Clearly Kosciusko

Clearly Kosciusko

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Clearly Kosciusko episodes

  • Scott & Tish Woods and Jason Brown - Creating Community with Food

    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:

    Biryani Kitchen

    Cerulean

    La Pasadita

    Light Rail Café & Roasting Co.

    Mi Lindo Acapulco

    Oak & Alley

    Oku Roji

    Taqueria El Comal

    Top Thai

    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?

    52 min
  • Nick Hauck - Relax and unwind...or get up and go, at the Village at Winona

    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:

    Lake City Greenway

    Winona Lake Trails

    Kosciusko County Velo (KCV)

    Travel + Leisure – “Best Small Towns in the Midwest”

    The shops featured in The Village

    Restaurants and eateries in The Village

    Miller Sunset Pavilion

    Fat & Skinny Tire Festival

    Kosciusko County Challenge Passports

    Stonehenge Golf

    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.

    37 min
  • Cori Humes & Rob Parker - An invitation to experience what makes K-County special

    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

    Hire Park BMX

    Engage Kosciusko Digital Passports

    Clearly Kosciusko

     

    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.

    35 min
  • Kosciusko By Choice Part 2 - Hear why these people journeyed to Kosciusko County

    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:

    Lake Wawasee

    Courthouse Coffee

    100+ local lakes

    Trails

    Syracuse Library

    Winona Lake Limitless Park

    Habitat for Humanity

    ONE Warsaw

    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.

    34 min
  • Kosciusko By Choice - Hear why these people journeyed to K-County and why they choose to call it home

    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:

    Grace College

    Mud Love

    Wagon Wheel

    Rocket Fizz

    Noa Noa Wood Grill & Sushi Bar

    Atelier

    Anthology Whiskey

    Parkview YMCA

    Lake City Skiers

    Wildman Business Group

    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.

    37 min
  • OrthoWorx - A catalyst for continuous growth in the Orthopedic Capital of the World®

    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:

    Tippy River Adventures

    Lilly Endowment Inc

    Helping Hands

    Learn about our 100+ lakes in Kosciusko County

    Orthopedic Young Professionals group – contact OrthoWorx to get involved: [email protected]

    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.

    33 min
  • Lisa Harman and Barb Ridley – A community that supports a life “lived well”

    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.

    40 min
  • Tim Early – Pursuing entrepreneurship with passion, and putting people first

    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.

    39 min
  • Rod Mayer - An entrepreneurial journey guided by faith and filled with passion for orthopedics

    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:

    Depuy Synthes

    OrthoWorx

    Winona Lake

    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.

    39 min
  • DreamOn Studios - A community-driven production company sharing stories that move

    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:

    Lake City Skiers

    Winona Lake Trails

    Kosciusko County Velo (KCV)

    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.

    40 min

About Clearly Kosciusko

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