CBIA BizCast
Connecticut Business & Industry Association
A podcast for the business-minded in Connecticut. Interviews consist of business and community leaders who are shaping the future of Connecticut’s economy. The CBIA BizCast provides new content every other week, introduces members of the business community, and tells stories about how businesses are innovating and growing in Connecticut!
BizCast provides new content every other week, introduces members of CBIA staff, and tells stories about how businesses are innovating and growing in Connecticut!
BizCast provides new content every other week, introduces members of CBIA staff, and tells stories about how businesses are innovating and growing in Connecticut!
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Nov 25, 2020 • 23min
Women a 'Dynamic Force' in Manufacturing
BizCast 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 disruption.
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.
Nov 13, 2020 • 23min
New Haven’s Arvinas Pioneers Cancer, Disease Treatments
BizCast talks with 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.
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.
Nov 7, 2020 • 30min
Election 2020 Wrap
BizCast 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/
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Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 2min
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/
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Oct 16, 2020 • 22min
Sirois Tool's Workforce Development ROI
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.
Oct 9, 2020 • 31min
Neal Keating Says Workforce Key to Rebuilding Connecticut
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.
Oct 2, 2020 • 26min
Innovation, Entrepreneurship During Tough Times
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.
Sep 24, 2020 • 23min
Resiliency by the Numbers—Rebuilding Connecticut
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.
Sep 18, 2020 • 27min
Jackson Lab Leads Testing, Vaccine Trials
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/.
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Sep 11, 2020 • 24min
Loureiro Engineering Tackles COVID-19
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