CBIA BizCast

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.

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.