the holiday season, job searching becomes particularly challenging. Celebrations, increased competition, and slower hiring processes can complicate this already difficult endeavor. It's crucial for organizations that support the unemployed—whether through retraining or job-seeking assistance—to ramp up their efforts. At Foxwynd Foundation, we invite these organizations to explore a partnership with us. Through a grant, we can strengthen their workforce programs and enhance their impact in the community. If you would like to learn more about these opportunities, please visit our website at www.foxwyndfoundation.org. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing job challenges during the holidays.

We are delighted to head to Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown on Monday, 04-Nov from 4 – 7 PM to celebrate the new book from Catherine Renzi and Al Renzi of YELLOW SPRINGS FARMS, INC. This free book-signing event features "Is the Grass Always Greener? Life with Goats, Gardens, and Gourmet Cheese". Join us there to support local authors and local business! RSVP are requested via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/efa2fpe4 #ChesterCounty #StartLocal #VictoryBeer