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On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year's diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone interviewed Ari Kwitkin-Close, Chief Revenue Officer for the Westchester Soccer Club, a professional USL League One team. Ari explained that the club, which plays its home games at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, represents Westchester's first professional sports team and features a roster of players who retain college eligibility through their youth academy. They discussed the club's growth, average home attendance of around 2,000 fans, revenue streams focused on sponsorships and merchandise—such as a jersey featuring Metro-North train lines—and an offer to upgrade any radio listeners who attend a game to VIP status. 

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year's diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone spoke with Jenna Bergquist, Regional Ambassador for the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), representing the New Jersey and Westchester regions. Jenna explained her role in leading community outreach and building brand awareness for HSS's regional outpatient and surgical centers in White Plains, Paramus, and Mahwah. With a background in psychology and healthcare marketing, she discussed her passion for helping guide patients to top-tier orthopedic care, highlighting her daily routine of connecting with local physicians, schools, community organizations, and internal marketing teams. 

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year's diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone interviewed Kristina Gazivoda, Director of Patient Care Services at Northwell Health Phelps Hospital. Kristina shared her journey from clinical nursing into administrative leadership overseeing the hospital's oncology programming. She discussed the rewarding nature of providing high-quality care to cancer patients, expressed optimism for the future of medicine driven by advances in immunotherapy, and emphasized her commitment to supporting her nursing staff and community advocacy through the Business Council of Westchester. 

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year's diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone spoke with Melanie Zamenhof, Director of Member Engagement at the Westchester Bar Association and Senior Staff Attorney at Neighbors Link Community Law Practice. Melanie detailed her work developing continuing legal education programs for local attorneys, judges, and community members, as well as her practice in immigration law and courtroom representation. Balancing her dual professional roles alongside raising two young children, she highlighted the importance of accessible legal education and thanked her mentors for supporting her career momentum. 

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Business Council of Westchester hosted its annual Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards at Million Air at Westchester County Airport, honoring forty exceptional young professionals from across the region. Selected through a rigorous review process evaluating leadership, innovation, professional achievement, and community impact, this year's diverse class spans key sectors including healthcare, finance, law, real estate, technology, and nonprofit leadership. Beyond celebrating individual accomplishments, the signature event underscores the BCW's commitment to cultivating emerging talent and strengthening the network of next-generation leaders who are actively shaping Westchester's economic and civic future. Westchester Talk Radio host Bob Marrone interviewed Sayidana Brannan-Douglas, a documentary filmmaker and producer at SBD Media. Sayidana discussed her seven-year career in film production, which began with middle school classes at the Jacob Burns Film Center, and her passion for telling empowering, community-based non-profit stories. She shared insights into the creative process of directing and producing documentary media and mentioned her current work as a producer on season nine of the Netflix travel and food series”*Somebody Feed Phil”.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Heather Mulligan - CEO of The Business Council of New York State.Nic Rangel - Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New YorkWarren Whitlock is a former federal senior executive having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Diversity & Leadership, and, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights at the Federal Highway Administration.

Mandy Wiener speaks to Black Business Council CEO, Kganki Matabane about Black Business Council being concerned about the US visa curbing that may target pro-BEE businesspeople. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:11 - Carney says Europe, Canada aren't 'fair-weather allies' while rebuking Trump's tactics. 7:32 - Canada's problem isn't the absence of national strategies - it's the space between them. 20:44 - The province's report on the costs of separation is out. We break it down with the Hon. Jason Nixon, Alberta's Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board. 29:50 - We get your thoughts on the report on the costs of separation. 48:20 - More of your calls and texts on Alberta separation. 58:35 - Adam Legge is president of the Business Council of Alberta and was on the panel for this report. We break it down with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Legge, one of the key expert advisers who reviewed a highly anticipated, government-commissioned cost-benefit analysis of Alberta independence, sits down with host Falice Chin to break down the top-line numbers. Fresh off the press, the report models two dramatically different futures: a “smooth” separation that produces modest gains only after decades of disruption, and a “difficult” one marked by deep economic losses, lower wages, higher taxes, and soaring debt. Legge, who heads the Business Council of Alberta, explains why he believes even a less severe outcome somewhere in the middle may not be worth the risk—and why many of the variables at play are beyond Alberta's control.This podcast is generously supported by Don Archibald. The Hub thanks him for his ongoing support.The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanadaSubscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS:Falice Chin - Host, Producer, and Editor falice@thehub.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest host Robin Gill talks to David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Willis speaks with CEO of the Business Council of Australia about Australia's plumetting productivity level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New analysis shows Australia is on track for it's worst decade of productivity growth in 60-years. The Business Council of Australia says productivity has been declining each year since 2020. The organisation's Chief Executive Bran Black joins Breaking Politics, to discuss what's needed to turn the trend around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Council of Australia calls on government to take urgent action as productivity declines. Another cut to the fuel excise being considered in Canberra. And AI bosses warn the technology is moving dangerously fast....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Council of Australia calls on government to take urgent action as productivity declines. Another cut to the fuel excise being considered in Canberra. And AI bosses warn the technology is moving dangerously fast....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sept. 11 , 2026 - Fossil fuel providers are celebrating a federal court victory this summer striking down a New York imposing billions of dollars in penalties on major contributors to climate change. We explore the opposition to the law with Ken Pokalsky, vice president at the Business Council of New York State.

Energy experts Heather Exner-Pirot and Mark Jaccard join the first-ever Nuanced Debate to examine Canadian climate policy, pipelines, carbon pricing, nuclear power, affordability, energy security, adaptation and whether markets or regulation can meaningfully reduce emissions with host Aaron Pete.Heather Exner-Pirot is Director of Energy, Natural Resources and Environment at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a Special Advisor to the Business Council of Canada. Her work examines Canadian energy, natural-resource development, Arctic policy and Indigenous economic participation.Mark Jaccard is a Distinguished Professor in Simon Fraser University's School of Resource and Environmental Management and Chair and CEO of the British Columbia Utilities Commission. An energy economist with more than 30 years of experience, he has researched and advised governments on climate policy, carbon pricing, energy regulation and emissions reduction.Send us Fan MailSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

Chris Holman welcomes back Kim Bode, Dog rescuer, community advocate, and proud Michigan business owner, 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications, Grand Rapids, MI. Their conversation covered these questions: Kim, let's start with the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship. This is now your third cohort. What have you seen consistently among women business owners that has validated the importance of this program, and what these women business owners need? The Fellowship is designed for women who have already built successful businesses. What are some of the challenges that show up when an owner moves from simply running the business to really trying to grow it? And new this year, you're launching the Women's Owners Network as an extension of the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, built for the smaller businesses and one-woman shops. How is the support those owners need different from what a larger, more established business owner needs? You've created this entire ecosystem of resources and support for women business owners, including your Uncomfortable Community Conversations, which are designed to get people talking about issues that don't always make it into a business conversation. What do you hope business owners - specifically women business owners - take away from your September 24th conversation about perimenopause and the workplace? You've built all three of these efforts around people, relationships, and having some of the uncomfortable conversations that businesses often avoid. From your perspective, what is one thing Michigan could be doing differently right now to better support the women business owners and the people who are helping them build their companies? Summary: Chris Holman interviews Kim Bode, owner of 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications in Grand Rapids, on the Michigan Business Beat about her programs supporting women entrepreneurs. Bode discusses the Women's Entrepreneurial Fellowship, now in its third year, a nine-month program through the Small Business Association of Michigan for established "second stage" women business owners (five-plus years in business, employees, and at least half a million in revenue) who often struggle to move from managing to leading. She also introduces a new offering launching in November, the Women's Owners Network, a six-month program for earlier-stage entrepreneurs who don't yet qualify for the fellowship but need help building a foundation and support system. Finally, she previews an upcoming free "Uncomfortable Community Conversations" event on September 24th in Grand Rapids, focused on how perimenopause affects business owners and their employees, held in partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan and the Women's Business Council. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this episode of C-Suite Unplugged, Craig Senyk, Board Chair of Mawer Investment Management joins Adam Legge for a conversation on leadership, investing and the value of thinking long term. Reflecting on nearly three decades at Mawer, Craig and Adam unpack the leadership lessons that have shaped his career, the firm's disciplined approach to investing, and why strong culture matters in business, markets and community. Tune in for a conversation on staying grounded through uncertainty, building for the long term and finding meaningful ways to contribute beyond the boardroom. --------------------- About the Business Council of Alberta The Business Council of Alberta was founded on a simple idea: to make life better for all Albertans. We believe that business has an important role in improving society, and that when business does well, we all do well. We work with the chief executives and leading entrepreneurs of Alberta's largest enterprises to understand the big, long-term challenges that Albertans are facing and work with industry, government, and civil society to solve these problems and build shared prosperity for every person who calls Alberta home. Check out more of our recent work: https://bit.ly/3JG9ifS Listen to BCA Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3bHlfFB Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BPxDhv Follow us on socials: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QaetHE YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QswqAV X: https://bit.ly/3P7pgB0  

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:The Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project.Heather Mulligan - CEO of The Business Council of New York State.Larissa Phillips - the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project. She is also a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident.

Anthropic has secured a $35 billion deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda for a Texas data center, and today Apple welcomes its new CEO John Ternus, after Tim Cook's 15 years on the job. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has assembled a 15-person business advisory council to bridge his office with Wall Street. One councilmember, RXR CEO Scott Rechler, discusses why he agreed to participate, despite initial uncertainty about the Mayor's plans for New York. Plus, pioneer of index-fund investing David Booth has written a book on his investing philosophy: “Stay Calm: Learn to Embrace Uncertainty in Investing and Life.” The legendary investor shares his perspective on investing and his faith in human ingenuity through any market cycle. In this episode: Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Scott Rechler, @scottrechler Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie David Booth - 18:51 Scott Rechler - 31:49 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will taxing property investors actually make housing more affordable—or simply change who owns the homes?Australia's housing affordability crisis is real, but the political response to it is anything but straightforward. In this episode of The Elephant in the Room, Veronica Morgan and Chris Bates sit down with Senator Andrew Bragg, Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, for a robust discussion about Labor's changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and property investment.Andrew argues that Australia's biggest problem isn't simply who owns property or how much tax investors pay—it's that we're not building enough homes. The conversation digs into the unintended consequences of restricting investment, the impact on housing supply, the role of SMSFs, the 5% deposit scheme, migration and whether government policies are inadvertently pushing people towards different forms of leverage.But criticism is only half the conversation. Veronica and Chris push Andrew on what should happen instead, exploring infrastructure funding, construction productivity, skilled migration, planning and regulation, the National Construction Code, tax incentives for new builds and ways to encourage more housing supply. Andrew also outlines three Coalition housing policies: an infrastructure fund, a housing and migration pledge, and a recalibration of the National Construction Code.If you're an investor, homeowner or aspiring buyer trying to understand where Australia's housing market is heading, this is a conversation worth hearing. It cuts through the political slogans and asks the harder question: are we actually fixing the housing problem—or simply moving the pieces around?Episode Highlights01:34 – Why Andrew Bragg Thinks Housing Reform Is Backwards04:13 – Will Taxing Investors Reduce Housing Supply?08:48 – Why Andrew Bragg Opposes the SMSF Property Ban12:13 – Is Superannuation Limiting Your Investment Choices?17:54 – Andrew Bragg's Plan to Get More Homes Built19:46 – Can Migration Keep Rising Without More Housing?28:29 – Can Canberra Actually Force States to Build?31:55 – Could Falling Property Sales Blow a Hole in State Budgets?35:05 – Should Australia Open Up to Foreign Housing Investment?38:51 – Could Tighter Lending Be Locking Buyers Out?42:22 – Is Australia's Housing Crisis Fuelled by Bad Policy?About the GuestSenator Andrew Bragg is the Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness and a prominent voice in Australia's housing and economic policy debate. He has been deeply involved in scrutinising Labor's changes to negative gearing, capital gains tax and SMSF property investment, while also helping develop the Coalition's alternative housing agenda.Before entering politics, Andrew worked at Ernst & Young, the Financial Services Council and the Business Council of Australia, giving him extensive experience across financial services, taxation and economic policy. He has also written about Australia's superannuation system, bringing a broader perspective on wealth creation, investment and retirement policy.In this episode, Andrew brings that policy background to one of Australia's most contentious issues: how to improve housing affordability without undermining investment and supply. He makes the case for reducing construction costs and regulation, increasing building productivity, recalibrating migration and making housing development more economically viable.Connect with Sen. AndrewAndrew Bragg - Liberal Party of AustraliaInstagram | Andrew BraggWebsite | Senator Andrew BraggLinkedIn | Senator Andrew BraggYouTube | Senator Andrew BraggTikTok | Senator Andrew BraggX (Formerly Twitter) | Senator Andrew BraggFacebook | Senator Andrew BraggResourcesVisit our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.auIf you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at:The Elephant in the Room Property Podcast - questions@theelephantintheroom.com.auLooking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.auWork with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.auLooking for a Mortgage Broker? alcove.com.auWork with Chris: chrisbates@alcove.com.auEnjoyed the podcast? Don't miss out on what's yet to come! Hit that subscription button, spread the word, and join us for more insightful discussions in real estate. Your journey starts now!Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theelephantintheroom-podcastSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-elephant-in-the-room-property-podcast/id1384822719Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3r0nnJrLUu3t1GpO7X3j6EIf you enjoyed today's podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the show! There's more to come, so we hope to have you along with us on this journey!See you on the inside,Veronica & Chris

L'opérateur australien du marché de l'électricité (AEMO) prévoit que la consommation énergétique des centres de données pourrait être multipliée par sept d'ici dix ans. Cette hausse serait principalement due à l'essor de l'intelligence artificielle et des services en ligne. Les prévisions s'appuient sur 225 projets de centres de données identifiés. Le Premier ministre s'exprimera ce soir sur ce sujet lors du dîner du Business Council of Australia, avant une réunion du National Cabinet demain consacrée à l'IA et aux projets de loi associés.Pour plus d'histoires, d'interviews et d'actualités de SBS French, explorez notre collection de podcasts ici >https://www.sbs.com.au/language/french/fr/collection/featured-podcasts

Four Years Dry: The Okanagan's Fight for Water (0:53) Melissa Tesche, executive director of the Okanagan Basin Water Board The NDP Is Back on Top in B.C…But It's Close (18:09) Mario Canseco, President of the Research Co. Polling Company Trump's 50% tariffs are closing in: can B.C take the hit? (30:06) Ken Peacock, consulting economist who writes about the B.C economy on Substack, formerly the chief economist and senior vice president of the Business Council of B.C. Ontario truckers want more oversight; How does B.C. compare? (42:01) Dave Earle, President and CEO of the B.C. Trucking Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Lawrence Herman, Martha Hall Findlay, and Thomas D'Aquiino to discuss their most recent work "Middle Power Leadership: Seizing the Business Opportunity". // Guest bios: - Lawrence Herman is an international trade lawyer and frequent contributor on public policy issues. - Martha Hall Findlay is the director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. - Thomas D'Aquino is founding chief executive of the Business Council of Canada and a member of the Order of Canada. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. // Recommended Readings: - "The Prime Ministers: Canada's Leaders and the Nation They Shaped" byJ.D.M. Stewart: https://www.amazon.ca/Prime-Ministers-Canadas-Leaders-Nation/dp/1998365778/ - "The Dollar a Year Men: How the Best Business Brains in Canada Helped to Win the Second World War" by Allan Levine: https://www.amazon.ca/Dollar-Year-Men-Business-Brains-ebook/dp/B0FS86WLXQ - "38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England, and a Nazi in Patagonia" by Philippe Sands: https://www.amazon.ca/38-Londres-Street-Impunity-Patagonia/dp/0593319753 - "A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II" by Sonia Purnell: https://www.amazon.ca/Woman-No-Importance-Untold-American/dp/073522529X // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Judy Alomari // Recording Date: August 14, 2026 Release date: August 17, 2026

The team is on site at the Business Council of Alabama's Governmental Affairs Conference in Point Clear.  Guests include House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Congressman Robert Aderholt, BCA President & CEO Helena Duncan and BCA Chairman Mark Drew of Protective Life Corporation.

Jairo Yunis, Director of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US and Mexican trade officials are meeting this week in Mexico City, and Canadian negotiators are not at the table. We hear from Mexican journalist Eduardo Garcia about what's at stake for Mexico, and from Goldy Hyder of the Business Council of Canada about how to approach negotiations now that the US says it does not want to extend the agreement as it is now.

Family Reunification on Hold: What the Sponsorship Freeze Means for BC GUEST: Barj Dhahan, Co-founder and director of the Canada India Education Society The Great Reversal: BC's Population Declines for the First Time in Modern History GUEST: Ken Peacock, economist who writes about the B.C economy on Substack, formerly the chief economist and senior vice president of the Business Council of B.C Beyond Resources: Why Canada Can't Stop the New Megafires GUEST: Jesse Winter, climate disaster journalist and author of Wild Fire: Dispatches from a Country Ablaze Jerome Gessaroli on the Price of Project Approval in BC  GUEST: Jerome Gessaroli, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week sees New Zealand host one of its most significant international trade meetings in two decades. Auckland is hosting the Future of Investment and Trade Partnership meeting, which brings together 10 ministers and 100 delegates from 21 different countries. The intention is to reduce barriers and boost trade – particularly for small and medium-sized economies. Latin America New Zealand Business Council Executive Officer Ana Azevedo told Mike Hosking free trade is part of the discussion, but they're also looking for other commonalities and points they can align on. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Larchmont Yacht Club, the Business Council of Westchester's annual Summer Soirée on July 8 brought together a dynamic crowd of over 200 local executives and professionals. The mid-summer gathering blended a relaxed, coastal atmosphere with premier networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge key regional connections over great food and conversation. Westchester Talk Radio was also on-site, capturing the energy of the evening and capturing insights through exclusive interviews with BCW members.Host Joan Franzino spoke with filmmaker, musician, speaker and educator Anthony Aibel, who discussed his upcoming comedic series *Anxieties*. He highlighted that the project features notable figures like Emmy winner Judd Hirsch and a cameo by Steven Spielberg, with voiceover work from CNN veteran Tony Harris. Abel also touched upon his 10-year tenure as the music director for the Westchester Symphony Orchestra and his current work presenting educational programs at regional senior and assisted living centers. 

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Larchmont Yacht Club, the Business Council of Westchester's annual Summer Soirée on July 8 brought together a dynamic crowd of over 200 local executives and professionals. The mid-summer gathering blended a relaxed, coastal atmosphere with premier networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge key regional connections over great food and conversation. Westchester Talk Radio was also on-site, capturing the energy of the evening and capturing insights through exclusive interviews with BCW members.Host Joan Franzino interviewed Noam Bramson, the newly appointed Executive VP of Government Affairs and Economic Development for the BCW. Only five days into his role, the former 18-year Mayor of New Rochelle detailed his primary responsibilities, which involve clearly communicating the business community's priorities to government leaders and encouraging well-planned regional growth. He also reflected on the long-term legacy of his administration's successful public-private downtown revitalization efforts in New Rochelle.

Set against the scenic backdrop of the Larchmont Yacht Club, the Business Council of Westchester's annual Summer Soirée on July 8 brought together a dynamic crowd of over 200 local executives and professionals. The mid-summer gathering blended a relaxed, coastal atmosphere with premier networking opportunities, allowing attendees to forge key regional connections over great food and conversation. Westchester Talk Radio was also on-site, capturing the energy of the evening and capturing insights through exclusive interviews with BCW members.Host Joan Franzino sat down with Veronica Vaiti, who co-founded Bhava Therapy Group with her husband 15 years ago. Vaidi explained that her generalist, experiential psychotherapy practice serves individuals, families, and couples from ages 5 to 65 and older. She emphasized their holistic approach to unpacking how emotional trauma and core beliefs physically manifest in the body, and noted that they deliberately accept major health insurance plans to keep their resources highly accessible to the Westchester community.

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July 3, 2026- New York lawmakers approved a number of employee protections this past legislative session, so we get the employer perspective on some of the proposals with Frank Kerbein, director of the Center for Human Resources at the Business Council of New York State. We discuss AI reporting requirements, guaranteeing access to personnel files and an expansion of workers compensation benefits.

B.C.'s municipal spending skyrockets, and so do your property taxes David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The clock ticks on Alberta's pipeline plan to the Pacific (0:40) Amy Janzwood, assistant professor at McGill University's department of Political Science and the Bieler School of Environment Canada advances to World Cup Round of 16 with historic win (16:21) Bob Lenarduzzi, former Team Canada player and coach, and club liaison for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC World Cup dreams dashed as StubHub cancels ticket orders (28:57) Scott Friedman, Co-Founder of Ticket Talk Network B.C.'s municipal spending skyrockets, and so do your property taxes (40:31) David Williams, Vice President of Policy for the Business Council of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boss of the India New Zealand Business Council says he doesn't believe claims by Winston Peters that the Government plans to discriminate against Indian migrants. The New Zealand First Leader claims the free trade deal with India will see the Government imposing stricter tests on Indian migrants that others aren't subject to. Trade Minister Todd McClay says Peters is wrong - and Edwin Paul agrees. He says Peters is playing politics. Paul says everybody knows the characters involved - and he expects hyperbole to continue until the election. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critical Minerals, Energy and A.I. – Liv Carroll, Critical Minerals Expert, former Managing Director - EMEA Mining Lead and Global Natural Resources Lead for Data & A.I. at Accenture   "The energy transition is certainly where critical minerals started, but now we're obviously supporting all of the digital technology and the AI infrastructure such as data centers and others…now, there are conversations addressing the minerals required to feed this ginormous population of over 8 billion that we have because that is actually not possible without mining certain minerals that then go into the fertilizers to ensure that we have sufficient yields to feed the population of the planet…There's another factor as well as them being at risk of a supply shock." Liv Carroll on Electric Ladies Podcast   There are uses of critical minerals that we may not think about, such as how they are critical to our food supply. Now we have a huge need for them with the rapid expansion of data centers and A.I. as well as the rest of our electronics, appliances, computers, automobiles, weaponry and aircraft. But they are also at the mercy of geopolitical and economic forces, and the climate. What do we need to know? Listen to Liv Carroll, a top critical minerals expert for over 20 years who recently served as Managing Director - EMEA Mining Lead and Global Natural Resources Lead for Data & A.I. at Accenture in this illuminating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson. Liv has also served on the board of Women in Mining and on the board of the Global Mining Guidelines group for many years. You'll hear about: ●        How critical minerals are vital to our food supply for this massive population. ●        Where and how critical mineral supplies are at the mercy of geopolitical and economic forces, as well as climate change. ●        The role of critical minerals in "responsible A.I."….and so much more. ●        Plus, career advice, such as:   "I think it's really important to gather along the way a number of people that you feel it's not just that they wave a flag for you and they're a cheerleader, but you feel that they seriously, they see you, you don't have to explain yourself for what you meant by something that you said to them…the people who really get you, you don't have to elaborate.… And they are often not in the company you are working in at the moment.  They could in fact be a boss from a previous company….The other piece of advice I would say is continue adding strings to your bow. And they might not be the strings that you think you would want or need, but as you get into later stages in your career, they're the strings that will stand you apart." Liv Carroll on Electric Ladies Podcast   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   You'll also like: ·       Critical Minerals 101: Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals Expert, Former Head of Critical Minerals at the Dept. Of Energy, & Center for Critical Minerals Strategy ·       The State of Energy Today Might Surprise You - with Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy on their 2026 Energy Factbook ·       Managing IT in the Midst of a Tech Revolution - with Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer, Schneider Electric ·       What We Can Learn From Canada's Energy Policies – with Claire Seaborn, energy attorney and former Chief of Staff to the Canadian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources ·       Reducing The IT Sector's Carbon Footprint – with Monica Batchelder, Chief Sustainability Officer of HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprises) ·       Making Computers Sustainably – with Page Motes, Chief Sustainability Officer at Dell Technologies Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project the Reverend Peter Cook, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, Siena University Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti, and an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan.

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On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Sonesta White Plains Downtown played host to the Business Council of Westchester's acclaimed Circles of Influence gathering. This premier mixer successfully united the region's leading executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators for a dynamic evening centered on strategic relationship-building and fresh economic prospects. Beyond traditional corporate mingling, attendees immersed themselves in unique, hands-on showcases presented by fellow BCW members, sparking collaborative dialogue and reinforcing the organization's vital role as a catalyst for local business growth and interconnected regional success.During the event, host Andrew Castellano sat down with Darren Smith, owner of Murphy Business Sales, which recently expanded its footprint into the region with a new Westchester office. Darren revealed that he officially joined the Business Council of Westchester that very evening, drawn in by the welcoming energy of the room and the caliber of the attendees. As a specialist in boutique investment and business sales for companies valued under $10 million in enterprise value, Darren shared valuable insights regarding the emotional and operational hurdles business owners face when preparing to sell. 

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Sonesta White Plains Downtown played host to the Business Council of Westchester's acclaimed Circles of Influence gathering. This premier mixer successfully united the region's leading executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators for a dynamic evening centered on strategic relationship-building and fresh economic prospects. Beyond traditional corporate mingling, attendees immersed themselves in unique, hands-on showcases presented by fellow BCW members, sparking collaborative dialogue and reinforcing the organization's vital role as a catalyst for local business growth and interconnected regional success.Host Andrew Castellano also spoke with Jeff Casper, the owner of the Westchester Retail Network and an adjunct marketing professor at Pace University. Casper detailed his innovative approach to hyper-local advertising, which utilizes digital TV screens placed inside local "host locations" to bypass the limited availability of traditional billboards in Westchester County. By creating complimentary advertisements for these host venues while selling additional airtime to outside businesses trying to capture the affluent regional market, WRN builds brand frequency and legitimacy for smaller businesses. 

On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Sonesta White Plains Downtown played host to the Business Council of Westchester's acclaimed Circles of Influence gathering. This premier mixer successfully united the region's leading executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators for a dynamic evening centered on strategic relationship-building and fresh economic prospects. Beyond traditional corporate mingling, attendees immersed themselves in unique, hands-on showcases presented by fellow BCW members, sparking collaborative dialogue and reinforcing the organization's vital role as a catalyst for local business growth and interconnected regional success.During the event, host Andrew Castellano interviewed Patrick Coyne of Alpine Saxon Woods, a wealth management firm that has served Westchester County for over three decades and manages more than $850 million in assets. Grounding his corporate philosophy in relationship-building, Patrick noted that the core of the investment industry is trust, an asset best cultivated through honest, face-to-face interactions like those offered at the Business Council of Westchester. He praised the organization's relaxed, low-pressure environment for allowing regional business neighbors to establish authentic friendships long before they ever need to call upon each other for commercial services.

"While the word 'climate' may be politically charged for some, the need for affordable, reliable, and secure energy is something we can all agree on. Americans are calling for action, and as Members of Congress it's our responsibility to deliver. If we want long-term solutions that address both our constituents' concerns and growing climate risks, we must work together to strengthen our energy and climate security with urgency." Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan to Electric Ladies Podcast  As we in the U.S. commemorate Memorial Day this week and express gratitude for the sacrifice of thousands of servicemembers on behalf of our country, we are re-airing a landmark interview from last year with an Air Force veteran and Congresswoman who is working tirelessly and on a bipartisan basis to protect the climate and our energy systems. Listen to Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, who is co-chair of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, a rare example of cooperation on Capitol Hill. She's also co-chair of the bipartisan Women in STEM Caucus and shares insights into how to build bipartisanship, protect our infrastructure from extreme climate events and provide clean, affordable energy.   You'll hear about: ·        How Pennsylvania's political landscape shapes the path of climate legislation ·        What the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus is doing to advance the clean energy transition ·        How extreme weather events can open the door to bipartisan climate action ·        Why Congresswoman Houlahan's leadership with the Women in STEM Caucus matters ·        Plus, insightful career advice   "Recognize that whatever you choose to do right now is not the end decision for the rest of your life. When you look backwards it's going to make sense, but when you look forward, it's going to be a crooked line. It's not going to be a straight line to somewhere, so do not to be too hard on yourself, do not try to seek perfection." Chrissy Houlahan on Electric Ladies Podcast     You'll also like: ·        Most Americans Want Climate Action, Study Says. How To Bridge The Political Divide, ELP Host Joan Michelson's article that includes Congresswoman Houlahan. ·        Women Rewriting The Climate Conversation, a panel from The Earth Day Women's Summit moderated by Joan Michelson ·        People Leveraging Carbon Markets to Save Their Land - with Stacey Solie, Executive Producer of the Documentary, "From the Ground Up" ·        The State of Energy Today Might Surprise You - with Lisa Jacobson, CEO of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Coauthor of the 2026 Energy Factbook ·        Hilary Doe, Michigan's Chief Growth Office on how the state is turning IRA Credits into Growth ·        Sherri Goodman, former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, on why climate change is an issue of national security. ·        Joan Michelson's Forbes article on Fossil Fuels, War And Climate: Women On The Frontlines Call For A New Security Mindset Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Elevate your career with expert coaching and ESG advisory with Electric Ladies Podcast. Unlock new opportunities, gain confidence, and achieve your career goals with the right guidance. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, articles, events and career advice – and special coaching offers. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio and Spotify and leaving us a review!   Don't forget to follow us on our socials Twitter: @joanmichelson LinkedIn: Electric Ladies Podcast with Joan Michelson Twitter: @joanmichelson

After five straight credit downgrades and a record deficit, BC is at a turning point. David Williams, VP of Policy at the Business Council of British Columbia, sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack how the province went from fiscal powerhouse to cautionary tale in just half a decade. From the end of four mega projects to a ballooning public sector and outmigration not seen since the 1990s, the conversation cuts to the heart of what's really happening behind the numbers. Are tax hikes and public sector layoffs now inevitable? Why is Canada projected to be the slowest growing economy in the OECD for a generation? And what does the mortgage squeeze mean for Vancouver real estate? Don't miss this one!

On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast, Matt Shehadi of Turfway Park Racing & Gaming and Florence Business Council highlights the 2026 Business Council Celebration Dinner happening May 21. We are also joined by Deb Geers & Mary Erickson of Perspectives: Skills for Life.The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting.

Angelique Morelli's career has been anything but a straight line. With over 15 years of experience—ranging from nonprofit fundraising to serving as the Communications Manager at Montefiore Nyack Hospital—she has mastered the art of the pivot. But her most significant transformation wasn't a job title; it was finding the courage to step into her own light as a children's book author! In this episode, we dive into: The "Advocacy" Turning Point: Why waiting for a raise or recognition often leads to being overlooked, and how Angelique learned that being your own best career advocate is the only way to move the needle. Discovering the Leader Within: The exact moment as an interim director when Angelique realized she had the "it" factor to lead, mentor, and drive impact without fear of being "too pushy." The Pivot to Authorship: How a global pandemic and a rescue pup named Ellie inspired her to fulfill a lifelong creative goal, leading to the 2025 release of her debut book, Ellie Morelli and The Pack Unleash Their Super Powers. Fuels & Foundations: How her roles on the board of New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) and the Business Council of Westchester keep her fueled by community and purpose. Whether you're feeling stuck in a career that doesn't feel like yours or you have a "bucket list" creative project waiting to be unleashed, Angelique's story is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself and trust your intuition. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of Theatre at Siena University Mahmood Karimi Hakak, Professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey, CEO of The Business Council of New York State Heather Mulligan, and Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick.

"We realized early on with our digital transformation that really what we're trying to do is digitize processes and …we really want to transform. But the people that own these business processes are stakeholders, they're in sales, they're in operations, they're in HR, finance, supply chain, so we needed them before we could get started on digitally architecting a solution. So… we take a senior leader from a function and ops or a business unit and ask them to be the business process leader…. and we match you to an IT leader who's also quite senior. So these are VP SVP roles and they're the power couple. So we ask the domain leader on the stakeholder or business side, you define the what and the why, so what is it that you need and why? That's the value part of it….They're a partnership."" Elizabeth Hackenson on Electric Ladies Podcast How do you manage business systems in the middle of an industrial-technology revolution when those very systems are transforming too? They also use massive amounts of energy, water and are made from things like critical minerals, steel, aluminum wires, computer chips, et cetera that are all complicated by climate and energy crises. Listen to Elizabeth Hackenson, Chief Information Officer of Schneider Electric explain how this massive global technology leader transforms itself while helping clients do the same in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson.  You'll hear about: How what a Chief Information Officer's portfolio really is and how they manage it 24/7 across the globe How they are leveraging and managing AI, as well as data centers. How their "power couples" have become a valuable structure for ground up systems transformation with the end user in mind. How they reduce their carbon footprint while helping clients do the same and maintain excellence. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… "First you have to find a company that is interesting to you and what you want to do. And then to me, it's always about focus on delivering what you've been asked to and what you can do. And then opportunity, in my view, opens up. Now sometimes it's at the company you're at and other times it's not. And that's okay…When you're at that 15-year mark, you should have by then figured out what you like, what your interests are and where you want to go next. And you've got to take control of your destiny. And again, I think getting to a company that you believe in, you have the same values, can give you that pathway to whatever it is you're looking for is where to start and then deliver." Elizabeth Hackenson on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes article about this new report here and more of her articles here too. You'll also like: Microgrids Keep the Lights On - Jana Gerber, President of Microgrids, Schneider Electric Making Infrastructure Resilient - Genevieve Avice-Huet, EVP of Industrial Automation, Schneider Electric (formerly Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer) Critical Minerals 101 - with Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals expert and former head of Critical Minerals in the U.S. Dept. of Energy Business Leaders Bridging the Climate Gap - Top executives from The Earth Day Women's Summit The State of Energy Today Might Surprise You - Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy on their 2026 Energy Factbook Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

"You see corporate procurement of clean energy, predominantly renewable energy, but there's fleet investments, there are efficiency improvements in buildings and on campuses underway….but it was a little different than what we'd seen in recent years. It wasn't just solar and wind. There was an interest in 24/7 reliable clean energy in particular by the tech industries, which won't surprise you, but things like nuclear, geothermal, other integrated technologies like solar and storage…So that's kind of an interesting set of dynamics because it's really diversifying the players in the corporate for procurement space" Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast With the war Trump started in Iran causing gas prices to soar, we wanted to understand where the energy sector really is today, despite economic and geopolitical pressures. Luckily, the new 2026 Energy Factbook just came out with the answers. Listen to Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) talk about the findings in the new energy report they did with Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) again in this fascinating discussion with Electric Ladies host Joan Michelson.  You'll hear about: How AI is affecting energy markets and sources -- beyond just data centers. How the energy supply chain is at risk, not just the energy sources themselves. How reliable the grid is today and what's being done to strengthen it, including increasing transmission, efficiency, and resiliency in the face of $800 billion in climate events last year. Why she said AI is "inertia breaking" in a good way, forcing breakthroughs that are long overdue. Plus, insightful career advice, such as… "Reach out, reach out, reach out…We're an expanding sector and so much new innovation, new technology, new focus on us…it's a good time to be in the energy sector …So I think a lot of it's still relationships and putting yourself out there. I think that is key. And certainly I would say to anybody who's listening, don't hesitate to reach out to me.… (and) Be generous with your time." Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes article about this new report here and more of her articles here too. You'll also like: Nuclear Energy is Growing Fast - with Maria Korsnick, CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute The Politics of Progress on Climate and Energy - with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus and Air Force veteran Energy Efficiency Saves Money - with Paula Glover, CEO of the Alliance to Save Energy Critical Minerals 101 - with Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals expert and former head of Critical Minerals in the U.S. Dept. of Energy Why Geothermal is the Next Big Thing - with Marit Brommer, Ph.D., head of the International Geothermal Association Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson