5 episodes
Work & Progress: Tales of a gateway city Chicopee Center
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- Society & Culture
Bringing to life the stories of downtown Chicopee, a gateway city in Massachusettes. Told through the lens of business owners, residents, artists, organization heads, city employees, and local stakeholders.
Music provided by Eddie Saturn and Donnie Darkpop.
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Julie Copoulos, Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
On our fifth episode of Work & Progress, we are joined by Julie Copoulos executive director of the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce. Julie walks us through the path that led her to Chicopee, describes what a day in the life of the Chamber is like, and what being in the Chamber and in the city of Chicopee has shown her. We talk about how chambers are evolving and how the Chicopee Chamber has stepped into so many roles this year. We discuss the making of Center Park, a place we are now dubbing Center Place, and how that project brought so many wonderful stakeholders together. We also touch upon Center Fresh and what it's been like to put on a farmers' market along with some fun facts about some of the vendors. Lastly, we discuss the TDI program and how it offers cities an opportunity for self-reflection. Julie emphasizes her deep love for Chicopee and how this quirky little place has a way of capturing your heart.
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Lidya Rivera Early, Owner of Lids Live Well and the newly opened Lids Soul Cycle
On our fourth episode of Work & Progress, we are joined by Lidya Rivera Early owner of Lids Live Well and the newly opened, Lids Soul Cycle. Lidya takes us through her journey of being a business owner and woman entrepreneur, her experience in Chicopee center, and the highs and lows of being your own boss. Joins us for a great episode where we get a behind the scenes look at one of Chicopee's new thriving businesses.
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Giselle Cabrera, Owner of Dames Beautique
On our third episode of Work & Progress, we are joined by Giselle Cabrera owner of Dames Beautique. Listen to Giselle as she tells us about why she chose to have a business in Chicopee Center, what led her to open up her own salon, her favorite go-to hair products, and what she feels is necessary to ensure Chicopee continues to thrive and grow.
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Ty James, owner of Exchange Street Station Lounge
For our second episode of Work & Progress, we sit down with Ty James, owner of the Exchange Street Station Lounge. Get to know the man behind the bar, how he redid the entire space, his eye for beautiful things, his love for Chicopee, and more. Exchange Street Station Lounge is a beautiful underground bar in the center of Chicopee. Before COVID-19, Ty used his space for art galleries, private parties, community gatherings, and other events. Our hope is that once we hit phase 4, Ty will once again be able to open and provide a fun space for the community.
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Jonathan Evans, owner of the Herbarium
Join us for our first episode of Work & Progress with downtown business owner Jonathan Evans. Jonathan owns the Herbarium in downtown Chicopee, which just celebrated its 45th anniversary. Listen to Jonathan, former radio host, talk about the genesis of his business, the way things used to be in the downtown and what has changed in 45 years.
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