Transforming Small Business (Impact Corry)

Cherie Dickey (Corry Chamber) & Brian Slawin (Ben Franklin Technology Partners)

In our series finale, we're speaking with two individuals that are integral to regional business development: Cherie Dickey of the Corry Area Chamber of Commerce, and Brian Slawin of Ben Franklin Technology Partners. The two guests speak about their organizations, along with how each helps regional businesses. They also speak about the Sails to Trails tourism project, the new Erie Revitalization Investment Fund, and much more. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SlimandRed/] Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ecgra.org/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.impactcorry.org/] Production: Edinboro Campus Media

Manufacturing Enterprise program (Corry High School)

In our newest episode, we're speaking with the team behind Corry High School's Manufacturing Enterprise program. Guests include teacher Travis Carey, along with students Sylas Bryan, Charlie Amburgy and Alex Schmidt. They discuss the program's launch, how they built Beaver Precision Works, and which local businesses are collaborating with them. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SlimandRed/] Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ecgra.org/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.impactcorry.org/] Production: Edinboro Campus Media

Chris Groner (City of Erie)

In our newest episode, we're speaking with Chris Groner, the Director for the Office of Development Services with the City of Erie. We discuss his long history with the City of Erie, how municipal finance and lending can benefit small business owners, and his most fulfilling projects over the years. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Episode note: On December 3rd, Groner was named the Director of Administration for Erie County, as part of Christina Vogel's new team. He will assume that position on January 5th, 2026. Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Slim and Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SlimandRed/] Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ecgra.org/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.impactcorry.org/] Production: Edinboro Campus Media

Julie Zajac (3 Pillarz Farm)

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 Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SlimandRed/] Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ecgra.org/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.impactcorry.org/] Production: Edinboro Campus Media

Betsy Grinder (Your Daily Serving)

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 Red⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/SlimandRed/] Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ECGRA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ecgra.org/] / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impact Corry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.impactcorry.org/] Production: Edinboro Campus Media