Episode 13 — Ory Purhonen: Backing Nowra with Your Own Money

A vacant Junction Street shopfront, a renovation, and a commitment to hiring only locals. Learn what it looks like to back a town with your own money — and why it matters. Barron Hanson speaks with Ory Purhonen, founder and creative director of Webics, about regional business, digital innovation, and genuine investment in community.


About the Guest

Ory Purhonen

Ory Purhonen is the Founder and Creative Director of Webics, a Nowra-based digital agency established in 2008. What began as a one-man web design business has grown into a full-service digital and IT company supporting hundreds of local and national clients. He recently opened a prominent new location on Junction Street in Nowra.

Learn more: Webics

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