S2.E3 – The Food Store & Greenhorn
In this episode of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs podcast, hosts Sam Springer and Jim Enneking interview Jonah Agner and Nancy Coral, owners of The Food Store and Greenhorn in Bluffton, Ohio. The discussion...
S2.E2 – Jazzercise
In this episode of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs podcast, hosts Sam Sprunger and Jim Enneking interview Chase and Brett Eikenbary, owners of Eikenbary Landscaping and Jazzercise in Bluffton. The...
S2.E1 Success Stories and Strategies with Southgate Lanes
In this episode of Local Voices, Bluffton, hosts Sam Sprunger and Jim Enneking sit down with Derek Dukes and Brandon Falk, the owners of Southgate Lanes. They discuss the journey of owning and operating a bowling alley, the challenges they faced, and...
E9 – Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow
Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow - In this episode of "Local Voices Bluffton," hosts Sam Springer and Jim Enneking welcome Liz Gordon Hancock and Paula Scott to discuss "Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow," the village’s comprehensive plan envisioning Bluffton’s future...
E8 – Ten Thousand Villages
Ten Thousand Villages - In this episode of Local Voices Bluffton, hosts Sam Springer and Jim Enneking interview Wendy Chappell-Dick, manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Bluffton, Ohio. Wendy shares the history of the Christmas in July sale and the...
E7 – Sanctuary Housing
In this episode of "Local Voices Bluffton," hosts Sam Sprunger and Jim Enneking interview Jessica Meyer, co-owner of Sanctuary Housing. Jessica and her husband Ryan purchased a vacant church on Elm Street in Bluffton with plans to convert it into...
E6- Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation
In this episode of "Local Voices Bluffton," hosts Sam Springer and Jim Enneking interview Jon Kinn, Funeral Director at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services. Jon shares his journey from mowing the lawn at a funeral home in seventh grade to...
E5 – Police Chief
In this episode of "Local Voices Bluffton," hosts Sam Sprunger and Jim Enneking interview Police Chief Ryan Burkholder from the village of Bluffton. Burkholder discusses his background, including his time in the Marine Corps before joining the Police...
E4 – The Dough Hook
This episode of "Local Voices Bluffton" spotlights Marlena Ballinger and The Dough Hook. Marlena shares her journey with The Dough Hook, which began in 2008 when her parents started the business, initially offering baked goods before expanding into a...
E3- Lounge Media Group
The podcast transcript features speakers Sam Sprunger and Jim Enneking discussing the creation and growth of Lounge Media Group in Bluffton. Sam shares his passion for sports broadcasting and graphic design, leading to the formation of the group to...
Special – April 8th Eclipse
The podcast featured speakers including the police chief Ryan Burkholder and fire chief Jon Kinn discussing the upcoming eclipse event happening on April 8th in Bluffton. They talked about the preparations needed for the influx of 30,000 visitors,...
E2- The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
The podcast featured the executive director of the Bluffton Center For Entrepreneurs discussing the differences between the BCE and the Chamber of Commerce, focusing on education, assistance, and promoting entrepreneurship. The conversation...
