By the tenth day of the program, I have begun to notice that each speaker is no longer introducing an entirely new concept but instead adding another layer to ideas we have already been exploring. What initially seemed like separate discussions on consulting, marketing, and community development are starting to overlap in ways I had…
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Two Talks Today
This afternoon we in the Haller Global Fellowship Program had the pleasure of meeting with two individuals who can both offer unique new information about business, giving me a glimpse into new career avenues that I hadn’t considered. First, we went to FNB Stadium to meet with Kris Brown, the Director of Promotions and Entertainment…
Local Shop Visit: Irish Design Center
Before we depart for Dublin on Sunday, we visited a local Irish shop that was run by Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski. Located right by campus, the Irish Design Center offers a wonderful look into authentic Irish craftsmanship, culture, and community. Speaking with Tom gave us valuable information on what we should expect in Ireland,…
Mid-Term Exam, Then Off Visiting the Irish Design Center!
After many classes with Ray throughout the course of two weeks, our entire Haller group had to take a two hour exam today. It was pretty hard to grasp on first sight, but after the first question, the final two questions were pretty easy to write. After our exam, we headed on down to the…
History of the Hill District
This morning, we took a tour around the Hill District. We met Terri Baltimore, the ambassador of the Hill District. Her roots run deep throughout the community, as we saw everyone honking when they saw her! Our tour consisted of driving through the streets of the Hill District. She showed us key historical landmarks and…
Pittsburgh’s Very Own Little Ireland!
Today for Haller, we visited the Irish Design Center! This is the beginning of our crash course on both the history and culture of Ireland, and I can’t be more excited about it. Though I can’t say I wasn’t stressed during the program. Last night I binge-ate a LOT of food because I couldn’t stop…
How Culture and Storytelling Power Local Specialty Retail
Visiting the Irish Design Center today and chatting with owner Tom Petrone offered an incredible look into how a specialty retail store can operate as a living cultural hub rather than just a standard gift shop. What makes Tom’s approach so unique is that every single item on the shelves, from traditional Claddagh rings and…
The Hill District: A Familiar Feeling in a New City
This morning’s tour of the Hill District with Terri Baltimore hit me in a way I didn’t expect. I knew we were going to learn about history, community development, and all that important stuff. But what surprised me was how familiar the neighborhood felt. Not familiar in the sense that I’d been there before, but…
A taste of Ireland right down the street!
Today we visited the Irish Design Center, which is owned and operated by Tom Petrone and Maura Krushinski. Tom gave us a wonderful tour of the store, including his produce, jewelry, and clothing sections. He also spoke to us about the many events hosted by the store, and his own experience in Ireland, not only…
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