Welcome back to the pod! Today, I'm talking with Joy Pahls, a very present gal in our community! She often volunteers for Main Street Kent events, so I've known her for a little bit already. She is also the branch manager for Portage Community Bank in Kent, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to sit with Joy and talk about PCB!

Portage Community Bank has been a trusted financial partner in our community since

opening its doors in 1998. As a locally owned and operated bank, PCB takes pride in serving

the citizens and businesses of Portage and Summit Counties. For more than 27 years, their

focus has remained the same — providing local decision-making, personalized service, and

exceptional customer experiences that truly go above and beyond.

At Portage Community Bank, community isn't just part of their name — it's at the heart of

everything they do. Their philosophy of neighbors serving neighbors guides the way they

support customers and give back. PCB employees volunteer throughout the year,

strengthening the same communities where they live and work.

With a blend of friendly, hometown service and innovative, cutting-edge technology, Portage

Community Bank helps individuals and businesses reach their financial goals and dreams.

Portage Community Bank — proud to be your local, trusted financial partner in our communities.

Portage Community Bank is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

If you'd like to learn more about Portage Community Bank, you can go to their:

Website

You can also visit one of PCB's locations in Kent, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls, and Rootstown.

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Welcome back to the pod! Today, we're talking with Emily and Mandy from Maddelena's. From everything they told me, this new Kent business seems to more than live up to the hype! Their goal is to bring fine dining to Kent without a fine dining price tag. I can totally get on board with that! And I know that after you hear their story, you will too!

In this episode, we mentioned Bent Tree Coffee. We have an episode with those guys! Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/ to check out our library of episodes and learn more about Bent Tree and other local businesses!

If you'd like to connect with Maddalena's, you can go to their:

Website

Instagram

You can also visit Maddalena's in person at 252 N Water St in Kent, Ohio.

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Welcome back to the pod! Today's episode is a little idea that started on our City Manager and Community Engagement Coordinator episode from a few weeks ago. It's Taco Takeover! Let's just say that we are a little (a LOT) blessed to have so many great taco joints here in Kent. I love options! Each taco place is great in its own little way and has something special to offer the community. In this episode, I give you an overview of what those are.

In this episode, we mentioned several businesses that we've already spotlighted on the pod such as Battleground and Taco Tontos! Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/ to check out our library of episodes and learn more about those businesses!

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Welcome back to the pod! I've been waiting to record this episode for months! Today, we are hearing from Dave and Derek, the owners of Beware of the Leopard. I had not been to Beware of the Leopard before this conversation, so learning about their ever-changing menu and pop-up events was really exciting for me. I hope your curiosity has been sparked so that you can go check it out too!

In this episode, we mentioned local businesses such as Bent Tree, Popped, and The Kent Stage. Guess what! We have episodes about all of those! Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/ to check out our library of episodes and learn more about those businesses!

If you'd like to connect with Beware of the Leopard, check out their social accounts and website:

Instagram

Website

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Welcome back to the Kent pod! We are getting back to our traditional interview format today, but with a twist! Instead of chatting with a local business owner, I sat down with Kent's City Manager, Dave Ruller and Community Engagement Coordinator, Dominique Bollenbacher, to chat about all things Kent. This was a fun episode for me because I walked away with a whole new perspective about the people who make things possible in our town from a local government standpoint. It was a great conversation, and I know you'll enjoy it!

In this episode, we mention several businesses that we've spotlighted on the podcast before! If you'ld like to listen to those, check out our list of episodes on the podcast website: https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/

If you'd like to connect with the city of Kent, check out their social accounts and website:

Facebook

YouTube

Website

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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! This summer, we are taking a break from new interviews with business owners, and revisiting some of our favorite hidden gem episodes as well as some themed episodes to remind you of all the great fun Kent has to offer this summer. This is one of those themed episodes!

Today, we are talking about things for kids to do in Kent! If your kiddos are at that point in the summer where they are getting bored, this is the episode for you!

In this episode, I mention Kent Parks & Recreation, Kent Free Library, Standing Rock Cultural Arts, Board & Bevy, and Just Add Cookies. We have episodes about all of those businesses! Check out our podcast library to listen! https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/

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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! Here's another REWIND episode for you! This is my conversation with Andrew from the Haymaker Farmers' Market. This is the perfect time of year to reacquaint ourselves with all that the Market has to offer. The produce is fresh, the weather is beautiful, and we all can come together as a community to the Market on a gorgeous Saturday morning. It's what Kent is all about!

Check out Haymaker Farmers' Market on:

Facebook

Instagram

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You can also look at their website to see the latest information about events. Last, but not least, you can visit the Farmers' Market on Saturdays from 10-1 under the Haymaker bridge until October. From October to March, you can visit the market at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent.

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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! This summer, we are taking a break from new interviews with business owners, and revisiting some of our favorite hidden gem episodes as well as some themed episodes to remind you of all the great fun Kent has to offer this summer. This is one of those themed episodes!

Today, we are talking coffee! Here is a rundown of all the coffee shops in Kent and why I (Katy) love each of them individually.

In this episode, I mention Bent Tree Coffee, Scribbles, and Cleveland Bagel Cafe. We have episodes about all three of those businesses! Check out our podcast library to listen! https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/

Thank you to Hall-Green for sponsoring this episode. If you want to learn more about Hall-Green, you can check out https://www.hall-green.com/.

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Welcome back to Kent in Good Company! Here's another REWIND episode for ya: Susan from Hazelmade! I chose to spotlight Hazelmade again because I just love Susan's story and I feel she's a true hidden gem in Kent.

Check out Hazelmade on:

Facebook

Instagram

Hazelmade Website

You can also find Hazlemade products at some local shops including McKay Bricker on Main Street and Flourish Plant Mkt on S Water St.

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