HeyJaredBehind the Business with the Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce
Each episode, we sit down with the people behind the businesses that make our community special. We'll hear their stories, celebrate their successes, and learn how they're shaping the future of Kendallville!
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More Than a Destination: Building Community with Grace Caswell (opens the original)
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What makes a community a place people want to visit, and a place residents are proud to call home? In this episode of Behind the Business , Nikole sits down with Grace Caswell, CEO of the Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau, to talk about the impact tourism has on our local economy, the importance of community pride, and why investing in visitors ultimately benefits the people who live here year-round. Grace also shares her passion for servant leadership, mentorship, and her involvement
More Than Economic Development: How Be Noble Helps Noble County Grow! (opens the original)
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What does economic development really look like in Noble County? In this episode of Behind the Business , Nikole sits down with Tara Streb, Interim Director of Be Noble Inc., to uncover the many ways the organization works behind the scenes to help businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities thrive. From attracting new employers and strengthening our workforce to supporting childcare, housing, small businesses, and young entrepreneurs, Tara shares how relationships and connections are helping bui
More Than a T-Shirt: Inside Betty Lou Designs & Graphics with Monica Corbin (opens the original)
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A local business’s survival story, the hidden power of buying local, and the surprising tech keeping custom apparel from going generic; Monica Corbin reveals how Betty Lou Designs and Graphics keeps Kendallville looking sharp. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to run a Main Street business for 10 years, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the challenges, investments, and community relationships that make it work. Monica shares how she went from teaching swim lessons at the YMC
More Than Pizza: How Bufala Fest Is Fighting Hunger in Noble County (opens the original)
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What happens when a passion for authentic Neapolitan pizza meets a desire to help people in need? You get Bufala Fest! In this episode of Behind the Business , Mike Haefer of One House of Bufala Pizzeria Napoletana shares the story behind this incredible community event, and how what began as a simple gesture of giving away pizzas during the pandemic has grown into a massive fundraiser benefiting all six food pantries in Noble County. Mike takes us behind the scenes of his journey into authentic
Steeped in Purpose: The Story of Charani’s Teas with owner, Stacey Gillespie (opens the original)
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What happens when a passion for holistic health becomes a business built around helping others? In this episode of Behind the Business , Nikole sits down with Stacey Gillespie, owner of Charani’s Teas, to hear the inspiring story behind her unique tea business. From navigating the challenges of opening a brick-and-mortar shop to creating more than 70 custom loose-leaf tea blends, Stacey has built a business rooted in health, flavor, and personal connection. Stacey shares how her own experiences
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