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Buzz, Generated
by Edinboro Beehive
Business growth via collaboration; it's the guiding ethos of the Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation Beehive Network. Join Edinboro’s Center for Branding and Strategic Communication as we talk to beehive clients, past and present, in order to learn more about them, their work, and their collaboration with Erie region academic institutions.
Episodes
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Lisa Hansen (Hikes and Hose)
Erie, PA entrepreneur Lisa Hansen joins the podcast to discuss her outdoor adventure gear company: Hikes and Hose. Throughout the conversation, Lisa will first talk about the origins of the company, along with how the COVID-19 pandemic encouraged the idea. Then, she'll talk product development…
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Betsy Grinder (Your Daily Serving)
Betsy Grinder joins the podcast to discuss her meal-prep/catering/personal chef enterprise: Your Daily Serving. Throughout our conversation, Betsy first talks about the environmental aspects of her business (food waste, canning, composting). Then, we discuss her growing customer base in Erie…
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Brian McCauley (Flying for Veterans)
Brian McCauley joins the podcast to discuss his non-profit: Flying for Veterans. We first touch on his military background, along with how that inspired this veteran service organization. Then, we talk about the process and pitfalls of starting/running a non-profit. And finally, we get into the...
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Missy Hitz (Monacella Massage & Kinesiology)
Missy Hitz joins the podcast to discuss her business: Monacella Massage & Kinesiology. Before that though, we also touch on Missy's mentorship work with Paramount Pursuits, a small business incubator and economic development consulting partner in Erie. We also discuss how she grew up in small...
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Davina Pacley (DivinelyCROWN'D)
Davina Pacley joins the podcast to discuss DivinelyCROWN'D, her business that encompasses life coaching, style coaching and much more. Our conversation covers Davina's journey to self love, how working with Paramount Pursuits set her on the path to success, and the social media advice Pacley has...
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John Persinger (CEO, Erie Downtown Development Corporation)
John Persinger joins the podcast to discuss his role as CEO for the Erie Downtown Development Corporation. This group has gone about revitalizing the downtown through the addition of Flagship City Food Hall, the Flagship City Public Market, new (and relocated) shops, and more in the future. We...
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Lindsay Henry (Yoga Spot Meadville)
Lindsay Henry joins the podcast to discuss her business: Yoga Spot Meadville. The studio brings a variety of classes for all skill levels to the Meadville community, along with seasonal programming and the belief “that everyone can benefit from the practice of yoga." In this conversation, she...
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Chuck Gray and Brody Howard (Impact Corry, Corry Hi-Ed)
Chuck Gray (Impact Corry) and Brody Howard (Corry Higher Education Council) join the podcast for a very special, Corry-focused, episode. Throughout the discussion, the duo touches on Corry’s relationship to greater Erie County, how they’ve helped re-establish the identity of their city, and their...
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Amanda Duncan (Young Erie Professionals, Radius CoWork)
An Erie Reader "40 Under 40" honoree. President of Young Erie Professionals. Community Leader for city highlight Radius CoWork. It's pretty obvious why Amanda Duncan is the perfect guest to discuss Erie's rising profile with us. Stick around for discussion on all her endeavors, plus her recent…
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Brian Slawin (Ben Franklin Technology Partners)
Brian Slawin joins the podcast to discuss his crucial work with Ben Franklin Technology Partners. Specifically, Brian works in Central and Northern Pennsylvania, but Ben Franklin has been a statewide economic development program for over 30 years. They provide "both early-stage and established...
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Beehive State of The Union — September 2021
This episode checks in with various figures from the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network and beyond, detailing the progress and future of our network. Interviews include: Jacob Marsh (Penn State Behrend), Dr. Lisa Jo Elliott (Penn State Behrend), Brad Gleason (Gannon), Brian Fuller (Mercyhurst),...
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Dan Bickel (Hopleaf Tea)
Dan Bickel joins the podcast to discuss his company: Hopleaf Tea. A product made right here in Erie, Pennsylvania, Hopleaf blends fresh hops and natural tea leaves into over 20 current blends. Along with being able to buy these blends on Etsy, locals can also find Hopleaf at places like The Tipsy...
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Jon DeMarco (Presque Isle Partnership)
Jon DeMarco joins the podcast to discuss his role as Executive Director for the Presque Isle Partnership. The Partnership works to enhance visitor experience at the Erie state park through various projects, all the while protecting the natural resources. They also organize several high profile...
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Scott Hitz (Your Sailing Adventure)
Scott Hitz joins the podcast to discuss his new adventure experience company, Your Sailing Adventure. An endeavor designed to show tourists everything Erie has to offer, they're currently accepting their first bookings for early July (the Memorial weekend date mentioned in the episode has been...
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Kristen Santiago Returns (Gone Local, Ivy + Atlas)
Kristen Santiago returns to the show to discuss Gone Local. The online shop and corporate gift box company, which she owns, stocks goods from local makers. Get the inside story on how she acquired Gone Local, what it's been like working through the pandemic, and why she continues to collaborate...
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Tony and Deanna Arnt (Lakeside Bagel & Deli)
Tony and Deanna Arnt, owners of Edinboro staple Lakeside Bagel & Deli, stop by to discuss an eventful 2020. Beyond simply having to adjust business operations in a post-COVID-19 landscape, Lakeside Bagel & Deli also celebrated its 25th anniversary and announced a move to a new location. Our…
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Hunter Klobucar (Fish Gods)
In this episode, Hunter Klobucar, co-founder of the eco-friendly company Fish Gods, sits down with us to talk about the company and its first product, The Clean Earth Bag. He talks about how he and his co-founder, Tyler Waltenbaugh, worked with several branches of the NWPA Innovation Beehive...
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Gina Mussett (ECED, The Cottage Rose)
In this unique episode, Gina Mussett, owner of The Cottage Rose and board member for the Edinboro Community and Economic Development group (ECED), joins us to talk about the organization’s newly minted tourism website that was developed by the Edinboro Beehive. That website (visitedinboropa.com)…
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Erie's Blues & Jazz Festival
John Vanco, Amanda Brown Sissem, and Tom New join us to talk about the 2020 Erie's Blues & Jazz Festival. They, along with volunteers, helped adapt the event this summer from its traditional in-person format into a digital experience, appropriate for COVID-19. They discuss the live production,...
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Beehive State of the Union — February 2020
The 5 branches of the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network gathered in February 2020 to highlight the past year's accomplishments. While there, our podcast team interviewed major figures from each of the organizations, along with investors and additional business leaders from the Erie community: Jude...
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James Grunke and Lesley Ridge Allen (Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership)
James Grunke and Lesley Ridge Allen, of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, join us to talk about the Erie region’s economic potential and the steps they're taking to foster this outcome. According to their website, the partnership is "the voice of the business community, providing...
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Perry Wood (Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority)
Dr. Perry Wood, Executive Director of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority, joins us to talk about the Ignite Erie initiative, grant funding and its impact on the community, along with the initial creation of the Beehive Network. Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music...
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Kristen Santiago (Ivy + Atlas)
Kristen Santiago joins to talk Ivy + Atlas, her small business and entrepreneur consulting company. She also walks us through her experience with the NWPA Innovation Beehive Network. Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music "Pamgaea". Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). —...
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Jim Becker and Angela Annibale (Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County)
Jim Becker and Angela Annibale talk the Economic Progress Alliance, along with the work they've done in the Crawford County area. Included in the discussion is their future work on the shores of French Creek, how they assist manufacturing in Crawford County, and their collaboration with the…
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Jon Meighan (One Leg Up!, Lake Erie Rubber & Manufacturing)
Jon Meighan (One Leg Up!, Lake Erie Rubber & Manufacturing) joins to discuss his career and working with the Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation Beehive Network. Sponsored by: Erie Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership Music "Pamgaea". Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). — Licensed under Creative...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Business growth via collaboration; it's the guiding ethos of the Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation Beehive Network. Join Edinboro’s Center for Branding and Strategic Communication as we talk to beehive clients, past and present, in order to learn more about them, their work, and their collaboration with Erie region academic institutions.
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