Podcasts about development department

A middle school student in Collin County has tested positive for measles, health officials confirmed Wednesday, the first reported case in a child in the Dallas-Fort Worth area this year amid an outbreak of cases in Texas. The student attends Willow Springs Middle School in Lucas, part of the Lovejoy Independent School District, according to Collin County Health Care Services. In other news, the North Texas Food Bank announced Wednesday that Annam Manthiram has joined its executive leadership team as its new chief external affairs officer; “softness” in demand from domestic leisure travelers stung Southwest Airlines during the first quarter as the Dallas-based carrier pushed ahead with turnaround plans that include fees for checked bags and premium seating in the coming months. On Wednesday, Southwest Airlines reported a $149 million net loss between January and March on $6.4 billion in revenue; and Dallas' Planning and Development Department will change how it calculates commercial remodeling permit fees after losing $8.6 million because of a staff error. The Dallas City Council approved the change without discussion during Wednesday's meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department ( or EWDD) drives economic growth by supporting thriving businesses and creating job training and career opportunities across Los Angeles. Their mission focuses on fostering a strong workforce, sustainable neighborhoods, and prosperous communities throughout the city. EWDD also plays a vital role in providing resources and support for businesses impacted by the unprecedented wildfires our city recently faced, helping them to recover and thrive in the face of adversity.For this discussion, we speak with Frederick Jackson, the Assistant General Manager of Economic Development for EWDD. With over 25 years of experience in urban planning and economic development, he supports initiatives that foster thriving businesses, job training, and sustainable communities across the city.ResourcesEWDD Recovery Resources for Businesses: bit.ly/LAFiresResources25LA Regional Economic Recovery: Community Business Organizations (CBOs): bit.ly/3WxesmjIf you need direct, in-person assistance, FEMA has established Disaster Recovery Centers to provide support"Westside: UCLA Research Park at 10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064.Eastside: Pasadena City College Community Education Center at 3035 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

In this episode of Orleans: Behind the Scenes, we chat with George Meservey, Director of Planning and Community Development, to explore how the department helps shape the town's future through thoughtful planning and community collaboration. From managing growth and preserving Orleans' character to addressing housing challenges and developing the Local Comprehensive Plan (LCP), George shares insights into the planning process and how community input drives decisions. We also discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead for creating a sustainable, thriving Orleans. Tune in to learn how you can get involved and contribute to the town's vision for the future. Stay up to date on Planning related activities: https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/297/Planning-and-Community-Development Sign up for town alerts and newsletters:https://www.town.orleans.ma.us/List.aspx Follow us on social media at @townoforleansma

Today, we are joined by Kevin Ray, Vice President of Learning and Development at Erie Insurance. Kevin joined Erie Insurance in 1992 and is the Vice President of the Learning & Development Department at Erie Insurance. He leads a team of Employees who design and deliver learning training for ERIE Agents, Employees, Leaders, and Partners with business areas to assess and implement training solutions. He has held various positions in the department as an Education Specialist, Education Consultant and Delivery Manager.  He previously worked as an Underwriter in the Personal Lines Underwriting Department after completing The ERIE's first Multi-Line Underwriter Training Program. Kevin is Chairman of the CIC Board of Directors for The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and is a past Chairman and Board Member of the Academy Board of Directors. Kevin is a Member and Chair of the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Awareness (IDEA) Committee of the Society for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, is the 2024 President of the Presque Isle Chapter of CPCU, is an Advisory Board Member of The Institute for Management Studies and a member of the Ohio Insurance Institute's Education Committee.  He has been a long-time instructor of insurance courses for The Institutes and was recognized as an Outstanding Course Leader. Kevin has served as Co-Lead of ERIE's synERgIzE Employee Resource Group which promotes events and education in support of ERIE's diversity & inclusion initiatives. Reach out to Kevin: kevin.ray@erieinsurance.com In this episode, we discuss the evolution of leadership development at Erie Insurance over Kevin's 33-year tenure, emphasizing the company's commitment to internal growth, strategic alignment with core capabilities, and the importance of empathy and self-development for leaders.  Kevin shares the unique challenges in the insurance industry and how Erie addresses them, including their partnership with IMS.  Learn more about their leadership training programs and get valuable insights on strengthening your own leadership development strategies. - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:46) Kevin's Journey to Erie Insurance (03:23) Leadership & Development at Erie Insurance (04:44) The Evolution of Leadership Programs (08:09) Partnership with IMS (12:45) Challenges in the Insurance Industry (18:09) Advice for Strengthening Leadership Programs (20:52) Conclusion

In this LifeBeat episode, host Danny Earl, Director of Education, sits down with Mara Petro, Right to Life of Michigan·s Direct Mailing Manager and Administrative Assistant to the Development Department. Mara shares her personal prolife testimony and shares insight on how she was able to move forward after a decision that would shape her prolife views today. Danny and Mara discuss recent reports that highlight the success of prolife laws in saving thousands of lives. They highlight RLM·s End of Year Match, where all donations to the RLM Educational Fund will be matched 100% until the end of the year to honor your commitment to spreading our life-affirming message. If you would like to contribute to this campaign, please visit www.rtl.org/donate.

With guest speaker Daman Reynolds, LMFT, the BYU-Idaho Child Development Department will host a seminar to help parents understand parent-child attachment.

Limpopo Social Development Department is working to relocate mentally ill patients from Vutlari Old Age Home and Hospice in Sekgosese, outside Elim, to a safer facility.  There are reports that the facility is not up to standard, not compliant nor capable to look after the patients. Some patients have reportedly died, while there are also reports of  abuse and neglect of patients at the facility. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Mahlatse Phaladi and Social Development Department spokesperson in Limpopo, Joshua Kawapa

In part 2 of the ONME Partner Corner, Chief of Media and Creative Services for the California Employment Development Department Greg Lawson talks with news show host, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb about the major changes at CA EDD to help applicants and to expedite the processing of the applications.Dudley Najieb review the past dismal experiences some people had with the CA EDD and the major changes because of it.https://edd.ca.gov

June around Be the Bridge means we celebrate because it's our anniversary month! 2024 marks 8 years of Be the Bridge! So we are taking this month to look at the work we are doing and the impact we are making collectively. In this episode, we are focusing on the Be the Bridge Development Department. Dr. Shondrika Moss-Bouldin share about their roles at the Be the Bridge and invite you to recommit to Be the Bridge! You'll also hear from Michelle Williams and Hilary Slout about the impact Be the Bridge has had on their lives and why they are donors. Together, we can bring transformation and flourishing. Go to ⁠bit.ly/btb8years to financially partner with us. We are connected and the work continues! Host & Executive Producer - Latasha Morrison Senior Producer - Lauren C. Brown Producer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with ⁠Integrated Entertainment Studios⁠ Assistant Producer - Sarah Connatser

Jessica Humphrey is the President of the Musical Theater Educators' Alliance and an Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University. In this episode we discuss the Musical Theater Common Prescreen Criteria developed in partnership with MTEA, Accptd, and several Musical Theater programs across the country. We also discuss the upcoming MTEA conference in London at the Guilford School of Acting from July 23rd to July 25th, 2024. Her recommendations include: Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway Revolution by Todd S. Purdum and getting an “old-fashioned” planner!  Jessica is a native of Dallas, Texas and attended Western Carolina University where she received a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre. This is where she first started working as a dance captain for Tony nominee Charlotte d'Amboise and assistant to Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann both on productions and at their summer intensive, Triple Arts. She has continued to assist the husband and wife team until she moved to TCU. Both Terrence and Charlotte directed Jessica in shows such as A Chorus Line (where she eventually took over the role of Cassie when Tony nominated actress Ariana DeBose suffered an injury), Sweeney Todd (Johanna) and Pirates of Penzance (Edith). Jessica went on to work as a dance captain for original Rent dance captain, Owen Johnston and spent two summers as the dance captain for Wild Adventures Theme Park. After graduating in 2011, she moved to New York City where she performed in several regional shows including the regional debut of The Boy from Oz, Cats (Rumpleteazer) and Into the Woods (Little Red). Some other favorite productions have included Dames at Sea (Joan), West Side Story (Anybodys) and Brigadoon (Bonnie Jean).  Eventually she decided it was time to further her education and completed her Masters in Musical Theatre at San Diego State University where she received support from the Roscoe-Tiffany MFA Musical Theatre Scholarship and the Marion Ross Scholarship. The program is one of only a few in the nation with a terminal degree in musical theatre, and the only one that has a clear focus on both performance and academia. An important aspect of this program is working on developing new musical theatre works. Jessica worked with Dallas natives in developing the show “On the Eve” and with Tony Award Winner BD Wong and Wayne Barker on the show, “Mister Doctor”. Jessica went on to work with BD and Wayne again in New York, on a new musicalized version of Mister Holland's Opus. Jessica taught classes such as History of Musical Theatre, Acting I, and Musical Theatre performance. While completing her thesis on the evolution of rap in musical theatre, Jessica left California in order to perform in Alaska as Peter in Peter Pan. While flying every night, and completing her thesis, she also worked to choreograph numbers for the Aztec Follies, a cabaret of graduate students filmed for PBS. During her time in grad school, Jessica also worked at the famed La Jolla Playhouse, in the Development Department and the Musical Theatre Archive at SDSU, the largest Musical Theatre Archive west of the Mississippi. After moving back to New York City, where she resided until August 2018, Humphrey worked with organizations such as the Ziegfeld Society, Rosie's Theatre Kids, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. She continues to study voice with the esteemed instructor Andrew Byrne and works as a performer both onstage and in voiceover.

Days of Roar rebroadcast originally aired 5/6/24 It's a packed show today as Mark and Evan welcome on to the podcast Ryan Garko, Detroit Tigers' vice president of player development. Before the guy's get to the interview, Mark and Evan cover the impressive play of Riley Greene. Could the outfielder swing his way into the MVP discussion? The "Days of Roar" crew also continue to monitor Spencer Torkelson's lack of quality performance and they note recent comments made by A. J. Hinch on the matter. Later in the pod, Evan interviews Max Clark and delves into how the young player is progressing in the minor leagues.  Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here. 

It's a packed show today as Mark and Evan welcome on to the podcast Ryan Garko, Detroit Tigers' vice president of player development. Before the guy's get to the interview, Mark and Evan cover the impressive play of Riley Greene. Could the outfielder swing his way into the MVP discussion? The "Days of Roar" crew also continue to monitor Spencer Torkelson's lack of quality performance and they note recent comments made by A. J. Hinch on the matter. Later in the pod, Evan interviews Max Clark and delves into how the young player is progressing in the minor leagues.  Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here. 

     Welcome to the latest episode of iQor's CX Labs Digitally Irresistible podcast where we delve into the world of organizational development with Mark Monaghan, vice president of organizational development at iQor. Mark shares insights on the components of organizational development, as well as heartwarming examples of employees whose careers have been positively impacted by iQor's leadership training and development programs.  Investing in employee growth and development through training and mentoring transforms the employee experience, driving a rewarding workplace culture, ongoing employee career growth, and excellent customer experiences.  Tune in to learn how iQor elevates employee training and mentoring to improve performance and customer satisfaction by cultivating the next generation of leaders to create smile-worthy CX.    Career Advancement Through Organizational Development   Mark Monaghan's career in human resources began about 25 years ago as chief HR officer for another company. He joined iQor about 12 years ago as vice president of corporate training, working with his team to help develop frontline leaders through initiatives such as iQor's PeaQ Performance Qoaching and sQholars programs. When the department evolved into the Global Learning and Development Department a few years ago, Mark became vice president of organizational development with a focus on career pathing and learning to boost performance and leadership opportunities for iQor's global workforce. He and his team spearheaded more coaching and mentoring opportunities for future leaders through additional learning initiatives such as the iLead Program with a leadership competency model focused on tasks and responsibilities connected to individual roles.   The Building Blocks of Development  The heart of iQor's organizational development strategy lies in its leadership competency model, which categorizes employees based on their leadership roles and provides specific competencies aligned to each level, from leading oneself to leading a team to leading a department to leading a vision. Each category has five Lominger Competencies aligned to it. For instance, leading a team involves developing direct reports as one of the competencies. The organizational development department has mapped learning to each competency.  This model forms the backbone of various programs and workshops orchestrated to support employee growth and development. One of the flagship initiatives is the sQholars Program, which aims to groom entry-level employees for higher leadership roles within iQor.  This program has been instrumental in nurturing talent like Cheyenne, a success story from the financial services vertical. Starting as a sQholar in 2019, Cheyenne progressed from agent to assistant manager in the operations department by embracing iQor's servant leadership model.    Another successful financial services sQholar is Michelle, who strengthened her communications and coaching skills to become an assistant manager in operations thanks to the guidance and support she received.     Another notable initiative, the LevelUp Program, prepares supervisors for higher managerial positions and equips them with skills and competencies to thrive in leadership roles.   Interactive LevelUp training sessions empower employees to engage effectively and learn proactively. LevelUp participant Jovi's promotion to assistant manager stands as a testament to the department's commitment to nurturing internal talent and preparing them for leadership roles.   The PeaQ Performance Qoaching Workshop focuses on empowering supervisors to identify critical behaviors and coach their teams effectively, contributing to overall performance improvement. These programs, along with others like learning compliance and employee evaluation support, are all part of the larger global learning department and reflect iQor's commitment to nurturing and developing its talent pool.    No matter which program employees participate in, iQor's commitment to award-winning training and organizational development has built career paths that have supported the journeys of many iQor employees from agents to senior managers and senior vice presidents.    A Client-Centric Approach   Key to the success of organizational development at iQor is a client-centric approach, which prioritizes collaboration with clients to gain valuable insights and feedback. By understanding clients' specific needs and challenges, organizational development can tailor programs to align with the client's values while upholding iQor's organizational values.  The transparent and collaborative partnership between iQor and its clients fosters customization, ensuring that learning programs meet the unique needs of clients while enhancing the skills and capabilities of employees. This collaborative approach exemplifies iQor's commitment to delivering irresistible customer experiences through empowered and skilled employees.  Customization Is the Future of Organizational Development   Looking ahead, the future of organizational development at iQor is poised for innovation and growth. Mark expresses excitement about securely leveraging AI to enhance coaching and mentorship programs, envisioning a personalized learning experience that meets employees at their individual needs.  This forward-thinking approach aligns with the evolving nature of organizational development, emphasizing adaptability and individualized support. The integration of AI to support coaching and employee development reflects iQor's commitment to staying at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. By harnessing AI's capabilities, the organizational development department aims to further enhance the effectiveness and impact of its initiatives, contributing to employee growth.      Growing Leaders From Within  The organizational development department at iQor stands as a beacon of transformation and growth, driving the career trajectories of employees through innovative programs, collaborative partnerships with clients, and a forward-looking approach to employee development and engagement. It empowers employees to deliver exceptional customer experiences, setting a high standard for excellence and making iQor a Great Place to Work®.   The stories of Cheyenne, Michelle, Jovi, and many others exemplify the profound impact of a supportive culture, showcasing the potential for individual growth and advancement. As iQor looks to the future, a commitment to personalized, AI-enhanced programs signals a promising direction for employee development and empowerment. With a focus on continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptability, organizational development at iQor shapes the careers of employees and makes iQor a leader in talent development and customer experience delivery that creates smiles.  To chat with Mark about iQor's organizational development initiatives, connect with him on LinkedIn.    Watch the video here. Read the blog post here.

Many of us stay away from spending too much time in the book of Revelation out of fear or intimidation. This is exactly why today's guest, Erick Sorensen, decided to dive into the book and differing interpretations. In today's show, Erick not only answers Kelsi's questions on the various approaches to Revelation and Christian eschatology, but offers a guide on how to rightly read Revelation with Christ and his kingdom at the center. Erick Sorensen is in charge of Church Partnerships in the Development Department at 1517. Prior to joining 1517, Erick served as a pastor for 16 years. He hosts the Law & Gospel Devotional on 1517's YouTube channel, co-hosts the 30 Minutes in the New Testament and Field Guide to the Bible podcasts, and is co-author of Scandalous Stories: A Sort of Commentary on the Parables.  Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 1:20 About Erick 4:03 Theological background 7:20 The importance of experience in theology 8:55 Erick's interest in the book of Revelation 13:05 Typical roadblocks to reading Revelation 15:00 Apocalyptic Literature 18:45 The first verse of Revelation 20:20 Two opinions on when Revelation was written 25:00 Four views on how to read Revelation 32:00 Three views on the end times 40:15 Literal or Metaphorical? 43:38 More background on Revelation 47:51 Tension between condemnation and comfort within Eschatology 52:30 The truth about the rapture 56:00 Trust not in princes 58:50 Who is the Antichrist? 1:01:43 The Good News of Revelation 1:04:50 More from Erick Show Notes: ⁠Support 1517⁠ 1517 Podcasts⁠ ⁠The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠1517 on Youtube⁠ More from Kelsi: ⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠ ⁠ Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelsi's Newsletter⁠ Subscribe to the Show: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ Youtube⁠ More from Erick: 30 Minutes in the New Testament on YouTube Listen to 30 Minutes in the New Testament A Field Guide to the Bible Podcast A Law and Gospel Devotional

[Video below] Homeowners, farmers, and community members continue to be concerned about a 900- home development taking shape just off U.S. 181 north of Floresville. Community members filled the courtroom of the Wilson County Courthouse at 1 p.m. March 25 for a community forum hosted by the Wilson County Permit & Development Department, addressing the development and a wastewater treatment plant planned for the 255-acre project, named Bella's Ranch, located next to Shannon Ridge on C.R. 320. Brady Baggs, representing HK Real Estate Development LLC, was present and answered questions. Along with Baggs were his partner on the property, as...Article Link

Today on the Ether we have the Juno development department meeting call. You'll hear from Ray Raspberry, André, Poroburu, Lorenzo, and more! Recorded on March 5th 2024. Make sure to check out the newest tracks from Finn and the RAC FM gang over at ImaginetheSmell.org! The majority of the music at the end of these spaces can be found streaming over on Spotify, and the rest of the streaming platforms. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

Haize talks about how the Bulls adding a player development department may have been its best offseason move. He also discusses the best buyout options for the team & previews tonight's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here in the Pig Development Department in Teagasc, our team carry out three key services in the areas of Research, Advisory and education which are co-ordinated to assist Irish farmers in maximising productivity and profitability, whilst operating to the highest standards.  On the latest Pig Edge podcast, Amy Quinn is joined by Edgar Garcia Manzanilla, Head of the Pig Development Department, to talk us through what you can expect from the Pig Development Department in the year ahead.  For more episodes and information from the Pig Edge podcast go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-podcast/ Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com

It is COLD outside, but this week's climate conversation will keep us warm as we welcome Susan Alvarez, Director of the Environment and Development Department with the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Susan joins us to talk about the work of the COG to address air quality and how you can get involved in your local community.   Speaking of North Texas, the Texas Impact team will be there soon with our first ever North Texas Faith Votes event in February, in addition to live events in Austin, Houston and more, including our EcoFaith Dialogs webinar series that features voices of faith who have observed the impact of climate change in their mission work. Check out our new events page at texasimpact.org/events to see the upcoming schedule and register for an event near you.

Matthew Dickison was appointed Director of the Department of Planning and Development in May 2023. He first joined the Planning and Development Department in 2021 as Deputy Director and was promoted to Assistant Director in 2022. In his new role, Matt will provide leadership and strategic direction to all divisions within the department. Prior to joining Gwinnett County, Matt served as Planning and Development Director for the city of Chamblee, Georgia, and an associate planner at Clark Patterson Lee and Associates. He has also served in leadership positions in the cities of Dunwoody, Johns Creek, and Suwanee. He began his planning career working for the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Matt is a professionally certified planner with a bachelor's degree in geography and a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Louisville. He also holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Illinois.

Today on the Ether we have Signal hosting a Juno development department Q&A with department candidate Poroburu. You'll also hear from Eric Waisanen, Gu

This isn't the first time Detroit is managing a transition from a six-lane highway to a road. Our "Reckoning: 375” series continues to look at the I-375 Reconnecting Communities Project's proposal. Antoine Bryant, Director of the Planning and Development Department for the City of Detroit talked to Stephen about the city's engagement in the project. Laura Herberg, reporter at 101.9 WDET also joined to share her investigation comparing the roadway flowing out of the M-8 Davison Freeway to the I-375 project.

The Department of Social Development has denied claims that it pays the GBV Command call centerR45 million per month for the contract. It has also rejected claims that the center has collapsed. According to a news reports, Minister Lindiwe Zulu is at loggerheads with her deputy minister, Hendrieta Bogopane Zulu, about the appointment of an IT company to run the GBV Command Center. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, Lumka Oliphant.

The Department of Social Development and the Mjejane community in Mpumalanga embarked on a 3-day program to raise awareness about child protection and address concerns about the practice of Fulelani Nganeno, also known as "ukuthwala. Several social activist in Mjejana village in Mpumalanga, wrote petitions to the Human Rights Commission and Department of Social Development to say enough is enough about the practice of ukuthwala, where girls as young as 12 years old are sexually exploited or coerced by older men into relationships. the men reportedly impregnate the girls and pay off their families to stop them from opening criminal cases. Sakina Kamwendo on UpdateAtNoon spoke to Gustav Wilson, who is a chief director from the department of the social development in Mpumalanga

Pia Laulainen is a Service Designer working in the Ministry of the Interior, in Finland. In this interview we talked about her work in the Administration and Development Department where she has been involved in the development of the Internal Security Portal: Tuovi. Pia also tells us about the creation of a game that she designed with a team for the national security event in Seinäjoki this year. At the end of the interview, Pia reflects on her practice as a designer in a ministry. This is the 1st interview and part of a serie of interviews to designers working in the Finnish public sector, on national or municipal level. We have a network of designers working in the public sector that started 5 years ago. The ones interviewed in this serie are colleagues that have been active in the network and with whom we have permanent dialogues on design during our weekly online meetings and other activities.  This is a vibrant community of peer learning. This serie is an effort to document the work of these designers and understand the many perspectives and approaches of design in the public sector in Finland.

“HR leaders have a skillset that is difficult for others:  difficult conversations, radical candor. So I also see us as teachers.”- Sandra CunhaHas your L&D team ever been asked to pretty up a PowerPoint?  Eek! HR can fall into the police/administrator role very easily - if we let it.  In today's episode, my guest makes a passionate case for how Talent and HR teams can and must add value beyond transactional and administrative work, and beyond the 15% non-negotiable risk management and employment law “stuff.”My guest is Sandra Cunha. Sandra's career has spanned recruitment, training, and communications roles in the fitness and quick-service restaurant industries, but a passion for learning and people development has always been what drives her. As part of Tim Hortons HR and Corporate Wellness team and later Operations Training, she developed facilitator certifications and employee engagement programs. Working with a third-party vendor, Sandra helped Tim Hortons build learning plans for new initiatives and/or compliance for the company's thousands of restaurant locations internationally. In 2017 she joined MOVATI Athletic's Learning and Development Department and later moved to the People and Culture team where she built the Talent Acquisition group, as well as introduced the internal communications and employee engagement functions. Today, as MOVATI's Vice President of People and Culture, Sandra sees herself as an advocate first for the company's 1,900 field-based and 100 corporate employees, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as investments in employee learning and development. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:An example of helping your internal clients understand that the non-negotiable areas of HR comprise only around 15% of what HR/Talent teams doIdeas for mining a lot of rich HCM data and making decisions on what to actionA case for HR as a successor to the CEO chairLinksSandra Cunha on LinkedIn:  https://www.Imagine! What if you and your team could engage in transformative professional development together WHILE each person simultaneously gets their most important work done. The Talent Trust for intact HR and Talent teams is the program you need!Book a FREE no-obligation conversation with me HERE. :)Stay Connected JOIN our free, value-added Community of Peers and Learning! Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks Share the Show Like what you've heard? Pretty please with an apple on top - kindly leave me a 5* review so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Here are the simple instructions: Launch Apple's Podcast app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the Search icon (on the botton) and search for “Talent Management Truths.” Tap the album art. On the podcast page, tap the Reviews tab. Tap Write a Review at the bottom of this page. Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/ Instagram: @greenappleconsulting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca

In this episode, Matt welcomes Shanna B. Saunders and Ryan O'Connor, from the Rochester Planning & Development Department, to talk about the city's efforts to improve downtown parking. The Parking Review Group, a City Manager's self-directed workgroup, is soliciting public input in the form of an online survey and public listening session on Wednesday, March 22nd (6-8 pm) at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC), located at 32 North Main Street.

Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik joins this week's episode to discuss her career, her role at the Development Department and the latest in economic development in Ohio. Lydia's career path and current roles and responsibilities at the Department of Development Being the first woman Mayor of Findlay and her proudest accomplishments as mayor What it's like being a woman in politics What it was like to be hand picked by Governor Dewine to serve in this position Where affordable housing in Ohio stands The role REALTORS play in Ohio's development How Ohio stacks up to other states when it comes to economic development Major wins in 2022 and what we can look forward to in 2023 Why companies are choosing Ohio to invest in

Show SummaryOn this bonus episode of the Mere Mortal Marathon Podcast, we feature the M3 Podcast Charity Partner, the Second Wind Fund. We share a conversation about the work that SWF is doing with the Executive Director of the organization, Chris WeissAbout the Guest Chris joined the Second Wind Fund team in April of 2016 as Development Director, and became Executive Director in November 2019. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2007 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After college, he served in the United States Peace Corps in the country of Belize from 2008-2010. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked for Urban Peak – a Denver non-profit that provides a variety of services to youth experiencing homelessness – in the Education & Employment Department as a Job Retention Specialist then the Development Department as the Development Manager. Chris brings a passion for making the world a better place and serving those in need.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeThe Second Wind Fund WebsiteSecond Wind Fund on FacebookSecond Wind Fund on InstagramSecond Wind Fund on LinkedInCharity Partner, The Second Wind Fund: The mission of the Second Wind Fund is to decrease the incidence of suicide in children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment.  Second Wind Fund believes that every child and youth at risk of suicide should have access to the mental health treatment they need. They match children and youth at risk for suicide with licensed therapists in their communities. If a financial or social barrier to treatment is present, the Second Wind Fund pays for up to 12 sessions of therapy from one of their specialized network providers. Their unique program helps referred youth discover hope and healing in their lives. The youth suicide rate throughout Colorado is alarmingly high. Over the last 19 years, Second Wind Fund has expanded to provide life-saving services to over 7,000 children and teens in communities throughout Colorado. www.Coloradogives.org/m3podcastContact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email DuaneFollow Duane on StravaConnect with Coach Morgon, The Peoples CoachProducer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

The final episode of the student series features Cayman Handley and Vrinda Agarwal. Cayman is originally from the suburbs of Atlanta where he currently attends Kennesaw State University, seeking a bachelor's degree in public relations. He currently is interning with the Development Department of the Boy Scouts of America. He looks up to influences like Ariana Grande, Ryan Seacrest, and Kennesaw State University's highly respected PR professors to help motivate him throughout his life journey and career path. Lastly, Cayman loves to volunteer at festivals. Connect with Cayman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cayman-handley Vrinda is a senior majoring in Public Relations and Human Centered Design and Development at The Pennsylvania State University. Originally from India, Vrinda is very keen on learning about different cultures and is inclined towards exploring the intersection of technology and media in the communications industry. Through various coursework and work experiences at agencies such as Edelman, Nike Communications, and various small marketing firms, she has been able to develop an interest in audience insights and segmentation, diving deep into the nuances of users and their behaviors. Connect with Vrinda: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vrindaagarwal2000/

http://www.GoodMorningGwinnett.comGwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson said county officials are following what a legislature's housing study committee. What they are hearing, however, is criticism of how counties have handled the issue.“What I'm hearing is that the counties, the local jurisdictions, are being blamed for creating the housing mess, but we're the ones that are trying to solve it,” Hendrickson said. “So, the best thing we can ask is that you allow the counties and the cities the flexibility to do what we need to do.”Affordability concerns centered on two areas: the cost of the home, and then the costs of property taxes on the home.Several questions, however, focused on home prices and rental costs.Gwinnett County has worked on a housing plan and is working to address the issue through its Planning and Development Department.“Are you only looking at unincorporated Gwinnett County or are you looking at the cities to make sure they incorporate a need for diverse type of housing,” State Sen. Sally Harrell, D-Atlanta, asked.SOURCE: www.GwinnettDailyPost.com by Curt Yeomans___________________________________________________________________________Below are links to my Shopify store as well as other affiliate links. If you've found this episode helpful or inspiring, do me a favor and support my by clicking on the links below. Your support helps me to keep my channel going and sharing my entrepreneurial experience with you. https://www.PillowEnvy.co https://try.printify.com/creator http://www.fiverr.com/s2/4af8dc5344 https://amzn.to/3AAmujf https://www.youtube.com/@TalkBusinessWithAudrey/featured?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNTx9bRpHss?sub_confirmation=1

Dr. Davis Chacón, an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Human Rights Institute at the University of Connecticut and Mr. Enrique Bojorquez, a Planner III with the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department, both discuss the societal dilemmas and implications surrounding the work of building equitable and sustainable cities. Pulling from their professional and academic backgrounds, our guests touch on the importance of this work especially as we consider energy needs, pollution, and population fluctuations as we look towards the future. Dr. Chacón and Mr. Bojorquez also provide suggestions as to what educators, policymakers, and community members can do to get involved in this movement to ultimately create more humanistic spaces across the globe. 

This episode features Lisa Franko, Director of Development for Housing Opportunities, Inc.  She has been part of the team for over 6 years.  Starting out in the Development Department in 2015, she was promoted to the Director of Development in 2019.   Lisa is a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and grew up in Southern La Porte County farming with her family and her father instilled into her at a very young age; “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”  (Wintson Churchill) She recently completed course work and obtained her CFRM through the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.  She is a proud mom of three children and two stepchildren.  Her oldest son resides in Nashville TN and works in the entertainment industry, her stepson resides in Valparaiso, her stepdaughter is studying Construction Management at Purdue University, her oldest daughter is working in medical billing at a local firm, and the youngest is the glue that holds the family together.  Lisa resides in Valparaiso with her amazing husband Bob along with their sweet dog Ellie and Boo Kitty the cat.Housing Opportunities: https://hoi.help/ GreatNews.Life and Podcast Host Jenny Craig-Brown have transformed the All About the Girls annual event into a podcast! These monthly episodes feature incredible women giving the audience all the insight about what makes them happy, successful, and motivational. New episodes launch on Sundays to make sure to start your week on a positive note!The All About the Podcast is brought to you by GreatNews.Life 

Noboru Nakatani has been leading in a global environment in various industries including manufacturing, IT, finance, and consulting in France, US and Japan. He is currently the President and CEO of JASTEC Co., Ltd., a leading systems integrator in Japan. Mr. Nakatani graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Keio University and holds an MBA from UCLA Anderson School. After graduation, Mr. Nakatani worked first as a Production Engineer at Canon Japan, and then led the Research and Development Department in their France operation. He then moved to New York, working as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte before joining JASTEC. As Chairman and CEO of JASTEC International, Inc Mr. Nakatani acquired a French company called LTU, and expanded JASTEC's business portfolio. Mr. Nakatani also successfully improved JASTEC's revenue during the first few years of his leadership after the company had been struggling.   When looking back at his early leadership years at Canon in Japan, Mr. Nakatani describes it as a “free” environment where engineers were allowed to try new things. The hierarchy was not as top-down, and the decision-making was not necessarily logical. When comparing his early leadership experience in Japan to France, Mr. Nakatani observes that both countries take their time in the decision-making process, yet the reasoning is different. In Japan, it is largely due to people being risk-averse and hesitant to make decisions, whereas in France, it is because there are so many different opinions and discussions that need to be held.   In order to maintain trust and engagement during JASTEC's difficult times as an externally hired leader, Mr. Nakatani listened to his employees and repeatedly communicated his vision and commitment to improve their business. Moreover, he worked to readjust the organization's client portfolio, and tried to maximize and diversity sales from existing clients. Mr. Nakatani points to internal training and research for his team's success in upselling, by having a well-trained sales and project management team that carefully analyzed the midterm plans of companies to make attractive proposals. Additionally, when making changes, Mr. Nakatani says it is important to start things from a small scale, where there is more flexibility and room for making mistakes. He also states how essential it is to learn from these mistakes and share the experience within the team.   For foreigners coming to lead in Japan, Mr. Nakatani advises to avoid micromanagement, as this prevents people from thinking independently and creatively. Moreover, Mr. Nakatani emphasizes the importance of listening to the team, and understanding their expectations, likes and dislikes and so on at the beginning of joining the company. From there, Mr. Nakatani recommends creating goals with a clear road map to help the employees succeed in reaching them. Being an externally hired executive, Mr. Nakatani also strongly advises to show commitment to the team and communicate to them that he or she will stay until their goals are reached. Mr. Nakatani also indicates the value of understanding Japanese clients and working on business development to increase sales as the leader. Although Japanese is helpful to know, Mr. Nakatani thinks that as long as the direct reports can communicate in English, it is not essential to be fluent. Lastly, he recommends leaders to learn from other executives from different industries and participate in training to expand their perspective.

https://www.GoodMorningGwinnett.comThe Gwinnett Planning and Development Department is inviting residents and business owners of Centerville and surrounding areas to Centerville Community Planning Day on Oct. 15.The event will take place at the Centerville Senior Center, 3025 Bethany Church Road in Snellville.ExploreGwinnett County greenlights expansion of OneStop Centerville facilityThe public can learn about the department's services and share their opinions on future planning, according to a county news release. Residents can review maps from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and provide feedback. The county transportation and water departments will also be on hand to provide information and answer questions.SOURCE: www.AJC.com Author Alia MalikGovernment reporter -Photo Credit Curtis Compton

Dr. Dottie Laflamme, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, joins the podcast to discuss a peer-reviewed article she first-authored earlier this year: Evidence does not support the controversy regarding carbohydrates in feline diets. She and Dr. Roark discuss the controversy, the role of carbohydrates in feline digestion and disease pathology and management, and finally, the pros and cons of feeding a wet vs dry commercial food. LINKS: Evidence does not support the controversy regarding carbohydrates in feline diets: https://avmajournals.avma.org/view/journals/javma/260/5/javma.21.06.0291.xml Purina Institute: https://www.purinainstitute.com/ Tufts University Vet Nutrition: https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu/ AAVN: https://aavnutrition.org/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Dottie Laflamme received her DVM, MS in ruminant nutrition, and PhD in nutrition and physiology, all from the University of Georgia. She completed her clinical nutrition residency as an ALPO Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Nutrition. Dr. Laflamme is a Diplomate and past-President of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition. She is an author on over 200 scientific and technical publications; and has been a speaker at a number of veterinary, research, and continuing education programs worldwide. She worked for Purina (first Ralston Purina, now Nestle Purina) in the Research and Development Department from 1990 until her retirement in 2015. Her research focused on therapeutic nutrition, especially obesity management, and geriatric nutrition. She currently works as an independent consultant. Dottie lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia.

California's Employment Development Department was too slow delivering unemployment insurance payments to roughly 5 million workers during the pandemic. That's from a new report by the Legislative Analyst's Office.  Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED More than 22,000 Ukrainians have crossed the border from Mexico into California since the Russian invasion in February. Many have come to the Sacramento area, which already has a large and tight-knit Slavic community.  Reporter: Pauline Bartolone, CapRadio A State Senate committee focused on California's response to monkeypox will hold its first hearing on Tuesday afternoon. The committee is chaired by State Senator Scott Wiener, who's been a vocal critic of the government's failure to act quickly when the monkeypox outbreak first occurred. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED Hate crimes are up for the fourth straight year in a row across the U.S. That's according to new data from Cal State San Bernardino, which found that in California, hate crimes jumped more than 32% last year. Reporter: Alex Hall, KQED  Gun rights groups are suing the state of California over a bill signed into law in June, that bans the marketing of guns to minors. Firearm advocates say the law is a direct assault on the Second Amendment. Reporter: Ezra David Romero, KQED California's fast food and franchising industries could change drastically under a bill moving through the state Legislature. The bill would give fast food workers the power to collectively bargain through a state-run council. Reporter: Nicole Nixon, CapRadio 

Donna and Orlando attended the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on the beautiful Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan. The Mackinac Policy Conference is attended by Michigan's political and corporate power brokers along with executives from nonprofits and philanthropy as well as journalists. This episode Orlando is joined by special guest cohost, Stephen Henderson. Stephen is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Founder and Executive Editor of BridgeDetroit and is the host of WDET's Detroit Today and DPTV's American Black Journal. The pair caught up with Detroiters at the conference to talk about the conference theme, their work, and aspirations. Darnell Adams, Director of Detroit Community Initiatives at Gilbert Family Foundation.Camille Walker-Banks, Executive Director of Detroit LISC.Antoine Bryant, Director of the city of Detroit's Planning and Development Department.Kirk Mayes, President & CEO of Forgotten Harvest. Latisha Johnson, Detroit City Councilperson representing District 4.

Construction has begun on an $8.2 million streetscape project on East Warren in Detroit, between Cadieux and Three Mile. What are some of the improvements we'll see? What will the impact be? How long will it take? And what were some of the thoughts behind the design? Allen Penniman, East Region Design Director for Detroit's Planning and Development Department joins me on the show to talk all about what's ahead. Remember to tell a friend about the show! If you can, consider supporting us: One time thing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Or become a monthly member: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

May 26, 2022--John Horton spotlights Mendocino County's Summer School Programs with guests Malea Meyer and Bessie Glossinger of Youth Services in the Continuous Improvement, Innovation & Development Department at MCOE.

Today we talked with Tim Acklin of the City of La Crosse's Planning and Development Department on the new campaign “Forward La Crosse”.The forward La Crosse Campaign will serve to update the “Confluence” Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2002. This campaign, with the help of the citizens of La Crosse, WI, will create an action plan guiding decision making and investment. Visit https://forwardlacrosse.org to take the survey, post on a digital map, share your priorities via the “voting game.” and identify which principles should be prioritized to guide La Crosse's future!You can find more conversations, food reviews, live music and events on our website https://lacrosselocal.com.

Today we have Dan Zack on the show. Dan is an urban planner in Fresno California. In 2022 he founded Zack Urban Solutions, a consulting firm which offers a wide variety of urban planning services to cities, non-profits, and developers who want proven, practical approaches to creating walkable, fun, and inclusive places. Prior to that, he spent 23 years in local government working on downtown revitalization, streetscape projects, parking management, zoning and form-based codes, long-range plans, housing plans, and development entitlements. He spent 7 1/2 years with the City of Fresno: For the last year of that he was the Assistant Director of Economic Development and was focused on bringing housing to Downtown Fresno; for the remainder of his time there he was Assistant Director of the Planning and Development Department. His previous work was in Northern California; as the Downtown Development Manager for the City of Redwood City in the San Francisco Bay Area he attracted the development of 2,500 homes in an area that had stagnated for decades, but which is now one of the most active downtowns in the Silicon Valley. Zack Urban Solutions Website Books Mentioned Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Places Better by Jeff Speck When Fresno Rode the Rails by Edward Hamm The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs Survival of the City: The Future of Urban Life in an Age of Isolation by Edward Glaeser and David Cutler

This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Bradly. Rebecca is Foley's Director of Professional Development. In this discussion, Rebecca reflects on growing-up in Los Gatos, California, attending The University of California, Los Angeles, for undergrad and Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. During the discussion, Rebecca shares her initial interest in becoming a prosecutor and reflects on why she instead decided to join a large law firm after completing a two-year federal clerkship. She discusses joining Foley as a mid-level associate, subsequently leaving practice to become Foley's Director of Recruiting, and more recently the firm's Director of Professional Development. Rebecca also discusses the important role of professional development and how the department plays a key aspect in attorney development. Finally, Rebecca provides advice on the importance of being willing to help and learn new things.

Chef Mario Limaduran is a native of Bolivia and immigrated to California when he was 14 years old. Raised in a hospitality-driven family, Mario's love of food first began when his grandmother helped him make pizza for his classmates as a young boy. From that moment, combined with an infatuation with the movie Ratatouille, Mario fell in love with the feeling of making people happy through culinary arts.Chef Mario attended both the North Miami and Denver campuses of Johnson and Wales University, receiving an associate's degree in culinary arts and a bachelor's degree in culinary nutrition. The culinary nutrition program at JWU empowered Mario with the knowledge to succeed within the sports performance world and develop a world-class program for the UFC and the Sacramento Kings, as well as the necessary knowledge to do food product research and development. Chef Mario's culinary nutrition career continues today at Trifecta, where he recently developed a training program to empower culinary teams around the world who work within the sports performance field to educate and implement the unique method to personalize every meal to an athlete's personal needs. As their executive chef, he leads Trifecta's Research and Development Department and has helped grow the company into becoming the largest organic meal delivery service in the United States. His vision today is rooted in the desire to disrupt the world as it's known and leave a long-lasting legacy in the food, health, and sports world. CULINARY SCHOOL AFFILIATION: Johnson & Wales University; North Miami, FL & Denver, CO.Website – www.trifectanutrition.comEmail – mario.limaduran@trifectanutrition.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/chefmario._ Sign up for our email list / newsletter: https://foodmedianetwork.com/contactFree Culinary School Stories Recipe eBook: https://bit.ly/culinaryschoolrecipesAffordable College Prep: https://affordablecollegeprep.com/ RATINGS / REVIEW: If you enjoy this episode or the podcast overall, please consider leaving a short review and ratings on Apple Podcasts / iTunes if you have an iPhone or iPad. It takes less than 30 seconds, and it really makes a difference in spreading the word, getting new listeners and guests, as well as sponsors!To do so, click HERE and then scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews”; tap the amount of stars you want to give; tap on “Write a Review”; create a headline; write your review; click “Send”. SPONSORSHIP / SUPPORT:If you like the show, this episode, and/or the video clips, why not show your support by buying us a cup or two of coffee to help defray some of the out-of-pocket expenses at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chefroche. We truly appreciate the gesture!Individuals can also donate through Patreon! Please support the show at: https://www.patreon.com/DrProfessorChef. If you contribute just the price of a cup of coffee a week, you will be helping to support the hosting, purchasing, creation and production of our episodes and shows that we produce and give away for free.Companies & Businesses interested in advertising or sponsoring the podcast, please contact us at: culinaryschoolstories@gmail.comABOUT THE SHOW: Culinary School Stories is a weekly podcast with engaging interviews that shares the stories of people from around the world that have an association with a culinary school in some way. Each episode we bring you the best stories from people around the food service world whose lives have been influenced, impacted, touched and/or enriched, for good or for bad, from their culinary school experience. And this Podcast is dedicated to telling their story!From current students and alumni to faculty and administrators, this interview style podcast allows for longer, more in-depth, open discussions about issues, stories and tales surrounding culinary school. We hope you will listen in and learn what each of our guests has to say as we talk to them about their relationship to culinary school, as well as their journey, the people who helped them, and their goals and dreams for the future. Join us as we ask and discover, “What's your culinary school story?” RESOURCES:Audience Response Hotline: (207) 835-1275 {Comments, Suggestions or Questions)Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/FoodMediaNetworkCSS Podcast Website: http://www.culinaryschoolstories.comChef Educator Podcast Website: http://www.chefeducator.comMain Website: https://www.foodmedianetwork.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrChefColinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrProfessorChefTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChefRocheInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CulinarySchoolStories NOTE: If you want to share your culinary school story in a future episode, all you have to do is go to http://www.culinaryschoolstories.com and download the guest questionnaire at the bottom of that page. Once you fill it out, email it back to us. After we review it, we will be back in touch to set up a date and time to talk!MUSIC: "Family Montage" by Biz Baz Studio & “Merengue de Limon” by Quincas Moreira; YouTube Audio LibraryCulinary School Stories is a proud member of the Food Media Network!Copyright 2021Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/culinaryschoolstories/donations

This week on The Fairmont Bridge, Hanna and Alex have a conversation with Shae Strait, Director of Planning & Development at the City of Fairmont. Shae gives a highlight of all of the exciting projects happening within the Planning & Development Department and goes in-depth about the City's future Rail-Trail Connector. You can find The Fairmont Bridge on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, and other platforms where you listen to podcasts. Thank you for listening!

If you are trying to develop a business development strategy or looking to create a business development department in your company, you cannot afford to miss today's show.In this episode of The Inside BS show we outline what a business development department and what they do. We also give you a business development plan you don't want to miss. Timestamps:00:00 What is Business Development Department?00:36 Sales and Marketing Plus Partnerships03:39 Friendly Name for Sales04:38 Business Development Makes It Easier to Recruit05:32 Lead Acquisitions06:19 Strategy07:16 The Secret to success in Developing a Business Development Strategy

About Marc Marc Anthony Barnes has served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Dillard University since February 2013. This is not his first stint with the university, having worked in Dillard's Development Department in various positions from 2000-2009. Before his return to Dillard, Marc served as Director of Development at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. (NOJHFF). At NOJHFF, he was responsible for the development of a major gifts fundraising operation and the launch of a major capital campaign designed to support the renovation of the Jazz & Heritage Center. In his current role, he is responsible for all of the university's fundraising efforts, government grants & contracts, alumni relations, marketing & communications, and community outreach. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Xavier University of Louisiana, an M.A. in Philanthropy & Development at LaGrange College and a Ph.D. in Urban Higher Education Administration at Jackson State University. Marc received the Fr. Charles Hall Award (Alumnus of the Year) at St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, LA in 2014 and recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Greater New Orleans Chapter as their “Outstanding Professional Fundraiser” in November 2015. In 2017, he was recognized nationally as a top HBCU leader by HBCU Grow. He has a passion for uplifting children and he serves on a number of boards and committees in New Orleans. He and his wife, Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, have two children, Caitlin and Marc, Jr.

Jordan Hillman is the Director of the City of Jackson's Planning and Development Department. In her role, Jordan is the city's problem solver and systems analyst, and her work ranges from community development to transit and business licensing. A decade-long resident here, Jordan and husband Matt are raising two boys in the City With Soul. In this episode: www.jacksonms.gov | www.jacksonms.gov/connectjxn | twitter.com/jordanrhillman | www.jxn.ms

Master Distiller Brent Elliott joins us from Kentucky for an all encompassing, bourbon fueled conversation about Four Roses Distillery--Follow us:spiritguidesocietypodcast.comfacebook.com/spiritguidesoctwitter.com/spiritguidesocinstagram.com/spiritguidesocyoutube.com/c/SpiritGuideSociety/?sub_confirmation=1--About Brent: (fourrosesbourbon.com)Being Master Distiller is something Brent Elliott says is hard to call a job because, to him, “it's a privilege and a passion to be a part of Four Roses.”A native of Owensboro, Kentucky, Brent became Master Distiller at Four Roses in September 2015 and he is uniquely qualified for this role… after all, he's been involved in Producing Four Roses premium Bourbons since he began with the company in 2005.As the Distillery's Director of Quality, Brent's years of experience with Four Roses include everything from applying his Chemistry degree in production, managing barrel inventories, production planning, to selecting barrels for special Single Barrel bottlings and Limited Edition products. Brent applies his on-the-job experience to his role of Master Distiller, ensuring that each Four Roses product has the fruity, smooth and mellow character, along with a hint of spice, that the brand has become known for around the world.Every stage of the production process is critical and you'll find Brent's heart and soul in every one of them. Named Master Distiller/Blender of the Year at the 2020 Icons of Whisky America award ceremony, Brent Elliott is particularly proud of Small Batch Select, the distillery's newest permanent product-line extension since 2006, and the biggest addition to the storied history of the brand since he became master distiller. Cheers.--A Q&A With Master Distiller Brent ElliottWe know you don't like to toot your own horn, but what makes you an ideal Master Distiller?In many ways, I am somewhat reserved. I think that aspect of my personality and my interest in science are what led me into the field of chemistry. But, after coming to Four Roses, leaning more about Bourbon and interacting with visitors to the Distillery, I began to realize that I never felt reserved when it came to Bourbon. I think the key is the excitement that surrounds any conversation about Bourbon…from both sides!What is your responsibility as Master Distiller?My focus will always be what got me to where I am, and what got the Four Roses brand where it is today, and that's quality. It will be a challenge to be as involved in Quality as I always have been and to promote a brand that I love, but it's a challenge I welcome!If we maintain the same quality that has come to define Four Roses and I successfully share my experiences and passion with the growing number of Bourbon enthusiasts, then I will be doing my job. This brand speaks for itself, and I'm committed to maintaining the product and sharing Four Roses Bourbon with as many people as possible.What's been your favorite thing about working at Four Roses Bourbon thus far?If you look at Four Roses, you can see the tremendous growth over the past 5-10 years. In that time there has been a surreal feeling of excitement surrounding the brand and the industry as a whole. As Four Roses has grown, this excitement has attracted more wonderful and passionate people to the company. Working with them and sharing in the excitement is my favorite part of being here.What can the fans expect in years to come?More Bourbon of the same quality they know and love. And, with our recent investments to increase our capacity, even more people will have the chance to enjoy Four Roses.What gives you the most satisfaction at Four Roses?I'm happiest either when I am so deep into a project or task that I lose track of everything else OR when something is finally complete and I can take a big step back and take pride in the finished project. One thing that comes to mind is the first sip of a Limited Edition after all the barrels are dumped. That's satisfying! Describe a typical day in the life of Brent Elliott.Fortunately it is impossible to answer that question. Every day is different for me at Four Roses. I enjoy that there is no real routine. I mentally prepare my daily goals on my way to work every day. If I'm lucky, my day resembles my plan. Usually, it doesn't.Do you remember your first taste of Bourbon?I remember my first drink of unmixed bourbon. Years ago, a good friend of mine introduced me to Bourbon on the rocks. I was very excited and grateful at the time. I'm even more grateful now, and I've told him so.Where did you grow up?Owensboro, KY.UK or UofL?I graduated from UK. That's all I should say.Do you have a favorite Four Roses recipe?I can't even say what my favorite Four Roses product is. It changes depending on my mood and even on the time of year. I seem to lean toward Single Barrel in the cooler months and the Yellow Label and Small Batch in the warmer months.Are you into music? Favorite band?I love music. Picking a favorite band or genre is similar to the question about my favorite recipe. There is a whole world of rich, wonderful music out there. There are a million tangible and intangible factors that at any particular time make a certain sound “perfect”.How did you feel when you were named Master Distiller at Four Roses Bourbon?Of course Joy and excitement, but more than that I felt honored thatFour Roses was putting their confidence in me.What's the perfect meal to accompany Four Roses Bourbon?Because I am from Owensboro, KY, I was recently asked about pairing Bourbon with Western Kentucky Barbeque. Honestly I have not tried to pair these, yet, so I could not properly answer. However, I promise that on my next trip to Owensboro I'm going to have fun getting to the bottom of this question.How do you prefer to drink Four Roses?Usually I drink my Bourbon on the rocks or neat. However, when I get the chance for a talented bartender to make me a cocktail, I never pass it up. The creativity and skill of many bartenders is amazing.--About Four Roses:In 1884, Paul Jones Jr, moved his thriving business to Louisville, Kentucky, where he opened an office in a section of historic Main Street called, “Whiskey Row”. Four years later, he trademarked the name Four Roses, claiming production and sales back to the 1860s. In 1922, the Paul Jones Company purchased the Frankfort Distilling Company.In 1943, Seagram purchased the Frankfort Distilling Co. primarily to acquire the most noted and recognized name in the business at that time – Four Roses' Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Even though Four Roses was the top selling Bourbon in the U.S. in the 30s, 40s and 50s, Seagram made the decision to discontinue the sale of Four Roses' Kentucky Straight Bourbon in the United States, and Four Roses was moved to the rapidly growing European and Asian markets where it quickly became and still is a top-selling Bourbon in both Europe and Japan today.In 1966, a young man named Jim Rutledge, who would later become one of the world's most legendary Master Distillers, joined Seagram in the Louisville Plant's Research and Development Department. In 1975, he was transferred to Corporate Headquarters in New York until 1992, when Jim asked to return home to Kentucky to help with the Four Roses brand. In 1995, he replaced Ova Haney as the Master Distiller. For the next several years, Jim worked tirelessly to return the Four Roses brand back to the States – a dream that would become a reality in hands of a new owner.In February 2002, the Kirin Brewery Company, Ltd. purchased the Four Roses Bourbon brand trademark and production facilities. The new acquisition was named the Four Roses Distillery LLC. Shortly thereafter, Four Roses was once again sold in the United States and quickly earned the reputation of being one of the most notable names in the Bourbon world.In August 2015, Jim Rutledge retired as Master Distiller and Brent Elliott, who had worked alongside Jim for 10 years, became the company's new Master Distiller.The people who work at the Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY and at our warehouse facility in Cox's Creek, KY continue the legacy that began with Paul Jones in 1888. Their passion for quality and pride in handcrafting an award winning Bourbon is evident in the smooth, mellow taste that has become the signature of the Four Roses Brand.--Samba Isobel by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4316-samba-isobelLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/