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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/