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Whether you’re a Kosciusko County, Indiana native, new to the community or a visitor, we invite into these personal stories about experiencing life in ”K-County.” The Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), in partnership with local business, J.C. Innovations, provides a behind-the-scenes, hidden-secret, and things-to-do perspective in Kosciusko County. This podcast celebrates what is unique, what is special, what is…Clearly Kosciusko.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
EPISODE 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 & hospitality standpoint – we’re playing big for the size of our community
- [42:50] What “Clearly Kosciusko” means to Tish, Scott & Jason
Additional Resources:
Light Rail Café & Roasting Co.
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings?
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
The 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:
Travel + Leisure – “Best Small Towns in the Midwest”
The shops featured in The Village
Restaurants and eateries in The Village
Kosciusko County Challenge Passports
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
EPISODE 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
Engage Kosciusko Digital Passports
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
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:
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
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:
Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
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:
Learn about our 100+ lakes in Kosciusko County
Orthopedic Young Professionals group – contact OrthoWorx to get involved: info@orthoworxindiana.com
Connect with OrthoWorx on Facebook and Linkedin.
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
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 Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
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 by Simon Sinek
The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni
Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
Check out Episode 52 to learn about DreamOn Studios
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
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:
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
EPISODE 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:
Are you new to the community or considering moving to the Kosciusko County area? We invite you to learn more about KEDCO’s Talent Initiative. Want the scoop on events and happenings? Subscribe to our newsletter and connect with us on social media: Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.