Clearly Kosciusko: Recent Episodes

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Whether you're a Kosciusko County, Indiana native, new to the community or a visitor, we invite into these personal stories about experiencing life in "K-County." The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), in partnership with local business, J.C. Innovations, provides a behind-the-scenes, hidden-secret, and things-to-do perspective in Kosciusko County. This podcast celebrates what is unique, what is special, what is…Clearly Kosciusko.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:30] Meet Sea Grandon of Atelier (Ah-telly-a), a contemporary art gallery
[3:20] Traveling around the world and choosing to plant roots in K-County
[4:00] What is an art advisor?
[6:00] Atelier – A space for contemporary and emerging art in downtown Warsaw
[8:10] Mantra “Live local, work global. Living here is its own benefit.”
[11:35] How Atelier art gallery operates and featured artists
[15:55] Sneak peek of a group art show coming next summer
[20:30] Dreaming big about art & opportunities for the community
[25:00] Moving forward with your own dream – a supportive community
[36:25] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Sea

Additional Resources:

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts

Atelier on social: Facebook, Instagram & Linkedin

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[2:15] Meet Michele Bickel and Rebecca Bazzoni of Joe’s Kids
[4:00] A parent identifying a need and taking action
[6:40] Services and offerings of Joe’s Kids
[9:45] Newest offering - tutoring services for children with dyslexia
[13:15] The early steps – Joe’s Kids wasn’t “in the plan”
[24:30] The growth journey - an exciting move ahead
[32:00] JOE – Join Our Effort
[35:45] Advice to others for getting started
[37:00] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Rebecca and Michele

Additional Resources:

Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF)

K21 Health Foundation

Clearly Kosciusko

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:30] Meet father and daughter, John Tucker and Olivia Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms
[2:00] The history of Maple Leaf––a world leading and fourth generation family business
[5:30] Sharing the story and how “Cooking with Liv” came about
[12:30] As a global-leading business, why choose Kosciusko County?
[17:50] Embracing and leveraging differences in a family business, and appreciating and valuing people
[23:55] Striking a balance between growth and preserving our natural resources
[26:55] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Olivia and John

Additional Resources:

Maple Leaf Farms on social: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube & Pinterest

KEDCO Entrepreneurship Initiative

Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings?

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Lead Where You Live” series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:00] Meet Allyn Decker of OrthoWorx and Ashley McGinnis of Warsaw Engineering and Fabricating
[7:20] Want to get involved in the community? It’s easier than you might think.
[8:20] What’s a “board bank”?
[12:00] Kosciusko Leadership Academy – a big picture view of the community
[15:30] Find people and opportunities where your interests lead you
[20:30] Have you planned your own staycation yet?
[29:20] What the phrase “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Allyn and Ashley

Additional Resources:

Kosciusko County Community Foundation (KCCF)

Kosciusko County Republican Women’s Club

Warsaw Optimist Club

Warsaw Kiwanis

Warsaw Rotary Club

Kosciusko County Velo (KCV)

Local churches

The Town of Winona Lake

Lake Wawasee

Food Trail Passports

Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce

We LEAD Kosciusko resources

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:00] Alan Tio with Jody Claypool & Ryan Martin
[3:40] Coming together for the betterment of the community
[9:40] How Paddlers for Conservation is making Tippecanoe River more accessible Contact Tippy River to get involved.
[23:30] Getting “on the lake” if you don’t live at the lake
[30:00] Doing our part to engage and tell our story
[33:20] Plan your next adventure on Tippy River!

Additional Resources:

Tippy River Adventures

LaunchPad

Noa Noa & Spike’s Beach Grill

Miller Sunset Pavilion

Wildwood Nature Preserve

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4 | Episode 66

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:00] Meet Amy Roe of HELP Kosciusko, Kelsea DeGaetano of Kelsea Designs and Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, and Amanda Yaprak, Town of Mentone Clerk
[3:00] What is the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP)?
[5:50] Participating HELP communities: Pierceton, Mentone, Milford & Etna Green
[13:00] How community engagement led to projects that are underway
[24:20] Creating “one” Kosciusko County
[26:30] What makes our rural communities special
[35:20] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Amanda, Kelsea & Amy

Additional Resources:

Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG)

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4 | Episode 65

“A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” Series

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

[1:40] Meet Sherry Searles of LaunchPad & Miriel McFarland of Instrumental Machine & Development (IMD)
[4:10] A community effort - why LaunchPad was created
[7:40] How IMD is trailblazing in this arena as a local business – IMD Early Learning Center
[10:30] Key partnerships in bringing more early learning offerings to the community
[18:18] POLYWOOD + Wawasee Schools partnership
[19:20] How to get involved in supporting early learning as a local business – grant funding for employers coming soon
[34:00] Wish list - Bringing a “play café” to the community
[35:20] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Miriel & Sherry

Additional Resources:

Early Childhood Alliance

Early Learning Marketplace

Kosciusko County Historical Society

Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce

United Way of Whitley & Kosciusko Counties

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

Series: “A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County”

[1:55] Meet Mark Knecht, representing Chautauqua Wawasee
[2:30] What is Chautauqua Wawasee?
[8:40] September is a busy month–get involved!
[10:20] The origins of Chautauqua
[12:05] The Pillars of Chautauqua (based on Chautauqua Institution): Art, Education, Faith & Recreation
[14:20] The backstory about how Mark got involved
[16:00] Check out upcoming events!
[20:45] Mark’s wishlist for the organization
[25:55] What does Mark like to do in his free time?
[28:15] What does “Cleary Kosciusko” mean to Mark?
[30:40] How to contact Chautauqua

Additional Resources:

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts

Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum

Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation

Syracuse Public Library

Kosciusko County Community Foundation

Pickwick Theatre

Oakwood Resort

Tippecanoe Country Club

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Small Town, Big Amenities”

[2:30] Meet Chuck McLaughlin, vice president of Lake City Skiers and Jack Mayer, owner of Wakesurf Winona.
[3:00] What on earth is wakesurfing? What do the Lake City Skiers do?
[6:10] Wakesurf Winona – A brand new business to the area
[9:30] Fun on the water…skiing
[19:20] More fun on the water – other than watersports
[22:00] Jack’s shares insights on running the business
[24:35] What’s next?
[29:50] What does it take to become a Lake City Skier?
[31:15] What does “Cleary Kosciusko” mean to Chuck and Jack?
[33:25] “Shameless business plugs”

Additional Resources:

The Lake House

The Village at Winona

Kosciusko County Trails

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Small Town, Big Amenities” series

[1:40] Jess Hauck, Ryan Martin, and Jody Claypool on working and playing in Kosciusko County
[4:15] Hidden gems throughout the county
[10:30] Hit the river! The start of Tippy River Adventures
[23:45] Rainy day activities - check!
[29:20] How the people of K-County make the community
[32:10] What does “Clearly Kosciusko" mean to Jody?

Additional Resources:

Tippy River Adventures

The Igloo

Warsaw Library

County Parks

The Dixie Boat

KCV

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Small Town, Big Amenities” series

[3:30] Meet Scott Woods “The Godfather of Food” and his lovely wife & business partner Tish Woods, chef/founders & owners of Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar and Spikes Beach Grill and Jason Brown, chef and founder & owner of ONE TEN Craft Meatery
[9:30] The best thing is the people you meet
[10:00] At age 16, Jason joined the Noa Noa Team
[16:40] Jason shares about “falling in love with hospitality”
[22:35] Creating a shared passion for what you’re doing
[24:00] Hospitality is alive & well here and it keeps you coming back
[39:00] From a food & hospitality standpoint – we’re playing big for the size of our community
[42:50] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Tish, Scott & Jason

Additional Resources:

Biryani Kitchen

Cerulean

La Pasadita

Light Rail Café & Roasting Co.

Mi Lindo Acapulco

Oak & Alley

Oku Roji

Taqueria El Comal

Top Thai

Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings?

The Clearly Kosciusko Podcast is powered by KEDCO and DreamOn Studios in partnership with Tippy River Adventures and Visit Kosciusko County.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Small Town, Big Amenities” series

[3:00] Meet Nick Hauck, managing director of the Village at Winona.
[5:50] Some of the greatest amenities in Winona Lake
[10:15] Experience tranquility and a slower pace
[12:30] Residents vs “weekend warriors”
[17:00] The Village’s business climate
[22:40] The relationship with Grace College + Winona Lake
[26:40] Future plans and possibilities for the Village
[31:10] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Nick
[32:30] Closing shout-outs

Additional Resources:

Lake City Greenway

Winona Lake Trails

Kosciusko County Velo (KCV)

Travel + Leisure – “Best Small Towns in the Midwest”

The shops featured in The Village

Restaurants and eateries in The Village

Miller Sunset Pavilion

Fat & Skinny Tire Festival

Kosciusko County Challenge Passports

Stonehenge Golf

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Season 4

“Small Town, Big Amenities” series

[1:25] Meet Cori Humes, Executive Director of the Kosciusko County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (KCCVB) and Rob Parker, President & CEO of the Kosciusko County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Warsaw.
[8:10] How these organizations work together to highlight what makes K-County special
[18:30] What drives them to do what they do
[25:30] Uncovering some of K-County’s “best kept secrets”
[30:30] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Cori, Rob, and Alan

Additional Resources:

Mentone - "The Egg Basket of the Midwest"

North Webster Community Center

Hire Park BMX

Engage Kosciusko Digital Passports

Clearly Kosciusko

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Roberto Perez-de-Frias, Cassandra Poirier and Alex Wild journeyed to Kosciusko County for different reasons. Hear why these three have chosen to stay and call K-County home. This is part 2 of a two-part "Kosciusko By Choice" series.

Lakesha Green, Lorena Oplinger and Rusty Martinez journeyed to Kosciusko County for different reasons. Hear why these three have chosen to stay and call K-County home.

Co-hosts Ryan Martin and Jody Claypool chat with Bob Vitoux and Nichole Rouached of OrthoWorx, an organization focused on supporting the orthopedic industry today, and for generations to come.

In Episode 55, we continue our "Investing in Talent" series with Lisa Harman, President & CEO of Live Well Kosciusko and Barb Ridley, a long-time community volunteer––and most recently "Woman of the Year."

Co-hosts Ryan and Jody chat with community & business-builder, Tim Early about his journey as a serial entrepreneur, and why people are the most important part of every business.

Co-host Jody Claypool and guest co-host Jessica Hauck, KEDCO Talent Partner, capture incredible insight in this conversation with Rod Mayer, president of global-leading medical device company, Medartis US.

In Episode 52, we share a BIG announcement! We step the podcast up a "notch" as co-host Ryan Martin says, because we chat with co-founders Mason Geiger and Matt Deuel from DreamOn Studios AT DreamOn Studios, our new home for recording the Clearly Kosciusko Podcast!

In Episode 51 we hear stories from two local entrepreneurs about how they got started, and how they arrived where they are today. Brian Hodorek of Ignite Orthopedics and Leslee Hill of the WEOC Women's Business Center chat with us about all things entrepreneurship, and how the K-County community and region supports entrepreneurs at every stage of business.

SHOW NOTES

[2:35] Meet Brian Hodorek, President & CEO and Co-Founder of Ignite Orthopedics and Leslee Hill, Director of the WEOC Women’s Business Center, as part of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Collective (NIIC)
[3:15] Learning from entrepreneurs in our own community
[3:45] Who are Brian & Leslee?
[5:50] What’s The NIIC?
[8:00] Brian’s journey to Ignite Ortho
[10:20] If I’m interested in entrepreneurship, where do I begin?
[16:30] Why mentorship is crucial
[22:50] Lessons learned during the entrepreneurial journey
[26:30] “Expect the rollercoaster”
[28:50] What makes Kosciusko County special
[31:15] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Leslee and Brian

Additional Resources:

Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)

SCORE

OrthoWorx

Village at Winona

Co-hosts Ryan and Jody chat with Ryan Srogi, U.S. Navy Commander, pilot, and founder of aviation service app SimpleSortie

Episode Show Notes

[1:55] Meet Ryan Srogi, U.S. Navy Commander and founder of small business SimpleSortie
[2:45] From Michigan to the Hoosier State
[4:00] Life in aviation as a corporate pilot
[7:55] SimpleSortie – A unique service app utilizing technology to curate the best possible connections in private aviation
[12:45] Behind the scenes of SimpleSortie
[16:55] Ryan’s experience and inspiration for solving a problem
[24:30] One of the greatest things about Kosciusko County
[29:30] Opportunities as tech continues to evolve
[31:40] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Ryan

Additional Resources:

Peakey Enterprise – Software development & consulting services

KEDCO Entrepreneurship Initiative

KEDCO CEO Alan Tio chats with NEXT Studios and local medtech startup, GemViz about the Kosciusko MedTech Accelerator Studio, and how we're intentionally supporting startups and existing companies to grow and strengthen our local entrepreneurial community.

Episode 49 Show Notes

[0:30] Meet John McDonald and Tom Kilcoyne from NEXT Studios and local medical technology (medtech) startup founders Jody Claypool and Mike Cusick of GemViz
[1:30] What is NEXT Studios, and why are startups critical to our economy?
[6:45] Meet GemViz, a Warsaw, Indiana-based medtech development company providing surgical digital technology solutions
[10:25] The orthopedic industry––where we are now, and the possibilities ahead
[16:35] Investing in medical technology – creating more opportunities here
[21:15] What is the MedTech Accelerator Studio?
[26:30] Takeaways from GemViz about the accelerator program
[33:00] A community intentionally supporting startups and entrepreneurs

Scott has deep family roots in the community, and a passion this place he chooses to call home. He shares his take on personal and professional opportunities in K-County, while encouraging other young professionals to find their interest, and plugged in!

Episode Show Notes

[1:45] Meet Scott Clay, entrepreneur and marketing manager with NAPA Auto Parts
[6:20] How Scott chooses to stay connected in K-County
[6:30] A top facility for sports events – The CCAC
[13:30] The first “pick your own” groceries supermarket in the county
[16:50] How might someone get involved in local politics?
[19:25] Encouraging young professionals to get involved
[28:50] What are young leaders seeking in the community?
[32:25] What does “Clearly Kosciusko” mean to Scott?
[33:10] Something cool to add to the community

Additional Resources:

City-County Athletic Complex (CCAC)

Young Adult Professionals (YAP)

You've probably watched shows about flipping houses and picking antiques...but you likely haven't heard about doing the same with medical equipment. In this episode we chat with Ryan Pannell, president of Didage, a unique Warsaw-based sales company offering new and refurbished used medical equipment.

Episode Show Notes

[2:25] Meet Ryan Pannell, president of Didage, a new and refurbished medical equipment sales company in Warsaw, Indiana
[2:55] What’s unique about Didage – “flipping & picking” medical equipment
[11:00] A solid value proposition
[14:00] Bootstrapping – How the company got its start
[15:20] Ryan’s journey through the company
[21:35] Didage is hiring! Learn more
[26:00] Favorite things to do and see in the area
[32:00] What does “Clearly Kosciusko” mean to Ryan?

When Abby and her husband Craig heard the perfect spot for brewing and BBQ was available near Abby's hometown, the McLaren Family journeyed from the east coast back to the Hoosier State, and took the plunge to start Ledgeview Brewing Co.

Episode Show Notes

[1:50] Meet Abby McLaren, owner of Ledgeview Brewing Company
[3:20] Native Hoosier, to east coast…and back to Indiana
[10:30] Ledgeview’s “secret sauce” with their barbecue style
[14:30] Why here in Kosciusko, Indiana?
[15:50] The brewing process
[17:35] What brought their family back home to the Hoosier State
[24:30] Abby recommends checking out Light Rail & Kelainey’s and other happenings at The Village at Winona
[27:35] Drum roll…the go-to menu item at Ledgeview
[30:00] Beer. The innerworkings of the brewery
[33:55] Jobs with Ledgeview and the restaurant industry
[39:50] What does “Clearly Kosciusko” mean to Abby?
[41:00] Information about Ledgeview’s hours and catering options

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We connect with Kosciusko County Convention & Visitor's Bureau (KCCVB) Executive Director, Cori Humes. With an overflowing passion and energy for Kosciusko County, Cori shares the inside scoop on what the local visitor's center does to support visitors and residents, and why Kosciusko County is the place to be. P.S. we think you'll love Cori's energy as much as we do!

Show Notes

[2:02] Meet Cori Humes, executive director of the Kosciusko County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (KCCVB)
[2:50] Why does Cori choose this community?
[6:40] The vision and what’s ahead for KCCVB
[10:30] How visitors and residents can get engaged with “Engage Passports”
[13:20] Why choose to “do life” here in Kosciusko County?
[18:10] How do visitor bureaus work together?
[20:30] Must-check-out hidden gems in K-County
[27:20] Of all places, what keeps Cori here?
[32:30] What does Clearly Kosciusko mean to Cori?
[34:20] How to utilize the visitor’s bureau

We chat all things Hoosier sports with Bobby Cox, Commissioner Emeritus of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), and why he calls Kosciusko County one of his homes.

Episode Show Notes

[2:25] Meet Bobby Cox, Commissioner Emeritus of the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA)
[3:30] Bobby’s journey with the IHSAA
[5:10] How high school sports have changed in Indiana
[9:00] Are there upsides and downsides to specializing in a sport?
[13:20] Why Bobby calls Kosciusko County one of his homes
[17:40] How the pandemic affected Bobby’s retirement
[26:20] Sports are critical for building these skills
[30:45] What makes Kosciusko County a premier place for second-home-living?
[36:30] What does Clearly Kosciusko mean to Bobby?

In Episode 43, local entrepreneur, Jack Patton shares how he's helping companies build conscious and inclusive teams with implicit bias training tools, to create healthier and more productive work environments.

Episode Show Notes

[1:25] Meet Jack Patton, CEO and founder of STRE.ME
[2:00] What is STRE.ME?
[11:35] How STRE.ME is helping companies build conscious and inclusive teams
[15:45] What does progress look like?
[19:40] STRE.ME training programs
[24:00] 5 generations of family on Webster Lake
[26:00] History of the lake and riding The Dixie
[28:00] New spot on Barbee chain of lakes Lakelife Bar & Grill
[29:30] Life from Jack’s view
[31:40] Clearly Kosciusko – A “happy place”
[33:20] Connect with STRE.ME

Nathan Callithen is one of our Kosciusko County's much-loved transplants, journeying from Pennsylvania to Indiana to be a part of the Orthopedic Capital of the World®.

In Episode 41 we chat with Rich Haddad, who serves as president & CEO of K21 Health Foundation, a private foundation that focuses on improving health and wellness for the residents of Kosciusko County.

Mike Cusick and Greg Demopoulos, Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Cycling Club President and Vice President & Co-Founder join us for a chat about "all things biking" and how this hobby and organization is creating a sense of community in Kosciusko County.

In this episode we hear about all-things-water from Watershed Foundation Executive Director Lyn Crighton! Kosciusko County is part of the Upper Tippecanoe River Watershed, which covers 236 square miles and contains over 60 lakes across several counties.

Show Notes

[1:40] Meet Lyn Crighton, executive director of The Watershed Foundation
[3:00] The purpose and focus of The Watershed Foundation
[5:55] What’s a watershed anyway?
[8:54] Education is an important aspect of The Watershed Foundation
[10:53] The founding of The Watershed Foundation
[14:00] Monitoring our waterways
[15:42] The progression of the Tippecanoe River
[19:50] The life of Lyn – her back story
[24:57] Hidden gem in Kosciusko County
[26:40] Lyn’s must-see and must-do list in the county
[28:48] Engaging positively with your local waterways
[34:00] What Clearly Kosciusko means to Lyn
[35:51] How to get involved with the Watershed Foundation

Brian Peterson, a Kosciusko County native and owner of Brian Peterson Real Estate, shares insight on the current housing market, where we're headed, and his take on living life fully in Kosciusko County!

Making the leap from a bigger city to something smaller, doesn't mean less opportunities. Josh Miller, a global project manager with Zimmer Biomet shares his story and experience about journeying to Kosciusko County, and opportunities with a global-leading company.

We take a deep dive with local resident and entrepreneur, Jamie Visker, owner and CEO of Winona Powder Coating. We chat business, living life in K-County, and why creativity matters for building & supporting teams. 🙌

Local native, Orville Haney, a 6th generation dairy farmer, turned realtor, shares insight on the housing and real estate market, agriculture, and why over anywhere else in the world, he chooses Kosciusko County.

After journeying from New York to Indiana to continue her 25-year career in the arts, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts Executive Director Lakesha Green found home at Winona Lake. She's pursuing her passion, and appreciates the welcoming community, and peace and calm of life here in K-County.

Michael Pahl, founder and owner of local business Winona IT, came from Switzerland to Grace College in Winona Lake, IN and planted roots for his family and a growing business.

Hear from Stefan King, HopLore Brewing Company's co-owner and brewer, about the journey to where HopLore is today, and why community matters so much in the industry.

Warsaw native, Ryan Hill, a life-long athlete with two world titles for martial arts, and owner of CrossFit Haymaker in Downtown Warsaw, shares why he chose to return to the area and how staying active and building community was a big part of it.

Mindy Truex, President of Creighton Brothers LLC and Kosciusko County native, shares insight on her journey as a leader of a nationally ranked business, producing roughly 3 million eggs per day. And hear why Mindy still chooses to call Kosciusko County home.

Rod Wildman, a Kosciusko County native and co-founder of 2nd Mile Missions, shares his story about building an organization that serves people in the Dominican Republic, to spread the love of Christ, and provide children and adults with educational resources, spiritual enrichment, and employment and business opportunities.

A Hoosier at heart, Kylie journeyed from Fishers, Indiana to Warsaw 12 years ago for an internship opportunity. Hear why Kylie made the choice to plant roots here and call K-County home.

Hear from a local entrepreneur about why he chooses to do business and life in Kosciusko County...all while "Creating Smiles."

Lucas Fonseca Arriagada, local business owner of Language Matters LLC in Winona Lake, and Elise Young of gener8tor business accelerator program, chat with us about supporting entrepreneurs, and bolstering the community by creating more connection through language and communication.

Hear from Warsaw native Ben Higgins about how his journey and experiences from the midwest to L.A., and places in between, have helped him discern his passions, and inspire his encouraging book, "Alone in Plain Sight."

Kelly Mager wears many hats as an entrepreneur, mom and wife. She and her husband came to the Hoosier state seven years ago, and today Kelly has become connected in the community by offering connection to other moms with young kiddos.

Did you know Kosciusko County is home to more than 100 freshwater lakes? We chat with Dr. Nate Bosch of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams about 'all things lakes' and how the lake landscape is incredibly unique in K-County.

In Episode 22, we chat with Dan Davin, Vice President of Operations at MRP a ServIT Company, located in Warsaw. Dan and several of his employees recently left Chicago to start a new chapter in Kosciusko County...and they haven't looked back.

Winona Lake residents and husband and wife, Jason and Liz Dewart, join us on the podcast to share their origin stories, why they chose Kosciusko County over the big city, and insights on their favorite places to explore, things to do, and ways to connect in K-County!

Long-time volunteer Merri Bottorff, and Robin Fosnaugh with Warsaw Community Public Library, share stories about why they returned to the area, and what's special about one of our local libraries. We're certain you'll learn things about the library you didn't know before!

As a New York City native, who later lived in Massachusetts when she started her career, for 20 years now Marlene and her family have called Warsaw, Indiana home.

David Grant spent his childhood in Michigan but headed south to the Hoosier State to attend Grace College. Hear about David's story and how he chooses to be intentionally connected in the K-County community!

Anna Haldewang, a local Syracuse native, is the founder of startup InsightTRAC™. And she's changing the game for almond growers in California and Australia.

It's deeply fulfilling when you pursue something larger than yourself. This local entrepreneur found a way to overcome the identity crisis he experienced when suffering from an injury while playing baseball in college. With faith, curiosity and hard work he's been able to help other people.

Local resident and entrepreneur Jim Katris shares his story about journeying from Chicago to Warsaw, and how life unfolded as an entrepreneur in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

Brittany Lyon has many talents to say the least. Hear how her drive and resiliency has taken her down a variety of paths to serving others. From home care and hospice to the police academy, Brittany is anything but ordinary!

Co-hosts Alan and Jody chat with local resident, Tony Metzinger about his story as a Hoosier, what brought him to Warsaw, and the blessings this community has given him and his family.

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Chris Plack of 24/7 Cars. He shares incredible details about where life has taken him, and how he arrived in the Hoosier State––3,500 miles later.

Join co-hosts Alan Tio, KEDCO CEO and Jody Claypool, local small business owner of J.C. Innovations, as they chat with resident and business owner, Tiffany Aites. Hear about Tiffany's journey as a business owner, what makes Port Winona Wine + Market special––in addition to the wine and killer charcuterie boards––and what Tiffany loves most about being home in K-County.

Today, we talk with Jeremy Kilgore about podcast origins, life with Lake City Radio and must-try places in Kosciusko County!

Join us as we talk with Luke and Whitney Wright about their local business MudLOVE, a small business with a big heart. K-County has supported them throughout their business journey.

We chat with Jason Brown about how he started his restaurant and his perspective on general community development!

We talk with Lisa O'Neill about life in Kosciusko County and everything that K-County has to offer!

We talk with Mark Schindel, CEO and Co-Founder of Owl Manor Medical, about what brought him to Kosciusko County, and how Owl Manor began.

We chat with Nichole Rouached about her journey from the west side of the country, her role with local nonprofit serving the orthopedics sector, Orthoworx, and what it's like doing life as a parent and with her family in K-County.

We chat with Ryan Martin, KEDCO's Agribusiness Partner, about his role in the dense local ag sector, and his favorite nature spots in K-County.

Today, we chat with Scott Ryan about his role with well-known local orthopedic company, Depuy Synthes, and the best spots to eat in Kosciusko County!

We chat with Matt Metzger about his leadership role with local christian college, Grace College, cycling and outdoor recreation along the shores of Winona Lake!

We chat with Jay Michaels the Wagon Wheel Theater Center for the Arts, and what COVID-19 recovery looks like for this local small business.