CBIA BizCast

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

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

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

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

BizCast 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast 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 katie.krajcik@cbia.com.

BizCast 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 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 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. 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 EBP Supply Solutions senior vice president of sales Jack Ellison and chemical specialist Glenn Rasin about creating a safe workplace for employees and customers. Ellison and Rasin also discuss the differences between cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing; and why the perception of safety is critical to gaining employee and customer confidence, as Connecticut gets closer to reopening phase two. 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 CVS Health director of retail operations Amy Winchell about their drive-through coronavirus testing locations across Connecticut. Winchell discusses how CVS Health quickly ramped up their testing program, what it’s like to take the COVID-19 test in your car, and why getting involved in the fight against the pandemic was critical for the company and the communities they serve. Learn more about coronavirus testing at CVS Health: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing 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.