Merge Lancaster
Hosted by: The Candy Factory on Thursday, April 4th, 2023Featured Entrepreneurs
Spencer McCreary
Founder of: Public Disco Porch
Trying to build the foundation of a band that champions the local scene for nothing but the betterment of one another. The songs sing of being a good neighbor, taking care of the land we stand on, and the water we drink. The only mission of Public Disco Porch is to redirect any light that falls onto the self, back onto the folks who are collaborating and doing the work for our hometown. We might be all we got, one another, so if music song is all I have to offer the world, how can I best utilize it as a tool.
Challenges: Marketing everything but the self, in a self promotion fueled industry.
Mark Rhodes
Founder of: Mark & Val Wines
Mark and Val Wines exist to provide high-quality, affordable wine to urban communities while celebrating black culture and ownership. We offer a diverse selection of wines at accessible price points, made possible through our direct relationships with growers. Our wines showcase unique varietals and blends only sometimes found in urban markets. As a black-owned brand, we take pride in bringing winemaking into the community and giving back. We aim to expand the urban wine market and empower future generations of black winemakers and consumers.
Challenges: Distribution. Increase production and reaching out to copackers.
