In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport

Backyard Broadcasting Business Spotlight for May 2026

It's the latest Backyard Business Spotlight with Shawn Carey and Jason Fink (President/CEO, Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce).   We are wrapping up May with the next PM Exchange event at UPMC Williamsport.      Sports ETA released its 2026 State Of The Industry Report, ranking Pennsylvania 4th in the nation for both participatory and spectator sports.  We discuss how crucial the impact sports tourism has on our local and statewide economy.  The chamber and the city of Williamsport have signed a contribution agreement, that goes toward security and safety expenses for the August Little League Classic game at Bowman Field.  We learn why it's an important investment toward such a benchmark event. We look back on the May ribbon cuttings that featured Northeast Title and Tag, as well as Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak and Phoenix Physical Therapy.      We wrap the podcast up with the final push for registrations to be in the 2026 Grand Slam Parade on Tuesday, August 18th plus information on the Jersey Shore Area Chamber of Commerce Summer picnic in July!

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Dana Brigandi, Habitat for Humanity's Director of Development

The Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity is doing a “Blitz Build” on June 6th and 7th – where local and national crews will build a home on Scott Street in Williamsport over the weekend.   Dana Brigandi, Habitat’s Director ofDevelopment, tells Freddi Hammer about the project and the families’ lives that are changed forever.

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Dominican Plate Founder and President, Linell Stabler and Executive Director Kelly Uhland

“The Dominican Plate” is a local fundraiser coming this July 22nd to benefit ACES North America, a non-profit group founded to create sustainable development projects in the Dominican Republic.  Founder and President, Linell Stabler and Executive Director Kelly Uhland encourage you to get your tickets early and enjoy a night of live music and delicious authentic food served by Crosscutters players at the Genetti in Williamsport!

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - American Rescue Workers, New Executive Director of Operations, Ben Hazen and Administrative Coordinator Chelsea Hill.

There’s new leadership at American Rescue Workers in Williamsport.  New Executive Director of Operations, Ben Hazen and Administrative Coordinator Chelsea Hill talk with Freddi Hammer about the programs and services ARW offers, including their multiple thrift stores, food pantry and the “Fresh Start Program” for men transitioning out of homelessness or incarceration.

In Touch with Freddi Hammer - Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport

Sid Furst, the manager of the Salvation Army Community Garden and Urban Farm in Williamsport, joins Freddi Hammer to talk about the growing season and how the non-profit garden helps individuals, families, and groups grow fresh food, but also how they help build neighborhood pride and long-term self sufficiency.