Amy Rohler introduced Christopher Saldarriaga, owner of Uptwn Kix, who spoke to us about his entrepreneurial journey to opening his business in Jamestown with an eye to giving back to his community.

Christopher was born and raised in New York City. Adversity between Christopher and his parents caused him to move to Jamestown. His first job was with the YMCA as the “Y” guy; later he became the door man at CC Ring School where he was known as “SHOES”.  His new business “UPTWN KIX” is located across the street from the Doubletree Hotel dining room.

Amy Rohler introduced John Crawford, the executive director of Junior Achievement in Western New York, whose career has focused on the well-being of the Western New York Community. Before joining Junior Achievement, John served as Operations Director at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Buffalo, providing life-changing services to those most in need. John also served as President of College Relations at Medaille College for ten years and as Director of Development at SUNY at Buffalo and the American Red Cross.