Video journalism of COVID-19 impact on Weasel Boy Brewing Co

Prof. Doug Swift's COVID-19 video journalism looks at impact on Weasel Boy Brewing Co.

June 25, 2020

Visiting Assistant Professor Doug Swift is chronicling the local impacts of COVID-19. This video looks at Zanesville’s WeaselBoy Brewing Co., interviewing these entrepreneurial owners who launched the business as a second career.

This video, part of WOUB’s “How Are You Doing” series.

“Lori and Jay Wince reflect on their financial situation as a result of the shutdown, and how things look moving forward. Small, locally-owned businesses have been put in a uniquely challenging situation due to the economic disruption caused by the stay at home order, and financial assistance programs may be better suited for corporate chains than businesses like Weasel Boy Brewing Co.”

To read more and see the video, visit: woub.org

Posted date: June 25, 2020

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