Technology and Small Town USA
Old Town New World
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Technology and Small Town USA
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9/11/2013
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June 2, 2026
Episode 126 - LaKesha Womack - Democratic Nominee for NC 14th Congressional District
<p>We talk with LaKesha Womack, Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District, consultant, author, ordained minister, and Chief Strategy Officer at Aspire Community Capital. LaKesha shares her journey from rural Alabama to public service, discussing her grassroots approach to campaigning, the importance of listening to communities, and why she believes complex challenges require thoughtful, long-term solutions rather than political sound bites. The conversation explores economic opportunity, healthcare, childcare, small business development, political engagement, and her work helping entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses through community-focused lending and technical assistance.</p><p><br /></p><p>LaKesha Womack is a consultant, author, ordained minister, and Chief Strategy Officer at Aspire Community Capital. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and small business growth, she helps organizations and communities solve complex challenges through systems-based thinking and practical leadership. She is also the Democratic nominee for North Carolina's 14th Congressional District.</p><p><br /></p>
May 5, 2026
Episode 125 - Robert Long - Director, Chester County Economic Development
<p>We talk to Robert Long, Director of Economic Development for Chester County, South Carolina. He discusses how small communities compete for big investment in today’s global economy. From international trips to Seoul, Korea, to local workforce training programs, Robert breaks down how economic development actually works and why it matters to everyday residents. Robert also explains how Chester County has shifted from simply chasing jobs to focusing on high-quality opportunities that benefit the community long-term, including major projects like IKO and E. & J. Gallo Winery.<br /></p><p>Robert Long is the Director of Economic Development for Chester County, where he leads efforts to recruit new industry, support existing businesses, and grow the local economy. With a background in demography and years of experience in economic development, he focuses on strategic growth that balances job creation, workforce development, and sustainable community impact. Under his leadership, the county has seen significant investment, wage growth, and even reductions in property tax rates through an expanded tax base.</p>
April 3, 2026
Episode 124 - Beth Black White - Co-Owner, Black's Peaches
<p>We talk to York Area Business Person of the Year Beth Black White from Black’s Peaches about her family’s multi-generational farming operation in York County, South Carolina. She tells us how they’ve evolved from traditional agriculture into a thriving agritourism destination. We cover everything from growing fruits and vegetables to creating community experiences like hayrides, corn mazes, and farm markets, while also exploring the realities of seasonal food, crop loss, and the importance of supporting local agriculture.</p><p>Beth Black White is a co-owner of Black’s Peaches, a family farm with roots in the 1700s and over 100 years of peach production. Her great-grandfather planted the first peach crop, and the business has since expanded under multiple generations to include strawberries (now in their 50th year), produce markets, and agritourism. In addition to running the farm, Beth serves as a York Soil and Water Commissioner, advocating for sustainable land and water use and supporting local farmers.</p><p><br></p>
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