How and Why would anyone START a business at the height of a pandemic?

If you did want to introduce a new product, lets say a beer, how would you approach your market research? You might do an scientific study, or look at an analysis or current and previous trends and flavors, or .... you might do a MomaQu !!! Whoa, Wait, What is a MomaQu?

Stay tuned to find out that explanation from Sean Boisson, co-founder of the brand new Bella Snow gluten reduced beer. This week on Heroes of the Covid Economy!

Contact Info

Sean Boisson - co-founder Bella Snow Gluten Reduced Soft Ale

sean@gwbbrewing.com

707-337-8108

www.BellaSnow.com

What would you call a guy that was in a shack in Maine with no running water, no electricity, a baby and a wife, that now funs a caramel company and general store ..... I call him David Herzog! We'll be talking to David this week on Heroes of the Covid Economy!

Dave Herzog is the owner of a Caramel manufacturing and retail business in McMinnville, OR. This is his story. We discuss how he started the business, manufacturing, the challenge of finding distribution, marketing and the difficulties of keeping a business OPEN during the Covid economy. We discuss how he finances the business during the pandemic - PPP, grants, government loans. Additionally we talk about the wear and tear on his personal and family life.

Contact Info:
Bellevue Country Store
19690 Hwy 18
McMinnville, OR 97128

503-730-3612
bellevuecountrystore@gmail.com

Yes, don't get me wrong I don't know what a County Commission does.. do you? If you do... its still a valid question. Turns out they do Alot! Like getting the Covid vaccine TO you. So this week we will be speaking with Casey Kulla - yes like hula - County Commissioner for Yamhill County, OR.

Yamhill County Commissioner, Casey Kulla discusses the county's Covid Vaccine rollout, the allocation of funds from the state, county and federal budgets. Additionally we highlight the pivots taken by several businesses to quickly transition to the new challenges facing micro businesses, how they changed and how they will go forward.

Contact Info:

kullac@co.yamhill.or.us
County Office: 503-472-9371
535 NE 5th St., Mcminnville, OR 97128
www.co.yamhill.or.us