Let's Get Local https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/ Every Saturday at 11:00, join Jason Hafeman for Let’s Get Local! Jason dives in to what local businesses and organizations are doing that make our community unique. Hear from business owners, non-profit directors, and community leaders about the importance of our local economy. Listen Live: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:10:32 +0000 en-US © 2022 Civic Media Every Saturday at 11:00, join Jason Hafeman for Let’s Get Local! Jason dives in to what local businesses and organizations are doing that make our community unique. Hear from business owners, non-profit directors, and community leaders about the importance of our local economy. Jason Hafeman episodic Every Saturday at 11:00, join Jason Hafeman for Let’s Get Local! Jason dives in to what local businesses and organizations are doing that make our community unique. Hear from business owners, non-profit directors, and community leaders about the importance of our local economy. Listen Live: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday Civic Media info@civicmedia.us false https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Lets-get-local-1400x1400-1.png Let's Get Local https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/ info@civicmedia.us Every Saturday at 11:00, join Jason Hafeman for Let’s Get Local! Jason dives in to what local businesses and organizations are doing that make our community unique. Hear from business owners, non-profit directors, and community leaders about the importance of our local economy. Listen Live: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday No yes 7f7deecd-bc0e-5324-853b-1bd1e5ecdb01 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network & Horticultural Therapy Symposium https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/06/24/sustain-rural-wisconsin-network-horticultural-therapy-symposium Sat, 24 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:34223 During the first half of this week's show, Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network talks with Jason about the trends in rural agriculture and the importance of farming in our state. Mark Dwyer, horticulture expert and Healing Garden Manager at Edgerton Hospital, discusses the impact of gardening to help people's health and wellbeing. Mark also highlights an opportunity for anyone to learn from experts at the upcoming Horticultural Therapy Symposium on August 9th in Edgerton.

Guests: Harry Pulliam, Mark Dwyer]]> During the first half of this week's show, Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network talks with Jason about the trends in rural agriculture and the importance of farming in our state. Mark Dwyer, horticulture expert and Healing Garden Manager at Edgerton Hospital, discusses the impact of gardening to help people's health and wellbeing. Mark also highlights an opportunity for anyone to learn from experts at the upcoming Horticultural Therapy Symposium on August 9th in Edgerton.

Guests: Harry Pulliam, Mark Dwyer]]> false no 0:00 No no Audio for the Arts, Backyard Transformation, & Madison Reading Project’s Read(y) to Wear event https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/06/10/audio-for-the-arts-backyard-transformation-madison-reading-projects-ready-to-wear-event Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:33640 Jason sits down with Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts to talk about his journey and the AFTA Team. Then Kayla Sipple with South Central Landscapes discusses outdoor spaces, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We finish with a visit from Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, to highlight their Read(y) to Wear paper fashion show fundraiser on June 14th.

Guests: Kayla Sipple, Buzz Kemper, Rowan Childs]]> Jason sits down with Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts to talk about his journey and the AFTA Team. Then Kayla Sipple with South Central Landscapes discusses outdoor spaces, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We finish with a visit from Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, to highlight their Read(y) to Wear paper fashion show fundraiser on June 14th.

Guests: Kayla Sipple, Buzz Kemper, Rowan Childs]]> false no 44:39 No no Scentsation Garden Party, Shop Local Tour (Pride Month) & South Central Landscapes https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/06/03/scentsation-garden-party-shop-local-tour-pride-month-south-central-landscapes Sat, 03 Jun 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:33303 Have you heard of Scentsation? Ann Heiden, Executive Director of Edgerton Hospital Foundation talks about this 2nd Annual Garden Party fundraiser. We stay on events as Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local discusses the June Shop Local Tour, themed for Pride Month. During the 2nd half of the show, think about your own backyard with Kayla Sipple of South Central Landscapes and finally, Jason recognizes Delta Beer Lab and gives some thoughts on important things highlighted in June.

Guests: Colin Murray, Ann Heiden, Kayla Sipple]]> Have you heard of Scentsation? Ann Heiden, Executive Director of Edgerton Hospital Foundation talks about this 2nd Annual Garden Party fundraiser. We stay on events as Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local discusses the June Shop Local Tour, themed for Pride Month. During the 2nd half of the show, think about your own backyard with Kayla Sipple of South Central Landscapes and finally, Jason recognizes Delta Beer Lab and gives some thoughts on important things highlighted in June.

Guests: Colin Murray, Ann Heiden, Kayla Sipple]]> false no 44:57 No no The Stories and Impact of WWBIC https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/05/27/the-stories-and-impact-of-wwbic Sat, 27 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:32982 Do you know WWBIC? This innovative statewide economic development organization has been helping Wisconsin citizens realize their dreams of owning their own business, since 1987. Alice Pauser, of WWBIC, joins with 3 business creators - Mark Espanol (The Boss and Spade Entertainment), Courtney Willegal (The Keep Calm Sensory Zone), and Erica Hainz (Fiddlesticks Knits) to talk about their vision, passion and purpose. Each of these business owners share their unique story on this special WWBIC edition of Let's Get Local.

Guests: Alice Pauser, Mark Espanol, Courtney Willegal, Erica Hainz]]> Do you know WWBIC? This innovative statewide economic development organization has been helping Wisconsin citizens realize their dreams of owning their own business, since 1987. Alice Pauser, of WWBIC, joins with 3 business creators - Mark Espanol (The Boss and Spade Entertainment), Courtney Willegal (The Keep Calm Sensory Zone), and Erica Hainz (Fiddlesticks Knits) to talk about their vision, passion and purpose. Each of these business owners share their unique story on this special WWBIC edition of Let's Get Local.

Guests: Alice Pauser, Mark Espanol, Courtney Willegal, Erica Hainz]]> false no 44:39 No no White Jasmine, Interpreters Coop, Shop Local Tour-Black Owned Businesses, & Hart Beat Boutique https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/05/20/white-jasmine-interpreters-coop-shop-local-tour-black-owned-businesses-hart-beat-boutique Sat, 20 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:32560 This week on LGL, Jason talks cheeses and spices with Huma of White Jasmine, learns about the Interpreters Coop, from Steve Herrick during the first half of the show. Then the Shop Local Tour takes center stage -- Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local and Donna Hart-Tervalon (owner of Hart Beat Boutique), fill us in on the next shop local tour (featuring black owned businesses) and the BOGO special for this tour on May 24th.

Guests: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz, Colin Murray, Steve Herrick, Donna Hart-Tervalon]]> This week on LGL, Jason talks cheeses and spices with Huma of White Jasmine, learns about the Interpreters Coop, from Steve Herrick during the first half of the show. Then the Shop Local Tour takes center stage -- Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local and Donna Hart-Tervalon (owner of Hart Beat Boutique), fill us in on the next shop local tour (featuring black owned businesses) and the BOGO special for this tour on May 24th.

Guests: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz, Colin Murray, Steve Herrick, Donna Hart-Tervalon]]> false no 44:20 No no Edgerton Hospital and Health Services & St. Vincent De Paul Madison https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/05/13/edgerton-hospital-and-health-services-st-vincent-de-paul-madison Sat, 13 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:32180 On this week's LGL, Jason talks with CEO, Marc Augsburger, about all of the good things happening just south of Madison, at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services. Expanded specialty services, a new clinic in downtown Edgerton with 3 Mental Health providers, and the hospital's 100 anniversary are just some of the topics! In the 2nd half of the show we learn more about the complete breath of services provided at St. Vincent De Paul of Madison -- there's a whole lot more than the thrift stores many of us associate with SVDP Madison! They also have an event on May 24th (7:30-8:30am) you should attend to connect and learn more!

Guests: Marc Augsburger, Eric Fleming]]> On this week's LGL, Jason talks with CEO, Marc Augsburger, about all of the good things happening just south of Madison, at Edgerton Hospital and Health Services. Expanded specialty services, a new clinic in downtown Edgerton with 3 Mental Health providers, and the hospital's 100 anniversary are just some of the topics! In the 2nd half of the show we learn more about the complete breath of services provided at St. Vincent De Paul of Madison -- there's a whole lot more than the thrift stores many of us associate with SVDP Madison! They also have an event on May 24th (7:30-8:30am) you should attend to connect and learn more!

Guests: Marc Augsburger, Eric Fleming]]> false no 44:58 No no Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin, Kylee’s Gift Cottage, and Local Events https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/04/29/building-families-alliance-of-wisconsin-kylees-gift-cottage-and-local-events Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:31321 Jason's back to turn the spotlight on local events and organizations! Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local, & Co-owner of Kylee's Gift Cottage, updates us on upcoming events and opportunites to engage with local businesses. Colin also shares a bit about his dog (Kylee) and the buisness he and his partner named after her. In the second half of the show, Maria Novotny and Dr. Bala Bhagavath share about the work of Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin, and its mission to make legislative change for Wisconsinites struggling with infertility. Many other states have insurance coverage for infertility services, but Wisconsin is behind. This past week was National Infertility Awareness Week and Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin was active -- visit buildingfamilieswi.org to learn more.

Guests: Colin Murray, Maria Novotny, Dr. Bala Bhagavath]]> Jason's back to turn the spotlight on local events and organizations! Colin Murray, Executive Director of Dane Buy Local, & Co-owner of Kylee's Gift Cottage, updates us on upcoming events and opportunites to engage with local businesses. Colin also shares a bit about his dog (Kylee) and the buisness he and his partner named after her. In the second half of the show, Maria Novotny and Dr. Bala Bhagavath share about the work of Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin, and its mission to make legislative change for Wisconsinites struggling with infertility. Many other states have insurance coverage for infertility services, but Wisconsin is behind. This past week was National Infertility Awareness Week and Building Families Alliance of Wisconsin was active -- visit buildingfamilieswi.org to learn more.

Guests: Colin Murray, Maria Novotny, Dr. Bala Bhagavath]]> false no 43:54 No no Local Events and Initiatives, Nonprofit Fundraising, & Dispelling Myths about Participating in Martial Arts https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/04/15/local-events-and-initiatives-nonprofit-fundraising-dispelling-myths-about-participating-in-martial-arts Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:30610 Jason gives some love to Chef Oscar Villareal (owner/founder of Migrants restaurant), gives some insight from a nonprofit fundraiser's perspective, and highlights some upcoming events with Dane Buy Local and at Garver Feed Mill. 2nd half of the show members of the Forward Thai Boxing team join him to dispell some of the myths about martial arts and women participating in martial arts.

Guests: Abbe Braun, Daniel Watson, Marisa Haack]]> Jason gives some love to Chef Oscar Villareal (owner/founder of Migrants restaurant), gives some insight from a nonprofit fundraiser's perspective, and highlights some upcoming events with Dane Buy Local and at Garver Feed Mill. 2nd half of the show members of the Forward Thai Boxing team join him to dispell some of the myths about martial arts and women participating in martial arts.

Guests: Abbe Braun, Daniel Watson, Marisa Haack]]> false no 44:15 No no Ulla Eyewear, Evolution Financial & Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/04/08/ulla-eyewear-evolution-financial-home-buyers-round-table-of-dane-county Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:30187 Spring has sprung and Ulla Eyewear can help you be ready for it with their Sunglasses Sale (starting April 15th)! Sue Peck, talks about the importance of living the life you want to live. Plus, it's Fair Housing month, so time to hear about the good work of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County.

Guests: Laura Stanfield, Sue Peck, Brittany Graber]]> Spring has sprung and Ulla Eyewear can help you be ready for it with their Sunglasses Sale (starting April 15th)! Sue Peck, talks about the importance of living the life you want to live. Plus, it's Fair Housing month, so time to hear about the good work of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County.

Guests: Laura Stanfield, Sue Peck, Brittany Graber]]> false no 44:14 No no Race Day Events, Dane County Food Collective, Tisha’s Delicious Bakery & Stoughton’s Matt and Gwen Griffey https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/04/01/race-day-events-dane-county-food-collective-tishas-delicious-bakery-stoughtons-matt-and-gwen-griffey Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:29641 This week Jason catches up to Mason with Race Day Events, talks food with Meghan with the DC Food Collective and Tisha of Tisha's Delicious Bakery and finds out what's happening in Stoughton with Matt and Gwen Griffey of Stoughton's Best After School programs, Kicks Unlimited and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt.

Guests: Tisha Brown, Meghan Stern, Mason Wiedmeyer, Matt Griffey, Gwen Griffey]]> This week Jason catches up to Mason with Race Day Events, talks food with Meghan with the DC Food Collective and Tisha of Tisha's Delicious Bakery and finds out what's happening in Stoughton with Matt and Gwen Griffey of Stoughton's Best After School programs, Kicks Unlimited and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt.

Guests: Tisha Brown, Meghan Stern, Mason Wiedmeyer, Matt Griffey, Gwen Griffey]]> false no 44:42 No no Live Well Video, Chai House LLC & Local Events https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/03/25/live-well-video-chai-house-llc-local-events Sat, 25 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:29166 This week Jason discusses the value of online video with Faith Dey of Live Well Video. Meghan Stern with Dane Buy Local, recaps the recent Shop Local Tour and other DBL events. Plus Mary Lowisz and Jack Herbert share about their business and mission with Chai House LLC.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Faith Dey, Mary Lowisz, Jack Herbert]]> This week Jason discusses the value of online video with Faith Dey of Live Well Video. Meghan Stern with Dane Buy Local, recaps the recent Shop Local Tour and other DBL events. Plus Mary Lowisz and Jack Herbert share about their business and mission with Chai House LLC.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Faith Dey, Mary Lowisz, Jack Herbert]]> false no 44:14 No no The Shop Local Tour – FOOD Edition on March 22nd https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/03/11/the-shop-local-tour-food-edition-on-march-22nd Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:28501 Jason digs into Dane Buy Local's upcoming Shop Local Bus Tour, in Madison. Hear from Chris Brockel of FEED Kitchens and about other participating businesses in the March 22nd event! Get your tickets at danebuylocal.com

Guest: Chris Brockel]]> Jason digs into Dane Buy Local's upcoming Shop Local Bus Tour, in Madison. Hear from Chris Brockel of FEED Kitchens and about other participating businesses in the March 22nd event! Get your tickets at danebuylocal.com

Guest: Chris Brockel]]> false no 44:15 No no Engraving Services, Shop Local Tour #2 (FOOD!) and The Big Share https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/03/04/engraving-services-shop-local-tour-2-food-and-the-big-share Sat, 04 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:28208 Megan and Julia from Madison Top Company talk about their local engraving services. March is a busy month for Dane Buy Local and one fun event is the 2nd Shop Local Tour on March 22nd (this tour focused on food). Plus, March 7th is The Big Share (from Community Shares of Wisconsin). Bria Brown, joins leaders from member organizations -- Fair Wisconsin, Project Home & Wisconsin Early Childhood Association to talk about Tuesday's BIG online day of giving!

Guests: Meghan Stern, Megan Frank, Bria Brown, Denise Garlow, Ruth Schmidt, Megin McDonell]]> Megan and Julia from Madison Top Company talk about their local engraving services. March is a busy month for Dane Buy Local and one fun event is the 2nd Shop Local Tour on March 22nd (this tour focused on food). Plus, March 7th is The Big Share (from Community Shares of Wisconsin). Bria Brown, joins leaders from member organizations -- Fair Wisconsin, Project Home & Wisconsin Early Childhood Association to talk about Tuesday's BIG online day of giving!

Guests: Meghan Stern, Megan Frank, Bria Brown, Denise Garlow, Ruth Schmidt, Megin McDonell]]> false no 44:14 No no Krav Maga Workshop, Dane Buy Local Events, Creating a Peaceful World & Badger Brothers Coffee https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/02/25/krav-maga-workshop-dane-buy-local-events-creating-a-peaceful-world-badger-brothers-coffee Sat, 25 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:27884 Jason highlights local events during the first half of this week's LGL, with the Krav Maga workshop at Forward Thai Boxing, Pie Day and the March Breakfast meeting from Dane Buy Local. We rediscover the nonprofit Creating a Peaceful World, and welcome Badger Brothers Coffee to Dane County, with their new location in Mount Horeb.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Abbe Braun, Michaela Torcaso, Keely Liska, Hannah McCourt, Caroline Anderson]]> Jason highlights local events during the first half of this week's LGL, with the Krav Maga workshop at Forward Thai Boxing, Pie Day and the March Breakfast meeting from Dane Buy Local. We rediscover the nonprofit Creating a Peaceful World, and welcome Badger Brothers Coffee to Dane County, with their new location in Mount Horeb.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Abbe Braun, Michaela Torcaso, Keely Liska, Hannah McCourt, Caroline Anderson]]> false no 44:15 No no Minding My Black Owned Business Pop-Up, Coffee Fest (and more), Evolution Financial & the 4 year Deltaversary https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/02/18/minding-my-black-owned-business-pop-up-coffee-fest-and-more-evolution-financial-the-4-year-deltaversary Sat, 18 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:27454 Jason keeps you informed about some great local events like Minding My Black Owned Buiness Pop-Up (with Latia Warren of La'Karron Beauty Elements) and Coffee Fest and More (with Meghan Stern of Dane Buy Local). Sue Peck owner/founder of Evolution Financial talks life transitions where a financial planner can be a trusted ally, and about some of her favorite local spots on the Northside of Madison. Plus, it's Delta Beer Lab's 4 year anniversary and Pio tells us about some of the festivities at the lab.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Tim Piotrowski, Sue Peck, Latia Warren]]> Jason keeps you informed about some great local events like Minding My Black Owned Buiness Pop-Up (with Latia Warren of La'Karron Beauty Elements) and Coffee Fest and More (with Meghan Stern of Dane Buy Local). Sue Peck owner/founder of Evolution Financial talks life transitions where a financial planner can be a trusted ally, and about some of her favorite local spots on the Northside of Madison. Plus, it's Delta Beer Lab's 4 year anniversary and Pio tells us about some of the festivities at the lab.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Tim Piotrowski, Sue Peck, Latia Warren]]> false no 44:16 No no The Shop Local Tour, Coffee Fest & Krav Maga with Forward Thai Boxing https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/02/11/the-shop-local-tour-coffee-fest-krav-maga-with-forward-thai-boxing Sat, 11 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:27013 Jason connnects with Meghan Stern at Dane Buy Local to give you the deets on upcoming local events, and then talks communication and video storytelling with At Your Core Communications. 2nd half of the show Abbe, Marty and Marc, from Forward Thai Boxing, discuss the importance of self defense and the Krav Maga workshop they are hosting on Feb. 25th.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Abbe Braun, Marty Conrad, Marc Mrozinski]]> Jason connnects with Meghan Stern at Dane Buy Local to give you the deets on upcoming local events, and then talks communication and video storytelling with At Your Core Communications. 2nd half of the show Abbe, Marty and Marc, from Forward Thai Boxing, discuss the importance of self defense and the Krav Maga workshop they are hosting on Feb. 25th.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Abbe Braun, Marty Conrad, Marc Mrozinski]]> false no 44:16 No no Budget Signs and Specialties, Ulla Eyewear, & Madison Cooperative Development Coalition https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/01/28/budget-signs-and-specialties-ulla-eyewear-madison-cooperative-development-coalition Sat, 28 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:26344 Jason catches up with Phil Frank of Budget Signs and Specialties and Margot from Ulla Eyewear during the first half of the show. They Charity joins to tell the impact and mission of Madison Cooperative Development Coalition, and features Robert of Worker Justice Wisconsin.

Guests: Phil Frank, Charity Schmidt, Robert Christl, Margot Kavanaugh]]> Jason catches up with Phil Frank of Budget Signs and Specialties and Margot from Ulla Eyewear during the first half of the show. They Charity joins to tell the impact and mission of Madison Cooperative Development Coalition, and features Robert of Worker Justice Wisconsin.

Guests: Phil Frank, Charity Schmidt, Robert Christl, Margot Kavanaugh]]> false no 44:42 No no The Progress Center for Black Women, Madison Top Company & An Economic Study about Going Local https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/01/21/the-progress-center-for-black-women-madison-top-company-an-economic-study-about-going-local Sat, 21 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:25939 This week Jason talks with Sabrina Madison, the Founder & Director of The Progress Center of Black Women, and Megan Frank with Madison Top Company. He also shares the results of a recent economic study about the impact of local businesses.

Guests: Sabrina Madison, Megan Frank]]> This week Jason talks with Sabrina Madison, the Founder & Director of The Progress Center of Black Women, and Megan Frank with Madison Top Company. He also shares the results of a recent economic study about the impact of local businesses.

Guests: Sabrina Madison, Megan Frank]]> false no 44:14 No no Porchlight Products, Kik’n It In the Kitchen Podcast, & Forward Thai Boxing https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/01/07/porchlight-products-kikn-it-in-the-kitchen-podcast-forward-thai-boxing Sat, 07 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:25102 Jason is kicking (and punching) the new year off right with Abbe & Brendon, owners of Forward Thai Boxing, Drew Neidercorn, Director of Kitchen Programs at Porchlight Inc, and Social Worker and Educator, Deborah Green about her new podcast "Kik'n It In the Kitchen"

Guests: Abbe Braun, Brendon Shoemaker, Deborah Green, Drew Niedercorn]]> Jason is kicking (and punching) the new year off right with Abbe & Brendon, owners of Forward Thai Boxing, Drew Neidercorn, Director of Kitchen Programs at Porchlight Inc, and Social Worker and Educator, Deborah Green about her new podcast "Kik'n It In the Kitchen"

Guests: Abbe Braun, Brendon Shoemaker, Deborah Green, Drew Niedercorn]]> false no 44:15 No no Max Ink Radio, The Spaceship.TV & Civic Media NY Eve Special https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2023/01/01/max-ink-radio-the-spaceship-tv-civic-media-ny-eve-special Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:17:38 +0000 podcast:24711 We talk about the special New Year's Eve broadcast event on the Civic Media Network and TheSpaceship.TV, during the final Let's Get Local of 2022!

Guests: Dustin (The Spaceship.TV), Porky's Groove Machine, Ilan Blanck]]> We talk about the special New Year's Eve broadcast event on the Civic Media Network and TheSpaceship.TV, during the final Let's Get Local of 2022!

Guests: Dustin (The Spaceship.TV), Porky's Groove Machine, Ilan Blanck]]> https://civicmedia.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/porkys-spaceship-nye2022-by-teribarr.jpg Max Ink Radio, The Spaceship.TV & Civic Media NY Eve Special false no 44:13 No no Boulders Climbing Gym, JnJ Gifts and More, Evolution Financial, & The Diamond Center https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/12/17/boulders-climbing-gym-jnj-gifts-and-more-evolution-financial-the-diamond-center Sat, 17 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:24181 In Jason's last show before Christmas, he covers a lot of ground - all while keeping it local, of course! Hear from Brad Wernt at Boulders Climbing Gym, Jerina Vincent of JnJ Gifts and More, Sue Peck with Evolution Financial, & MaKinzie Rogahn from The Diamond Center. #golocalbuylocalbelocal

Guests: Sue Peck, Brad Werntz, Jerina Vincent, MaKinzie Rogahn]]> In Jason's last show before Christmas, he covers a lot of ground - all while keeping it local, of course! Hear from Brad Wernt at Boulders Climbing Gym, Jerina Vincent of JnJ Gifts and More, Sue Peck with Evolution Financial, & MaKinzie Rogahn from The Diamond Center. #golocalbuylocalbelocal

Guests: Sue Peck, Brad Werntz, Jerina Vincent, MaKinzie Rogahn]]> false no 44:15 No no Ulla Eyewear & Ethical Trading Company https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/12/03/ulla-eyewear-ethical-trading-company Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:23616 Jason talks with Brittany Graber, owner of Ulla Eyewear, and Manuel Ramminger, co-founder of Ethical Trading Company, about their impact locally and globally.

Guests: Manuel Ramminger, Brittany Graber]]> Jason talks with Brittany Graber, owner of Ulla Eyewear, and Manuel Ramminger, co-founder of Ethical Trading Company, about their impact locally and globally.

Guests: Manuel Ramminger, Brittany Graber]]> false no 44:14 No no Small Business Saturday Edition https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/11/26/small-business-saturday-edition Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:23231 Jason is joined by Kate Miller of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce & Barbara Behling with the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of this date for local & small businesses. Plus reminders about the Dane Buy Local Passport Program and the value of GOING LOCAL.

Guests: Barbara Behling, Kate Miller]]> Jason is joined by Kate Miller of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce & Barbara Behling with the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of this date for local & small businesses. Plus reminders about the Dane Buy Local Passport Program and the value of GOING LOCAL.

Guests: Barbara Behling, Kate Miller]]> false no 44:14 No no Madison Computer Works, Old Sugar Distillery & Your Passport to Local https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/11/19/madison-computer-works-old-sugar-distillery-your-passport-to-local Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:22969 This week on LGL, Brian from Madison Computer Works talks about their more than 40 years assisting customers with computer issues and purshases, Nathan of Old Sugar Distillery highlights their Madison-based products and Holiday Gift Boxes, and Jason reminds listeners of the Holiday Passport Program and its benefits!

Guests: Brian Lisse, Nathan Greenawalt]]> This week on LGL, Brian from Madison Computer Works talks about their more than 40 years assisting customers with computer issues and purshases, Nathan of Old Sugar Distillery highlights their Madison-based products and Holiday Gift Boxes, and Jason reminds listeners of the Holiday Passport Program and its benefits!

Guests: Brian Lisse, Nathan Greenawalt]]> false no 44:15 No no Isthmus Eye Care, Solidarity Realty & Yahara Bay Distillers https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/11/12/isthmus-eye-care-solidarity-realty-yahara-bay-distillers Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000 podcast:22615 Jason chats with Dr. Richard Jun from Isthmus Eye Care, Darcy Haber of Solidarity Realty & Jordan Smith of Yahara Bay Distillers, in Madison.

Guests: Dr. Richard Jun, Jordan Smith, Darcy Haber]]> Jason chats with Dr. Richard Jun from Isthmus Eye Care, Darcy Haber of Solidarity Realty & Jordan Smith of Yahara Bay Distillers, in Madison.

Guests: Dr. Richard Jun, Jordan Smith, Darcy Haber]]> false no 44:14 No no Y’all Branding and Marketing & Ian’s Pizza and Mac The Vote https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/11/05/yall-branding-and-marketing-ians-pizza-and-mac-the-vote Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:22203 Jason talks with Ian's Pizza CEO, Sarah Karls, about the iconic and creative pizza business and it's Mac The Vote initiative! Travis Halff, owner & founder of Y'all joins the show to discuss the importance of branding, web and performance marketing for businesses and nonprofits.

Guests: Sarah Karls, Travis Halff]]> Jason talks with Ian's Pizza CEO, Sarah Karls, about the iconic and creative pizza business and it's Mac The Vote initiative! Travis Halff, owner & founder of Y'all joins the show to discuss the importance of branding, web and performance marketing for businesses and nonprofits.

Guests: Sarah Karls, Travis Halff]]> false no 44:14 No no Artisan Dental, 350 Wisconsin & Shop Local Passport Program https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/10/29/artisan-dental-350-wisconsin-shop-local-passport-program Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:21871 Scott Andersen of Artisan Dental joins the show to talk about the importance of oral health, being a Certified B Corp, and leading as a carbon neutral business in Wisconsin. Jason gets the word out about the Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport Program (Nov. 1 - Dec. 18) and the benefits for local shops, consumers and our economy. Gail Nordheim of 350 Wisconsin discusses the important climate justice and action activities of the organization and how you can get involved.

Guests: Scott Andersen, Gail Nordheim]]> Scott Andersen of Artisan Dental joins the show to talk about the importance of oral health, being a Certified B Corp, and leading as a carbon neutral business in Wisconsin. Jason gets the word out about the Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport Program (Nov. 1 - Dec. 18) and the benefits for local shops, consumers and our economy. Gail Nordheim of 350 Wisconsin discusses the important climate justice and action activities of the organization and how you can get involved.

Guests: Scott Andersen, Gail Nordheim]]> false no 44:12 No no Levi’s Legacy Legos, Shelley’s Social Media, Sweeternative Baking & Soups ON https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/10/22/levis-legacy-legos-shelleys-social-media-sweeternative-baking-soups-on Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:21394 Shelley Iverson joins the show to talk about Levi's Legacy Legos and how she's helping small and mid-sized businesses with social media, websites and digital marketing. In the 2nd half of the show we meet Melissa Bennett to learn about Gluten Free treats from Sweet-ernative Baking and Amy Johnson gives us the scoop (or ladle) on how you can support local businesses during the cooler months through SOUPS ON!

Guests: Shelley Iverson, Melissa Bennett, Amy Johnson]]> Shelley Iverson joins the show to talk about Levi's Legacy Legos and how she's helping small and mid-sized businesses with social media, websites and digital marketing. In the 2nd half of the show we meet Melissa Bennett to learn about Gluten Free treats from Sweet-ernative Baking and Amy Johnson gives us the scoop (or ladle) on how you can support local businesses during the cooler months through SOUPS ON!

Guests: Shelley Iverson, Melissa Bennett, Amy Johnson]]> false no 43:59 No no BIZ Awards, Financial Updates, Voting Rights & Goodman’s Jewelers https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/10/15/biz-awards-financial-updates-voting-rights-goodmans-jewelers Sat, 15 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:21072 Jason recaps the 2022 Dane Buy Local BIZ Awards with Meghan Stern of DBL, then gets into current financial & economic trends with Sue Peck (owner/founder of Evolution Financial. Second half of the show features John Hayes of Goodman's Jewelers and voting rights for disabled voters, with Denise Jess (ED of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired).

Guests: Meghan Stern, Sue Peck, Denise Jess, John Hayes]]> Jason recaps the 2022 Dane Buy Local BIZ Awards with Meghan Stern of DBL, then gets into current financial & economic trends with Sue Peck (owner/founder of Evolution Financial. Second half of the show features John Hayes of Goodman's Jewelers and voting rights for disabled voters, with Denise Jess (ED of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired).

Guests: Meghan Stern, Sue Peck, Denise Jess, John Hayes]]> false no 43:58 No no Free Bikes 4 Kids, Envest Microfinance & The BIZ Awards https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/10/08/free-bikes-4-kids-envest-microfinance-the-biz-awards Sat, 08 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 podcast:20897 Kristie Goforth of Free Bikes 4 Kids tells us about how Fall is an important time for bike donations.  Jon Bishop discusses the local impact of Envest Microfinance, on a global scale.  And Meghan joins Jason to talk about celebrating local businesses at the Dane Buy Local annual BIZ Awards.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Kristie Goforth, Jon Bishop]]> Kristie Goforth of Free Bikes 4 Kids tells us about how Fall is an important time for bike donations.  Jon Bishop discusses the local impact of Envest Microfinance, on a global scale.  And Meghan joins Jason to talk about celebrating local businesses at the Dane Buy Local annual BIZ Awards.

Guests: Meghan Stern, Kristie Goforth, Jon Bishop]]> false no 44:00 No no Let’s Get Local (Oct. 1) https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/10/01/lets-get-local-oct-1 Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 podcast:19974 Thanks for listening to Let's Get Local with Jason Hafeman!

Lee Dorn of Lee Dorn Jewelers talks about his 40 years of creating custom jewelry, Jonathan talks October Fun at Madison Childrens museum, and Melvin Jackson discusses big deals as his longtime Office Supply wholesale company (Jackson Office Supply) is going out of business.

Guests: Lee Dorn, Melvin Jackson]]> Thanks for listening to Let's Get Local with Jason Hafeman!

Lee Dorn of Lee Dorn Jewelers talks about his 40 years of creating custom jewelry, Jonathan talks October Fun at Madison Childrens museum, and Melvin Jackson discusses big deals as his longtime Office Supply wholesale company (Jackson Office Supply) is going out of business.

Guests: Lee Dorn, Melvin Jackson]]> false no 43:58 No no Vegans, Bankers and Little Luxuries (Sept. 24) https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/09/24/vegans-bankers-and-little-luxuries-sept-24 Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 podcast:19736 This week on Let's Get Local, Jason highlights the benefits of local banking (with Heather Johnson of the Bank of Sun Prairie) and local shopping (with Amy Moore of Little Luxuries). He also talks about the 2022 Madison Vegan Fest, with Sara Andrews, John Sexton and Kris Budziszewski - who helped plan the Oct. 1st event!

Guests: Heather Johnson, John Sexton, Amy Moore, Sara Andrews, Kris Budziszewski]]> This week on Let's Get Local, Jason highlights the benefits of local banking (with Heather Johnson of the Bank of Sun Prairie) and local shopping (with Amy Moore of Little Luxuries). He also talks about the 2022 Madison Vegan Fest, with Sara Andrews, John Sexton and Kris Budziszewski - who helped plan the Oct. 1st event!

Guests: Heather Johnson, John Sexton, Amy Moore, Sara Andrews, Kris Budziszewski]]> false no 43:58 No no Let’s Get Local (Sept. 17 – hour 2) https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/09/17/lets-get-local-sept-17-hour-2 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000 podcast:19478 Thanks for tuning in for a special 2 hour, on location Let's Get Local!

]]> Thanks for tuning in for a special 2 hour, on location Let's Get Local!

]]> false no 44:10 No no Let’s Get Local (Sept. 17 – hour 1) https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/09/17/lets-get-local-sept-17-hour-1 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000 podcast:19477 Thanks for tuning in for a special 2 hour presentation of Let's Get Local!

]]> Thanks for tuning in for a special 2 hour presentation of Let's Get Local!

]]> false no 44:00 No no Ayuveda, Impact of the Caregiver Community & Upcoming Dane Buy Local Events https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/09/10/ayuveda-impact-of-the-caregiver-community-upcoming-dane-buy-local-events Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:43 +0000 podcast:19060 Learn about Kosa Spa, which blends the timeless and universal Indian tradition of Ayurveda with products made by local artisans and NGOs in India, The Empowered Caregiver show and issues facing caregivers as employees and humans, and upcoming Dane Buy Local events (DBL Car Show on 9/17, BIZ Awards on 10/12 & the DBL Breakfast Meeting on 9/13).

Guests: Shilpa Sankaran, Liza Hellenbrand]]> Learn about Kosa Spa, which blends the timeless and universal Indian tradition of Ayurveda with products made by local artisans and NGOs in India, The Empowered Caregiver show and issues facing caregivers as employees and humans, and upcoming Dane Buy Local events (DBL Car Show on 9/17, BIZ Awards on 10/12 & the DBL Breakfast Meeting on 9/13).

Guests: Shilpa Sankaran, Liza Hellenbrand]]> false no 44:02 No no Solar Energy, Main Street Businesses, 1-Day Website Creation and Automation & Security for home or business https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/08/27/solar-energy-main-street-businesses-1-day-website-creation-and-automation-security-for-home-or-business Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:00:40 +0000 podcast:18377 On this week’s LGL, we talk about the advancement and accessibility of solar power, the biggest challenges for Main Street businesses right now, Bizzy Bizzy’s 1-Day Website system, & automation and security for homes and commercial spaces

Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, Burke O’Neal, Mary Jane Connor, Rene Mirabal]]> On this week’s LGL, we talk about the advancement and accessibility of solar power, the biggest challenges for Main Street businesses right now, Bizzy Bizzy’s 1-Day Website system, & automation and security for homes and commercial spaces

Guests: Shawn Phetteplace, Burke O’Neal, Mary Jane Connor, Rene Mirabal]]> false no 44:06 No no Going Local, Investing After Change, Paoli Art in the Park & Professional Health Care Advocacy https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/08/20/going-local-investing-after-change-paoli-art-in-the-park-professional-health-care-advocacy Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:27 +0000 podcast:18155 Guests: Sue Peck (Evolution Financial LLC), Jill Lippert (Southern Wisconsin Art Guild), Chris Van Haren (A Better Way Professional Health Advocacy)

We discuss the impact of going local for your neighbors, friends and local economy, investing after difficult life changes, the fun and fair of Paoli Art in the Park (Sept. 3 & 4), and the increasing need for an advocate in receiving the best health care.

Guests: Sue Peck, Jill Lippert, Chris Van Haren]]> Guests: Sue Peck (Evolution Financial LLC), Jill Lippert (Southern Wisconsin Art Guild), Chris Van Haren (A Better Way Professional Health Advocacy)

We discuss the impact of going local for your neighbors, friends and local economy, investing after difficult life changes, the fun and fair of Paoli Art in the Park (Sept. 3 & 4), and the increasing need for an advocate in receiving the best health care.

Guests: Sue Peck, Jill Lippert, Chris Van Haren]]> false no 43:54 No no Cap Times – Idea Fest, Eat Local | Give Local, DiVino & Delta Beer Lab https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/08/13/cap-times-idea-fest-eat-local-give-local-divino-delta-beer-lab Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:51 +0000 podcast:17855 This hour, Jason is joined by Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek (Cap Times), Meghan Stern (Dane Buy Local), Dino Maniaci (DiVino) and Pio {Tim Piotrowski} (Delta Beer Lab).

Guests: Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek, Meghan Stern, Dino Maniaci, Tim Piotrowski]]> This hour, Jason is joined by Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek (Cap Times), Meghan Stern (Dane Buy Local), Dino Maniaci (DiVino) and Pio {Tim Piotrowski} (Delta Beer Lab).

Guests: Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek, Meghan Stern, Dino Maniaci, Tim Piotrowski]]> false no 44:04 No no Just Coffee, Middleton Outreach Ministry & the Home Buyers Round Table https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/08/06/just-coffee-middleton-outreach-ministry-the-home-buyers-round-table Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:00:26 +0000 podcast:17450 Guests – Rob McClure (Just Coffee Cooperative), Leslie Huber (MOM), Laura Stanfield (Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County)

We talk coffee and doing good, with Rob McClure of Just Coffee Coop (a certified B corp btw). Leslie Huber tells us about the mission of Middleton Outreach Ministry and how the community can support MOM. We spend the 2nd half of the show with Laura Stanfield, discussing the efforts of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane

Guests: Rob McClure, Leslie Huber, Laura Stanfield]]> Guests – Rob McClure (Just Coffee Cooperative), Leslie Huber (MOM), Laura Stanfield (Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County)

We talk coffee and doing good, with Rob McClure of Just Coffee Coop (a certified B corp btw). Leslie Huber tells us about the mission of Middleton Outreach Ministry and how the community can support MOM. We spend the 2nd half of the show with Laura Stanfield, discussing the efforts of the Home Buyers Round Table of Dane

Guests: Rob McClure, Leslie Huber, Laura Stanfield]]> false no 43:55 No no MovNat Madison, GOP denying Vets, Madison Credit Union & White Jasmine https://civicmedia.us/shows/lets-get-local/2022/07/30/lets-get-local-july-30-2022 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 16:00:30 +0000 podcast:401 Rock Hancock of MovNat Madison talks about the benefits of natural movement. Jason discusses a program he helped create to help veterans (while the GOP denies vets assistance). We learn about the long history and commitment of Madison Credit Union from Rebecca Lauryssens. Huma tells us about her passion to bring flavorful food to all through her business, White Jasmine.

Guests: Rock Hancock, Rebecca Lauryssens, Huma Siddiqui-Seitz]]> Rock Hancock of MovNat Madison talks about the benefits of natural movement. Jason discusses a program he helped create to help veterans (while the GOP denies vets assistance). We learn about the long history and commitment of Madison Credit Union from Rebecca Lauryssens. Huma tells us about her passion to bring flavorful food to all through her business, White Jasmine.

Guests: Rock Hancock, Rebecca Lauryssens, Huma Siddiqui-Seitz]]> false no 44:00 No no