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Leveling the Playing Field for LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs

LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs can face challenges raising capital and funding and accessing professional networks.

Andres Wydler, Executor Director of StartOut, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss a tool that quantifies the unrealized potential of high-growth entrepreneurs and improves job creation for the LGBTQ+ community.

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6:50

Lower Income Communities Facing The High Cost Of Energy And Heating

"The dollar is just not there and the cost is just so great, particularly for oil. It's really expensive. Five dollars per gallon is a lot of money." Executive Director of Springfield Partners for Community Action, Paul Bailey, talks about economic challenges facing the community.

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5:33

Connectivity In Downtown Locations Are So Important In Our Major US Cities

Hartford CT's revitalization has been underway for several years. Post pandemic it's more important than ever to create a more equitable, sustainable, prosperous, mobile and vibrant city. The iQuilt Partnership Executive Director Jackie Mandyck explains.

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5:33

A “Theme Park for Entrepreneurs”

Nova Southeastern University has a new facility it's dubbing “The Theme Park for Entrepreneurs.” The school’s Chief Innovation Officer, John Wensveen, joins host Candace Kelley to tell us about how this facility will help future innovators.

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5:03

Financial Concerns in Local Communities

Glen Gardner Borough Mayor, Mattias Schroeter discusses the challenges his community has faced during the pandemic, as well as the impact inflation has had on this fiscally conservative town. Recorded November 16, 2022.

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6:27

Defining and Promoting Central Jersey

New Jersey State Senator Andrew Zwicker discusses his bill that would define Central Jersey and promote it as a tourist destination. The Senator also discusses the role of apprenticeships in the innovation economy. Recorded December 9, 2022.

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5:36

The Needs of Small Business in New Jersey

Michael Egenton, Executive Vice President of the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce, discusses the needs of the small business community, a business summit, and the state of New Jersey’s economy. Recorded December 9, 2022.

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5:27

Leading the way for Black Female Entrepreneurs

Black women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs. Chinonye Akunne, CEO and Founder of Ilera Apothecary, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the challenges and barriers she has overcome as a black female entrepreneur.

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5:33

Changing the Narrative About Detroit

Approximately 15.9 million people visit Metro Detroit annually, spending an estimated $4.8 billion. Claude Molinari, President and CEO of Visit Detroit, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the excitement of Detroit and its 5 billion dollar economic impact.

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5:13

Paying For the Burden of Diabetes

According to the CDC, over 37 million Americans have diabetes. Gene Baker, Board Member of the American Diabetes Association, joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how important it is to prevent diabetes and the impact diabetes has on everyone.

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5:02

“There Are People That Are Trained Properly, Have Skills, But The Most Impo...

Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind tells Elena Russo about the importance of finding meaningful jobs for people with disabilities.

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6:30

Legislation to help grow small business in New Jersey

New Jersey State Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak discusses a package of bills focused on economic recovery for small businesses and streamlining state programs for entrepreneurs and existing businesses. The bills include everything from tech assistance to mentorship to procurement. The Assemblyman’s bill centers on timely inspections. The Assemblyman also discussed legislation aimed at helping New Jersey identify microplastics in the water supply as well as bills aimed at helping New Jersey meet renewable energy goals. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:50

Beach replenishment and new development in Toms River

Maurice B. “Mo” Hill, Jr, Mayor of Toms River Township, NJ, discusses a beach replenishment project, the importance of a new VA Clinic for local veterans, downtown redevelopment, and open space acquisition. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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5:26

Crime reduction strategies in Trenton

Mayor Reed Gusciora of the City of Trenton discusses how a focus on collaboration and social intervention strategies have led to crime reduction in the state capital. The Mayor also discusses economic development opportunities and the Trenton owned water utility that serves 5 municipalities. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:21

The implementation of legal cannabis in New Jersey

New Jersey State Senate President Nicholas Scutari discusses the roll out of cannabis legalization in New Jersey and how local communities and the state are benefiting economically. He also discusses additional steps needed to grow the new industry as well as his bill that would authorize interstate commercial cannabis activity in certain circumstances. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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6:58

The cost of healthcare for local communities

Mayor Brad Cohen of East Brunswick Township discusses the increasing cost of healthcare and how it can impact local budgets. As a physician, he also offers insight into the challenges the state and local communities are facing attracting and retaining new doctors and what can be done legislatively to address the issue. The segment was recorded on location at the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City on November 16, 2022.

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