Show: Give Me The Business

Looky Here

This week we’re exploring a nonprofit Art, community space called Looky Here on chapman st in greenfield. Find out all about the many classes they offer, future events and more!

Give Me the Biz — Jumptown Skydiving

This week we’re exploring a local skydiving business called Jumptown Skydiving. Jumptown was one of the first drop zones in the country, learn all about their start, what they offer, and some reassurance for anyone who is interested but scared!

Give Me The Biz – Alchemy of Avalon

This week we’re exploring tea shop and apothecary Alchemy of Avalon based in Greenfield, there you can find owner Suzanne O’gara blending teas, herbal remedies and more! Find out how she got into herbalism and what her shop offers.

Give Me the Biz – Inspirit Crystals

This week’s episode of give me the business is featuring Inspirit crystals! based on main street in Northampton there you can find crystals, herbal blends, tarot readings and so much more! Find out in this episode.

Give Me The Biz – Fran Astino

This week’s episode of give me the business is featuring fat, queer, yoga teacher and HR consultant Fran Astino! Find out how she got into both her careers and how you can join in on some of her classes.

Give Me The Business – Max The Mender

This week’s episode of give me the business is featuring a local Mender by the name of Max! Once a week he sets up a booth at the Northampton farmers market with a mission to help folks hold onto their clothes one mend at a time. he also is over at the masonic st laundromat on Saturday! find out how he got into sewing and started his business on this episode.

Dreamhouse Restaurant

This week’s episode of Give Me The Business is featuring Dreamhouse Restaurant! Based out of Great Falls (turners) owners Jillian and Adrixn are bringing their combined experience of 50 years in the service industry to create a restaurant that has not only a great product, and awesome service, but one that pays their entire staff a livable wage. Find out more about their pay structure and their upcoming 1-year anniversary block party celebration!

Crooked Stick Pops

This week’s episode of Give Me the Business is on Crooked Stick Pops, Julie’s popsicle trike is a sight for sore sweaty eyes during our warm New England summers. Find out how she got her start and where to find her!

Give Me The Biz — WoodSmith Forestry and Tree Services

This week we have our tree expert friend Erik Donnelly in from Woodsmith forestry and Tree Services. Based out of Montague, Woodsmith Forestry offers a wide array of all sorts of tree services, all while being ecologically conscious and community driven. Find out all about Erik and him team in this episode

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