BEI: Why Investment in Community is Good Business
When Austin Dempsey had the opportunity to step into a long-term leadership role in the family business, he took it. But in the face of a global pandemic, he recognized how investing in Batavia's comm...
31 Touko 202441min
The Boardwalk Shops: Nurturing Dreams and Building Community
Every year, an entirely new group of entrepreneurs set up shop on the corner of Wilson and River street, with their hearts set of finding a home and community in Batavia. On this episode of Area Code:...
17 Touko 202457min
Foltos Tonsorial Parlor: From Barber to Bridge Builder
Craig Foltos grew up in Batavia, cleaning his Dad's barber shop. He has almost never ventured outside of the town where he was raised (once he stayed overnight in Warrenville). But when his dad died, ...
3 Touko 202449min
LIVE with Sturdy Shelter Brewing: "Cheers to Community"
A "blind date" between two beer aficionados. A day spent praying and fasting. A wedding invitation with a familiar passage. A pre-designed logo featuring a familiar building. These are just some of th...
19 Huhti 202456min
Bocaditos: Empanadas, Empathy, and Resistance
When Juliana Cancelo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez had a dream of Batavians craving empanadas, Juliana was skeptical. But it took a change of perspective to realize that her mom's dream could also be an act o...
5 Huhti 202436min
Beardsgaard Barbers: Cutting Through the Norms
When Tyler and Natalie Anderson set out to start their own barbershop in Batavia, they knew they wanted to make it their own.On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a conversation with the co-owners of...
22 Maalis 202436min
Hearth & Hammer: Coming Home & Making It Your Own
Building on a successful candle-business, Ariane Scholl wanted to create a space that was welcoming, people-oriented, and comfortable. And with her new location, she found a place perfectly situated t...
8 Maalis 202436min
Fernando's: Always Moving, Always Home
Fernando Martinez is everywhere. He spends most of his time running his business all over town. But how does one feel a sense of belonging when they're always moving from place to place?On this episod...
23 Helmi 202436min
