Farmers markets and craft and artisanal markets are popping up in more and more communities across Chester County, Pennsylvania, as farm-to-table and shop local grow in popularity with consumers. We sat down with Christy Campli of Growing Roots to learn more about how she delivers and produces a series of markets and community events across the region. We speak with her about supporting local farmers, producers, artists, and makers – all while working to build community.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Growing Roots

• Website: growingrootspartners.com
• Newsletter sign-up: growingrootspartners.com/newsletter-signups

Farmers Markets

• Downingtown: growingrootspartners.com/downingtown
• Eagleview: growingrootspartners.com/eagleview
• Malvern: growingrootspartners.com/malvern
• Instagram: instagram.com/growingrootsfarmersmarkets

Crafts & Mercantile

• Instagram: instagram.com/craftandmercantile
• Newsletter sign-up: growingrootspartners.com/craft-mercantile-newsletter

Good Food Fest

• Website: goodfarmsgoodfood.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/goodfarmsgoodfood

Additional Links

• Sundry Mornings Spice Co.
• Seoul Mates Korean Kitchen
• Chester County Food Bank
• Fighting Food Insecurity Locally with Andi Youndt
• Kimberton Whole Foods
• Joe Casabona’s podcast: Streamlined Solopreneur

TRANSCRIPT

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Today’s libraries play a significant role in the life of the community. The programs, services, and happenings at our local libraries might surprise those who have not visited one recently. We catch up with Chris Manna, Executive Director of the Kennett Library, to walk through all things library. We learn how this wonderful library – and others across Chester County – are meeting the needs of their communities in innovative, exciting, and engaging ways.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Kennett Library

• Kennett Library website: kennettlibrary.org
• Facebook: @KennettLibrary
• Instagram: @kennett_library
• YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC0S-xlaN4XGo-oErL7XkVQA
• Employment opportunities: kennettlibrary.org/employment
• Volunteering opportunities: kennettlibrary.org/volunteering

Chris Manna

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopher-manna-675a32272/

Additional Links

• Fluxspace
• Freedom to read: ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/freedomreadstatement
• Censorship: ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/censorship

TRANSCRIPT

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The lack of educational and employment opportunities experienced by disadvantaged folks in Chester County presents significant challenges to their well-being. To learn more, we speak with Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC. Javonna explains how CCOIC works to enable access to economic empowerment through the delivery of free educational and related services. She also highlights the exciting opportunities happening in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, where CCOIC is now based.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Chester County OIC

• Website: ccoic.org
• Work Enclave project: ccoic.org/programs/workenclave
• Volunteer opportunities: ccoic.org/get-involved
• Careers: ccoic.org/jobs
• Twitter: @ChesCoOIC
• Facebook: facebook.com/ChescoOIC
• Instagram: instagram.com/chestercountyoic
• Javonna Wylie on LinkedIn

Rev. Leon Sullivan

• Rev. Leon Sullivan on Wikipedia
• Book: Build, Brother, Build

Additional Links

• Alliance for Health Equity
• Witmer Public Safety Group
• Chester County HR Association
• 2nd Century Alliance
• nth Innovation Center
• Investing in your local community with Susan Springsteen
• Pennsylvania Department of Education

Transcript

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