Start Local

Liam Dempsey, Erik Gudmundson, and Joe Casabona
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Start Local is focused on helping businesses and non-profits in and around Chester County, Pennsylvania, connect and grow together. Our aim is to bring together the many folks that make up our wonderful community in greater Philadelphia to share and learn from each other.

  1. -3 h

    Advocating for Abused and Neglected Children with Leigh Anne McKelvey

    Children in the midst of proceedings in Dependency Court face countless questions, fears, and uncertainties. To understand more, we speak with Leigh Anne McKelvey, Executive Director of CASA Youth Advocates, which serves Delaware and Chester Counties as part of a national nonprofit network. A social worker first, Leigh Anne guides us through the challenges confronting children who have experienced abuse and neglect – and explains how CASA’s staff and volunteers advocate for those children. She unpacks how CASA’s volunteers are screened and trained to support children navigating instability in many areas of their lives. Leigh Anne also shares her passion for teaching graduate-level social work students and reveals she likes to unwind amidst the pressures of leading CASA, teaching courses, and raising a young family.OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKSCASA Youth Advocates Serving Delaware and Chester Counties Website: chescocasa.orgInstagram: instagram.com/casayouthadvocatesFacebook: facebook.com/CASAYouthAdvocatesCASA on YouTubeCareers with CASA: delcocasa.org/jobs-casaLeigh Anne McKelvey on LinkedInLocal Business Spotlight TLC Rescue (To Love a Canine)ADVERTISEMENT Need legal help? The Chester County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service connects community members with local attorneys for a $25, 30-minute consultation. Start local—and find a path forward. Get legal help

  2. 21 août

    Making the Finest Chocolates with Albert Lauber

    For many people, few culinary pleasures compare with fine Swiss chocolate. Indulging our own dreams, we joined Albert Lauber, Owner and Chocolatier at Neuchatel Chocolates, on his factory floor in Oxford, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by the irresistible sights and aromas of chocolate being made, we spoke with Albert about the craft and business behind it all. He explained how he transforms Swiss chocolate into delicious truffles – and how he makes his own chocolate from Philippine cocoa beans. We also explored industry trends, the challenges of managing a factory, and his approach to sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers. If you have even a hint of a sweet tooth, this delicious episode is not to be missed. OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS Neuchatel Chocolates neuchatelchocolates.comswisschips.comFacebook: facebook.com/NeuchatelChocolatesInstagram: instagram.com/neuchatel_swiss_chocolatesChocoEve Website: chocoeve.comLocal Business Spotlight SILOAdditional Links Extract and BoxMaplehofe DiaryThe Market at Liberty PlaceRelated Episodes Buying, Renovating, and Renting Properties with Geoff BosleyADVERTISEMENT Need legal help? The Chester County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service connects community members with local attorneys for a $25, 30-minute consultation. Start local—and find a path forward. Get legal help

  3. 7 août

    Creating Safe Places and Finding Forever Homes for Cats with Kristine Baney

    Cats, cats – here, there and everywhere! Surrounded by felines, we meet with Kristine Baney, Executive Director at Treetops Kitty Cafe. More of a lounge than a cafe, Treetops Kitty Cafe is a cat rescue located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. At Treetops, the cats play, nap, and cause chaos wherever they want as they roam freely throughout the entire facility. Kristine walks us through the running of the rescue shelter, its adoption service, and caring for the cats that call the cafe home, even if only for a short while. We talk about board recruitment and strategies for raising awareness about the nonprofit, ensuring that a growing number of local residents know about and support the cafe. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS Treetops Kitty Cafe Website: treetopskittycafe.comFacebook: facebook.com/TreetopsKittyCafeRescueInstagram: instagram.com/treetopskittycafeTikTok: tiktok.com/@treetopskittycafeLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/treetops-kitty-cafe-animal-rescueKristine Baney on LinkedInBoard involvement note on the Treetops Kitty Cafe websiteVolunteer with Treetops Kitty CafeAdditional Links ACCT PhillyPocopson Veterinary StationCherry Blossom VacationsForage BooksThe Mushroom FestivalLongwood GardensTRANSCRIPT

  4. 24 juil.

    Supporting and Serving Children in Under Resourced Communities with Jan Michener

    Learning to read at a young age can prove so critical to how well a child flourishes as they grow. We meet with Jan Michener, Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands & Hearts (AHHAH). Based in Kennett Square, AHHAH supports young people in under resourced communities across Chester County. The organizations runs a range of arts and literacy programs in communities, schools, and the youth detention center – all focused on enabling those young people to thrive, rather than merely service. With deep commitment to helping children read at grade level from an early age, Jan walks us through several of AHHAH’s program and initiatives. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH) Website: ahhah.orgInstagram: instagram.com/artsholdinghandsandheartsFacebook: facebook.com/ArtsHoldingHandsAndHeartsIncJan Michener on LinkedInAdditional Links Chester County FuturesKennett Ability Network (KAN)Good WorksCamp DreamcatcherKennett LibraryJustamere FoundationChester County Intermediate UnitChester County Youth CenterDolly Parton’s Imagination LibraryThe Alliance for Health EquityChester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC)Other Interviews with Jan Michener Jan Michener on Great DamesJan Michener on The Art of Volunteering PodcastRelated Episodes Repairing Homes and Building Relationships with Bob BeggsNurturing Belonging and Celebrating Community with Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS with Patty HillkirkBuilding Community and Capacity with Chris MannaTRANSCRIPT The full transcript for this episode will be published on our website as soon as it is available.

  5. 10 juil.

    Designing, Fabricating, and Servicing Industrial Construction with Scott Dolor

    Industrial fabrication and construction underpins much of the infrastructure and manufacturing that keeps our economy moving. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Dolor, Vice President of Operations at M. Davis & Sons, to explore how the Kennett Square company designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains complex industrial systems. Scott walks us through the evolution of the family-owned business, its focus on investing on its people, and how the company attracts and develops the next generation of craftspeople. We also discuss the many facets of M. Davis’s business, fostering a strong workplace culture, and how the company is eager to engage with and supporting its local community. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS M. Davis & Sons Website: mdavisinc.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/m-davis-&-sonsFacebook: facebook.com/MDavisSonsIncScott Dolor on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-dolor-mba-62134a13Additional Links The Garage Community & Youth CenterSILOChester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

  6. 19 juin

    Championing Live Music and Local Arts with Michael Hahn

    Live music plays an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities. We sit down with Michael Hahn, Executive Director of the Kennett Flash, to explore how the nonprofit listening room has become a home for live music, comedy, and community events in Kennett Square. Michael walks us through the realities of operating a nonprofit arts organization, from booking performers and securing sponsorships to recruiting volunteers and building audiences. We also discuss plans for a future arts and culture hub in Kennett Square. Along the way, Michael shares insights from his own career as a musician, songwriter, and arts administrator. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS The Kennett Flash Website: kennettflash.orgThe Kennett Flash on Bandcamp: thekennettflash.bandcamp.comInstagram: instagram.com/thekennettflashFacebook: facebook.com/TheKennettFlashVolunteer: kennettflash.org/volunteerMichael Hahn’s YouTube channelAdditional Links The Hub for Arts and CultureKATS (Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society)If Not For MusicKoh Show LiveRainbow RecordsSmalls Music ShopLive Music SocietyKennett Restaurants and Businesses La VeronaLily Asian CuisineMichoacana GrillThe Mushroom CapPhilterKSQ Barber LoungeRecommended Musical Artists Strays and Misfits on BandcampBuffalo NicholsRelated Episodes Playing, Teaching, and Building a Career in Music with Dave MattockFocusing on Customers Relationships with Mark Avery

  7. 5 juin

    Protecting the Rights and Interests of Victims of Crime and Personal Injury with Basil Joy

    When people suffer serious injury, abuse, or trauma – either through criminal acts or negligence – it can prove challenging to rebuild their lives. We sit down with Basil Joy, an attorney with Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney, to discuss his work representing victims of crime and personal injury. Basil explains how attorneys help clients pursue justice, accountability, and restitution. Basil reflects on his legal career and how that shapes his work advocating for and protecting the rights of victims. Chatting about a number of nonprofits, we also discuss the value of supporting local communities through board involvement. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS Goldberg, Goldberg & Maloney WebsiteLinkedInFacebookYouTubeBasil Joy on LinkedInBasil's commencement speech (2013) on YouTubeLocal Nonprofits Crime Victims’ Center of Chester CountyGateway HorseworksFox Chase FarmSafe Harbor of Chester CountyChester County Fund for Women and GirlsChester County Bar AssociationAdditional Links Pink | Marked FoundationUnite for HERFox RothschildUnruh Turner Burke & FreesSuitsupplyConcordville CleanersVillanova University Charles Widger School of LawRelated Episodes Advocating for Local Communities: Law and Volunteerism with Rob JeffersonSetting the Example and Leading from the Front with Greg NardiSupporting Victims of Sexual Violence and Other Crimes with Christine ZaccarelliTranscript The full episode transcript will be posted on our website as soon as it is available.

  8. 22 mai

    Championing and Fostering the Future of Transportation with Derrick Herrmann

    With transportation touching nearly every aspect of daily life, advancing technology is rapidly changing how we get around our local region. We sit down with Derrick Herrmann, Chief of Transformational Technology at PennDOT, to explore how the agency is preparing for a future that includes AI-powered traffic systems, automated vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, drones, and advanced air mobility. Derrick walks us through PennDOT’s role in regulating emerging transportation technologies, supporting first responders, and using real-time data to improve roadway safety and reduce congestion – and so much more. OUR PARTNER Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce LINKS Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Website: pa.gov/agencies/penndotCareers with PennDOT: pa.gov/agencies/employment/penndotPennDOT’s upcoming ~$100million of EV charger funding: pa.gov/evcommunityOpen data platform: data-pennshare.opendata.arcgis.comGIS layers for PennDOT: gis.penndot.pa.gov/onemapPennStart: pennstart.orgAdditional Links AV RideBeta TechnologiesDrone 814GovernmentJobs.comPennsylvania SPCAState Employees Combined Appeal (SECA)Transportation Organizations AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials)ITS AmericaFederal Aviation Administration (FAA)NASEO (National Association of State Energy Officials)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)PAVE (Partners for Automated Vehicle Education)Pennsylvania Turnpike CommissionRIDC of WestmorelandTransportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC)Pennsylvania Universities Bucknell UniversityCarnegie Mellon UniversitySafety21 at Carnegie Mellon UniversityLarson Transportation Institute at Penn StateHarrisburg UniversityLocal Bands and Artists The Menzingers – Tasker-Morris StationThe Wonder Years – A Raindance in TrafficThe Starting Line – IslandCarly CosgroveTigers JawBalance and ComposureTitle FightBike RoutesAugust Burns RedModern BaseballSweet PillmewithoutYouKid DynamiteGrayscaleValenciaMan OverboardHandgunsRelated Episodes Advocating for Sustainable Transportation with Tim PhelpsTranscript The full episode transcript will be posted here as soon as it is available.

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Start Local is focused on helping businesses and non-profits in and around Chester County, Pennsylvania, connect and grow together. Our aim is to bring together the many folks that make up our wonderful community in greater Philadelphia to share and learn from each other.

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  • Création
    Liam Dempsey, Erik Gudmundson, and Joe Casabona
  • Années d’activité
    2020 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    104
  • Classification
    Tous publics
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    © Start Local
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