Local Legacies

S2:E10 Ned LaFortune - Enjoy With Friends

Ned Lefortune is the owner and one of the three original founders of Wachusett Brewing Company in Westminster, MA. He is a WPI alumnus, craft beer enthusiast and avid stand up paddleboarder. He currently lives in Westminster with his wife and children.

 

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about learning from industry mentors, searching for creative financing and risking it all to pursue a dream.

 

https://www.wachusettbrewingcompany.com/

S2:E9 Steve Lanza - A Heart of Gold

Steve Lanza is the founder and owner of Lanza Auto, an auto repair business in Leominster, MA. He is a self educated master technician, former youth football coach and 30+ year member of the CTE advisory board. He currently lives in Leominster, MA with his wife and two sons.

 

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about becoming a foreign car expert, making memories during fatherhood and surviving congestive heart failure.

 

Lanza Auto

S2:E8 Nahuel Viera - Pursuing the American Dream

Nahuel Viera is the owner of Viera Cleaning Solutions, a residential and commercial cleaning company based in Leominster, MA. He is a first generation immigrant from Uruguay, a highly talented soccer player and owner of multiple businesses . He currently lives in Leominster, MA.

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about moving to the United States at 3 years old, the chance to play professional soccer and why his mom is his hero.

https://vieracleaningsolutions.com/

https://figuratiapparel.com/

S2:E7 Joshua Page - Father, Husband, Entrepreneur

Joshua Page is the owner of JP Electric and Son Inc, Ruel Electric and Patriot Electrical Contracting and Service. He is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker and published author. He currently lives in Ashburnham, MA with his wife and two children.

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about losing his mom at an early age, purchasing multiple businesses and living your highest purpose.

https://www.jpelectricandson.com/

What Does Your Daddy Do?

S:2 E:6 Rob Blanchflower - Gridiron Grind

Rob Blanchflower is the owner of Blanchflower Construction, a construction company based out of Leominster, MA. He is a former Pittsburgh Steeler, residential construction professional and avid photographer and . He currently lives in Leominster with his wife and two children.

 

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about getting drafted to the NFL, post concussion syndrome and being a provider for his family.

 

https://blanchflower.com/

S:2 E:5 Becoming empHowered - Lauren Howe

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/

S:2 E:4 Jim Lattanzi - It’s A Farmers Life for Me

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/

S:2 E:3 Alex Schinas - A Test of Mettle

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/

S:2 E:2 Joey Mullaney - Stare at Me

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

 

S:2 E:1 Sam Squailia - Discussing Fitchburg Now

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/