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Title: Health Care in Rochester
AirDate: 7/24/2010
Summary: This show highlights key elements of Health Care Reform as well as how Rochester has become one of the leading health care communities in the country.
Guests: Paul Speranza of Wegmans Food Markets, Tom Hurley of Harter, Secrest and Emery and Staci Henning of GRE.
Rochester's Health Care Model of Success - 8:52
Health Care Reform and its impact on your business - 6:40
Rochester's Community Health Care Initiative - 8:26
Steps to Help Lower the Cost of Health Care - 5:23
Rochester's Quality Health Care Attracts Business - 4:29

Title: Successful Entrepreneurs -My Brands & Cole & Parks
AirDate: 7/17/2010
Summary: This show features key insights from two successful, local entrepreneurs.
Guests: Suzanne Clarridge of My Brands, Donna Reeves-Collins of Cole & Parks, and Staci Henning of GRE
Road to Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 8:29
My Brands CEO shares key lessons learned - 10:54
How Cole & Parks Began Selling Dough Nuggs - 7:23
Entrepreneurial Tips From Successful Entrepreneurs - 5:42
Resources to help Rochester Businesses - 3:10

Title: High Tech Communications
AirDate: 7/10/2010
Summary: This show highlights local companies that develop state-of-the-art communications systems for companies and governments around the world.
Guests: Dana Mehnert of Harris RF Communications, Bob Jacobson of L3 Global Communications, and Matt Hurlbutt of GRE.
Harris RF Communications and L3 GCS - 7:26
High Tech Growing in Rochester - 9:28
Execs Identify Keys to Success - 6:59
Future of Harris RF and L3 GCS - 6:13
Final Thoughts - 4:52

Title: Successful Young Entrepreneurs
AirDate: 6/26/2010
Summary: This show features two young entrepreneurs that have launched successful businesses in the Rochester Region.
Guests: Jennifer Indovina of Tenrehte Technologies, Casey Jordan of Jorsek Software and Mark Peterson of GRE
Background on Tenrehte and Jorsek Software - 8:22
Raising Capital - 7:13
Teamwork is Critical to Emerging Business Success - 4:48
Customer Loyalty - 5:29
Wrap Up - 7:07

Title: Women Entrepreneurs Blog@Simon School
AirDate: 6/19/2010
Summary: Female entrepreneurs discuss keys to success as well as ways to access this information through the women entrepreneurs blog at the Simon School of Business.
Guests: Lauren Dixon of Dixon Schwabl, Marita Greenidge of Crimson-Jade Consulting, Dawn McWilliams of Simon Graduate School of Business, and Staci Henning of GRE
Women Entrepreneurs' Blog - Background - 9:07
Popular Blog Topics to Help Entrepreneurs - 7:36
The Blog and Marketing - 7:40
Future Blog Posts and Local Resources - 7:43
Wrap Up - 3:10

Title: Preparing for an Interview
AirDate: 6/12/2010
Summary: Follow up show on additional tips to prepare for a job interview.
Guests: Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Staci Henning of GRE
Do your research when looking for a job - 12:13
Prep Different for Phone v. In-Person Interviews - 4:07
Prepare for Different Interview Situations - 8:36
Proper Follow Up After Interview - 6:03
Final Thoughts - 3:48

Title: Cody Gate Ventures Adds 250 Jobs in Rochester
AirDate: 6/5/2010
Summary: This show provides insight into why Cody Gate Ventures is expanding in Rochester.
Guests: Michael Summers of Cody Gate Ventures, State Assemblyman Joseph Morelle, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, Carlos Carballada of the City of Rochester, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Cody Gate Ventures Adds 250 jobs - 9:26
Genesis of the Cody Gate Ventures Deal - 7:52
Why Cody Gate Chose Rochester - 8:28
Cody Gate's Projected Impact on Rochester - 5:10
Wrap Up - 5:01

Title: Importance of Community Service
AirDate: 5/29/2010
Summary: During tough economic times, one of the best ways you can keep your career, and community's economy growing is by giving back. This show focuses on the importance of giving back.
Guests: Dr. Shirley Mullen, President of Houghton College, Dr. Chuck Massey of Houghton College, Stephanie Lipnicki of Jericho Minstries, and Staci Henning of GRE
Service and Volunteerism - 9:17
Community Service Can Grow Your Career - 8:33
Houghton College's Community Programs - 7:56
Global Perspective - 5:21
Wrap Up - 4:19

Title: Start-Up Nation - Israel's Enterpreneurial Economy
AirDate: 5/22/2010
Summary: What can the Rochester Region learn from Israel's growing economy? Saul Singer, co-author of Start Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, joins this week's show.
Guests: Saul Singer, co-author of Start-Up Nation, Dan Kinel of Harter Secrest and Emery, Rami Katz of High Tech Rochester, and Staci Henning of GRE
Start Up Nation Author in Rochester - 10:16
Israel's State of Mind - 8:28
Culture of Adversity Encourages Risk Taking - 6:57
How can the U.S. Adopt Israeli Practices - 4:28
Wrap Up - 4:59

Title: Creating Leadership Magic
AirDate: 5/15/2010
Summary: Lee Cockerell shares key points from his book "Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney."
Guests: Lee Cockerell, Former EVP of Operations at Walt Disney World Resort and Mark Peterson of GRE
Lee Cockerell's Leadership Experiences - 10:30
Teamwork - Everyone is Important - 7:10
Importance of Listening - 7:44
Importance of Good Character - 5:42
Wrap Up On Creating Leadership Magic - 4:00

Title: Business Succession Planning
AirDate: 5/8/2010
Summary: This show highlights strategies for successful business succession planning.
Guests: Dan Kinel of Harter, Secrest and Emery, Tom Wolf of Mengel, Metzger, Barr and Mark Peterson of GRE
Business Succession Planning Overview - 10:03
Family vs. Non-Family Owned Succession - 7:42
Ten-Year Business Plan - 8:04
Steps to Ease Transition After Succession - 4:29
Business Succession Planning Wrap Up - 5:30

Title: International Trade
AirDate: 5/1/2010
Summary: This show focuses on the important role international trade plays in our local economy.
Guests: David Koretz of BlueTie, Jim Niederst of CVI Melles Griot, and Laurie DeRoller of GRE
Upstate NY Trade Conference - 7:34
Afraid of Exporting? - 7:06
Not Knowing What You Don't Know - 6:29
Cultural Differences - 7:05
Wrap Up on International Trade - 4:36

Title: RIT's Impact on the Local Economy
AirDate: 4/24/2010
Summary: This show highlights Rochester Institute of Technology's impact on our local economy.
Guests: Dr. Barry Culhane and Cindee Gray of RIT, and Staci Henning of GRE
RIT News and Events - 9:58
Imagine RIT - 6:49
RIT & RGHS Alliance - 6:38
Rochester's Entrepreneurial Spirit - 6:06
Rochester Business Plan Contest - 5:37

Title: Strategic Leadership, Part Two
AirDate: 4/17/2010
Summary: Follow up show on additional concepts in strategic leadership.
Guests: Dr. Joel Hoomans of Roberts Wesleyan College, Jim Fenton of Rochester City School District, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Inverted Pyramid Principle - 9:15
Characteristics of a Leader - 7:58
Characteristics of a Leader, part two - 9:24
Leader vs. Manager - 5:22
Strategic Leadership Wrap Up - 3:25

Title: Quality of Life
AirDate: 4/10/2010
Summary: This show highlights upcoming events including the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, 360-365 George Eastman Film Festival, Watkins Glen International.
Guests: Marc Iacona of Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, John Richardson of 360-365 George Eastman House Film Festival, Michael Printup of Watkins Glen, and Staci Henning of GRE
Quality of Life Exceptional in Rochester, NY - 11:56
Rochester International Jazz Fest & Our Community - 5:45
360/365 Film Festival - 8:46
Film Fest & Community - 4:44
Watkins Glen International - 4:27

Title: Strategic Leadership
AirDate: 4/3/2010
Summary: This show highlights ways to keep your business growing through strategic leadership.
Guests: Dr. Joel Hoomans of Roberts Wesleyan College, Jim Fenton of the Rochester City School District, and Mark Peterson of GRE
What is Strategic Leadership - 8:26
Roberts Wesleyan MSL Program - 8:50
MSL Program Case Study - 8:40
Outcomes/ Real-World Applications - 5:14
Wrap Up on Strategic Leadership - 4:35

Title: Successful Interviewing Tips
AirDate: 3/27/2010
Summary: This show highlights important interviewing tips to help you land a job.
Guests: Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Mark Peterson of GRE
Interviewing in Tough Job Market - 8:59
Interview Tips - 7:37
Common Interviewing Mistakes - 8:26
Compensation - 5:54
Wrap Up on Interviewing Tips - 3:14

Title: Personal Tax Tips
AirDate: 3/20/2010
Summary: This show highlights personal tax and financial tips for the working professional.
Guests: Mary Paul and Kevin McPherson from Mengel, Metzger, Barr and Mark Peterson of GRE
Personal Tax Credits - 8:44
More on Personal Tax Credits - 9:34
Preparing for Retirement - 6:05
Filing Advice - 5:31
Final Thoughts on Personal Tax Tips - 6:50

Title: Entrepreneurship in a Down Economy
AirDate: 3/13/2010
Summary: This show highlights the keys to successful entrepreneurship in a down economy.
Guests: Dennis Kessler of Kessler Restaurants LLC and the Simon Graduate School of Business, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Ask Yourself - Am I an Entrepreneur? - 10:01
Entrepreneurial Opportunities - 8:50
Franchising - 7:41
Simon School of Business - 5:06
Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship - 4:56

Title: Employee Engagement
AirDate: 3/6/2010
Summary: This show highlights how employee engagement translates to a positive customer experience and ultimately enhance a company's bottom line.
Guests: Gregg Lederman of Brand Integrity, Joe Teresi of First Niagara Risk Management, and Staci Henning of GRE
Current Business Environment - 11:16
Increase Employee Engagement - 6:30
Customer Experience - 6:30
Performance Structure - 6:18
Final Thoughts on Employee Engagement - 5:24

Title: Business Taxes
AirDate: 2/27/2010
Summary: This show highlights tax credits available and other accounting advice a business needs to prepare for tax season.
Guests: Jim Rahmlow and Jim Schnell of Mengel, Metzger, Barr and Mark Peterson of GRE
Business Tax Planning - 9:35
Business Growth - 7:45
Business Tax Credits - 7:30
NYS Tax Environment - 5:00
Wrap Up on Business Tax Planning - 5:08

Title: Seed Funding
AirDate: 2/20/2010
Summary: This show highlights Rochester's entrepreneurial environment and the seed funding available to keep it growing.
Guests: Theresa Mazzullo of Excell Partners, Jim Senall of High Tech Rochester and Mark Peterson of GRE
Seed Funding - 9:36
NYS Technology Seed Fund - 7:34
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem - 7:54
Attracting Young People - 4:42
Wrap Up on Seed Funding - 5:01

Title: Turning An Idea Into A Business
AirDate: 2/13/2010
Summary: This show focuses on resources available to help turn a good idea into an actual business.
Guests: Dan Kinel of Harter, Secrest & Emery, Rami Katz of High Tech Rochester, and Staci Henning of GRE
Developing a Business Plan - 11:08
Finding Funding - 6:21
The Next Step to Building Your Business - 10:00
Lessons Learned - 6:13
Final Thoughts on Commercialization - 3:36

Title: Upstate NY's World-class Technology Corridor
AirDate: 2/6/2010
Summary: This show focuses on Upstate New York's assets and role as one of the top 10 tech regions in the country.
Guests: Heather Erickson of MedTech, Jeffrey Ross of InfoTech Niagara, Jay Martinez and Staci Henning of GRE
Upstate NY's Tech Corridor - 8:19
Upstate's Regional Benefits - 9:31
Regional Assets and Capabilities - 7:49
Key Takeaways for Promoting Upstate - 7:16
Final Thoughts on Upstate Tech Corridor - 4:16

Title: Finger Lakes Wine Industry
AirDate: 1/30/2010
Summary: This show highlights the Finger Lakes Region's growing wine industry.
Guests: Jim Trezise of NY Wine and Grape Foundation, Tim Moore of Imagine Moore Winery, Dr. Thomas Topping of Finger Lakes Community College, and Staci Henning of GRE
Finger Lakes Wine Industry Growth - 11:18
FLCC's Viticulture Degree - 6:28
Buy Local Finger Lakes Wines - 7:22
Future of Finger Lakes Wine Industry - 6:52
Wrap Up On Finger Lakes Wine Industry - 3:49

Title: Social Media
AirDate: 1/23/2010
Summary: This show highlights how you may build your brand through social media.
Guests: Jenny Cisney of Kodak, Peter Shankman of "Help A Reporter Out", and Staci Henning of GRE
Social Media Background - 11:07
How to use Social Media - 6:20
Common Social Media Mistakes - 10:00
The Future of Social Media - 6:13
Wrap Up on Social Media - 3:36

Title: Prepare Your Business for the Next Decade
AirDate: 1/16/2010
Summary: This show highlights what you need to do to prepare your business for the next decade.
Guests: Dan Kinel of Harter, Secrest & Emery, Rami Katz of High Tech Rochester, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Business Planning for future growth - 8:16
The "Who" Factor - 8:10
2010 Decade Business Tune Up - 8:03
Business Outlook for Next Decade - 6:08
Final Thoughts on Preparing Business - 4:30

Title: Rochester, NY's Emerging Film Industry
AirDate: 1/9/2010
Summary: This show highlights our region's emerging film industry along with insights from Girls Gotta Eat production team that just finished filming "After" here in Rochester.
Guests: Sabrina Gennarino and Pieter Gaspersz of Girls Gotta Eat Productions, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Film Industry in Rochester - 10:40
Background info on new "After" film - 6:36
Rochester, NY's Film Potential - 7:34
Future of Film in Rochester - 7:13
Final Thoughs on Film in Rochester - 5:26

Title: Job Search Tips - Part 2
AirDate: 1/2/2010
Summary: Part two of our series on successful strategies to help you with your career search.
Guests: Linda Hall of Wakefield Way Consulting, Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates
Resumes and References - 11:25
Internet Profile - 6:56
Interviewing - 7:36
Thank You's - 5:41
Wrap Up on Job Search Tips - 4:12

Title: Job Search Tips - Part 1
AirDate: 12/26/2009
Summary: Part one of our series on successful strategies that will benefit you in your career search.
Guests: Linda Hall of Wakefield Way Consulting, Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates
Make Your Resume Stand Out - 10:29
Tips for a Great Interview - 6:20
Networking - 7:55
Your Internet Profile - 5:00
Final Thoughts on Job Search Tips - 4:45









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