Appalachia Meets World Episode 121 - Appalachian ”Goodwill” in the Mountains (beyond the thrift) with David Shuster

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with David Shuster, CEO of Horizon Goodwill Industries in Western Maryland - to learn more about the significant impact Goodwill can have on a community - beyond the "thrift."  Hear Dave talk about the workforce development origins of Goodwill and how his particular organization thinks outside the box to feel needed gaps within his region.  Take a listen as he elaborates on key partnerships and how an organization with proven success can be multifaceted in its approach...all while staying true to its mountain roots.  You might even get a once in a lifetime opportunity to hear Neil break down the "swifty" experience, as well as his favorite cake - which is anything "bundt" normal.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: Youngstown Flea!   

Horizon Goodwill Industries -  https://horizongoodwill.org/

AppNews:

SOAR Summit - https://soar-ky.org/summit/ 

Dark Skies Symposium (and Call for Participants/Papers) - https://jbary.colgate.domains/symposium/ 

ARC Appalachian Leadership Institute 2023-2024 Fellows - www.arc.gov/news/arc-announces-appalachian-leadership-institute-fellows-for-2023-2024/ 

Georgia Apple Festival (Ellijay, GA) - www.georgiaapplefestival.org/ 

BHM26.2 (Birmingham Marathon Weekend) - www.bhm26.2.com 

#AppBiz:

Youngstown Flea - https://youngstownflea.com/ 

Extra:

Nothing Bundt Cakes (non-Appalachian, but Neil's "favorite") - www.nothingbundtcakes.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlb9ac6lpipiE_KtqV4DHMNFn_funxAV5S771De3pO2w4Yk6bn9JYYKhoCydYQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds