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Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry)

A show that spotlights small, rural businesses in Erie County Pennsylvania, Northwest Pennsylvania, and beyond. Hear about success stories and unique challenges that these businesses and their leaders face. Presented by Impact Corry, the non-profit community, economic, and civic development hub based in Corry, Pennsylvania. Funding is provided by the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.

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All Episodes

00:38:44

Julie Zajac (3 Pillarz Farm)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/11/28

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Julie Zajac, the founder of 3 Pillarz Farm in Northwest Pennsylvania. We discuss the family history of the farm, talk the many educational offerings offered through 3 Pillarz, and then discover the great products they sell. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production: Edinboro Campus Media

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00:27:34

Betsy Grinder (Your Daily Serving)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/10/24

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Betsy Grinder, the owner of Corry, PA's Your Daily Serving. We discuss the origins of the meal-prep, catering, and personal chef enterprise, along with how they adapted through the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, we talk about the business's evolution to a physical location and meal delivery across the region. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production:

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00:23:36

Greg and Kathy Bowes (Buzz of UC, Copperleaf)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/10/07

In our Season 3 premiere, we're speaking with Greg and Kathy Bowes, the owner-operators of both The Buzz of UC and The Buzz at Copperleaf. The episode covers the origins of the Union City coffee shop, how they work with local vendors for many of their ingredients, and how they've become a community center. Then, they discuss their second location, The Buzz at Copperleaf.We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact

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00:25:15

Brenda Kirik (Williams Place)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/08/06

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Brenda Kirik, who owns Williams Place in Corry, PA. Williams Place is a locally owned gift and fabric shop offering a full service retreat center. They have a large variety of unique gifts from local artisans and carry a wide selection of fair trade products from around the world.Brenda talks about forming the business, the Airbnb units that are hosted above it, and her daughter's business (The Corner Bar and Grillz in Corry, PA).We hope you enjoy

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00:32:54

John Oliver & Christine Temple (Visit Erie)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/06/02

In our newest episode, we're speaking with John Oliver (President/CEO) and Christine Temple (Director of Communications) at Visit Erie. Our conversation covers the success of Erie's 2024 Eclipse events, how Canadian tourism has been impacted by recent U.S. events, and their new branding initiative. We hope you enjoy the episode.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠Production: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:20:11

Kerrie Catalfu (Sweet Traditions)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/03/24

In our newest episode, we’re speaking with Kerrie Catalfu about her family’s Corry, PA maple syrup business, Sweet Traditions.Kerrie talks about the business’s array of maple syrup and maple-flavored products (such as BBQ sauce, cotton candy, and more), along with her husband Casey’s expertise in the field, and the family traditions anchoring all of this. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠Production: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:27:01

Sara Gilger (Sara’s Business Solutions & Notary...

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/02/27

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Sara Gilger, owner and operator of Sara’s Business Solutions & Notary Services in Union City, Pennsylvania. Sara details her community-focused business, along with how she advises clients on small business ventures, taxes, and more. We finish by discussing her unique approach to customer service and customer comfort. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠Production:

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00:31:52

Cindy Wells (Union City Borough) and Steve Bishop...

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2025/01/06

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Cindy Wells (Borough Manager for Union City, PA) and Steve Bishop (Project Coordinator for the Union City Community Foundation). The duo speaks about how these two entities intersect, how they've worked on the Union City community and Main Street, and how small businesses are succeeding in their town.We hope you enjoy the conversation. Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠ Production: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:25:45

Cherie Dickey (Corry Area Chamber of Commerce)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2024/11/01

In our first episode of season 2, we're speaking with Cherie Dickey, who works for both the Corry Area Chamber of Commerce and Impact Corry. Cherie speaks about how these two jobs intersect, about how she helps small businesses in the region, and about operating her own business (a family farm!). We hope you enjoy the conversation.Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠ Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠ Production: ⁠⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:29:36

Brian Slawin, Katie Caputo & Tim Emerick (PA Wilds...

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2024/08/15

A trio of guests join us to discuss the 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest. Brian Slawin (Ben Franklin Technology Partners) talks about the contest winners and how his organization helps entrepreneurs in the region. Katie Caputo talks about her business, Roambler, which is revolutionizing experiential tourism in PA by connecting adventure seekers with local guides and hosts. Tim Emerick talks about his business, Otzzy, which has developed an interactive tap-to-play interface app, revolutionizing

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00:23:48

Matthew Platz (Corry Higher Education Council)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2024/04/22

Matthew Platz joins the podcast to discuss the Corry Higher Education Council and their upcoming Rural Entrepreneur Week. The conversation details the Corry Hi-Ed’s mission, Matt’s history in higher education, and all the events making up Rural Entrepreneur Week. Music: ⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠ Sponsor: ⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠ / ⁠Impact Corry⁠ Production: ⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:40:14

Bernie Blore (Before The Barrel Distillery) and...

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2024/02/14

Our newest episode features Bernie Blore (Before The Barrel Distillery) and Autumn Jells (Sapphire Empire Enterprises). A perfect pairing of local entrepreneurs, they discuss the business climate in rural Erie County, Pennsylvania, along with their passion for the food and beverage industry.Music: ⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠ Sponsor: ⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠ / ⁠Impact Corry⁠ Production: ⁠⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:24:51

Candace Hillyard (PA Route 6 Alliance)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2023/12/08

Candace Hillyard joins the podcast to discuss the PA Route 6 Alliance. Our conversation hits on the 11 counties covered by the Alliance, their facade improvement program, their bike-friendly business work, and their recent annual conference that was held in Corry, PA. Note: This episode was recorded over Zoom. We apologize for any audio issues. For the next episode, we'll be back recording in our studio. Music: ⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠ Sponsor: ⁠ECGRA⁠ / Impact Corry Production: ⁠Edinboro Beehive

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00:35:03

Del Birch and Kristen Karrfalt (Erie Chamber)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2023/10/24

Del Birch and Kristen Karrfalt join the podcast to discuss a variety of Erie regional business issues. They talk about the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership's work in the Corry, Pennsylvania area, along with how to practice active listening when talking to business owners, and what it means to be an Erie "Boomerang-er." Note: Since the recording of this episode, Kristen Karrfalt has left the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. We wish her the best at her next

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00:41:42

Perry Wood (ECGRA) and Chuck Gray (Impact Corry)

Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry) ·

2023/08/02

The first episode of Transforming Small Business features Perry Wood (Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority) and Chuck Gray (Impact Corry). Together, they discuss the concept of an "economic steward" and how it relates to Corry, grants and funding for rural community reinvention, and much more. Host: Tony Peyronel Music: Slim and Red

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