ThriveIN Wabash County
ThriveIN Wabash County
Podcast Description
Hosted by three passionate leaders—Adam Stakeman, Alex Downard, and Christine Flohr—the podcast dives into the people and projects shaping Wabash County’s future. Every episode offers its listeners key takeaways that can be implemented in their own communities and will cause you to pause and celebrate the wins in your own backyard. With backgrounds in community development, economic growth, outdoor adventure, marketing, and tourism, the trio interviews local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and creatives who are all working to make Wabash County thrive. Subscribe and join us!
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The podcast focuses on various themes including community development, entrepreneurship, and local culture, with episodes like Mic to Main Street exploring personal journeys that shape Wabash and Bluegrass at Hopewell discussing innovative community events that enhance local engagement. Key areas include local business initiatives and the impact of grassroots projects on Wabash County's growth.
Hosted by three passionate leaders—Adam Stakeman, Alex Downard, and Christine Flohr—the podcast dives into the people and projects shaping Wabash County’s future. Every episode offers its listeners key takeaways that can be implemented in their own communities and will cause you to pause and celebrate the wins in your own backyard. With backgrounds in community development, economic growth, outdoor adventure, marketing, and tourism, the trio interviews local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and creatives who are all working to make Wabash County thrive. Subscribe and join us!
Rivers connect communities — economically, environmentally, and recreationally.
In this episode of ThriveIN Wabash County, Adam Stakeman sits down with Jess Linder, Executive Director of Northeast Indiana Water Trails, and Past Director Kyle Quandt to talk about the growth and impact of water trails across the region.
They discuss how NEIWT works with local communities to expand river access, improve safety and signage, and promote paddling as both recreation and economic development. From early challenges to major milestones, Kyle reflects on the organization’s foundation, while Jess shares her vision for the future and what’s ahead for Northeast Indiana’s waterways.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
The origin and mission of Northeast Indiana Water Trails
How water trails drive tourism and local economic growth
The importance of river access, conservation, and safety
Leadership transition and the next chapter for NEIWT
Opportunities for Wabash County residents to get involved
Whether you’re an avid paddler or someone who simply values strong regional partnerships, this episode highlights how thoughtful investment in outdoor recreation strengthens communities throughout Northeast Indiana.
Get outside. Explore local waterways. Support the river systems that connect us all.
If today’s episode inspired you, make sure to subscribe, rate, and download future episodes of the ThriveIN Wabash County Podcast. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments and upcoming stories.
A heartfelt thank-you to our community partners—The City of Wabash, Lisa Gilman Investment Fund, Sandra Kunkel Trust, Mark & Amy Ford, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Visit Wabash County—for helping bring this podcast to life. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.
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