CBIA BizCast

BizCast talks with Sirois Tool president Alan Ortner and apprentice graduate Ray about the importance of on-the-job training. Ortner discusses why workforce development is critical to the Berlin's manufacturer's bottom line, and Ray shares advice for young adults interested in exploring careers in manufacturing. 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast talks with 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 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast chats with iCleanse CEO Chris Allen about leaving his old business for a new venture. Allen discusses mobile device disinfection technology during a pandemic, how to stay focused and positive during tough times, and how doing business in Connecticut can get even better. Find out more about iCleanse: https://icleanse.com 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast talks with Marcum LLP managing partner Michael Brooder about the results, insights, and trends featured in the 2020 Survey of Connecticut Businesses. Produced by CBIA and Marcum, the survey illustrates how Connecticut employers are navigating an extraordinarily challenging and unprecedented period. Find full survey results here: https://www.cbia.com/resources/economy/reports-surveys/2020-survey-connecticut-businesses/ 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast talks with Dr. Charles Lee, scientific director at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, about the organization's partnership with Yale University to expand the use of a saliva COVID-19 test. Lee also discusses how Jackson Labs is leading the charge in breeding mice for COVID-19 vaccine trials and processing coronavirus test samples for quicker results. 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast 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, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast 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, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast talks with 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, and subscribe to the BizCast wherever you get your podcasts—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast 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—we appreciate your support! If you have a story to tell, contact katie.krajcik@cbia.com.