Episodes

Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Austin Pistulka Coming Back Home
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Austin Pistulka is a Nebraska grown man who went off to the wild world of Orlando, Florida. When it came time to start his family, Austin moved back home. This is his journey to come back to the state he loves.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Monday May 15, 2023
Jill Swartzendruber: Small Towns & Career Advancement
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Jill Swartzendruber is the marketing and member manager of the York Chamber of Commerce. She says that helping to do something that truly makes positive change is her passion, which is made evident through her work. Jill has advanced in different career paths, yet choosing to land at the York Chamber of Commerce was an easy decision due to the community impact that she is able to support.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
To kick off Small Business and Economic Development Weeks, Madonna Mogul with the York Chamber of Commerce and Lisa Hurley with York County Development Corporation join 17-County podcast. From chatting about how their businesses differ to how they overlap, these women and their teams are working to provide lasting positive sustainability, growth, and quality programming in York and York County. Listen to hear what’s in the works!
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Friday Apr 14, 2023
75: Eric Montgomery
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Eric Montgomery has a lot of stories and Emily is here to get them out. Enjoy this episode of the 17 County Podcast.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Friday Mar 31, 2023
74: Terri Carlson
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Terri Carlson is the Holthus Convention Center Director in York and her life is full of interesting stories! Thanks for listening and getting to know Terri on the 17-County podcast.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Austin Pistulka, Producer from Max Country/KOOL Radio

Monday Feb 27, 2023
72: Lisa Hurley -
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Sometimes it's about bringing innovation to the familiar. YCDC Executive Director, Lisa Hurley, joins the podcast to share insights on growth and strategic planning. Hurley captures the importance of expanding online storytelling, York County's focus on expanding childcare and housing, and what the future holds for the heartland. Because it's about making progress together.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer

Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
71: Jesse Thieman - Cyclonaire & Heartland Life
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Sometimes it's about keeping a good thing a good thing. Jesse Thieman, Operations Manager at Cyclonaire, sits down with YCDC to share his story of career pursuits and settling down in Nebraska. Thieman shares how small town life means real community, how his work impacts more everyday things than you'd think, and why getting involved with the local schools is always rewarding. Because it's about making a positive impact.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer

Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
70: Tristan Perry - Community Impact Thru Youth
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Sometimes it's about showing up every day. YCDC sits down with Tristan Perry, York County Diversion Officer, to hear his heartland story. Perry shares how investing in the community's youth is always the right thing to do, the benefits small town life, and why cheese should be its own food group. Because it's about making the place you love even better.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer

Monday Jan 16, 2023
69: Cindi Nickel - Hometown Life & Real Estate
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Sometimes home is the place it always has been. Cindi Nickel, Owner of Coldwell Banker NHS Real Estate, sits down with YCDC to share her York story. Nickel shares how thriving in a career and having family close makes all the difference in the heartland. Because it's about doing what love and being with your people.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer

Monday Jan 02, 2023
68: Taylor Samek - Law Enforcement & Purpose
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Sometimes you know what you're meant to do. YCDC sits down with Taylor Samek, York County Sheriff Deputy, to hear his story of law enforcement and community connection. Samek shares why he knew early on where his career to take him and how he's able to serve a greater purpose. Because it's all about helping people.
HOST: Emily Perry
This podcast is produced by the York County Development Corporation. For more information, please visit https://www.yorkdevco.com/.
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TWITTER: @YorkNEDevCo
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/YorkCountyDevelopmentCorporation/
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TEAM:Lisa Hurley, Exec. Director Emily Perry, Host Mitchell Roush, Producer

17-County
York County is 40 minutes from the state Capital of Lincoln but offers the safe, family-friendly environment you may remember from when you were young. Kids ride their bikes down the street, neighbors say hello and everyone comes out to cheer for York College and the local high school. You get all of that plus incredible career opportunities in York.
This podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories that make York County what it is; the hidden voices of rural life, thriving small-town infrastructure and more in Nebraska. Brought to you by the York County Development Corporation.