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CBIA BizCast

69 Episodes

23 minutes | 3 days ago
Collaboration Key Between Private Sector and Nonprofits
BizCast host Shannon King talks to United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut president and CEO Paula Gilberto. Gilberto discusses how United Way engages with the Connecticut business community, and why collaboration between the private sector and nonprofit community is critical to rebuilding our state post-pandemic. Find your local United Way and learn how to get involved at https://www.unitedway.org/find-your-united-way/#. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com. cbia.com CBIA Twitter: twitter.com/CBIANews CBIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/CBIAfb CBIA LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbia
28 minutes | 16 days ago
Jonal Laboratories Turns the Page to 2021
BizCast host Shannon King catches up with Jonal Laboratories president Marc Nemeth about the aerospace manufacturer's outlook for 2021. Nemeth shares how he navigated 2020, discusses the opportunities he’s exploring for 2021, and why it’s imperative for businesses to stay bold in their long-term strategy, despite uncertain times. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com. cbia.com CBIA Twitter: twitter.com/CBIANews CBIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/CBIAfb CBIA LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cbia
23 minutes | 2 months ago
Women a 'Dynamic Force' in Manufacturing
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Atlas Stamping and Manufacturing CEO Susan White about the dynamic role women play in manufacturing. White also discusses how the Newington manufacturer adapted its business strategy during the pandemic and how the state can partner with the private sector to rebuild from the impacts of COVID-19 economic distruption. For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/.
23 minutes | 2 months ago
New Haven’s Arvinas Pioneers Cancer, Disease Treatments
BizCast host Shannon King talks to Arvinas CEO John Houston about their leadership in targeted protein degradation, a new way to treat diseases and cancers. Houston also discusses why the quality of workforce talent and quality of life in Connecticut have boosted the growth of the bioscience and pharmaceutical industry in the state. For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/. Have a story to tell? Email shannon.king@cbia.com.
30 minutes | 3 months ago
Election 2020 Wrap
BizCast host Shannon King talks 2020 state and national election results with Sacred Heart University's Gary Rose and Southern Connecticut State University's Johnathan Wharton. Rose and Wharton discuss the impact the presidential race had on down-ballot races across Connecticut, and what important policy issues a new and slightly bluer General Assembly will take up during the 2021 legislative session. Find more election results here: https://www.cbia.com/resource/category/election-center/ For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/.
62 minutes | 3 months ago
The State of Connecticut Manufacturing
Manufacturing leaders spoke at the Oct. 23 Made in Connecticut summit about the challenges faced by the sector and the role manufacturers will play as businesses lead the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderated by IT Direct president and CEO Ari Santiago, the speakers also reviewed the 2020 Connecticut Manufacturing Report, exploring the outlook for the next 12 months, growth factors, key initiatives, hiring and investment trends, and the impact of state and federal policies. Santiago is joined by HABCO Industries president and CEO Brian Montanari; Robert Noack, Senior Director, Worldwide Research and Development, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pfizer; Rina Patel, Vice President, Operations Multi-Site, RSCC Wire & Cable LLC; and Stanley Black & Decker's Graham Robinson, the president of Stanley Industrial. The 2020 Connecticut Manufacturing Report was made possible through the support of Stanley Black & Decker: https://www.cbia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CT-Mfg-Report_20-2.pdf See additional past event highlights: https://www.cbia.com/events/2020-manufacturing-summit/ For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/.
31 minutes | 4 months ago
Neal Keating Says Workforce Key to Rebuilding Connecticut
BizCast host Shannon King talks to Kaman Corporation former president and CEO Neal Keating. Keating discusses his 13-year career at Kaman, the highlight of his career and the biggest challenge he’s faced, and what he hopes the future of Connecticut looks like. Ask your public officials and candidates if they’ve signed the Rebuilding Connecticut pledge: https://www.cbia.com/alert/did-your-local-officials-and-candidates-sign-the-rebuilding-connecticut-pledge/ Sign the Rebuilding Connecticut pledge yourself: bit.ly/RebuildingCT For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
24 minutes | 4 months ago
Loureiro Engineering Tackles COVID-19
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Loureiro Engineering Associates about their air purification technology that deactivates airborne illnesses such as COVID-19. Vice president Ryan Polizzo, senior project manager Brian Geissler, and field operations manager Frank Pasinski also discuss the importance of being an employee-owned firm and why the Plainville company is bullish about the upcoming year. For more information, visit https://www.loureiro.com. For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: https://www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
26 minutes | 5 months ago
Sweet Outlook for Fascia's Chocolates
BizCast host Shannon King chats with Fascia’s Chocolates president Carmen Romeo about their recent recognition as one of the top confectioners in the country. Romeo also discusses how the pandemic has affected the Waterbury chocolate business and why he’s bullish about expanding and hiring over the coming year. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
18 minutes | 5 months ago
Investing for Impact in Connecticut's Communities
BizCast host Shannon King chats with JPMorgan Chase vice president of global philanthropy Abby Marquand and Fairfield County Community Foundation’s chief community impact officer Mendi Blue-Paca about their partnership to develop housing stability for Fairfield County residents. Marquand and Blue-Paca discuss the origins of the the partnership, affordable housing’s impact on economic prosperity, and why public-private partnerships are critical for rebuilding Connecticut in a post-COVID world. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
17 minutes | 5 months ago
Industrial Heater's Resiliency, Agility After 100 Years
BizCast host Shannon King talks to Industrial Heater vice president of business development Tom McGwire about the company's resiliency and agility as it nears its 100th anniversary. McGwire also discusses the Cheshire firms's pivot to producing face mask nose clips, the challenges he’s overcome as a young business leader, and why he chose manufacturing as a career. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
22 minutes | 6 months ago
Meet Chris DiPentima
BizCast host Shannon King introduces new CBIA president and CEO Chris DiPentima. He discusses his career in business and manufacturing, where he sees the biggest opportunities for growth in Connecticut, and how to empower voices in the business community. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
38 minutes | 6 months ago
Joe Brennan Reflects on Career, Connecticut's Future
BizCast host Shannon King catches up with outgoing CBIA president and CEO Joe Brennan, who retires August 1 after 32 years with the organization, the last six as its leader. Brennan discusses his career with the state's largest business organization, the future of CBIA, and how collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical for moving the state forward. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
22 minutes | 6 months ago
Recognizing Signs of Workplace Burnout, Stress
BizCast host Shannon King talks with counselor and trauma specialist Deb Del Vecchio-Scully about mental health and well-being in the workplace, and how employers can recognize signs of employee burnout and traumatic stress. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
16 minutes | 6 months ago
Fuss & O'Neill's Grigg Talks Diversity, Change
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Fuss & O'Neill president and CEO Kevin Grigg about the firm's award-winning employee engagement initiatives and why a commitment to diversity and inclusion is a business imperative for all employers. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
13 minutes | 6 months ago
Marion Manufacturing Gives Back
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Marion Manufacturing president Douglas Johnson about the coronavirus pandemic's impact on business operations, his outlook for the coming year, and the Cheshire manufacturer's commitment to giving back to community nonprofits. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
31 minutes | 7 months ago
Company Culture Key at Lynn Welding
BizCast host Shannon King chats with Lynn Welding vice president Darius Kania about operations during the downturn in the aerospace sector, how to make positive change in the workplace, and why happy employees mean happy customers. Kania also discusses his latest business venture, specializing in waterjet cutting. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
13 minutes | 7 months ago
Going Up with Otis Elevator
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Otis Elevator vice president of sales and marketing Robin Fiala about her career at the global company and how the company adjusted operations during the pandemic. Fiala also shares her top advice for young professional women in the industry. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
10 minutes | 7 months ago
NASA Taps Watertown's Evo Design
BizCast host Shannon King talks with Evo Design vice president Taylor Downes about being selected as the only Connecticut manufacturer and one of eight nationwide to produce NASA’s newly designed ventilator for coronavirus patients. Downes also discusses the application process and their partnership with another Connecticut manufacturer–Bio-Med Devices in Guilford–to produce the ventilator. Evo Design: https://www.evodesign.com For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/ Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
20 minutes | 8 months ago
Millennial CEO Navigates the Pandemic
BizCast host Shannon King talks with InCord CEO and owner Meredith Shay about quickly shifting manufacturing production to hospital gowns and face masks for frontline workers. Shay also discusses what it’s like to be a millennial CEO, how she worked her way through the ranks, and the importance of mentorship. The Compound Effect book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MWCVQ1T/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 For additional information about the pandemic, including guidance for protecting workplace health and safety, business continuity and planning, risk mitigation, labor and employment law compliance, and more, visit CBIA's coronavirus resource center: www.cbia.com/resource/category/coronavirus/ Please rate, review, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact shannon.king@cbia.com.
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