Local Legacies

S:1 E:10 Kenny Ricker - Confidence is Key

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/

 

S:1 E:9 Danny Piper - Powering Businesses and Empowering Veterans

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/

 

S:1 E:8 Toby Mushrush - The Power of Never Quitting

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. 

S:1 E:7 Mark Bodanza - Risk Taker and History Maker

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.

S:1 E:6 Sara Allen - It‘s a Man‘s World

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/

 

S:1 E:5 Gregory Day - You Gotta Have Faith

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.

S:1 E:4 Peter Lanza - Stewardship of the Natural World

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/

S:1 E:3 Matt Majikas - More Than Just A Side Hustle

Matt Majikas is the owner and founder of Central MA Productions (formerly known as World Record DJ's) a multimedia event production and recording business in Leominster, MA. He has a degree in broadcast journalism and is a leader in his church. He currently lives in Fitchburg, MA with his wife and two kids.

 

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about announcing a game for the Boston Red Sox, quitting his career two weeks before COVID and the rebranding of his business.

 

http://www.CentralMAProductions.com/

S:1 E:2 Nick Pelletier - Building North Central Massachusetts

Nick Pelletier is the President of Pelletier Properties - Keller Williams North Central, a real estate sales and development firm in Leominster, MA. He is the Treasurer for the St Bernard's Charitable Foundation and was recognized in the Worcester Business Journal 40 Under 40 class of 2018. He currently lives in Westminster, MA with his dog Teddy.

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about the housing market, Nick's Blossom St project and the future of Fitchburg, MA.

https://www.pelletierprops.com/

S:1 E:1 Erica Gasbarro Grinkis- Building A Family at Home and at Work

Erica Gasbarro Grinkis is the owner of GazBar Sports Grill and Central Cup coffee shop and cupcakery in Leominster, MA. She sponsors the annual Rock The GazBar 5k and was recognized in the Worcester Business Journal's 40 Under 40 class of 2018. She currently lives in Leominster with her husband and two children.

In this episode of Local Legacies we chat about Erica's relationship with her employees, surviving and thriving during COVID and her father's role in her life.

https://www.thegazbar.com/

https://www.thecentralcup.com/