The New Jersey Banker

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President of Forbes and President and Publisher of Forbes Women for a discussion on growing up in the Forbes family, barriers women still face in the workforce, what young women entering the workforce need to consider, and more. You can catch Moira speaking at our Banking on Women Conference this June, for more information visit NJBankers.com.

What does American Exceptionalism mean in today's world? In this episode, our President & CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Jason Dempsey—Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Millions of Conversations—for a deep dive into the past, present, and future of America's global standing. They explore the key internal and external forces shaping the nation's influence, the evolving American identity, and what lies ahead. Plus, don't miss Jason's insights live at our 119th Annual Conference. Learn more at NJBankers.com!"

In this latest episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Chris Brower, Northfield Bank's Senior Security and Fraud Coordinator for a discussion on the biggest challenges facing banks and consumers when it comes to fraud prevention, some of the newest scams, how to protect yourself against fraud, and more

In this episode, our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for a discussion on economic growth drivers in New Jersey, challenges attracting and retaining businesses in our state, workforce development, and more. To hear Tim deliver a keynote address at our Economic Leadership Forum, on March 6th, visit NJBANKERS.com

Join the NJBankers staff as we remember some of the Association's highlights from 2024.

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Elizabeth McCarthy, President and CEO for the Community FoodBank of NJ. Join us for a discussion on combatting food insecurity in New Jersey, training and placement programs offered by the Community FoodBank, an update on our one-million meals campaign, and more. To learn more about how you can support our pledge to donate one-million meals to combat food insecurity in new jersey, visit www.njbankers.com.

Join our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, as he sits down with Adam Geller, Founder and CEO of National Research Inc. for a discussion on the development of political polls and messaging, why they sometimes get it wrong, the most important polling question to ask, and more.

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Ken Hagemann, State Adjutant/Quartermaster for the New Jersey VFW. Join us for a discussion on different challenges facing veterans in New Jersey, new legislation aimed at assisting veterans, addressing homelessness in our veteran community, and more.

Join us for a special episode featuring an in-depth discussion with Commander Steven A. Halle, the Commander of the USS New Jersey, the newest nuclear attack submarine in the Navy. Commander Halle sits down with NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, to discuss the challenges of commanding the most advanced sub in the fleet, keeping up morale during long voyages, making decisions under pressure, balancing family life with military service, and more.

Join us as our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with AJ Johnson, CEO and Executive Director of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants for a discussion on workforce development, talent retention, the important role company culture plays in workforce development, and more.

In this episode, our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Pat Ryan, President & CEO of First Bank, and the new Chair of NJBankers board, for a discussion on the challenges facing the banking industry, digital transformation initiatives, emerging trends impacting the banking industry, and more.

Join host Mike Affuso as he discusses the increased role women are playing, and the impact they're making, in the banking industry, with our special guest Natalie Bartholomew, founder of The Girl Banker.

In this episode our President & CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Kate Gibbs, Deputy Director at Engineers Labor Employer Cooperative (ELEC 825), to discuss the current state of, and challenges facing, New Jersey's infrastructure, the long-term impact of the federal infrastructure bill, the new state gas tax, and more.

In the episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at Upwork, author, Ted Talk speaker, and one of the Keynotes at our upcoming 118th Annual Conference and Exhibit Hall to discuss organizational design, workplace evolution, technology integration, and more.

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down Stanley Cup Champion and color analyst for the New Jersey Devils, Ken Daneyko to discuss lessons on leadership and motivation that he learned during his days in the NHL and how these can be applied to a business environment.

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist with Stifel Financial to discuss the 2024 economic outlook, our current national debt, consumer confidence, the upcoming election cycle's potential impact on the economy, and more.

Happy Holidays! In the spirt of the the season, we're doing something a little different. Join the New Jersey Bankers' staff as we remember some of the highlights from 2023 and discuss what we're looking forward to in 2024.

Today our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with David Wildstein, Editor in Chief of the New Jersey Globe, for a discussion of the recent election results in New Jersey and nationally, the impacts of early voting, a look at the 2024 election cycle, and more.

In the episode we sit down with Tony Raponich, President & CEO of Shield Compliance, to discuss the pros and cons of serving the cannabis industry today, while there's still conflict between federal and state law, potential risks and consequences for financial institutions that choose to work with cannabis-related businesses, the SAFER Banking Act, and more

In this episode our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Alberto Garofalo, New Jersey Market President for Bank of America, to discuss Bank of America's partnership with the Liberty Science Center, the High Schools of the Future initiative, the need to increase the number of qualified candidates to fill STEM roles in New Jersey, and more.

Our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Rosemary Alito, Practice Area Leader for Labor, Employment and Workplace Safety at K&L Gates to discuss impacts and implications of the recent Supreme Court's Affirmative Action ruling on NJ businesses, DEI initiatives, diverse applicant pools, minority and women owned businesses, and more.

In this episode, Mike Affuso sits down with Matthew Cooney, President and CEO of Bankers Cooperative Group for an in-depth discussion on addressing and combating this rising cost of employee health plans. Hear tips on how to keep costs down and the importance of an effective communication plan when it comes to discussing plans with employees and how the evolving workplace continues to shape how plans are structured and communicated.

In this episode, our president and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Miriam Haimes and Megan Ludstrom from the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking to discuss how banks are exploited by traffickers, financial challenges victims face, what banks can do to support them, and more. If you suspect traifficking is occuring please call the hotline 888-373-7888 or visit www.safernj.org

NJBankers president and CEO sits down with NJBankers incoming Chair and Chair, President, & CEO of Northfield Bank, Steve Klein to discuss some of today's most pressing issues for the New Jersey banking industry including, the debt ceiling, changes to FDIC insurance coverage, talent attraction and retention, and more.

In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Ron Shevlin, Chief Research Officer at Cornerstone Advisors to discuss changing #consumer behaviors, #fintech's impact on the future of banking, banking as a service, #AI, and more.

In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Dave Detweiler, Managing Director of SEI Sphere, to discuss the role of the fiduciary when it comes to #cybersecurity, current risks being faced, new regulations in this space, and more.

In this episode, NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with Tammy Mata, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer & Director of Human Resources at Valley Bank to discuss considerations when launching a #DEI initiative, the importance of continually breathing new life into existing DEI initiatives, supporting a culturally and demographically #diverse workforce, and more.

Join our President and CEO, Mike Affuso, as he sits down with Kelly Brozyna, State Director and CEO of The New Jersey Small Business Development Centers to discuss resources available to small and veterans owned businesses, barriers and opportunities for small businesses and more

NJBankers President & CEO, Mike Affuso, sits down with his very special guest, Secretary Jeh Johnson, former Secretary of Homeland Security and current partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Warton, and Garrison to discuss #cyber security threats, the potential impacts of the new #Congress, internal and external pressures on our democracy, and more.

Mike Affuso sits down with Retired #Army Colonel Jeff Cantor – Founder and CEO of the New Jersey State #Veterans Chamber of Commerce to discuss challenges facing veteran owned businesses, state programs designed to support veteran owned businesses, and things veterans should consider when deciding to start their own #business

In this episode Mike Affuso sits down with Julie Roginsky, founding partner of Comprehensive Communications Group and former Fox News host, to discuss the upcoming midterm elections. Their discussions covers key issues and districts in NJ, what a divided Government could mean for the financial sector, and more. #midterms #elections #economy

In this episode, Mike Affuso sits down with Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO of the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, to discuss food insecurity issues in New Jersey, the impact of inflation and supply chain issues on their ability to meet the needs of NJ families, and a new partnership between NJBankers and the Community FoodBank. #Fighthunger #Foodbank

In this episode of The New Jersey Banker, Mike Affuso, President and CEO of NJBankers, sits down with John Harmon, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the challenges facing the African American business community, programs they offer to help businesses grow and the importance of their relationship with the New Jersey Banking Community.

NJBankers President and CEO, Mike Affuso., sits down with Christopher Maher - Chair and CEO of OceanFirst Bank and Chair of the NJBankers board of directors for a look forward into the New Jersey and National Banking Industry. Topics discussed include challenges the banking industry may face in the next two years and what needs to be done to prepare, the importance of attracting and developing young talent, and more.

NJBankers President and CEO, John E. McWeeny Jr., sits down with John Fitzgerald - President and CEO of Magyar Bank for a retrospective of the New Jersey and National Banking Industry over the last 12 – 18 months. Topics discussed include industry lessons learned over the past year, attracting and retaining talent, the importance of community involvement, and more.

NJBankers EVP/Director of Government Relations, Mike Affuso, sits down with Bankers Cooperative Group President and CEO, Matthew Cooney, to discuss how the modern workplace in evolving in the post-pandemic world. The two discuss topics such as hybrid work environments, customized benefit packages, the impact of millennials and Gen Z in the workforce, and more. Subscribe today.

Welcome to The New Jersey Banker podcast series, the only podcast solely dedicated to the banking and financial industries in New Jersey. Our first episode premieres on March 24th, so subscribe today.