Appalachia Meets World Episode 97 - CO.STARTERS (and entrepreneurship) in Appalachia with Jose Alfaro

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Jose Alfaro, the CEO of CO.STARTERS - an organization equipping communities with robust programs to grow local small businesses.  Through a community based approach, this Appalachian organization has outgrown the "borders" to consist of a network of success stories throughout the world.  Take a listen to hear Jose discuss CO.STARTERS practical and comprehensible approach to entrepreneurial development so business owners can move forward with their goals.  With a dedicated footprint in Appalachia, CO.STARTERS is developing a ecosystem of communities to drive sustainable impacts throughout the region - hear how they are dedicated to one community at a time!  You might also hear Neil's indifference towards sharks and bears - oh my!  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz (and CO.STARTERS success story) of the week: CPRWrap!  

CO.STARTERS - www.costarters.co

CPRWrap - www.cprwrap.com 

Cocaine Bear (Daily Yonder) - www.dailyyonder.com/cocaine-bear-a-true-rural-story-mined-for-movie-madness/2023/03/09/ 

Sharknado (IMDb) - www.imdb.com/title/tt2724064/ 

Canton NC: Pactiv-Evergreen Mill (Story: "Smoky Mountain News") - www.smokymountainnews.com/news/item/35242-canton-mill-s-closing-means-uncertainty-for-county-region