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The CorridorThe CorridorThe Corridor July 18th 2024In this week’s episode of the Corridor, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie covers new developments through a land donation to support the Sleeping Cabins project in Kingston. Dinah Jansen reads two stories from Owen Fullerton of YGK News about the LCBO’s recent cancellation of plans for limited store openings during the OPSEU strike and KEDCO grants to support local youth entrepreneurship. Jansen also reads a story by Keith Dempsey of the Brockville Recorder and Times on the dedication of a new commemorative bench in Gananoque. Ted Evans of CJAI Amherst Island Radio follows with a stor...2024-07-1800 mingentle and lowly co. with Addie Ottgentle and lowly co. with Addie Ott51. Do You Have a [Continuous] Desire for God? (with Melanie Woodruff)Thank you for listening to the gentle and lowly co. podcast. On today's episode, Mel and I (Addie) talk about having a continuous desire for God! Listen in! Thank you for listening, I'm stoked you're here!  Grace & Peace, Addie! ☻ Links to the things we talked about today:  Follow Mel on ⁠Instagram⁠ Follow MOD + GLORY on InstagramFollow themarket.kedco on InstagramMark 9:23-35James 4:8The BibleProject: Royal Priesthood Series⁠Music of the Week Playlist! Listen here on Spotify!⁠2024-02-2651 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoSea Grandon & Atelier - Contemporary and emerging art in downtown WarsawEPISODE 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 comin...2023-12-2039 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRebecca Bazzoni & Michele Bickel of Joe’s Kids - Life-changing work for children & familiesEPISODE 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...2023-11-2941 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJohn & Olivia Tucker of Maple Leaf Farms - Leading a family in the workplace and staying rooted in valuesEPISODE 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 growt...2023-11-0130 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoAllyn Decker & Ashley McGinnis - Leading where you live and encouraging tomorrow’s leadersEPISODE 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...2023-10-1834 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoCreating experiences for those seeking an adventure in K-CountyEPISODE 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!   Addit...2023-09-2035 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoHELP Kosciusko - Loving and beautifying our rural communitiesEPISODE 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 Kosc...2023-09-0643 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMiriel McFarland & Sherry Searles - Expanding opportunities for early learning in Kosciusko CountyEPISODE 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...2023-08-2341 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMark Knecht & Chautauqua Wawasee: Family values and family activitiesEPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 Series: “A Life Well-Lived in Kosciusko County” [1:55] Meet Mark Knecht, President of 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 2023-08-0933 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoChuck McLaughlin and Jack Mayer - Something in the WaterEPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 “Small Town, Big Amenities” This episode is sponsored by KEDCO Sustaining Partner Investor POLYWOOD. [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...2023-07-2636 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRyan Martin, Jody Claypool & Jessica Hauck - Experiences visitors & staycation seekers must try in K-County 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   2023-07-1238 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoScott & Tish Woods and Jason Brown - Creating Community with FoodEPISODE 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...2023-06-2851 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoNick Hauck - Relax and unwind...or get up and go, at the Village at WinonaThe 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 Green...2023-06-1436 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoCori Humes & Rob Parker - An invitation to experience what makes K-County specialEPISODE 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 Hi...2023-05-3134 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoKosciusko By Choice Part 2 - Hear why these people journeyed to Kosciusko County EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 “Investing in Talent” series [4:00] Meet the Kosciusko By Choice panel: Roberto De Frias, Zimmer Biomet; Cassandra Poirier, Brew City Roasting Company; and Alex Wild, Wild Thing Tax [10:30] Building a network and getting connected in Kosciusko County [13:55] The combination of cultures & community support here [19:20] If you’re visiting or just moved here, you must check out these things... [21:10] Some favorite local spots and activities [27:45] The lakes are accessible to everyone [31:50] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Roberto, Cassandra and Alex  Additional Resources: Lake Wawasee Courthouse Coffee 100+ local lakes ...2023-05-1733 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoKosciusko By Choice - Hear why these people journeyed to K-County and why they choose to call it home EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 “Investing in Talent” series [1:45] Meet the Kosciusko By Choice panel: Lakesha Green, Rusty Martinez, and Lorena Oplinger. [5:50] What is Kosciusko Leadership Academy? [9:15] Journeying to Kosciusko County–How they got here [13:20]A warm welcome–People who’ve supported them [24:15]If you’re new to the community, checkout these spots! [31:50]What “Clearly Kosciusko" means to Lorena, Rusty, Laura, and Lakesha Additional Resources: Grace College Mud Love Wagon Wheel Rocket Fizz Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar Atelier Anthology Whiskey Parkvie...2023-05-0336 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoOrthoWorx - A catalyst for continuous growth in the Orthopedic Capital of the World EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 “Investing in Talent” series [1:20] Meet Bob Vitoux, CEO and Nicole Rouached, Talent Director, at OrthoWorx and why they choose Kosciusko County [5:30] How did OrthoWorx come about in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®? [9:15] What does success look like when we invest in talent? [17:40] How OrthoWorx is supporting new technologies and initiatives of change in the orthopedic industry [20:50] What might the future look like for the medical device industry? [25:00] Getting connected within your company and your community [35:55] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Bob and Nicole Additional Resources: Tippy River Adventures Li...2023-04-1932 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLisa Harman and Barb Ridley – A community that supports a life “lived well” EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 “Investing in Talent” series [1:35] Meet Lisa Harman, President & CEO of Live Well Kosciusko and Barb Ridley, community volunteer and most recently, Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year [4:20] What is Live Well Kosciusko and how is the organization supporting talent? [9:45] A few projects that are underway [13:15] Talent, talent, talent... what’s the state of recruitment [17:30] Moving the needle in the community [20:00] Fruitfulness of LiveWell [23:50] What defines success what’s the next step? [35:55] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Lisa and Barb Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusk...2023-04-0539 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoTim Early – Pursuing entrepreneurship with passion, and putting people first EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 Episode #1 of the “Investing in Talent” series [1:55] Meet Tim Early, CEO of DreamOn Group [3:45] Tim’s journey from Boston to Warsaw [6:00] Nothing like the Midwest [7:30] A serial entrepreneur, and the impact of a best friend [10:20] Building Network Partners Group and finding “A Talent” [17:00] How the team-work culture of Network Partners manifested [19:35] The journey to DreamOn [26:00] The most important part of building a business [30:50] How do we attract people to live here? [33:20] What’s on tap for Tim? [35:40] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Tim Additional Resources: Zimmer Biomet Start with Why b...2023-03-2238 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRod Mayer - An entrepreneurial journey guided by faith and filled with passion for orthopedics EPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 Episode #5 of the “Entrepreneurship Series” [1:20] Meet Rod Mayer, President of Medartis US [3:35] The history and founding of Medartis [8:00] Who influenced Rod to be who he is today [12:50] A faith that led Rod to be in the Warsaw community [18:45] Valuing adversity and hardship in your career [22:30] Mentoring youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in orthopedics [30:00] What Rod loves about K-County [32:10] “Unity is such a powerful word” [34:15] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Rod Additional Resources: Depuy Synthes OrthoWorx Winona Lake Are you new to the community or consideri...2023-03-0838 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoDreamOn Studios - A community-driven production company sharing stories that moveEPISODE SHOW NOTES Season 4 Episode #4 of the “Entrepreneurship Series” [0:50] We’ve stepped the podcast up a “notch” at DreamOn Studios [6:35] Behind-the-scenes–Meet Mason Geiger & Matt Deuel [16:20] A world-class production studio [19:20] Solving a problem for growing need [22:25] Key partnerships in building a dream [25:00] A community that asks, “How can we help?” [29:00] A helpful take away for a few less sleepless nights [32:00] Checkout these local gems [31:15] What “ClearlyKosciusko” means to Matt and Mason Additional Resources: Lake City Skiers Winona Lake Trails Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Are you new to the community or...2023-02-2239 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLeslee Hill & Brian Hodorek – Two entrepreneur stories, and a community of supportIn 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 Season 4 Episode #3 of the “Entrepreneurship Series” [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 Northea...2023-02-0833 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRyan Srogi - Life in aviation, and identifying a problem to solve in entrepreneurshipCo-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...2023-01-2534 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoNEXT Studios and GemViz – Supporting startups, and building an enduring entrepreneurial ecosystemKEDCO 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 t...2023-01-1139 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoScott Clay – Deep roots, and an invitation for young professionals to experience K-CountyScott 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 involve...2022-12-2237 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRyan Pannell – A unique medical equipment sales company in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®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 thi...2022-11-3036 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoAbby McLaren – Craft brews, barbecue, and the Hoosier roots of Ledgeview Brewing Co.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 happ...2022-11-1645 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoCori Humes – The inside scoop from a local leader who specializes in what makes K-County specialWe 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...2022-11-0235 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoBobby Cox – The IHSAA, Hoosier sports and the many things to explore in northern IndianaWe 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 Kosciu...2022-10-2039 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJack Patton – How a local entrepreneur is helping companies build a healthy & productive workplaceIn 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] Clea...2022-10-0635 minThe Scoop!The Scoop!The Scoop September 21st 2022In today’s headline news, Karim Mosna covers updates from Kingston City Council’s September 20th meeting and features and interview with representatives from KEDCO.  Chris Lawrie also presents a conversation with folks from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre about their fall calendar of events, while Zayden Vergara provides campus news updates.  Dinah Jansen and Alexandra Fernandes […]2022-09-2829 minThe Scoop! – CFRC Podcast NetworkThe Scoop! – CFRC Podcast NetworkThe Scoop September 21st 2022In today’s headline news, Karim Mosna covers updates from Kingston City Council’s September 20th meeting and features and interview with representatives from KEDCO.  Chris Lawrie also presents a conversation with folks from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre about their fall calendar of events, while Zayden Vergara provides campus news updates.  Dinah Jansen and Alexandra Fernandes also share weather, traffic and events calendar reports for this week. 2022-09-2829 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoNathan Callithen – From Pennsylvania to Indiana, and finding a new home in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®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®.  Show Notes [1:20] Meet Nathan Callithen, a development engineer at Zimmer Biomet [2:30] How Nathan landed in Kosciusko County  [5:00] Getting plugged into the community [6:35] Best spots to grab food in K-County [7:30] Finding your way as a young professional [10:40] Stellar local amenities and opportunities [20:45] Go-to things to do [23:00] Nathan’s candid pitch to young professionals [25:45] Working for a global-leading company [30:55] What "Clearly Kosciusko" means to Nathan [32:15] Join the Young Professional network! 2022-09-2234 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRich Haddad – Impacting the health & wellness of Kosciusko CountyIn 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. Show Notes [2:00] Meet Rich Haddad, president & CEO of K21 Health Foundation [2:30] What is K21 Health Foundation? [8:30] How does K21 funding work?  [10:25] How the current economy is impacting K21 [14:15] An impact for a healthier community [20:50] A glimpse of what’s ahead for K21 [24:00] Rewards and challenges [28:40] Rich and his family [36:45] Selling points of K-County–firsthand from Rich [39:30] What “ClearlyKosciusko” means to Rich Are you new to th...2022-09-0742 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMike Cusick & Greg Demopoulos – Kosciusko County Velo & all things bikingMike 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.  Show Notes   [1:30] Meet Mike Cusick and Greg Demopoulos, Kosciusko County Velo (KCV) Cycling Club President and Vice President & Co-Founder [2:23] The start of KCV [7:55] Where KCV is today [12:00] Who KCV works with [16:45] KCV involvement throughout Kosciusko County [20:40] Expanding trails outside the county [26:12] Favorite local spots to eat [28:48] Fat & Skinny Tire Fest event 2022 [29:10] Coming to the co...2022-08-1841 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLyn Crighton – Life on the water, and working hard for clean lakes today and in the futureIn 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...2022-08-0538 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoBrian Peterson – The housing market and living life in Kosciusko CountyBrian 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! 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 backstory [24:57] Hidden gem in Kosciusko County [26:40] Lyn’s must-see and must-d...2022-07-1337 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJosh Miller – Opportunities with a global company while living with a “small town” feelMaking 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.   Show Notes [2:55] Meet Josh Miller,a  global project manager at Zimmer Biomet [5:50] Reasons for the move to Warsaw and the big change [9:00] Josh discusses his wife’s involvement in the community [10:40] Growing up in Indianapolis [14:20] Leading a young professional network for Zimmer Biomet [20:20] Leisure time spent at restaurants, bike riding, and more [21:45] A local food truc...2022-06-2232 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJamie Visker – Local resident and entrepreneur and why creativity matters in building & supporting teams 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. 🙌   Show Notes [1:48] Meet Jamie Visker, owner and CEO of Winona Powder Coating [4:20] How Jamie discovered Winona Powder Coating [5:28] In 2012, Winona Powder expanded by purchasing a facility in Etna Green [10:08] Jamie explains powder coating technology [15:40] Growing up on the west side of Indianapolis [16:00] Co-op opportunity with IBM [16:40] Raising a family and residing in the Warsaw area [20:50] Winona Powder is exploring options for childcare for employees [24:00] Using referrals for...2022-06-1034 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoOrville Haney – Real estate, agriculture and the power of listening to othersLocal 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.    Show Notes Orville Haney is a 6th generation dairy farmer “turned realtor”with Home, Land & Lakes Realty. As a testament to the business-friendly climate and entrepreneurial environment, Orville said, “Kosciusko County wants your business. Kosciusko County has people in place to not only listen to your needs, but to try to help you find a spot––they want to see you succeed. The...2022-05-0437 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLakesha Green – Pursuing the arts and finding her peace and calm in IndianaAfter 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.    Show Notes Lakesha Green has worked in the arts for the past 25 years. She recently journeyed to Kosciusko County, Indiana from New York, and serves as the new Executive Director for the Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts in Warsaw. Lakesha said she quickly learned that “The...2022-04-0640 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMichael Pahl – Entrepreneurship, outdoor opportunities, and a community with open armsMichael 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.     Show Notes Michael Pahl is the founder and owner of Winona IT, an IT consulting, support and software development company. He was born and raised outside Philadelphia, then lived several years in Switzerland. His family regularly visited Winona Lake during the summertime, which is what brought him back after graduating high school. Winona IT prides itself on operating outside that typical “break-fix”relationship with custome...2022-03-2338 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoStefan King – HopLore Brewing Co. and how beer and community go hand in handHear 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.   Show Notes Stefan King, is co-owner and brewer of HopLore Brewing Co. which has two locations in the county, the original located at “The Mill” in Leesburg, which was formerly a grain mill, and its second location is on Market Street in Warsaw. HopLore is more than great craft beer and food. Stefan said,“Breweries have an opportunity to bring communities together.” Along with its must-try craft beer and...2022-03-1041 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRyan Hill – Building community in the gym in a community he lovesWarsaw 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.    Show Notes Ryan Hill is a Warsaw native, and owner of CrossFit Haymaker (since 2013) located in Warsaw. Ryan grew up in a family devoted to martial arts. Ryan has two world titles for Taekwondo, and of his five family members growing up, they have six titles. After spending sometime on th...2022-02-2439 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMindy Truex – ”All things eggs” and a nationally ranked family businessMindy 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.   Show Notes Mindy Truex is a Kosciusko County native and President of Creighton Brothers LLC. Ranked 28th in the nation for egg production, Warsaw-based Creighton Brothers produces roughly 3 million eggs per day! Kosciusko County is home to Mindy. She was born and raised south of Atwood, IN. She spent time in West Lafayette w...2022-02-101h 04Clearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRod Wildman – A mission to empower families and disrupt the cycle of povertyRod 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.   Show Notes Rod Wildman is a Kosciusko County native, and co-founder of 2nd Mile Missions. The organization began after Rod and his wife, Nancy took a trip to the Dominican Republic. The mission of the organization is “To spread the love of Christ by disrupting the cycle of...2022-01-2636 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoKylie Kehres – Diving into new opportunities and planting roots to call K-County “home”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.   Show Notes Kylie Kehres came from Fishers, Indiana to Warsaw for the first time nearly 10 years ago for an internship opportunity with Zimmer (now Zimmer-Biomet). To grow in her career and open herself to new opportunities, she made the decision to plant roots in Warsaw. Today, Kylie serves as the Director of Finance at Warsaw-based business, Network Partners, and resides in Warsaw with h...2021-12-0131 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLyle Schrock – Creating Smiles, connecting with others, and experiencing K-County to its fullestHear from a local entrepreneur about why he chooses to do business and life in Kosciusko County...all while "Creating Smiles."    Show Notes Lyle Schrock, local business owner of The Lab in Downtown Warsaw, is originally from neighboring Elkhart County, Indiana. Although rooted in the Hoosier State, Lyle also lived in Wisconsin for a while, but chose to come back to the area. Lyle shared that he grew up in the Amish community, so he’s self-taught in many areas. This sparked some of his curiosity to learn new things, while experiences in other jobs...2021-11-1738 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLucas Fonseca & Elise Young – Supporting entrepreneurs and building community through language & communicationLucas 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.    Show Notes Lucas Fonseca Arriagada, originally from a large city in the country of Chile, came to Kosciusko County with a scholarship to attend Grace College in Winona Lake. After studying several different languages in school while living in Chile, Lucas came to Grace to pursue business, and his passion and support from mentors, he...2021-11-0335 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoBen Higgins – Generous Coffee, a hometown with open arms, and building connection in a world that can feel isolatingHear 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."   Show Notes Generous Coffee Co. began when Kosciusko County native Ben Higgins and long-time friends, Drew Scholl and Riley Fuller followed their passions to bring change to the world. Generous Coffee Co. is a “for purpose” company that sells life-changing coffee because 100% of the profits go to nonprofit organizations. Three-year-old startup, Generous Coffee Co. has locations in both...2021-10-1336 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoKelly Mager – An entrepreneur offering connection for moms and families with ‘things to do’ in Kosciusko CountyKelly 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.    Show Notes Kelly Mager, a talented woman with many hats––some including entrepreneur, wife and mother––moved to the area with her husband from New York seven years ago. The reason for coming to the Hoosier state? Warsaw, The Orthopedic Capital of the World®. After starting a family and becoming a mom, Kelly found it ch...2021-09-3037 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoNate Bosch – Diving deep into the 100+ lakes of K-CountyDid 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.    Show Notes Nate Bosch, PH.D is the director at the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College. Unique to Kosciusko County, the mission of the Lilly Center is to make the fresh water lakes and streams clean, healthy, safe and beautiful. The organization conducts research, provides valuable resources, engages with and educates residents an...2021-09-0839 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoDan Davin – From Big City living to lake living...sunrise to sunsetIn 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. Show Notes After spending most weekends in the summer on Webster Lake for the past 15 years, Dan Davin and his wife recently became “primary” residents of Kosciusko County––yay! The couple started an IT company 25 years ago in Chicago. And after a recent merger (April1, 2021) with ServIT in Warsaw, Dan, his wife and several of his empl...2021-08-2533 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJason & Liz Dewart – Home from Chicago and a heart for the lakesWinona 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!   Show Notes Husband and wife, Jason and Liz Dewart met in college at Purdue University (Boiler Up!). After living in Chicago for a number of years and welcoming their son, Maddox, The Dewart Family felt a calling to head back to Jason’s hometown in Milford, Indiana. Wit...2021-08-0436 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMerri Bottorff & Robin Fosnaugh and the magic of the libraryLong-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!    Show Notes Robin Fosnaugh is a native of Warsaw and serves as administrative assistant at Warsaw Community Public Library (WCPL). Although Robin and her family ventured to South Carolina for a time, they moved back to Warsaw because they knew it was home. Merri Bottorff a library advocate and volunteer of Friends of...2021-07-0244 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMarlene Betances – A journey from Massachusetts to her Hoosier homeAs 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.  Show Notes Moving to the Hoosier State was a change of pace for Marlene Betances. Marlene is a New York City native, but also spent some time in rural New York during her college years at Cornell University. Marlene said her time at Cornell in Ithaca, NY gave her a bit of flavor for rural living– –not knowing she’d live in Indiana years later. Marlene...2021-05-1938 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoDavid Grant – From Detroit to Grace College, and intentional connection in the communityDavid 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!   Show Notes David Grant grew up in Michigan, and choose to make the move after high school to Winona Lake to attend Grace College, where he studied music, ministry & religious studies. Although David didn’t necessarily have plans to stay in the area, during his time at Grace he met is now wife, and they chose to sta...2021-04-2837 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoAnna Haldewang – A Syracuse, IN native and entrepreneur helping almond growersAnna Haldewang, a local Syracuse native, is the founder of startup InsightTRAC™. And she's changing the game for almond growers in California and Australia. Show Notes   Anna Haldewang is a native of Syracuse––home of Lake Wawasee––in Kosciusko County. Although she grew up and resides in Kosciusko County now, Anna spent time in Savannah, Georgia during her college years and even spent some time in Fort Lauderdale for a couple years in the yachting industry. While studying industrial design/product design in Savannah, Anna was tasked with designing a self-suff...2021-04-1436 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoWesley Gensch – A baseball injury that led him on an entrepreneurial journeyIt'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.   Show Notes Wes Gensch grew up in Pierceton and found his way further west when he enrolled at Grace College to study business and sports management, and play baseball. After suffering from a baseball injury, he couldn’t have predicted it would lead him on an entrepreneurial jou...2021-03-2439 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJim Katris – From Chicago to Warsaw, a journey in the local restaurant & hospitality industryLocal 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. Show Notes As a CPA from the Chicago area, now local resident and owner of American Table Restaurant, Jim Katris couldn’t have predicted that he would end up in Kosciusko County, but he’s sure glad he did. Jim journeyed to the area when his dad and brother asked him to come on board and join them in the restaurant industry after they’d opened...2021-03-1049 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoBrittany Lyon – East Coaster to Hoosier and staying active in Kosciusko CountyBrittany 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! Show Notes Brittany grew up in Vermont just across the Canadian border––Brittany could literally throw a stone into Canada. As a child, she and her siblings lived part of the year in Indiana with aunt and cousins, which is how she came to know and love the area. Brittany said, “I love this c...2021-02-2430 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoTony Metzinger: OrthoPediatrics and ample opportunities in K-CountyCo-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. Show Notes Tony grew up as a Hoosier in in Lafayette, Indiana. Tony was first exposed to machining in his dad’s machine shop. Tony spent several years learning machining and welding, and when his dad sold his business, Tony headed in a different direction and enrolled at nearby Purdue to pursue a degree in engineering. Fast forward, Tony had heard ab...2021-02-101h 01Clearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoChris Plack: 24/7 Cars and a 3,500-mile journeyJoin 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.  Show Notes Although a Hoosier now, Chris Plack has lived many places around the world. Chris was born in Frankfurt, Germany, while is parents were overseas serving in the U.S. Army. After living in Frankfurt for the first nine days of his life, his family was transferred to Boston. At six years old, his family then headed to Anchorage, Alaska, where Chris...2021-01-2739 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoTiffany Aites: Port Winona Wine + Market & getting out and about in K-CountyJoin 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.  Show Notes   Tiffany Aites was born and raised in Warsaw, and currently resides in the area. She’s certainly been out and about, venturing off to Germany when she was 16 years old to follow an...2021-01-1329 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJeremy Kilgore: Life on the radio & living your best life in K-CountyToday, we talk with Jeremy Kilgore about podcast origins, life with Lake City Radio and must-try places in Kosciusko County! Show Notes Jeremy Kilgore was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, and ventured to K-County when he received a baseball scholarship with Grace College. And it was at Grace where he met his wife, Leah who was also a newcomer to the area. He currently works with Lake City Media Group, which includes local broadcast stations, 107.3 WRSW and Willie 103.5. Jeremy pointed out some pros about commuting when you live in the...2020-12-3036 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLuke & Whitney Wright: Husband and wife business duo and a business built on LOVEJoin 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. Show Notes MudLOVE founder and owner, Luke Wright said, “Pretty much all I had on me [when Luke started the business] a stamp set, some clay and a mini fridge.” With a degree in ceramics from Indiana Weslyan, Luke set out on a mission to start a business that was built on love. For every product you buy from MudLOVE you give a week...2020-12-1639 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJason Brown: One Ten Craft Meatery & a vibrant communityWe chat with Jason Brown about how he started his restaurant and his perspective on general community development! Show Notes His journey started at age 15 when he began a new gig as a line chef at well-known local restaurant, Noa Noa. Years later at age 29, restaurateur Jason Brown expanded the restaurant scene in K-County and opened One Ten Craft Meatery in Warsaw. A couple things that define the One Ten way of business: One Ten sources local food ingredients in and around Indiana. One Ten recently eliminated its traditional tipping model. The tip is...2020-12-0259 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoLisa O’Neill: The best taco trucks & life at Lake City BankWe talk with Lisa O'Neill about life in Kosciusko County and everything that K-County has to offer!​ Show Notes   From South America to Warsaw, Indiana. Lisa O’Neill was born in South America and now resides in the K-County community. She and her family moved to Warsaw from Kohler, Wisconsin six years ago as part of a job opportunity with Lake City Bank– headquartered in Warsaw. Lisa’s first question was, “Where’s Warsaw, Indiana”? Lisa has a number of years of experience in the public accounting arena, and currently serves as executive vi...2020-11-0428 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMark Schindel: Bringing new life to animal health & planting roots in the communityWe talk with Mark Schindel, CEO and Co-Founder of Owl Manor Medical, about what brought him to Kosciusko County, and how Owl Manor began. Show Notes Mark Schindel grew up in the Hoosier State–just 45 minutes from Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Warsaw to pursue his career in medical device industry. He made another move, but then returned back to Warsaw later to start his own company, Owl Manor Medical. With Warsaw being the Orthopedic Capital of the World, what makes Owl Manor stand out in the medical device industry is its patients. Ow...2020-10-2139 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoNichole Rouached: Orthopedics in Kosciusko County and raising a familyWe 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. Show Notes Local K-County transplant, Nichole Rouached, originally from a small rural community in Wyoming, moved to Kosciusko County when a golden opportunity was presented to her family. Nichole headed east to spend her college years in Boston, and then landed an internship in the Hoosier state in Indianapolis. Nichole joked that Indiana was too...2020-10-0736 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoRyan Martin: Happenings in agriculture & must-visit nature preservesWe 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.​ Show Notes Local K-County resident, Ryan Martin is a Jack-of-many-talents. He serves as the Farmer Origination Specialist at Louis Dreyfus, is owner of his own meteorologist business and also serves as KEDCO’s Agribusiness Partner. Ryan says some of K-County’s hidden gems–which shouldn’t be kept secret–are our nature preserves. His family enjoys walking and exploring local nature preserves, and encourages others to check out what we have. Ryan is also the...2020-09-2350 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoScott Ryan: Depuy Synthes and the diverse local restaurant sceneToday, 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! Show Notes DePuy Synthes, part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Device Companies, provides one of the most comprehensive orthopaedics portfolios in the world. DePuy Synthes solutions, in specialities including joint reconstruction, trauma, craniomaxillofacial, spinal surgery, and sports medicine, are designed to advance patient care while delivering clinical and economic value to health care systems worldwide. As a transplant to the Warsaw community, DePuy Synthes VP of Law Scott Ryan...2020-09-0941 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoMatt Metzger: Grace College and lake hoppingWe chat with Matt Metzger about his leadership role with local christian college, Grace College, cycling and outdoor recreation along the shores of Winona Lake! Show Notes Grace College, located in historic Winona Lake in Kosciusko County was founded in 1948. Grace has 180 beautiful campus acres and roughly 1,200 students. One wow-factor about Grace College is the five-minute walk to Winona Lake and the Village at Winona. Grace College is passionate about supporting our local business community. Learn about Grace’s Center for Career Connections. Additional Resources Discover more about Grace College    ...2020-08-1932 minClearly KosciuskoClearly KosciuskoJay Michaels: Arts & culture at the Wagon Wheel and COVID-19 recoveryWe chat with Jay Michaels the Wagon Wheel Theater Center for the Arts, and what COVID-19 recovery looks like for this local small business. Show Notes   Jay Michaels, executive director of Wagon Wheel Center for Arts in Warsaw, shares that the theater has been in Warsaw for 65 years, and still seems to be a “hidden gem.” Despite what some may think, spending time at the theater doesn’t have to be a huge expense. Michaels mentions the most expensive ticket at the Wagon Wheel is $40. Spoiler alert! The Christmas show at...2020-08-0831 minAgbioscienceAgbioscience76. KEDCo: an innovation hub for life sciences, agbioscience and manufacturingThis week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined Alan Tio CEO of Kosciusko County Economic Development Corporation.2020-04-0611 min