Learning to read at a young age can prove so critical to how well a child flourishes as they grow. We meet with Jan Michener, Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands & Hearts (AHHAH). Based in Kennett Square, AHHAH supports young people in under resourced communities across Chester County. The organizations runs a range of arts and literacy programs in communities, schools, and the youth detention center – all focused on enabling those young people to thrive, rather than merely service. With deep commitment to helping children read at grade level from an early age, Jan walks us through several of AHHAH’s program and initiatives.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Arts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH)

• Website: ahhah.org
• Instagram: instagram.com/artsholdinghandsandhearts
• Facebook: facebook.com/ArtsHoldingHandsAndHeartsInc
• Jan Michener on LinkedIn

Additional Links

• Chester County Futures
• Kennett Ability Network (KAN)
• Good Works
• Camp Dreamcatcher
• Kennett Library
• Justamere Foundation
• Chester County Intermediate Unit
• Chester County Youth Center
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
• The Alliance for Health Equity
• Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC)

Other Interviews with Jan Michener

• Jan Michener on Great Dames
• Jan Michener on The Art of Volunteering Podcast

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• Repairing Homes and Building Relationships with Bob Beggs
• Nurturing Belonging and Celebrating Community with Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS with Patty Hillkirk
• Building Community and Capacity with Chris Manna

TRANSCRIPT

The full transcript for this episode will be published on our website as soon as it is available.

Industrial fabrication and construction underpins much of the infrastructure and manufacturing that keeps our economy moving. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Dolor, Vice President of Operations at M. Davis & Sons, to explore how the Kennett Square company designs, fabricates, installs, and maintains complex industrial systems. Scott walks us through the evolution of the family-owned business, its focus on investing on its people, and how the company attracts and develops the next generation of craftspeople. We also discuss the many facets of M. Davis’s business, fostering a strong workplace culture, and how the company is eager to engage with and supporting its local community.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

M. Davis & Sons

• Website: mdavisinc.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/m-davis-&-sons
• Facebook: facebook.com/MDavisSonsInc
• Scott Dolor on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-dolor-mba-62134a13

Additional Links

• The Garage Community & Youth Center
• SILO
• Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Live music plays an important role in bringing people together and strengthening local communities. We sit down with Michael Hahn, Executive Director of the Kennett Flash, to explore how the nonprofit listening room has become a home for live music, comedy, and community events in Kennett Square. Michael walks us through the realities of operating a nonprofit arts organization, from booking performers and securing sponsorships to recruiting volunteers and building audiences. We also discuss plans for a future arts and culture hub in Kennett Square. Along the way, Michael shares insights from his own career as a musician, songwriter, and arts administrator.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

The Kennett Flash

• Website: kennettflash.org
• The Kennett Flash on Bandcamp: thekennettflash.bandcamp.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/thekennettflash
• Facebook: facebook.com/TheKennettFlash
• Volunteer: kennettflash.org/volunteer
• Michael Hahn’s YouTube channel

Additional Links

• The Hub for Arts and Culture
• KATS (Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society)
• If Not For Music
• Koh Show Live
• Rainbow Records
• Smalls Music Shop
• Live Music Society

Kennett Restaurants and Businesses

• La Verona
• Lily Asian Cuisine
• Michoacana Grill
• The Mushroom Cap
• Philter
• KSQ Barber Lounge

Recommended Musical Artists

• Strays and Misfits on Bandcamp
• Buffalo Nichols

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• Playing, Teaching, and Building a Career in Music with Dave Mattock
• Focusing on Customers Relationships with Mark Avery