Click below to listen to the full conversation between 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck and Jaimie Lee, owner of The Coalition NC
Welcome to “Thriving in Orange!” A monthly segment presented by Orange County Economic Development, “Thriving in Orange” features conversations with local business owners about what it’s like to live and work in Orange County, especially in light of the county’s small business grant program which launched in 2015 and has helped small businesses and small business owners with well over $100,000 in grants each year!
This month, 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck has a conversation with Jaimie Lee, owner of The Coalition NC — a self-defense and fitness studio that’s been serving the community since 2019!
Lee is a second-degree Krav Maga black belt, and has been an instructor in the system since 2012. She has four U.S. certifications, and offers a “restorative approach” to training that features a family-friendly and empowering approach to instruction on and off the mats.
“I’m big on safety, even though we’re dealing with kicks and punches to pads and equipment,” said Lee. “I want to make sure everybody leaves without bruises and stuff like that. … I want you to leave the studio stronger than when you got there.”
Listen above for the full conversation!
Aaron Keck and Jaimie Lee
In partnership with Orange County Economic Development, 97.9 The Hill presents “Thriving in Orange!” A monthly conversation discussing Orange County’s small business grant program, which began in 2015 and provides $150,000 in small business support each year to local businesses. Find more information about the program here, as well as guidelines for application to receive support from the grant and thrive in Orange!
You can find more conversations like this in the “Thriving in Orange” archive on Chapelboro, and each month in a special segment airing on 97.9 The Hill!
