In the latest conversation on North State Rocks, Bruce Dean, co-founder and chairman of Black Bear Diner, shared the unvarnished truth about building a restaurant empire from humble beginnings in Mount Shasta. His story offered critical insights for entrepreneurs navigating growth, failure, and the brutal realities of business expansion. Listen to the podcast at northstaterocks.com or on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, IHeartRadio, and Pandora.
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In the latest episode of North State Rocks, host Perry Thompson sat down with Elizabeth (Liz) Ammon, agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Lassen High School, to discuss the remarkable growth and success of the Susanville FFA program following the recent Lassen County Fair.
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Dawn Egan's path to becoming one of Lassen High School's most impactful educators began with an entrepreneurial spirit in Fallon, Nevada. After earning her finance degree from University of Nevada, Reno, Egan opened her own computer store at just 21 years old, eventually growing the business to generate $200,000-250,000 annually.
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In the latest episode of North State Rocks, host Perry Thompson sat down with BJ Hubbard, a flight instructor at Susanville Aviation, to discuss the joys of flying in Northeastern California and the opportunities for locals to pursue their aviation dreams.
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In this episode of North State Rocks, host Perry Thompson sits down with Richard Egan, who recently retired as Lassen County's Executive Officer after 30 years of public service. What makes Richard's story particularly compelling is his parallel life as a cattle rancher, which offers him a unique perspective on government administration and agricultural entrepreneurship in Northern California.
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In the latest episode of North State Rocks, host Perry Thompson sits down with Carie Camacho, Interim Superintendent and President of Lassen Community College, to explore the transformative power of community college education and its vital role in building a skilled workforce.
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In our latest North State Rocks podcast episode, we explore the intricate world of multi-generational farming and its impact on Northern California's communities. This fascinating conversation reveals both the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a family agricultural business in today's complex economic landscape.
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In this episode of North State Rocks, Perry sits down with Michael Kirack, who, at age 20, became the youngest licensed general contractor in California and has since built a thriving construction business spanning three decades in Susanville.
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Last year, Hat Creek Construction contributed to public safety, environmental sustainability, and economic growth through critical infrastructure projects in five California counties (Butte, Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou) and Fallon, Nevada. They created/sustained 150 jobs, distributed $12.5 million in payroll, and sold over 358,000 tons of asphalt, concrete, and aggregate.
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In July 2024, Perry Thompson, CEO and President of Hat Creek Construction & Materials, Inc. (HCC), and Carie Camacho, Interim Superintendent and President of the Lassen Community College, joined JDX KSUE for an interview on a new truck driving certification program that represents a win-win for the North State.
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