How does the future look for the Greater Rochester Region? Tune in every Saturday morning at 10 am -- on WHAM 1180-- for Eyes on the Future, a live, hour-long call-in show about working together to strengthen the area's economy and keep local business growing.
The weekly live call-in show is sponsored by Greater Rochester Enterprise; Harter Secrest and Emery; Eastman Business Park; Canandaigua National Bank and Trust; CDS Monarch; Mengel Metzger Barr; The Simon Graduate School of Business; ITX; Enspirit; Finger Lakes Community College and Roberts Wesleyan College.
Podcasts of recent shows are posted below.
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Title: Kodak's Impact on Rochester Companies
AirDate: 2/4/2012
Summary: Kodak has had a significant impact on the Rochester economy. Today's show features successful Kodak spin-offs -- ITT Exelis, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and Logical Images. Our guests were Joe Westbay of ITT Exelis, Rick Mihaljevic of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Art Papier of Logical Images, and Jim Terwilliger of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.
Guests: Joe Westbay of ITT Exelis, Rick Mihaljevic of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Art Papier of Logical Images, and Jim Terwilliger of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.
Title: Building a Better Rochester
AirDate: 1/28/2012
Summary: A new coalition, Building a Better Rochester, is working to insure Rochester receives its fair share of state support. Aaron Hilger of the Builders Exchange, Vic Salerno of O'Connell Electric, and Gene Caccamise of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 New York discuss this new coalition. More details are at www.buildingabetterrochester.com.
Guests: Mark Peterson of GRE, Aaron Hilger of Builders Exchange of Rochester, Vic Salerno of O'Connell Electric, and Gene Caccamise of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 New York
Title: Development of Downtown Rochester, NY
AirDate: 1/21/2012
Summary: Dr. Anne Kress, President of Monroe Community College, and Heidi Zimmer-Meyer, President of Rochester Downtown Development Corporation discuss exciting projects underway to grow downtown Rochester, NY.
Guests: Dr. Anne Kress of Monroe Community College and Heidi Zimmer-Meyer of Rochester Downtown Development Corporation
Title: Creating a Great Customer Experience
AirDate: 1/14/2012
Summary: How can you wow your customers and create brand loyalty? During this week's show we talked about creating a great customer experience with Chris Brandt and Alex Berentzen of Next Door Bar and Grill at Wegmans Food Markets, Nancy Neumann of ITX, Ron Friedman of Dixon Schwabl, and Staci Henning of GRE.
Guests: Chris Brandt and Alex Berentzen of Next Door Bar and Grill at Wegmans Food Markets, Nancy Neumann of ITX, Ron Friedman of Dixon Schwabl, and Staci Henning of GRE
Title: Rochester's Craft Beer Industry
AirDate: 1/7/2012
Summary: We talked about the state of our regin's growing craft beer industry with John Urlaub of Rohrbach Brewing Company as well as Chris Spinelli and Jon Mervine of Roc Brewing Company.
Guests: John Urlaub of Rohrbach Brewing Company, Chris Spinelli and Jon Mervine of Roc Brewing Company
Title: Intellectual Property
AirDate: 12/17/2011
Summary: If you have a great business idea, this show focuses on the best ways to protect your intellectual property. Our legal and business experts included Brian Shaw of Harter Secret and Emery, Duncan Moore of the University of Rochester, Cindy Hirschberg of Synacor and Tom Herlihy of Worm Power.
Guests: Brian Shaw of Harter Secret and Emery, Duncan Moore of the University of Rochester, Cindy Hirschberg of Synacor and Tom Herlihy of Worm Power
Title: Commercial Real Estate in Rochester, NY Region
AirDate: 12/10/2011
Summary: Today's show focuses on the value of commercial real estate in the Rochester, NY market -- hot spots and industries on the rise in our community.Our guests were Christine Eichelberger and Mike Mallaber of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park, and David Rogachefsky of Midland Appraisal Associates.
Guests: Christine Eichelberger and Mike Mallaber of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park, and David Rogachefsky of Midland Appraisal Associates
Title: Year-End Tax Tips
AirDate: 12/3/2011
Summary: As we get closer to the end of 2011, we're talking about year-end tax tips that will save you money with Mengel Metzger Barr's Kristina Stamatis and Burt Speer.
Guests: Kristina Stamatis and Burt Speer from Mengel Metzger Barr
Title: FLCC's Viticulture Program & Finger Lakes Wines
AirDate: 11/19/2011
Summary: Our guests, Paul Brock of Finger Lakes Community College, Certified Sommelier Holly Howell, Peter Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company, and Evan Dawson, author of Summer in a Glass, discuss the strengths of the Finger Lakes wine industry and how you could begin a career in this field by enrolling in the Finger Lakes Community College's viticulture program.
Guests: Paul Brock of Finger Lakes Community College, Certified Sommelier Holly Howell, Peter Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company, and Evan Dawson, author of Summer in a Glass
Title: Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council
AirDate: 11/12/2011
Summary: Mark Peterson of Greater Rochester Enterprise and Steve Griffin of Finger Lakes Economic Development Center share insights about the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council and the strategic plan this group has recommended to New York Governor Cuomo. You may view each region's strategic plan at www.nyworks.ny.gov
Guests: Mark Peterson of Greater Rochester Enterprise and Steve Griffin of Finger Lakes Economic Development Center
Title: Business Insurance
AirDate: 11/5/2011
Summary: This show focuses on how you can protect your company and your investments with proper business insurance. Our guests included Maggie Meyer of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Nancy Skelton and Peter Skelton of KAFL Insurance.
Guests: Maggie Meyer of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Nancy Skelton and Peter Skelton of KAFL Insurance
Title: Rochester, NY's Food & Beverage Industry
AirDate: 10/29/2011
Summary: More than 100 food and beverage companies are in the Rochester, NY Region. Dave Stoklosa of LiDestri Foods, Lou Applebaum of Constellation Brands, and CJ Rapp of Karma Culture share some of their latest innovations.
Guests: Dave Stoklosa of LiDestri Foods, Lou Applebaum of Constellation Brands, and CJ Rapp of Karma Culture
Title: New Media / Engagement Marketing
AirDate: 10/22/2011
Summary: How can you capitalize on digital media and engagement marketing to grow your business? A panel of marketing and media leaders, including Paul Engin of Finger Lakes Community College, Tom Martin and Levi Neuland of Dixon Schwabl, and Staci Henning of GRE had a lively discussion about how to leverage new media to grow your business.
Guests: Staci Henning of GRE, Paul Engin of Finger Lakes Community College, Tom Martin and Levi Neuland of Dixon Schwabl
Title: Health Savings Accounts
AirDate: 10/15/2011
Summary: This week's show focuses on health savings accounts (HSA's) and how they can lower your overall health care costs. Our guests included Maggie Meyer of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust and Donna Woerner of HSA Bank.
Guests: Maggie Meyer of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust and Donna Woerner of HSA Bank
Title: Business Succession Planning
AirDate: 10/8/2011
Summary: How are today's market conditions influencing business succession planning? Our guests this week, Marty O'Toole of Harter Secrest & Emery and Jim Schnell of Mengel Metzger Barr, focused on the various aspects of succession planning from current state of the business, human capital, and financing.
Guests: Marty O'Toole of Harter Secrest & Emery and Jim Schnell of Mengel Metzger Barr
Title: Innovation In Action
AirDate: 10/1/2011
Summary: Listen to this show to inject innovation into your company to grow your bottom line. Our guests this week were Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park and Hutch Hutchison of High Tech Rochester.
Guests: Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park and Hutch Hutchison of High Tech Rochester
Title: Securing Your Information Online
AirDate: 9/24/2011
Summary: Is your electronic data safe? Our guests, Shirley Banks and Kathy Housel of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, and Jonathan Coupal of ITX, provided ways to insure your personal and business information is safe online.
Guests: Shirley Banks and Kathy Housel of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, and Jonathan Coupal of ITX
Title: Leadership and Strategy
AirDate: 9/17/2011
Summary: This week's show focuses on how leadership, vision, and strategy can effectively grow your business. We had a lively discussion with Jim Ramerman and Mary Burkhardt from McArdle Ramerman & Company.
Guests: Jim Ramerman and Mary Burkhardt from McArdle Ramerman & Company
Title: How Electronic Payments Can Improve Your Business
AirDate: 9/10/2011
Summary: Cash flow is a critical part of any business. Mike O'Donnell, Shirley Banks, and Leslie Bamann of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust share tools to efficiently handle your cash management systems and grow your business.
Guests: Mike O'Donnell, Shirley Banks, and Leslie Bamann of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust
Title: Job Search Tips
AirDate: 8/27/2011
Summary: Looking for a job? This week's guests, Jill Knittel and Marissa Lamb of Employee Relations Associates and Judy Kelly of M5 Networks, share insightful tips to help you land your next job.
Guests: Jill Knittel and Marissa Lamb of Employee Relations Associates and Judy Kelly of M5 Networks
Title: Benefits of International Trade
AirDate: 8/20/2011
Summary: This show focuses on international trade resources and opportunities to help grow your business. Our guests were Laurie Ritter DeRoller of International Business Council, Erin Cole of U.S. Agency for International Development, Marc Miller of Crosman Corp., and Mike Hudak of Plant Designs.
Guests: Laurie Ritter DeRoller of International Business Council, Erin Cole of U.S. Agency for International Development, Marc Miller of Crosman Corp., and Mike Hudak of Plant Designs
Title: Riesling Festival / NYS Wines
AirDate: 8/13/2011
Summary: We shine a spotlight on the growing Finger Lakes wine industry and our star wine -- Riesling. Our guests were Howie Jacobson of Dixon Schwabl and the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, local sommelier Holly Howell, and Staci Henning of GRE.
Guests: Howie Jacobson of Dixon Schwabl and the Finger Lakes Riesling Festival, local sommelier Holly Howell, and Staci Henning of GRE