Local Legacies

Ned Lefortune is the owner and one of the three original founders of Wachusett Brewing Company in Westminster, MA. He is a WPI alumnus, craft beer enthusiast and avid stand up paddleboarder. He currently lives in Westminster with his wife and children.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about learning from industry mentors, searching for creative financing and risking it all to pursue a dream.   https://www.wachusettbrewingcompany.com/

Steve Lanza is the founder and owner of Lanza Auto, an auto repair business in Leominster, MA. He is a self educated master technician, former youth football coach and 30+ year member of the CTE advisory board. He currently lives in Leominster, MA with his wife and two sons.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about becoming a foreign car expert, making memories during fatherhood and surviving congestive heart failure.   Lanza Auto

Nahuel Viera is the owner of Viera Cleaning Solutions, a residential and commercial cleaning company based in Leominster, MA. He is a first generation immigrant from Uruguay, a highly talented soccer player and owner of multiple businesses . He currently lives in Leominster, MA. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about moving to the United States at 3 years old, the chance to play professional soccer and why his mom is his hero. https://vieracleaningsolutions.com/ https://figuratiapparel.com/

Joshua Page is the owner of JP Electric and Son Inc, Ruel Electric and Patriot Electrical Contracting and Service. He is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and published author. He currently lives in Ashburnham, MA with his wife and two children. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about losing his mom at an early age, purchasing multiple businesses and living your highest purpose. https://www.jpelectricandson.com/ What Does Your Daddy Do?

Rob Blanchflower is the owner of Blanchflower Construction, a construction company based out of Leominster, MA. He is a former Pittsburgh Steeler, residential construction professional and avid photographer and . He currently lives in Leominster with his wife and two children.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about getting drafted to the NFL, post concussion syndrome and being a provider for his family.   https://blanchflower.com/

Lauren Howe is the owner of empHowered PR, a public relations crisis management business in Downtown Leominster, MA. She is an award winning public relations professional, avid volunteer and NCM Chamber of Commerce ambassador of the year. She currently lives in Leominster, MA with her husband and two daughters..   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about taking the leap into entrepreneurship, competing in the Pan Mass Challenge and dealing with life's adversities.   http://www.emphoweredpr.com/   https://www.pmc.org/

Jim Lattanzi is the owner of Hollis Hills, a farm in Fitchburg, MA. He is a first generation farmer, prolific business owner/operator and highly active member of his community. He currently lives on his farm in Fitchburg with his wife and two children.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about valuing your team, what it means to be a good neighbor and how the farm is continuing to evolve to best serve the members of the community.   http://www.hollishillsfarm.com/

Alex Schinas is the owner of Rise & Grind Cafe, Super Metal Bro's screen printing and Metal Clothing Company based in Leominster, MA. Alex is an artist, competitive bodybuilding coach and serial entrepreneur. He currently lives in Gardner, MA with his son and daughter.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about providing value for your customer, deferring your rewards for future gain and being a leader to your employees.   https://riseandgrindcafema.com/home   https://www.metalclothingco.com/

Joey Mullaney is the author of Stare at Me, an autobiography that details growing up with Friedreich's Ataxia (FA). He is a blogger, motivational speaker and adaptive CrossFit athlete. He was born and raised in Leominster, MA and currently lives in Boston, MA.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about his life with FA, making the most out of your life situation and the importance of strong relationships with family and friends.    https://www.joeymullaney.com/   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XMTKFC7/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1  

Sam Squailia is the co-owner of Rustic Craft, a custom woodworking business in Fitchburg, MA. She is an avid volunteer, a city councilor and host of the show Discussing Fitchburg Now, on FATV. She currently lives in Fitchburg with her husband and daughter. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about growing a side business, volunteer opportunities in the city and what is coming next for the city of Fitchburg. https://www.rusticcraftdesigns.com/ https://www.elect-sam.com/

Kenny Ricker is the owner of On the Rocks, a bar on Lake Whalom in Lunenburg, MA. He is a serial restaurateur, a former mayoral candidate and the current Dean of Students at Samoset Middle School in Leominster, MA. He currently lives in Leominster with his wife and three children. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about opening 3 restaurants in 10 years, his 30 day write in campaign and his newest business venture Sundial Cocktails. http://www.ontherockssportsbar.com/ https://www.sundialcocktails.com/  

Danny Piper is the former owner of Piper Electrical Co. an industrial electrical services and solutions business in Leominster, MA. He is a Coast Guard Veteran, board member of the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Center and an active member of his church. He currently lives in Sterling, MA. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about his grandfathers influence on him, selling his business and the importance of being connected to your community.   https://piper-electric.com/ https://www.veterans-outreach.org/  

Toby Mushrush is the owner of Waxing Poetic, an automotive detailing business in Leominster, MA. He is an engaged member of his community, an avid outdoorsman and an active volunteer. He currently lives in Leominster, MA.  In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about alcoholism, negative self talk and learning to face your demons. 

Mark Bodanza is a trial lawyer and partner in Bodanza & Bodanza Law Offices in Leominster, MA. He is also a historian, a Leominster City Councilor, author of 11 books and counting. He currently lives in Leominster, MA with his wife. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about the value of history, serving the community and his most recent book.

Sara Allen is the owner of Allen Landscapes, a high end estate landscape design and maintenance business, and Sara Allen Design, a floral design company. She is a graduate of Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute and a board member of the Ashburnham Historical Society. She currently lives in Ashburnham, MA with her son and two daughters. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about excelling in a male dominated field, balancing motherhood and focusing on doing what you love. http://saraallendesign.com/  

Gregory Day is the owner of Gregory's Carpentry LLC, a residential remodeling contractor business, in Leominster, MA. He is a member of many organizations including St Camillus Church, Knights of Columbus, Leominster Lions Club, YouthBuild Coalition of Boston and the Leominster CTE Advisory Committee. He currently lives in Leominster, MA with his wife Janice. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about his bankruptcy, near death experiences and having faith in a higher power.

Peter Lanza is an environmentalist from Leominster, MA. He was the former president of the Congress of Lakes and Ponds. He led many different environmental preservation and education programs including the Monoosnoc Brook Project and nature lessons in the local public school system. He currently lives in Leominster, MA with his wife and son. In this episode we chat about the Monoosnoc Brook Project, exploring nature and the importance of preserving our environment. https://www.nashuariverwatershed.org/

Matt Majikas is the owner and founder of Central MA Productions (formerly known as World Record DJ's) a multimedia event production and recording business in Leominster, MA. He has a degree in broadcast journalism and is a leader in his church. He currently lives in Fitchburg, MA with his wife and two kids.   In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about announcing a game for the Boston Red Sox, quitting his career two weeks before COVID and the rebranding of his business.   http://www.CentralMAProductions.com/

Nick Pelletier is the President of Pelletier Properties - Keller Williams North Central, a real estate sales and development firm in Leominster, MA. He is the Treasurer for the St Bernard's Charitable Foundation and was recognized in the Worcester Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2018. He currently lives in Westminster, MA with his dog Teddy. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about the housing market, Nick's Blossom St project and the future of Fitchburg, MA. https://www.pelletierprops.com/

Erica Gasbarro Grinkis is the owner of GazBar Sports Grill and Central Cup coffee shop and cupcakery in Leominster, MA. She sponsors the annual Rock The GazBar 5k and was recognized in the Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 class of 2018. She currently lives in Leominster with her husband and two children. In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about Erica's relationship with her employees, surviving and thriving during COVID and her father's role in her life. https://www.thegazbar.com/ https://www.thecentralcup.com/