Start Local Joe Casabona and Liam Dempsey

We connect and spend time with Peter Davis, owner and brand story strategist with Hero's Quest Consulting. Peter explains business as theater, walking us through the power and value that stories can play in the marketplace for both businesses and nonprofits. Based in Oxford, Pa, Peter is an engaging and dynamic conversationalist – and this conversation offers many insights for local area leaders.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
Hero's Quest Consulting
Website: herosquestconsulting.comHero's Quest Consulting on FacebookPeter Davis on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/peterdavisbaltimoreBooks
The Experience Economy: Work Is Theater & Every Business a Stage – by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. GilmoreThe Hero and the Outlaw: Building Extraordinary Brands Through the Power of Archetypes – by Margaret Mark and Carol S. PearsonStories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business – by Kindra HallLocal Area Nonprofits
LCH Health & Community ServicesSILO (Serving, Inspiring and Loving Others)Oxford Neighborhood Services CenterTRANSCRIPT
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When folks think of Italian restaurants in Chester County, Pa, Limoncello pops to the top of the list for many locals. We caught up with Dina Mingrino Barbone to learn about running the two restaurants that she owns with her two brothers, Paul and Frank. Dina talks about growing up in the restaurant that her mother started, the community that has embraced the restaurant, and what it is like running two highly acclaimed and commercially successful restaurants.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
Limoncello
Restaurant website: limoncellorestaurant.comCareers with Limoncello: limoncellorestaurant.com/careersInstagram: @ristorantelimoncelloWest Chester Facebook: facebook.com/LimoncelloWCChester Springs Facebook: facebook.com/LimoncelloWCAdditional Links
Toys for TotsJean-Gorges PhiladelphiaNOTE: The episode artwork is the Mingrino Family, from left to right: Frank, Giuseppe, Maria, Paul, and Dino Mingrino
TRANSCRIPT
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We spend time in conversation with Bob Beggs, Executive Director of Good Works, Inc. Good Works is a Christian nonprofit organization working to transform lives by repairing homes for low-income families and sharing the hope that Bob, his colleagues, and teams of volunteers have found in Jesus Christ. We talk about the housing challenges that low-income families face in Chester County – and how Good Works aims to address those challenges by interweaving care for homes with care for people.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
Good Works, Inc.
goodworksinc.orgVolunteer for Good Works: goodworksinc.org/volunteerAdditional Links
Good Neighbors Home RepairHabitat for Humanity of Chester CountyAmerican Helicopter MuseumFreya SystemsOpen HearthPhoenixville Community Health FoundationALICE Report from the United Way of Chester CountyEpisode 41: Connecting People that Can Help with People that Need Help with Chris SaelloWhen Helping Hurts: : How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertNOTE: The Help Book mentioned in this episode is no longer being produced.
Transcript
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We step into the podcast studio with Bill Ronayne, the founder and owner of Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning. Founded in 1993, BVHVAC has grown to more than 60 employees, serving both residential and commercial customers from its base in West Chester, Pennsylvania. We speak with Bill about running and growing his community-focused business for more than thirty years.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning
Website: bvhvac.comCareers with BVHVAC: bvhvac.com/employmentLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/brandywine-valley-heating-&-acFacebook: facebook.com/BVHVACCommunity involvement: bvhvac.com/community-involvementOther Links
Michael Gidlewski + Achievement Unlimited: achievable.comBDR (Business Development Resources): bdrco.comVolunteer Organizations
Chester County History CenterKennett SymphonyWest Chester Fire DepartmentGood Neighbor Day in DowningtownEducational Institutions
Thaddeus Stevens CollegeChester County Intermediate UnitTranscript
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We sit down in the podcast studio with Christine Zaccarelli, Chief Executive Officer of The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County to talk about how victims of sexual violence and others crimes can access the support they need. Chris walks us through the work that she and her colleagues at CVC are doing in the areas of victim advocacy, counseling, and prevention education.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
The Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Website: cvcofcc.orgInstagram: instagram.com/crime_victims_centerFacebook: facebook.com/cvcofccLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-crime-victims’-center-of-chester-county-inc-/Volunteer opportunities: cvcofcc.org/get-involvedOn LinkedIn: A Day in the Life of An AdvocateSexual Assault Awareness Month Events
For more details about any of these launch events or the walk, please visit CVC’s Facebook page.
April 01: West ChesterApril 02: Kennett Square April 02: PhoenixvilleApril 03: CoatesvilleApril 13: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in PhoenixvilleAdditional Resources
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR)Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)Telemedicine platform: doxy.meOther Organizations
Chester County Food BankHome of the SparrowOpen HearthUnited Way of Southern Chester CountyFund for Women and GirlsPhoenixville Community Health FoundationThe Alliance for Health EquityTranscript
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The focus on STEM education and STEM careers in recent decades has us meeting with Richard Roberts, III, to talk about supporting economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented youth to become the next generation of leaders. Rick is the founder and President of Young Men and Women in Charge, headquartered in West Chester, Pa. In a well-rounded conversation, we talk about how a village of support enables local young people to excel.
OUR PARTNER
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
LINKS
Young Men and Women in Charge Foundation
Website: ymwicfoundation.orgFacebook: facebook.com/YMICFoundationIncInstagram: instagram.com/ymwicscholarsTwitter: twitter.com/ymwicfoundationVimeoAdditional Links
Building Teams in Manufacturing and Engineering with Doug ThompsonTrellis: trellis4tomorrow.orgChester County Community Foundation: chescocf.orgChester County Workforce Development BoardChester County Economic Development Council: ccedcapa.com