We Are York

Janeen Berg, along with her husband Keith, started a gourmet popcorn store called GoodyPop in November of 2019. Despite many bumps in the road during their first year, GoodyPop has become a staple in the downtown York community. 

Erin Sams is a coordinator with the York County Health Coalition. On this episode she talks about what the coalition is, some of the programs available, and how people can receive help. 

Derek Dauel is a Development Coordinator for York County Development Corporation (YCDC). He works to better York County through various projects, with the majority of his time currently focused on housing. He has recently started a podcast, 17 County, where he has been interviewing people that have chosen to call York County home. Listen to this podcast to hear about why Derek chose to move to York, a little bit of his history and how he ended up at YCDC. 

Pat Eichinger purchased Baer's Furniture in 1983, and has continued to run a successful business in downtown York. He's raised his family in this great community, and continues to be a vital part of our successful York. 

Amanda Peterson grew up in York, raised her family here, and has recently started her business here. Peterson's Petal Company is a flower shop that has just celebrated their 1 year anniversary. 

Brent Madsen, along with Pete Crane, own Urgent Care of York. They started the location a little over 5 years ago and continue to provide care for the York community. They recently started offering family practice as a service. 

Abbie Rhodes started out baking cakes and cookies as a hobby, and it has grown into a successful business she operates.

Kirby Crawford is the owner of Kirby's School of Dance and Kirtsey's Boutique. Kirby's offers dance training in both York and Aurora. Kirby opened Kirtsey's Boutique on the square in York, to fill a need that the York community identified, women's apparel. 

Lonnie Berger owns the Wendy's franchise in York. He grew up in York, and had the opportunity to move back home to manage the location. Eventually, he got the opportunity to purchase the business, and has continued to run it ever since. He's had generations of York residents working for him, and currently has a 3rd generation employee working at his restaurant. 

In this episode I sit down with Jim Ulrich, CEO of York General. Jim took the reins over 3 years ago and talks about some of the changes he's helped make possible, including a new dialysis unit and a York General foundation. He talks about why he chose to call York home, and what he finds great about our community. Listen in to hear more about what York General is all about.