CBIA BizCast

BizCast talks with The Lee Company president and CEO Bill Lee about the company ramping up production of ventilator parts to meet a surging need from healthcare providers. Lee, who sits on the board of Guilford Savings Bank, also discusses how community banks are distributing federal relief loans to small 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. 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/

BizCast talks with Connecticut Green Bank marketing manager Robert Schmitt and manager of commercial, industrial and institutional programs Alysse Lembo-Buzzelli about the new Charge Up Connecticut Buildings initiative. Schmitt and Lembo-Buzzelli discuss how businesses can apply for electric vehicle charging installation and why it’s important for the future of energy efficiency and transportation. 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 Connecticut Bioscience Growth Council executive director and senior counsel Paul Pescatello about the latest coronavirus discoveries and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Pescatello also discusses vaccine development led by Connecticut’s bioscience sector, and how the science will inform the reopening of businesses across the region. For more information on Connecticut's Bioscience Growth Council, visit www.cbia.com/bioscience/. 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 Digital Surgeons founder and CEO Pete Sena about the way the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting business operations. Sena talks about some of the challenges he's experiencing leading his New Haven-based digital marketing agency remotely and the tools he uses to stay connected with employees and clients. And he shares an inside look at 4-CT.org, the new philanthropic connection website Digital Surgeons built in partnership with state government in just 48 hours. Digital Surgeons: https://www.digitalsurgeons.com Pete Sena’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersena/ Connecticut COVID-19 Charity Connection: https://www.4-ct.org 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 Thermaxx Jackets’ chief financial officer Larry Campana about how the insulation manufacturer now produces disposable gowns for medical and public safety workers fighting the pandemic. Campana discusses how the company increased production in a matter of weeks, why they’ve decided to donate the gowns, and how this new effort has energized employees during an uncertain time. 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 OKAY Industries president and CEO Jason Howey about the manufacturer organizing community efforts to produce protective equipment for local healthcare and public safety workers. Howey discusses why the company is stepping up to produce PPE for the coronavirus pandemic fight and how they've engaged local schools, volunteers, and funding sources to get 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 Connecticut Bioscience Growth Council executive director Paul Pescatello. He shares the latest research on this new strain of coronavirus, what different treatments are being used to help patients recover, and the latest on vaccine development. Pescatello also discusses how the Connecticut's bioscience sector is working overtime to help find a cure and develop a vaccine for the virus. For more information on Connecticut's Bioscience Growth Council, visit https://www.cbia.com/bioscience/. 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 Southern Connecticut State University associate political science professor Jonathan Wharton. Wharton talks about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on how government, business, and higher education runs. He also discusses why intergovernmental collaboration is critical during crises and what choices Connecticut will make during this economic downturn. 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 Wepco Plastics' Amanda Wiriya in this edition of the podcast. Wiriya talks about the Middlefield company's pivot to making face shields for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19, which is expected to hit its peak in the next week. Wepco Plastics Twitter: https://twitter.com/WepcoPlastics Wepco Plastics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wepcoplastics/ Wepco Plastics LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wepco-plastics-inc-/ 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 ReadyCT executive director Shannon Marimón about how the organization is sharing distance learning resources with educators, how school districts across the state are implementing remote learning programs, and offers some advice for parents juggling their own remote work while continuing their children’s education. For more information about ReadyCT and distance learning resources, visit https://readyct.org. Education Week's 7 Tips for Remote Teaching: https://video.edweek.org/detail/videos/carousel-videos/video/6146066355001/larry-ferlazzo’s-7-tips-for-remote-teaching?autoStart=true 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.