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Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a short chat about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation as they examine and breakdown the happenings in Jasper County, Indiana.

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    • Jan 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Year in Review 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 40:39


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk through major projects in 2022 and what to look forward to in 2023.  Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Franciscan Health Rensselaer Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 46:19


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Carlos Vasquez from Franciscan Health Rensselaer.  Together they discuss projects and partnerships with Franciscan and healthcare and services available to the community. Franciscan is investing $28M into the critical access hospital facilities in Rensselaer.  Read more HERE!Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.comFranciscan Health Rensselaerhttps://www.franciscanhealth.org/https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-location/view-all-locations?q=Rensselaer

    Local Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 42:12


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Lana Zimmer about the importance of local food in our communities. Together they discuss the local farming, agriculture and the benefits of local food in your community.Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Project Ribeye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 38:55


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Nelson and Diedra  about Project Ribeye coming to Jasper County, more specifically in the DeMotte area of the county. Together they discuss the need for more quality meat processing plants so that you can love where you live and where your food comes from. Project Ribeye plans to process around 100 beef cattle and 15-20 hogs per week. The project will create approximately 30 new jobs in Jasper County and plan to invest $10MM to construct their processing facility. For more information about the project, contact info@projectribeye.comListen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Touch of Dutch with Diva Rish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 37:22


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Diva Rish from the DeMotte Chamber of Commerce about The Touch of Dutch Festival from the planning perspective, history and recap of this year's event. Topics also discussed are volunteers after COVID, updates from the Chamber and ways the community can come together. Listen to the full conversation here in this episode.Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Town of Remington with John Cripe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 26:09


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with John Cripe about updates in Remington as of early summer 2022. John discusses grants that have been awarded, projects that are happening in Remington and upcoming events. Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Discussing Volunteerism with Ken Culp

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 39:59


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Ken Culp about volunteerism in your community. Ken dives into generational differences when it comes to volunteering and how volunteering looks a little different after the pandemic. Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.comKen Culp, III, Ph.D.Principal Volunteerism SpecialistAdjunct Associate ProfessorDept. of Family SciencesUniversity of Kentucky212 Scovell HallLexington, KY 40546-0064859.227.7506ken.culp@uky.edu  Volunteer SolutionsConsultant for Volunteer Administration1065 Durham LaneNicholasville, KY 40356 859.227.7506www.kenculp.net

    Community Development with David Terrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 48:48


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with David Terrell about community development. Listen to the full conversation here in this episode. JCEDO and JNF will pattern in 2023 to bring David Terrell and his Indiana Community Development Course to our local elected officials and community leaders in March.  Look for more opportunities to learn about community development from both organizations.Look for an invitation to a luncheon on October 26th, 2022 at Embers - check social media or email us for more information to sign up and learn!Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Appleseed Childhood Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 39:15


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Adam Alson & Megan Inskeep about why early childhood education is important & a necessity in Jasper County.  Appleseed Childhood Education - Rensselaer, Indiana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appleseedchildhoodeducationWebsite: https://www.appleseedchildhoodeducation.org/Email: appleseed.child.ed@gmail.comRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Perkins Good Earth Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 37:18


    Join Stephen & Brienne as they talk with Dan & Julie Perkins with Perkins Good Earth farm. They are a local CSA farm, growing vegetables right here in Jasper County. They are currently trying to meet their goal of 200 individuals in their community receiving their home grown vegetables. Perkins Good Earth farm also has a thriving community of partnerships for other goods from local farmers. Join the conversation and learn about the great things growing in our community.  Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy hearing updates in Jasper County & contact Roots & Graffiti for any upcoming show ideas.  Perkins Good Earth FarmWebsite: https://perkinsgoodearthfarm.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerkinsGoodEarthFarm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perkinsgoodearthfarm/Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Ag Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 52:33


    Join Stephen & Brienne as they talk with Connie about the value added agriculture strategy in our region. This conversation provides a thoughtful lens on how agriculture affects where we live & big plans to make it even more beneficial for the places we live. Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy hearing updates in Jasper County & contact Roots & Graffiti for any upcoming show ideas. Rural Indiana Statistic Heat Mapshttps://pcrd.purdue.edu/ruralindianastats/Contact Stephen Eastridge with questions about the ag strategy plan for our region:Email: stephen@jaspercountyin.com Phone Number: 219.866.3080Website: https://www.jaspercountyin.com/?fbclid=IwAR1i4Czzwbn4BzGdx6FRyBrUx5DqXYcfaMWUEABgw1Fwjqjnhda-nShHTRcRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    JNF Celebrates 30 Years!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 29:31


    Join Stephen & Brienne as they talk about the Jasper Newton Foundation and their journey to celebrating 30 years! Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy hearing updates in Jasper County & contact Roots & Graffiti for any upcoming show ideas. Jasper Newton FoundationWebsite: https://www.jaspernewtonfoundation.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasper_newtoncf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasperNewtonFoundationRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Artist, Cameron Moberg comes back to Jasper County!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 30:17


    Muralist, Cameron Moberg comes back to Jasper County for his latest murals in Demotte. Join Stephen & Brienne as they interview Cameron about his journey to become an artist, his favorite place he has painted and why art plays a role in loving the places we live.  Don't forget to leave a review if you enjoy hearing updates in Jasper County & contact Roots & Graffiti for any upcoming show ideas. Cameron MobergWebsite: http://www.camer1.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camer1sf/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camer1sfRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Town of Demotte

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 40:28


    Heather Tokarz joins Stephen & Brienne to talk about the Town of Demotte. This conversation includes current and upcoming projects about the Town of Demotte, what it’s like to live in a community where you love where you live and the changes that are happening to make Demotte an even better community.  Don’t forget to leave a review if you enjoy hearing updates in Jasper County & contact Roots & Graffiti for any upcoming show ideas.  Town of DemotteDemotte Town Hall : (219) 987-3831Website: https://www.townofdemotte.com/Heather Tokarz: htokarz@townofdemotte.comRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    The State of Jasper County

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 54:23


    Jasper County Council President Rein Bontreger & Kendall Culp, President of the Jasper County Board of Commissioners,  join Stephen & Brienne to talk about the State of Jasper County. Rein & Kendall discuss their roles in local government, upcoming projects and how important working together as a community is for our economic growth.  They share about their great working relationship, vision for the future, and the legacy they hope to leave behind.Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Dunns Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 35:50


    Zack and Ally join Stephen on the first episode of Season 2 of Roots & Graffiti to talk about the Dunns Bridge solar project coming to our community. Zack and Ally are a part of the partnership between NextEra & NIPSCO in bringing renewable solar energy to Jasper County. For more questions about this project or if you are interested in being a part of Phase 2, please see the contact information below. The Dunns Bridge Solar Project is an innovative solar project proposed for Jasper County, Indiana that will combine up to 700 megawatts of clean, solar energy with 75 megawatts of battery energy storage.Website: www.nexteraenergyresources.com/dunns-bridge-solar.htmlEmail Contact: dunnsbridgesolar@nexteraenergy.comFacebook : www.facebook.com/DunnsBridgeSolarLandowners interested in participating in the Dunns Bridge Solar Project should reach out to Marci Burton at the contact information below: Cell: 765.404.7048Email: marciburtonrealty@gmail.comRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Clark's Cutting Edge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 34:37


    Join Stephen and Brienne as talk landscaping and growing a successful small business in Jasper County with Braden and Ashley Clark of Clark's Cutting Edge, Inc. from Remington, Indiana. The Clark Family has served our area for over 17 years and is planning to expand in 2021. This family-owned small business is part of the backbone of the Remington community and the owners are a full-blown community support team. Not only are they raising 3 boys and running a business but they find time to volunteer in Remington and truly love where they live. Clark’s Cutting EdgeWebsite: https://clarkscuttingedge.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkscuttingedgeinc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkscuttingedge/Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.comDuring our holiday break, please feel free to send future episode ideas or feedback in this first season. We have had a great time learning and growing with YOU!

    Don Macke

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 48:06


    Don Macke, of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems (E2), joins Stephen and Brienne on this episode of Roots & Graffiti to talk about rural development.Don is an experienced practitioner and has lots of great information to offer about creating a rural community that is thriving by supporting entrepreneurs and taking risks that lead to growth, connection, and more resilient economic systems.  Don also shares some thoughts about rural communities coming out of the pandemic and continuing to thrive in spite of the challenges.Shared Folder with Resources from Don: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_zlt1VL8ZEC-QhZX9RlzDKW8SolZE4xz?usp=sharingRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    CDC Resources

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 29:35


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they interview Roxanne about the CDC Center and why it’s so important to our community. CDC ResourcesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDCResourcesYou can also reach Roxanne Roman - at 219-866-3282 or 574.583.8227View Joshua Englehaupt’s amazing artwork: https://fineartamerica.com/art/joshua+englehaupt?fbclid=IwAR3HlsEWT2nudsAniWtPn_ZCAaPHaFUZxOQRPuhvzHq4hWGj2oB1mypvcacRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Why We Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 34:59


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk about how they got to Rensselaer & why they care so much about their communities. Be sure to listen all the way through for your homework. They would love to hear your answer to the questions at the end of this latest episode. Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Remington, Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 37:04


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Wendy & Jon about the community in Remington, Indiana.Remington, IndianaWebsite: https://www.remingtonindiana.org/BricksWebsite: https://www.meetatbricks.com/enRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Early Childhood Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 43:36


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Renee & Carlee about why early childhood education is important & a necessity in rural communities. Appleseed Childhood Education - Rensselaer, Indiana Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appleseedchildhoodeducationWebsite: https://www.appleseedchildhoodeducation.org/Email: appleseed.child.ed@gmail.comThe Growing Patch - Remington, IndianaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingpatchlc/Email: 506gplc@gmail.comRoots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Crane & Grey, Driving Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 40:38


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Marc & Sam from Crane & Grey about building community and driving home. Check the Foundation website for updates on the Driving Home Campaign. www.jaspernewtonfoundation.orgFor questions please contact, Roots & Graffiti Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.com

    Roots & Graffiti in Jasper County + Interview with Ryan Musch, RenArtWlk

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 44:36


    Listen to Roots & Graffiti, a podcast about the real, raw Jasper County, Indiana. Topics to be discussed range from project announcements to conversations about rural issues. Join hosts Stephen Eastridge from the Jasper County Economic Development Organization & Brienne Hooker from the Jasper Newton Foundation while they talk with Ryan Musch about the Rensselaer Art Walk in episode one. RenART walk Website: https://www.renartwlk.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RENARTWLKInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/renartwlk/?hl=enQuestions or Feedback? Email: rootsandgraffiti@jaspercountyin.comMusic: Walk It Out, SOLO

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