Welcome to Downtown Now!, Mainstreet Waynesboro's podcast for your update on everything downtown. Hosted by Marcus Cooley, Downtown Now! features interviews with small business owners and downtown advocates from south central Pennsylvania, tips on creating amazing events to revitalize your downtown…
State Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin), whose district includes the greater Waynesboro and Greencastle areas and the west side of Chambersburg, shared insight on the state's response to businesses and how his office can be of assistance in the time of COVID-19 shutdowns and health crisis. Also, learn from Jackie Mowen, director of the Greater Waynesboro Area Chamber of Commerce; Georgina Cranston, director of the Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce, and Bill Kohler, director of economic development with Mainstreet Waynesboro, are doing to help get information and the latest news to their respective businesses.We discuss how the state is helping regular folks as well as small businesses, advice from Paul for small businesses and nonprofits in his district, what Mainstreet Waynesboro and the Chamber are doing to help their businesses in this time of uncertainty and where they can continue to turn for info and resources, and more!Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
On this episode of Downtown Now, we visited Helen Wintle, owner and operator of the Wee Scot Book Shoppe. We talk about what it's like to own an independent bookstore, how she acquires so many books, the transition from teaching to owning a business, and more! Stop in to the Wee Scot Book Shoppe for a unique, local bookstore experience downtown and visit the social media pages for more information on upcoming events. Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
In this episode, we met with Kirsten Campbell, owner of Wonderland of Waynesboro and Sarah Santangelo, Senior Program Director at the Waynesboro YMCA, to talk about community activities available for children and parents. As it turns out, there's quite a lot to do in Waynesboro! Contact Wonderland and the YMCA for more information on events and activities.Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
This time on Downtown Now!, We met up with Wes and Casey Phebus at the Rough Edges Brewery in downtown Waynesboro. We talked about IPA's, what it's like to run a business with your spouse, the brewing process of beer, and more!Rough Edges Brewing will be opening soon so stay tuned for more information!Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
On this episode, we speak with Nikola Popic and Rob Maus from Vice City Tattoo! We discuss how Vice City started, what it's like to be a tattoo artist, tattooing celebrities, our love for bacon, and more!For more information on Vice City, call or visit their Facebook page.Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
On this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with a few folks from the Pennsylvania DCED (Department of Community and Economic Development). We discuss what the DCED is and does, branding PA as the "Pursue Your Happiness" state, what small towns and municipalities can be doing to improve tourism, success stories, and more!Carrie Lepore: Deputy Secretary, Office of Marketing, Tourism, and Film; Richard Vilello: Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development; and Evelyn Chianelli: Executive Assistant. For more information about the DCED or visiting Pennsylvania: https://dced.pa.govhttps://www.visitpa.comSupport the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
In this episode, we meet with Dr. Todd Kline and Erica Nemzek to talk about some new & exciting things happening in Waynesboro. We discuss Pre-K Counts, the First Choice Initiative, and more developments for the Waynesboro Area School District (WASD). Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
A local favorite for sweet treats, Dawn and Dusk Donuts is the product of two college students deciding to spend their summers traveling around the east coast making donuts. "Family is the secret ingredient" said owners Abby and Ellyn Daniels of Waynesboro, and we couldn't agree more! Take a listen to this episode of Downtown Now! to learn the ins-and-outs of a startup donut trailer and what "gives life" to the work of Dawn and Dusk. Plus,keep an ear out for many donut puns and jokes you can catch from the Mainstreet team!As always, if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to Downtown Now! on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music and share our Podcast with a friend! Subscribing is the easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode of Downtown Now!. Special thanks to our sponsor, F&M Trust, for taking Downtown Now! from a dream to a reality. F&M is your first stop for any banking needs, with locations right here in south central PA. Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
Did you know Waynesboro has it's very own stars of the silver screen? Libby McDermott and Matt Stahley have been creating films and images for as long as they can remember. In this episode, Bill and Marcus hear about their new feature film, Darkness Waits, premiering at the Waynesboro Theatre at 10pm on August 17th. Matt and Libby have combined their talent and passion for horror films in their very own production company, Libmatic films. Waynesboro is more than a hometown for them, and serves as not only most of the setting for their films, but as a pool of resources for actors and other members of their creative team.As always, if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to Downtown Now! on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music and share our Podcast with a friend! Subscribing is the easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode of Downtown Now!. Special thanks to our sponsor, F&M Trust, for taking Downtown Now! from a dream to a reality. F&M is your first stop for any banking needs, with locations right here in south central PA. Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)
To celebrate Save the Dairy Farm Day, Bill Kohler gets personal with what really goes on behind the scenes of local dairy operations. Joined by Alan Frantz of Frantz's Family Farm, Steve Biser of Biser Farms, John King of Allied Milk in Lancaster and a special guest appearance by Senator Doug Mastriano of the 33rd District of Pennsylvania, Bill takes a closer look at some of the modern misconceptions behind dairy. Enjoy the background of our weekly summer Market at the Park while hearing real opinions on the state of dairy in south central PA. As always, if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to Downtown Now! on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play Music and share our Podcast with a friend! Subscribing is the easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode of Downtown Now!. Special thanks to our sponsor, F&M Trust, for taking Downtown Now! from a dream to a reality. F&M is your first stop for any banking needs, with locations right here in south central PA. Support the show (https://www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org/annual-appeal)