CBIA BizCast

BizCast chats with Hartford Courant reporter Alex Putterman about tracking Connecticut's coronavirus data and how the latest trends enabled the first phase of reopening. Putterman also discusses how Connecticut compares to other states, and how important safety measures are in slowing the spread of the virus and flattening the curve. Follow Alex Putterman on Twitter for daily updates: https://twitter.com/AlexPutterman 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 Chapco president Brian Weinstein about donating face mask metal pieces to hundreds of producers across the country making homemade face masks. Weinstein also discusses two new projects the Chester manufacturer has launched and how continuous innovation is driving the company during the pandemic. 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 Toad's Place owner Brian Phelps about the future of the legendary epicenter of Connecticut live music. Phelps also discusses how he's supporting his employees through the federal loan program and what challenges the concert hall will likely face in the coming months. 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 HABCO Industries CEO and president Brian Montanari about the Glastonbury aerospace manufacturer's recent implementation of an on-site, voluntary coronavirus testing program for employees. Montanari also discusses purchasing the tests, the process for testing employees, and in this era of "new normal," how he's kept the trust of employees during this difficult time. Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/ythFgOve-PM 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 Back East Brewing Company's co-founder Tony Karlowicz about a special new brew with profits supporting restaurant workers affected by the pandemic shutdown. Karlowicz also talks about the Bloomfield brewery's takeout can sales and their expanded tap room set to open when the restaurant shutdown is lifted. 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 J. Timothy's co-owner Tim Adams about the decision to temporarily close the popular Plainville restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic. Adams shares his challenges navigating state and federal small business disaster relief programs, including the Paycheck Protection Program, and shares the restaurant's plans to offer takeout while awaiting a reopening order. 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 interviews Curtis Packaging president and CEO Don Droppo, Jr. about the company's quick shift to designing, manufacturing, and distributing thousands of face shields to frontline healthcare workers. With a major anniversary pending this year, Droppo also discusses the resiliency of the Sandy Hook-based family-owned company and its workforce over the past 175 years–"we're gritty New Englanders getting it done." 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 Max Restaurant Group vice president Scott Smith about the coronavirus' impact on Connecticut's restaurant industry. Smith shares how the Max Cares Foundation is helping affected industry workers and the community, and the challenges that lie ahead for reopening. 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 Quassy Amusement Park owner George Frantzis about the pandemic's impact, including the indefinite delay of the Middlebury attraction's season opening. Frantzis shares his challenges and concerns about reopening the park this summer and what protocols he plans to put into place to ensure the safety of staff and guests. 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 Thomaston Savings Bank president and CEO Stephen Lewis about what small businesses need to know to prepare for the next round of federal disaster loan relief. Lewis shares how his community bank processed a year's worth of loan applications in just 15 days after the Paycheck Protection Program launched on April 3. 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.