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The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and American Rivers held a briefing about America's most pressing water infrastructure challenges, and solutions to close the gap between investment needs and reliable water services. Today, U.S. waterways—and our drinking water—are vulnerable to aging infrastructure, stormwater and sewage overflows, and extreme weather. In January 2026, Washington, D.C., saw the consequences of such aging infrastructure when a sewer line collapsed, discharging 200 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River—one of the largest spills in U.S. history. This briefing convened practitioners and policy experts who presented innovative policy and financing solutions—from smart monitoring systems to credit trading—to improve water infrastructure across the country. Panelists also highlighted key existing programs, like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which help states catalyze water innovation and address water affordability.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Spraying Systems. Far too often, manufacturers use way more utilities than needed for production.In a new video, Spraying Systems shares how one small adjustment on the plant floor drastically reduces water and energy consumption, saving manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars – and in some cases, millions. Watch it now. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Bot Auto Delivers First Fully Humanless Commercial Truckload- Hyundai Is Getting Tired of Waiting for Its Robots- Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid 'Increasing Volatility'In Case You Missed It- Corning to Build Three Factories, Create 3,000 Jobs in Massive AI Deal With Nvidia- Sugar Titan to 'Modernize' Historic Louisiana Refinery- FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Neurosurgical Supply ShortagesPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Andy or Ben [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

he world's largest producer of cane sugar is planning its largest-ever capital expenditure to overhaul a historic — and timeworn — refinery near New Orleans.American Sugar Refining this week broke ground on the first phase of what the company said would be a $785 million project to modernize the   — the largest sugar processing plant in the Western Hemisphere.Initial construction, which is already underway, will build a new $200 million process building by 2028; state and company officials said that modernizing the overall campus' refining capabilities would allow it to meet future demand, improve reliability, and reduce both water and energy use. Additional phases, officials said, would build on those process improvements, but the announcement did not outline the next steps of the overall project — or a timetable for starting them.ASR said that it anticipates adding 15 jobs to its current workforce of 500. NOLA.com reports that the state's incentive package for the project included a 80% property tax abatement over 10 years.The Chalmette Refinery began operations at the campus along the Mississippi River in 1909, and it wears the scars of a 117-year history that has included hurricanes, fires and dramatic changes in the sugar market. Its 32 production lines can reportedly produce some 6 million pounds of sugar per day across dozens of product platforms. #manufacturing, #foodsupply, #sugarindustry, #refinery, #infrastructure, #capitalinvestment, #industrialupgrade, #madeinusa, #supplychain, #foodmanufacturing, #energyefficiency, #sustainability, #industrialnews, #businessnews, #louisiana, #economicdevelopment, #manufacturingjobs, #plantmodernization, #operations, #industryupdates

The Office of Personnel Management is applying artificial intelligence to modernize the writing of position descriptions in the hiring process. OPM Director Scott Kupor touted the agency's new USA Class tool during an interview at the UiPath Fusion conference, presented by FedScoop, as a way to streamline notoriously slow and complex federal hiring. The federal government “has a lot of jobs,” the director said, with more than 600 classifications and a workforce north of 2 million civilian federal employees. “So the ‘n factorial' is pretty significant.” Kupor said OPM sought to leverage AI's strength in digesting large volumes of information — in this case, thousands of existing job descriptions — to train a model, and then prompted it to create new position descriptions aligned with OPM's classification standards. Federal hiring managers then review the outputs to ensure accuracy, further strengthening the model. The Pentagon plans to require service members to complete cybersecurity training once every three years, DefenseScoop has learned, a move that will scrap an annual mandate and is set to upend the Army's recent shift to a five-year requirement. In a Sep. 30 memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the military to “restore mission focus” by reducing, consolidating or eliminating a slew of mandatory courses, such as cybersecurity training, that he said were distracting from the military's core job of fighting wars. Hegseth did not specify by how much the services should “relax the mandatory frequency” of cybersecurity training, and by February, the Army issued its own directive that required soldiers to take the course once every five years instead of annually, DefenseScoop reported. But more than a month after the service's directive, the Pentagon is moving to require troops to conduct cybersecurity training once every three years, according to a recent memo reviewed by the publication and a senior defense official, which would effectively overrule the Army's move. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Less than two weeks after the IRS wrapped what its CEO called the “most successful filing season” in history, the House passed a pair of bills aimed at giving the tax agency better tech for its next go-round. The lower chamber cleared the BARCODE Efficiency Act and the Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act this week, teeing up the modernization-focused pieces of legislation for the Senate. The Department of Labor aims to unveil its AI workforce hub in “the coming months,” an agency official told FedScoop Tuesday. The concept of a Labor-managed AI workforce hub was first introduced in President Donald Trump's AI Action Plan last July. The portal will feature recurring analyses and actionable insights meant to inform workforce and education policy, per the plan. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

While the Farm Bill 2.0 is front and center for House Ag Committee Chair GT Thompson of Pennsylvania, ag labor reform remains high on his list of priorities.

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Joseph Cruz left a lucrative job in finance to pursue business ownership. Year 1 has gone well (despite losing his GM).Register for the webinars: What Type of Franchise Is Right for You? - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/48gn6eHThe Operator's Perspective: Running a Business for an Owner - Thu, Apr 9 - https://bit.ly/4m7lSZ7Topics in Joseph's interview:Growing up in a Filipino immigrant familyWhy aging infrastructure creates long-term opportunityThe laundromat that started it allRunning an “oh sh*t” business Construction seasonality in ChicagoLast-minute GM retirement before closingRunning the business while still working his W-2 jobThe scramble to digitize knowledge stuck in employees' headsBuilding systems, vendor lists, and shared documentationSetting the company's “emotional temperature” as the ownerReferences and how to contact Joseph:LinkedInA&A LinkedInA&A Equipment and Supply Co.Articles by Joseph:From Spreadsheets to Steel-Toed Boots: Lessons from the First Few Months as an EntrepreneurSmall Businesses are Small for a Reason: What It Really Takes to Modernize a 40-Year-Old Distribution BusinessThe Real Work Begins: Midway Through My First Year as a Business OwnerTop 10 lessons from my first year of owning a businessDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryIf you're serious about buying a business, learn why Acquisition Lab members have a 40% success rate:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

The City Bar's Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies dives deep into the six pillars of President Trump's March 2026 Cyber Strategy for America: Shape Adversary Behavior; Promote Common Sense Regulation; Modernize and Secure Federal Government Networks; Secure Critical Infrastructure; Sustain Superiority in Critical and Emerging Technologies; and Build Talent and Capacity. Task Force co-chair Jerome Walker joins Sabeena Ahmed Liconte (Head of Legal & Chief Compliance Officer, Americas at ICBC Standard Bank Group) and Alex Southwell (Partner, McDermott Will & Schulte) to discuss the “aspirational” strategy in its totality, including its offensive, defensive, and future-minded qualities, as well as its challenges and the surrounding requirements for the strategy to be successful and ensure global compliance. If you are interested in learning more about emerging AI developments and policy, join us for the 2026 Artificial Intelligence Conference on June 18 to hear from industry experts and connect with leading legal professionals across the field. 00:00 Welcome and Cyber Strategy Overview 02:07 Meet the Panelists 04:44 Big Picture Reactions 12:30 Pillar One - Shape Adversary Behavior 28:28 Pillar Two - Promote Common Sense Regulation 42:19 Pillar Three - Modernize and Secure Federal Government Networks 52:22 Pillars Four & Five - Secure Critical Infrastructure & Sustain Superiority in Critical and Emerging Technologies 01:01:23 Pillar Six - Build Talent and Capacity 01:06:11 Closing Thoughts

In this episode of Chamber Chat Podcast, host Brandon Burton speaks with Charles Wood, President and CEO of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of evolving and modernizing chambers of commerce, the strategic focus on economic development, and the integration of leadership programs with economic goals. Charles shares insights on embracing change, the future role of chambers in building trust within communities, and the necessity of adapting to the fast-paced changes in today's world. Transcript and show notes found at this link. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Econ Dev Ops econdevops.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc

In this episode, discover how to optimize the employee journey from onboarding to offboarding using cutting-edge tech solutions. Brett Hardy, Head of Modern Workspace Services at CDW Canada, joins Brian Matthews to share insights on persona-based provisioning, agentic AI and smart automation to enhance workforce support. Perfect for IT professionals and HR leaders, this episode offers actionable strategies to future-proof your employee journey. To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Here is a link to the Energy Bills relief Act Proposal: https://seec.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/seec.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/26.01.21-energy-bills-relief-act-summary_0.pdfWhat the Energy Bills Relief Act would actually do:It focuses on one core goal: lowering energy costs for everyday people.Add more affordable energyWhen demand is higher than supply, prices go up. This bill restores incentives for renewable energy (the cheapest and fastest to scale), expands solar (including community and large-scale options), and speeds up projects that are currently stuck in red tape — so relief doesn't take years.Modernize the gridOur energy system is outdated. This bill invests in infrastructure so energy can move more efficiently between regions, lowers connection costs, and reduces risks from things like wildfires — all of which helps bring costs down. Put affordability over profitsIt cracks down on price gouging and stops expensive, outdated energy sources from being artificially propped up — because too often, those extra costs get passed on to us.Put people firstThis includes making homes more energy-efficient (like insulation and sealing leaks to lower bills), sharing benefits with communities, and protecting families from utility shut-offs — especially those already struggling.Bottom line:More supply + better systems + fairer pricing = lower bills and more stability for families. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

This week on the GovNavigators Show, Adam and Robert sit down with Ryan Hoesing, Chief of Staff for FedRAMP, and Nicole Thompson, Security Director, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential federal IT programs undergoing transformation today.Ryan and Nicole walk through the sweeping changes to the FedRAMP program and explain what the new “FedRAMP 20x” approach means for agencies and industry. They unpack the shift from authorization to certification, the move toward continuous and machine-readable security data, and why redefining FedRAMP's role is critical to making cloud adoption actually work across government.Show Notes:Continued DHS appropriations uncertaintyLaunch of VP Vance's anti-fraud taskforceNew DEI EOWhat's on the GovNavigators' Radar:Mar 31: Oracle Federal ForumApr 8: ACT-IAC Contact Center Summit

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On today's episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Kenon Chen, EVP of Strategy and Growth at Clear Capital, about Trump's executive order on appraisal modernization on top of the UAD changes. Related to this episode: Trump executive orders target housing supply and mortgage credit HousingWire | YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More info about HousingWire To learn more about Trust & Will click here. The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor in chief Sarah Wheeler talk to leading industry voices and get a deeper look behind the scenes of the top mortgage and real estate.

WhoTim Smith, President and General Manager of Waterville Valley, New HampshireRecorded onNovember 12, 2025About Waterville ValleyClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: The Sununu FamilyLocated in: Waterville Valley, New HampshireYear founded: 1966Pass affiliations:* Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass: 2 days, no blackouts* White Mountain Super Pass: unlimited, no blackouts* Indy Learn-to-Turn: 3 days, includes rentals, lesson, lift ticket; limited lift access* Ski New Hampshire Kids Passport: 1 day with holiday blackouts* Uphill New England: no lift accessBase elevation: 1,984 feet (highest in New Hampshire, 3rd in New England)Summit elevation: 4,004 feet (2nd-highest in New Hampshire, 5th in New England)Vertical drop: 2,020 feet (4th-highest in New Hampshire, 14th in New England)Skiable acres: 265Average annual snowfall: 148 inchesTrail count: 62 (14% novice, 64% intermediate, 22% advanced)Lift count: 10 (1 six-pack, 1 high-speed quad, 2 triples, 2 doubles, 2 T-bars, 2 carpets)Why I interviewed himWell no one wants to hear this but we got to $300 lift tickets the same way we got to $80,000 pickup trucks. We're Americans Goddamnit and we just can't do stickshifts and we sure as s**t ain't standin' up on our skis to ride back up the mountain. It's pure agony you see. We need us a nine-pack chairlift with a bubble and a breakroom and a minibar and surround sound and Lazy-Boy seats and hell no we ain't ridin' it with eight strangers we'll hold back and take a whole chair to our ownselves. And it needs to move fast, Son. Like embarrass-the-Concord fast because God help us we spend more than 90 seconds with our own thoughts.I'm not aiming to get kicked out of America here, but if I may submit a few requests regarding our self-inflicted false price floors. I would like the option of purchasing a brand-new car with a manual transmission and windows rolled up and down with a hand-crank. I would like to keep pedaling my bicycle. I would like to cut the number of holidays with commercial mandates by 80 percent. I would prefer that we not set the air-conditioners to 60 when it's 65 degrees outside. This doesn't mean I want to get rid of all the air-conditioners but could we maybe take it easy on the frostbite-in-July overkill of it all?My Heretic Wishlist for American Skiing includes but is not limited to: more surface lifts, especially to serve terrain parks, high-altitude exposed terrain, and expert pods; on-resort lodging that does not still require a commute-by-personal-vehicle to reach the lifts; and thoughtful terrain management that retains ungroomed sections for skiers who like things about skiing other than going fast.Waterville Valley is doing all of these things. It is perhaps the only major American ski area in decades to replace a chairlift with a surface lift on a non-beginner terrain pod, and the only one to build two new T-bars this century. A planned gondola would connect Waterville Valley the town with Waterville Valley the ski area, correcting an only-in-America setup that separates these inseparable places by two miles of road. The glade network grows annually in both subtle and obvious ways.This is not a ski area going in reverse. Waterville is modern and keeps modernizing. The four-year-old Tecumseh bubble six-pack, though bookended with T-bars, is one of the nicest chairlifts in America. Skiers still go groomer-kaboom on morning cord. Suburban office-park dads with interstate commutes and a habit of lecturing the Facebook Commons about the virtues of snow tires can still park their 42-wheel-drive Abrams-Caterpillar-F-15,000 Tanktruck in sub-parking lot 42Z and walk uphill to the lifts. But Waterville Valley is one of a handful of American ski areas, along with Killington and Deer Valley and Winter Park, that is embracing all of our luxe cultural excesses while pursuing the very un-American ambition of putting more skiers close to skiing.No ski area is perfect. For all the cash saved on those T-bars, peak-day Waterville lift tickets still hit $145. The mountain's season pass is the second-most expensive single-mountain season passes in New England – more than a top-line Epic Pass (an adult WV pass includes a free pass for a kid age 6 to 12, which is great if you have one of those). That's bold pricing for the 22nd-largest ski area in New England, especially one that still spins three Stadeli chairlifts that predate the extinction of the dinosaurs. And two high-speed chairlifts is not a lot of high-speed chairlifts for a 2,000-vertical-foot ski area (though about half of New England's 2,000-footers run just two or fewer detaches).Yeah I know. Sick burn from someone who was waxing about surface lifts four paragraphs ago. I may have collected too many ski area Lego blocks in my mental bucket, and they don't always click together back here on planet Earth. “More villages,” I say while dismissing Aspen as a subsidized simulacrum of itself. “Big fast lifts rule,” I say while setting off fire alarms as first-generation chairlifts disintegrate and the cost of their most basic replacements escalates. “No-grooming, all-glades makes the best ski area,” I say, while condemning resort operators for $356 lift tickets that dam the masses. “Vail is too expensive,” I say. “Vail is too cheap,” I also say. “Modernize our chairlifts,” I say while celebrating the joy of riding an antique Riblet double. I endorse ski areas splitting off from conglomerates and ski areas joining them. These narratives can feel contradictory at best and schizophrenic at worst.But that tension is part of what draws me to lift-served ski areas, where two things central to my worldview – wild nature and human invention – merge. Or perhaps more accurately, collide. Both forces act at all times not only to extinguish one another, but themselves: above-freezing temps trash two feet of new snow; bad liftline management cancels out the capacity benefits of a $12 million lift upgrade. Making a ski area function, then, requires continual tweaking, of both the nuanced and look-at-us-press-release variety. A ski area is a business, sure, but that's almost a coincidence. The act of building and running a ski area is foremost an art, architecture, and engineering project that requires a somewhat madcap conductor to succeed. As with any artform, there is no one correct and final way to build a ski area. The variety is central to skiing's appeal. But there are operator/artist attributes - flexibility, inventiveness, consistency tempered by openness to change - that contribute to the overall quality and cohesion of the individual ski area experience in the context of competing ski areas. In the current version of Waterville Valley, we find one of our best contemporary examples of a ski area evolving toward the best version of itself under the stewardship of owners and managers possessing exactly these traits.What we talked aboutThe return of World Cup training and events to Waterville; drifting away from and back toward freeskiing culture; the best terrain parks in New England; why terrain parks are drifting away from mega-features; what happened to all the halfpipes?; and ramps?; no really no one wore helmets in the ‘90s; building terrain parks before institutional knowledge and the internet; the lost Hidden Valley, Wisconsin ski area; the rise of the high-speed ropetow; why Waterville replaced one T-bar and one Poma with a new T-bar (rather than a chairlift); why Waterville installed night skiing; the return of the Exhibition terrain park; self-installing the World Cup T-bar; Waterville's ops blog; why the Tecumseh Express sixer needed new bubbles after just a couple of seasons; why bubbles cost so much and how Waterville manufactured a less expensive one; Tecumseh's incredible wind resistance; MND lifts as an alternative to the two large U.S.-based lift manufacturers; a chairlift's “infancy” and how different 2020s lift technology is from early detachable tech; how Waterville's masterplan would reorient the mountain and skier traffic with an expansion and new lifts; Waterville's declining skier visits and whether that's a bad thing; how the resort's 1994 bankruptcy changed Waterville's trajectory; what stoked the Green Peak expansion; “we've been on a track to try to rebuild that energy we saw in the 1990s”; why Waterville turned away from discounting; “the right quantity of skiers on the right amount of surface”; building more terrain diversity; and a gondola connection from town to mountain.Should someone tell them they're running it backwards? Video by Stuart Winchester.What I got wrong* I said that the “High Country double chair was still standing” – what I meant was that parts of it were still in place. The top terminal remains, sans bullwheel, and the base terminal and motor room remain as a patrol shack:* I said that Waterville hadn't been known for terrain parks until recently, but Smith recalled that the ski area was more freestyle-centric from the ‘70s through the ‘90s, before pulling back during the first part of this century.* I said that 1,100 skiers per hour was “a little less than what a double chair would move,” thinking standard capacity for a double was 1,200 per hour. Smith says it is 900. Exact capacity varies from lift-to-lift, however. Lift Blog itemizes hourly capacities of between 800 and 1,200 for four of Smugglers' Notch's double chairs, between 1,000 and 1,200 for four of Mt. Spokane's fleet of Riblet doubles, and 1,000 for Waterville's Lower Meadows double. We all know, however, that the hourly capacity for a double chair is however many people are in line minus the number not paying attention minus singles who refuse to ride with anyone. So I don't know maybe 50.Podcast NotesOn other mentioned podcasts* World Cup competition returning to Sun Valley:* Heavenly backing out of mega-parks features:* Killington and the cost of bubbles:* Waterville part 1, from 2021:On Partek and each lift being differentOn Waterville's ownership historyFounder Tom Corcoran owned Waterville Valley from 1966 until 1994, when he sold to American Skiing Company (ASC) antecedent S-K-I. The feds made ASC dispense with Waterville and Cranmore when they merged with LBO Enterprises in 1996. Booth Creek (more on them below), bought the ski area and held it until 2010, when they sold it to the Sununu family. This makes Waterville one of just a handful of ski areas to ever enter a multi-mountain pass portfolio and then exit to independence - though Killington and Ragged recently did exactly that, and Eldora may follow.On Mt. Holiday, MichiganThis is just a little 200-footer, but it's still around on the outskirts of Traverse City, Michigan:That trailmap doesn't really communicate the ski area's essence. A little better are these pics I took on a summertime swing-through a few years back:I never skied there though, always preferring the far-larger Sugar Loaf, right down the road (which Smith and I also discussed):Until it was abandoned around 2000, this was one of the better ski areas in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. After a succession of owners - one of whom stripped all the chairlifts off the bump - failed to bring skiing back, the Leelanau Conservancy recently took ownership of the property. Skiing will return as an officially sanctioned activity, though unfortunately without a lift or snowmaking. I would have at least liked to have seen a ropetow. Here's their vision:On midwestskier.com Yes, Kids, the internet really did used to look like this:On Hidden Valley, WisconsinHere's a little ski hill that didn't make it. Smith spent time at Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, which opened in 1956 and closed forever in 2013. The chairlift appears to have been moved to nearby, county-run Kewaunee Winter Park, where it awaits installation.On high-speed ropetowsI am a huge fan of high-speed ropetows, which are a cheap and effective means to isolate users of terrain parks or other specialized, intensive-use zones from the broader ski area. Here's one at Spirit Mountain, Minnesota in 2023 (video by Stuart Winchester):On Waterville Valley's masterplanThis is perhaps the best angle of how Waterville's expansion would connect the legacy trail network to the town:Here's the Forest Service masterplan slide:Neither of these images, however, show how the gondola would eventually connect down into town, which is the crucial element of transforming Waterville Valley from a ski-area-that-says-it's-a-ski-resort into an actual ski resort. Here's a look at that connection:Waterville set up an excellent microsite detailing the hoped-for evolution.On Booth CreekAt the mid-90s height of American Skiing Company dominance, a former Vail executive assembled a cross-country ski area portfolio with ambitions of creating a hub-and-spoke network:Booth Creek ultimately sold off most of its properties, but still own Sierra-at-Tahoe. Grand Targhee GM Geordie Gillett was involved in the whole saga and broke it down for us in 2024:On Waterville going from one of the oldest lift fleets in New England to one of the most modernWhile Waterville runs some of the last Stadeli lifts in America (I count 16), the ski area has modernized extensively over the past decade:On U.S. Forest Service ski areas in the EastMost (109) of the 119 active U.S. ski areas on United States Forest Service leases sit in the West; two are in the Midwest, and eight are in the East: Bromley, Mount Snow, and Sugarbush, Vermont; Waterville Valley, Loon, Attitash, and Wildcat, New Hampshire; and Timberline, West Virginia. None, as far as I know, sit entirely within the boundaries of a national forest, but even partial overlap triggers the requirement to submit an updated masterplan each decade.The Storm explores the world of lift-served skiing year-round. Join us. 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Legacy contact centres are costly, complex and holding businesses back — but cloud and API-driven innovation is changing everything. In this episode of CDW Tech Talks, host Brian Matthews, Head of Modern Workspace – Services Strategy and Development, sits down with Curtiss Hoeft, Senior Field Solutions Architect, to explore how modern contact center platforms reduce costs, boost flexibility and power smarter, AI-driven customer experiences. From replacing hardware-heavy systems to leveraging real-time agent assist and virtual agents, learn how organizations are future-proofing customer service in 2026. To learn more, visit cdw.ca Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the real reason care feels harder to get isn't your insurance card or a shiny new policy, but a simple math problem: too many patients, not enough clinicians? We sit down with Scott Becker—attorney, entrepreneur, and founder of Becker's Healthcare—to trace how a media brand grew from a legal practice, then dive into the uncomfortable truth shaping everything from ER wait times to specialty access: supply and demand.We unpack why hospitals can't be judged like software companies. They are labor-intensive, brick-and-mortar safety nets operating on razor-thin margins, yet expected to absorb underpayment, rising wages, and shifting risk. Scott explains how private equity, insurers, and health systems each chase solvency inside a design that often rewards denial and delay rather than throughput and access. Value-based care is no silver bullet; during COVID it “worked” for the wrong reasons as procedures paused and loss ratios dropped. Meanwhile, carve-outs and concierge models siphon capacity toward those who can pay, widening access gaps for everyone else.So where's the fix? We push beyond slogans to concrete steps. Expand residency slots in targeted specialties. Modernize medical education to shorten time to practice without sacrificing quality. Pay public programs closer to cost while rationalizing commercial spreads. Use technology as an amplifier—AI that supports clinicians and speeds decisions—rather than a mirage that replaces expertise we don't have. For health systems, the mandate is clarity and depth: choose what you will be great at, align tightly with physicians, and build reliable access points that match how patients actually seek care. For patients, the playbook is proactive: organize your records, ask for second opinions, know which local centers excel for specific conditions, and advocate early.If coverage grows but clinician supply doesn't, equity collapses and costs climb. Join us for a candid, unscripted tour through the incentives, bottlenecks, and decisions that truly move the needle—and hear Scott's practical advice for leaders and patients navigating a system under strain. If this conversation resonates, follow, share with a colleague, and leave a review to help more listeners find it.Support the showEngage the conversation on Substack at The Common Bridge!

I love any opportunity I can get to speak with Siân Miller, and what luck it was to have her on for "Wuthering Heights" to discuss all things wild... and contained. Braids for days, vacuum masks, intricate hairstyles only to never have film coverage, and yes... sigh... windburned cheeks. I have known Siân since she worked on Cyrano- a beautiful treasure of a film that many people might not know about, and we dug into all things Saltburn last time, but today we will talk about the film that has us all in the beauty world swooning. What did you think of Wuthering Heights? Have you tried any of the looks yourself?Siân and I also talked about where Hair and Makeup Falls on the priority list of time on shoot days- I'd love to hear from other craft departments about this topic. Makeup and Hair is often disregarded as a chunk of time allotted to vanity, when it is actually vital to the character creation and needs to be reestablished every shoot day. What are your thoughts on this as filmmakers and artists yourselves?Learn more about the products Siân used on-set here:ShopMy0:00 - Intro4:04 - When to Modernize the Story6:12 - Working with Emerald Fennel9:13 - Creating Cathy's Hair12:41 - The Thought Behind The Skin Room14:17 - Matching Cathy to the Dining Room17:17 - The Making Of Siân's Favorite Scene19:56 - Meaning Behind the Freckles22:27 - Makeup is an Underappreciated Art28:10 - Working with Jacob Elordi Again30:26 - Outro Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Guests: Gordon Chang and Peter Huessy. China reportedly conducted secret underground nuclear tests to develop battlefield weapons for coercion, ignoring arms control treaties while the U.S. struggles to modernize its own deterrents.1954

It is high time the classic 10 day Italy itinerary was given a modern makeover and we are going to show you how to do it. Rome, Florence and Venice have been the route visitors have followed for centuries but travel has changed quite a bit since then. Learn how to avoid the crowds and build a little unexpected adventure into your Italy vacation so it is the right trip for you, not what the internet says you should do. Let's open the door to your Italy.Get help with your Italy itinerary with Italy Trip Planning ServicesRead the full episode show notes here > untolditaly.com/310The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topicFOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe hereTRIP PLANNING: Learn more hereJOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departuresThe Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter. Production assistance by the other Katie Clarke 

Elie Y. Katz, Founder, President & CEO of National Retail Solutions (NRS), joined Doug Green, Publisher of Technology Reseller News, for a wide-ranging conversation about what's changing right now for independent convenience stores—and why technology partners should be paying attention. Katz opened with a candid, real-world story from home that set the tone for the episode: small-business life is relentless, unpredictable, and personal. “I'm here, ready to roll… and tell them about National Retail Solutions and how we could help them make more money and put more money in their pocket,” he said—framing NRS as both a technology provider and a support system for business owners who are often juggling everything themselves. NRS serves the “onesies, twosies” of retail: independent convenience stores, bodegas, and similar single-operator businesses. Katz said NRS has deployed more than 40,000 point-of-sale registers across the U.S., supporting stores that compete daily against national chains with far deeper resources. The discussion highlighted how these stores—often located at street level in dense neighborhoods—are increasingly becoming the preferred option for shoppers who want convenience, familiarity, and a sense of safety. A key theme was how consumer behavior shifts can quickly reshape revenue. Katz noted that many NRS-supported stores are seeing strong growth in e-commerce and delivery, enabled by POS integrations that connect store inventories to their own websites and to marketplaces like DoorDash and Grubhub. In his view, this is a repeatable pattern: during COVID, convenience stores went from shutdown panic to becoming essential community hubs, and those that embraced digital ordering surged. “The ones that were smart enough to be hooked into online ordering and the marketplaces… they thrived,” Katz said. Green and Katz also explored what Katz called a “quiet revolution” inside these neighborhood businesses—moving from cash-first operations to modern payment methods, loyalty programs, and digitally enabled workflows. Katz argued that the next generation of customers expects to order, pay, and interact through mobile experiences, and retailers that resist change risk getting left behind. “If you don't want to embrace the technology… you're going to wake up like Blockbuster, Kodak, Yahoo,” he warned. The conversation also covered safety and risk reduction, especially for stores operating in high-crime environments. Katz pointed to a patented feature built into NRS registers: a “panic alarm” workflow that can silently alert police in the event of a robbery while opening the cash drawer to comply with demands. “We have a patented alarm system embedded in our point of sale register… the drawer opens up and a silent alarm goes to the police department,” he said. Beyond POS, Katz positioned NRS as a broader financial and operational services provider for small businesses, including credit card processing, cash advance services to help with cash flow, and payroll services. His message to the channel was direct: technology resellers already have trusted relationships with Main Street businesses, and those relationships can translate into new revenue streams. “They're leaving money on the table by not taking advantage of the fact that they're trusted already by their customer,” Katz said. Finally, Katz emphasized that NRS wraps these capabilities with what he described as “white glove, back-of-house assistance,” helping store owners navigate programs, compliance issues, and operational setup—critical for owners who are often, as he put it, “the employee of the month, the pot washer, the HR person, head of legal, head of purchasing.” To learn more, visit https://nrsplus.com/. Katz also noted there is a “contact the CEO” option at the bottom of the site for direct outreach.

Madeleine DeAndreis, mayor of Fort Jones, California, offers insights about her city, current challenges and future outlook.

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Stephanie McClintock received a public hearing as lawmakers reviewed House Bill 2207, which would modernize Washington's beer warehousing laws to align with existing rules for wine and spirits while supporting breweries and locally owned businesses. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/rep-stephanie-mcclintocks-bill-to-modernize-beer-warehousing-laws-receives-a-public-hearing/ #ClarkCounty #WashingtonState #HB2207 #CraftBreweries #SmallBusiness #StateLegislature

"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion: Railroads' Crucial Role (6:32): The Civil War was the first major conflict where railroads were essential for supplying armies, moving troops, and transporting equipment on a massive scale. Rapid Expansion Before the War (7:23): In 1840, the U.S. had 3,000 miles of railroad. By 1850, it grew to 9,000 miles. By 1860, it reached 30,000 miles, with a significant disparity between North and South: the North had 21,000 miles, while the South had 9,000 miles. Differences Between Northern and Southern Railroads (8:09): Southern Railroads: Primarily "market railroads" (8:59), designed to transport commodities like cotton, tobacco, and sugar from farms to ports, often with shorter mileage (9:37). Northern Railroads: More focused on connecting cities (9:31) and commerce (11:55), with some relying heavily on passenger business (12:05). Impact on Manpower (12:20): The railroad boom in the 1850s influenced the available manpower for the war. Southern railroads largely used slave labor (12:40), while Northern railroad construction brought in European immigrants, significantly increasing the white male population of military age in the North by 1860 (12:52-13:32). Gauge Issues (14:52): Railroads in 1860 were not standardized in terms of "gauge" (the distance between rails), with about a dozen different gauges in use (15:42). This often meant freight and passengers had to be transferred between different rail lines, as railroads frequently didn't physically connect (21:14-21:41). Southern Reluctance to Modernize (27:59): Despite the recognized need to connect railroads for military purposes, the Confederate legislature debated extensively in 1861, with arguments centering on military necessity (29:11), funding (29:36), and whether connections should be temporary or permanent (30:06). A significant argument against expansion was the belief that the war would be over quickly (31:16). Protection of Railroads (32:59): While initially neglected by figures like Secretary of War Cameron due to personal financial interests (33:11), later in the war, the Union built blockhouses and established a "railroad division" to protect vital lines like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (33:40-33:51). Compensation and Management (34:04): The U.S. government compensated private railroads for their use by offering higher rates for government shipments (34:49). The North also consistently appointed experienced railroad managers to positions of authority within the War Department, which was a significant advantage (35:09-35:26). Train Speeds (35:34): Wood-burning freight trains typically traveled around 15-20 mph (35:41), while passenger trains could reach 30-40 mph (35:46). Coal-burning locomotives, which were beginning to appear, offered higher speeds and would become more prevalent after the Civil War (36:02). BOOKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING General Theory for Bridge Construction - Herman Haupt Reminiscences of General Herman Haupt - Herman Haupt   Don't forget to support the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg or make a tax-deductible contribution to the budgets of our history video projects at www.dhpioneers.com

Today's episode continues our 12-part series: 12 Shifts in 2026 for Social Impact. Over twelve episodes, we're unpacking mindset + strategy shifts shaping the future of fundraising, leadership, and doing good in 2026. Explore the series at weareforgood.com/12shifts.Shift 6 / Modernize Individual Giving for Today's DonorIn today's episode, Jon and Becky welcome back Dana Snyder (Positive Equation) and Mike Duerksen (BuildGood) — for a practical, honest conversation about what's changing in donor behavior and what to do about it in 2026.Together, they unpack why the donor journey is no longer linear, why friction in your systems is more expensive than ever, and how monthly giving becomes a risk-mitigation strategy for stability. You'll hear how the first 90 days create “memory structure” for donors, what Mike calls the “forgotten copy” that can make or break trust, and why making generosity visible again can help restore it as a social norm — at home and in your community.If you're ready to remove friction, build trust faster, and create an individual giving strategy that fits how donors actually live and decide in 2026, this one's for you.Episode Highlights:Today's Shifts in Donor Behavior (3:00)Designing a Donor Journey (10:30)Auditing Individual Giving: First 90 Days, Donor Needs & Team Focus (17:30)Case Studies (23:50)Mike and Dana's Playbooks + How to Activate Today (28:20)Dive Deeper: The Monthly Giving Summit (Feb 25, 1:00PM - Feb 26, 4:00PM EST)The StoreHomeboy IndustriesBuild Good Fundraising PodcastEpisode Shownotes: weareforgood.com/episode/676Save your free seat at the We Are For Good Summit

What happens when a three-generation PI firm stops relying on its name and starts operating with urgency? Jordan Lundy shares how Lundy Law rethought marketing, rebuilt intake, and aligned client experience with how people actually choose firms today. The lesson is simple but uncomfortable: demand only matters if your systems can convert it. You'll learn: Why brand recognition matters less than it used to—and how non-branded search now drives decisions How listening to intake recordings exposed exactly where cases were being lost Why Jordan stopped calling it an intake team and started treating it like a sales team How responding faster to chats and web forms increased conversions without more leads Why firms relying on “what's always worked” are at the biggest risk right now If you like what you hear, hit subscribe. We do this every week. Buy tickets for PIMCON 2026: pimcon.org Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind (PIM) powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Adam Morgan discusses his new biography, A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature (Atria/One Signal Publishers, 2025).  Morgan's book is the first biography solely devoted to Margaret C. Anderson, the founder of the avant-garde literary and arts magazine The Little Review, which she began publishing in Chicago in 1914. The influential Little Review showcased many famous writers of its time, including T.S. Eliot, Gertrude Stein, Hart Crane, Sherwood Anderson and Hemingway. But it would become most celebrated—and notorious—for being the first publisher of James Joyce's towering modernist novel Ulysses. After putting out nearly two thirds of the novel in serial installments from 1918 through 1920, Margaret Anderson and her romantic partner and co-editor Jane Heap were charged and found guilty of obscenity under the Comstock Act for distributing Joyce's sexually frank passages through the mail. They were deemed "a danger to the minds of young girls."   A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls tells a very compelling story of an iconoclastic woman who was determined to make a space for difficult and challenging art and whose efforts changed forever what could be addressed in literature and what could be considered beautiful.  Adam Morgan is himself the founder of the indispensable Chicago Review of Books, and a great promoter of the literature of our city. We are especially thrilled to be having this conversation now, as we just began a six-month discussion group on Ulysses at our library. Listen to hear why Ulysses wouldn't exist without Chicago and how understanding Anderson's life helps reveal the true stakes, triumphs, and world-changing "dangers" of James Joyce's masterpiece.  Adam Morgan is a culture journalist and critic who lives near Chapel Hill, North Carolina. His writing has appeared in Esquire, WIRED, Scientific American, Inverse, The Paris Review, Los Angeles Times, and elsewhere. He writes a newsletter about forthcoming books called The Frontlist. He is the founding editor of the Chicago Review of Books, the Southern Review of Books, and the Chicago Literary Archive.  You can check out A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls in our Podcast Collection, featuring books and other materials by past guests of the show. Find out more about Adam Morgan at his website.  We hope you enjoy our 70th interview episode! ​​Each month (or so), we release an episode featuring a conversation with an author, artist, or other notable guests from Chicagoland or around the world. Learn more about the podcast on our podcast page. You can listen to all of our episodes in the player below or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. We welcome your comments and feedback—please send to podcast@deerfieldlibrary.org.  

The Drive wants an OC that will modernize the Chiefs offensive scheme, and explained why that person is not Eric Bieniemy.

This episode of The Edge of Show was recorded live at the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law (FOMGL) 2025 event in Washington, D.C., where policymakers, financial institutions, and technology leaders came together to address how emerging technologies are reshaping global finance.In this conversation, Eleanor Terrett, Marcus Veith, Wee Kee Toh, and Paul Dowding dives explore how major financial institutions like JP Morgan and Grant Thornton are moving beyond experimentation and embracing real-world blockchain solutions, from stablecoin adoption and tokenized deposits to the challenges facing auditors and regulators in a world that's quickly moving on-chain.Key takeaways:Why this is the year institutions are going all-in on crypto and DeFiReal-use cases for blockchain in global banking, treasury management, and auditsThe evolution from private, permissioned blockchains to public networks—and what's next for mainstream adoptionThe regulatory landscape in the U.S., what clarity acts mean for crypto-native and traditional companies, and how to prepare your organization for what's aheadWe'll cut through the buzzwords with honest takes, contrarian views, and practical advice from industry leaders who are building the future of finance right now. Whether you're just crypto-curious or deeply involved in fintech innovation, this episode will level-up your understanding.Support us through our Sponsors! ☕ Want to make content like ours? Sign up with Castmagic to make your creative process easy: https://bit.ly/CastmagicReferral Work smarter, grow faster. Automate your SEO, get AI insights, and manage all your clients in one place with Helm. Start today at helmseo.comAre you a content creator, podcaster or interested in your business getting its voice out there? Then reserve a .podcast domain by paying just one-time as little as $10 for a lifetime of benefits! Check out the details and snag your .podcast domain today! https://get.unstoppabledomains.com/podcast/

In this AI in Action episode, David Levy speaks with Lorie Meola about how IBM is transforming procurement through AI adoption and data management. Lorie explains how focusing on good-enough enterprise data, supported by data transparency and data visualization, leads to faster insights and better decisions. She shares how agentic AI helps teams move away from manual work and focus on higher-value outcomes. The conversation also highlights the cultural change required for digital transformation, including leadership support and iteration. The episode shows how modern procurement can drive efficiency, insight and business impact across the enterprise.Inside IBM's Client Zero journey: https://ibm.biz/BdbW4b

Guest: Ronald White. Chamberlain returned to Bowdoin College as its president, attempting to modernize the institution by introducing science and broader curricula. He faced resistance from conservative trustees and alumni but persisted in his vision for a progressive education. Religious tensions also arose as Unitarianism gained influence; Chamberlain remained inclusive, even as Fanny and his daughter left the Congregational church. Throughout this era, he continued to be a highly sought-after speaker at veterans' reunions, outshining famous generals like Grant and Sheridan with his ability to weave classical literature and deep meaning into his war recollections.1863 GETTYSBURG

It's the worst-cast scenario no one wants to talk about: what happens if America's nuclear missile silos are attacked? The Minuteman III is a powerful intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking targets on the other side of the world, and it could be our best bet. But it's aging, and land-based ICBMs have an Achilles heel. USA TODAY Defense Reporter Davis Winkie joins The Excerpt to discuss “The Nuclear Sponge” – a five-part project by USA TODAY that dives into the strategic debate and costs of modernizing the land leg of America's nuclear arsenal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE WHIZ KIDS AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY Colleague William Taubman. After the war, Tex Thorntonrecruited McNamara as part of the "Whiz Kids" team to modernize Ford Motor Company using statistical control methods, a role in which McNamara excelled and eventually rose to the presidency. Unlike his peers who settled in the executive enclave of Grosse Pointe, McNamara chose to live in the academic community of Ann Arbor, reflecting his desire to remain connected to intellectual life and serve society rather than focus solely on corporate profits. This period highlighted his tendency to serve strong, authoritative figures, a pattern that repeated with Henry Ford II, JFK, and LBJ. NUMBER 3 1929 CORD MOTOR COMPANY

Best of Office Hours 2025 - In our most popular episode of the year, Neelam Yadav, Associate Product Manager at Infinx Healthcare, breaks down how radiology teams can modernize intake without disrupting Epic workflows or introducing downstream risk. The conversation dives into document capture, referral accuracy, duplicate prevention, and phased automation strategies that improve efficiency while protecting clinical and operational integrity.

What happens when common-sense hearing protection collides with outdated laws and misinformation?   Suppressors have quietly become one of the most misunderstood and transformative tools in modern hunting, and this week Fred sits down from NASC with Knox Williams, President of the American Suppressor Association and Brent Miller to unpack what the removal of the federal suppressor tax means for hunters, recreational shooters, and the broader outdoors community.   This is an insider conversation that goes far beyond politics. We explore why suppressors are best understood as hearing protection, not tactical accessories—and why waterfowl hunters, elk hunters, whitetail hunters, and upland bird hunters alike are adopting them in record numbers. From maintaining auditory situational awareness in the field to protecting hunting dogs and introducing kids and new shooters to firearms responsibly, suppressors fundamentally change the shooting experience.   The discussion also tackles common myths head-on: poaching concerns, safety misconceptions, and Hollywood-driven narratives that don't hold up under real-world data. Drawing on decades of advocacy, field experience, and sound-measurement research, our guests explain how suppressors improve hunter safety, reduce noise conflicts with neighbors, and make participation in hunting and the shooting sports more accessible, especially in fragmented landscapes common across the East and Midwest.   Listeners will also gain insight into how hunting culture is evolving, why suppressors are widely accepted in Europe, and what legal challenges could mean for the future of firearms regulation in the United States. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at where tradition, technology, and conservation-minded hunting intersect. Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

# 2025-11-16 - News - Episode 246# Hosts: - Daniel Garcia - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Eric Peterson - Senior Developer at Ortus Solutions- Luis Majano - CEO of Ortus Solutions# summaryIn this holiday episode of the Modernize or Die Podcast, hosts Daniel Garcia, Eric Peterson, and Luis Majano reflect on the year's achievements, particularly focusing on the advancements in BoxLang, including the release of version 1.8 and the introduction of BoxLang AI. They discuss the performance improvements, the revival of DocBox for documentation, and the exciting future plans for the community, including upcoming webinars and a bootcamp for BoxLang AI. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the continuous evolution of technology in the software development landscape.# TakeawaysBoxLang was the top word of 2025 according to Riverside.The no-op compiler significantly reduces attack vectors.Version 1.8 of BoxLang includes major performance improvements.DocBox has been revived with new features and themes.BoxLang AI now supports flexible messaging and multimodality agents.The new AI Populate function allows structured output from LLMs.BoxLang AI can create autonomous agents with memory capabilities.The community is encouraged to participate in upcoming webinars and bootcamps.Open source version of BoxLang AI includes extensive documentation and examples.Future plans include a major release at Into the Box 2026.# Chapters00:00 Welcome01:20 Ortus News & BoxLang Updates53:20 CFML Updates54:24 Upcoming Events and Conferences57:47 Thanks# Join the Ortus CommunityBe part of the movement shaping the future of web development. Stay connected and receive the latest updates on, **product launches, tool updates, promo services and much more.**Follow Us on Social media and don't miss any news and updates:-  https://twitter.com/ortussolutions-  https://www.facebook.com/OrtusSolutions-  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ortus-solutions-corp-  https://www.youtube.com/OrtusSolutions- https://github.com/Ortus-Solutions# KeywordsBoxLang, AI, software development, programming, performance improvements, DocBox, ColdFusion, technology updates, community engagement, software releases ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Are you feeling burnt out by the constant pressure of social media algorithms? Many content creators feel like they are shouting into a void, working tirelessly on episodes without a clear podcast monetization strategy or a way to turn listeners into loyal clients. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, we sit down with podcaster and best-selling author Adam Torres. Adam has conducted over 6,000 interviews and shares his expert insights on how to stop chasing viral trends and start building a sustainable, profitable platform. We tackle the specific challenges of podcast consistency, the fear of AI integration, and how to use your show as a powerful tool for thought leadership that scales your business and impact. This week, episode 251 of Podcasting Unlocked is about why your podcast is the ultimate tool for business growth! Adam Torres is a top 2% podcaster and #1 Best Selling author of "1 Billion Podcasts: The Future of ALL Media." As Co-Founder of Mission Matters, a media, branding and book publishing agency, Adam is dedicated to amplifying the voices of entrepreneurs, entertainers, executives and experts. In this episode of Podcasting Unlocked, Adam Torres is sharing the importance of podcasting at this moment in time and actionable steps you can take right now to create moments and connections with listeners. Adam and I also chat about the following: Own Your Platform Beyond the Algorithm: Unlike social media, where you are at the mercy of shifting algorithms, your podcast allows you to build a direct, unmediated connection with your audience. Consistent showing up fosters a level of audience trust that 15-second clips simply cannot achieve.Strategic AI Integration: Don't fear AI—use it to amplify your efficiency. Lean into AI tools for research, transcriptions, and show notes, but ensure the "human element" remains at the core of your interviews to maintain an authentic audience connection.Modernize with Dynamic Advertising: Move away from "baked-in" ads and embrace dynamic advertising. This strategy allows you to keep your catalog evergreen and monetize your entire archive, ensuring that even your oldest episodes continue to generate revenue.Hone Your Thought Leadership: View every recording as an opportunity to sharpen your craft. Podcasting is the ultimate tool for refining your message, establishing your authority, and building a network of high-level business connections that can lead to massive opportunities.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Podcasting Unlocked at https://galatimedia.com/podcasting-unlocked/ CONNECT WITH ADAM TORRES:InstagramYouTubePodcastsWebsiteCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInCheck out the Goal Setting Workshop Free Download: 15 Ways to Improve Your Podcast Proud member of the Feminist Podcasters Collective.

The "355 Plus" Fleet Initiative and the Ford-Class "Edsel": Colleague Thomas Modly outlines his "355 Plus" fleet initiative and efforts to modernize naval education for a cognitive age as Acting Secretary, explaining his "Gray Zone" management priorities and addressing the technical challenges and cost overruns plaguing the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, which he nicknamed the "Edsel". 1904

In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Ken Goodrich — legendary home services operator, turnaround specialist, and former CEO/Chairman of Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing — to unpack what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit a home service business.Ken shares the origin story that shaped his entire career: buying his first HVAC business at 25, getting crushed by payroll tax mistakes, and discovering The E-Myth at the exact moment everything fell apart. That wake-up call turned into a repeatable business-building playbook — one he's used to build and sell six home service companies, including taking Goettl from $11M in revenue and losing $3M to $250M across 11 locations and 1,000+ employees.John and Ken dig into the real mechanics of multi-location growth: why most owners hit a wall, how daily scoreboards and call-by-call discipline keep branches aligned, and what changes before you have a full senior leadership bench. Ken also lays out his view on the “sweet spot” for exits, when to bring on capital, and why operators should treat every growth phase like a 1,000-day value creation sprint.If you're thinking about acquisitions, preparing for multi-market expansion, or asking “when is the right time to take chips off the table?” — this episode is the blueprint.What You'll LearnHow Ken used E-Myth systems to go from tech-owner chaos to scalable processThe multi-branch management cadence that keeps remote locations on-trackWhy “easy lead years” create sloppy habits — and how to run with a scarcity mindsetThe real EBITDA thresholds that change your exit options and multiples

In this episode, John Wilson sits down with Patrick Dichter, owner of AppleTree Business Services, to break down what “good accounting” actually looks like inside a growing home service business — and why financial clarity becomes a competitive advantage as you scale.John opens up about a hard truth: he didn't get his first clean month-end close until last year, and it made almost a decade of decision-making harder than it needed to be. Patrick walks through the real stages most home service operators go through — from “Checkbook Charlie” to outsourced bookkeeping to in-house controllers — and the exact problems that show up at each stage.They dig into why growth eats cash even when the business is “doing everything right,” how bad accruals and broken CRM/accounting integrations quietly destroy margins, and what a simple cash forecast can do to keep you out of trouble. John also shares the painful lesson he learned in 2025: you can run a strong P&L and still get smoked on cash if you're not thinking about the balance sheet.If you've ever asked “where's my money?” while growing, struggled to trust your gross margin, or felt like your business is flying blind month-to-month — this one is for you.

For many nonprofit leaders, communication feels like an afterthought, something to address once the real work is done. Yet, in today's media-saturated world, a clear, emotional, and strategic message is not just a "nice to have." It is the heartbeat of organizational growth. As Jason Clark, President and CEO of VIA Studio, told Stephen Halasnik in their conversation for The Nonprofit MBA Podcast, "It is really hard to read the label from inside the jar." That metaphor captures a common problem: many nonprofits are too close to their own mission to communicate it effectively to others. This shift highlights why a strong nonprofit marketing strategy is essential today. Clark's Louisville-based digital agency, VIA Studio, has spent over two decades helping nonprofits and mission-driven organizations modernize their branding, websites, and messaging strategies. His insights shed light on a challenge faced by countless small and mid-sized nonprofits: how to evolve from outdated, fact-heavy messaging to emotionally resonant storytelling that inspires real engagement and real donations.

Are you a home service business owner who feels overwhelmed by the pace of change in 2025? Do you worry that AI is moving faster than your team, your systems, and even your competitors? How do you keep up with the new rules of search, booking, content, and customer experience without burning cash or wasting time?  In this episode of The Better Than Rich Show, host Mike Abramowitz talks with Jennifer Bagley, CEO of CI Web Group and Co-Founder of JustStartAI.io.  Jen is known as one of the leading experts in agentic AI systems for contractors. She is passionate about helping small- and mid-sized home service owners future-proof their businesses, increase visibility, raise margins, and eliminate operational waste through AI-enabled systems that operate 24 hours a day. Her background in development, automation, and large-scale digital operations makes her uniquely qualified to explain the shifts happening in the industry and how owners can win today, not someday. If you want to understand the real path forward, Jen brings clarity, urgency, and practical steps you can apply right away.  Timestamps [00:00] Why AI matters for home service owners [01:20] Conversational AI vs agent vs multi agent vs agentic [04:30] How Jen builds a whole AI-driven content team [09:30] What agentic workflows look like in real life [12:00] Why trying to build your own network is risky [13:15] Why Jen invested millions to stay ahead [18:20] What owners should do right now [20:00] Inside Start AI and how to get free credits [23:00] How AI improves marketing efficiency [26:30] Building systems for booking and follow-up [33:45] Why WordPress is holding contractors back [37:40] The shift from Google to AI search [43:20] Running a lean and profitable business with AI [46:10] Remodeling your PNL with AI [51:00] What being better than rich means to Jen   Key Quotes "Consumer adoption accelerates when devices receive updates overnight. This allows users to experience improved features right away, leading to faster acceptance of new technology." "The speed of progress is crucial right now. Staying ahead in a rapidly changing market is key to success." "Content acts as your storefront; if it's outdated, you risk becoming invisible. Fresh and relevant content is essential for attracting customers in the digital age." "AI will not replace contractors, but those who use AI will surpass those who don't. Embracing AI can boost efficiency and innovation, giving forward-thinking contractors a significant advantage."  Key Takeaways Identify where clients are dropping off in the process and quickly eliminate any friction. Utilize AI-enabled vendors before attempting to build anything in-house. Increase daily content output to boost visibility, impressions, and the number of booked jobs. Prepare for AI agents that can schedule appointments on behalf of homeowners. Modernize booking tools to allow agents to schedule appointments smoothly. Transition to low-code platforms when appropriate. Use AI to analyze and remodel your profit and loss statements to enhance margins.  Links Mentioned Just Start AI: https://juststartai.io CI Web Group: https://ciwebgroup.comConnect with The Better Than RichWebsite - https://www.betterthanrich.com/Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/betterthanrich/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterthan_rich/Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/betterthan_richTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@betterthanrichYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3xXEb7rKBvkCOdtWd4tj2ALinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterthanrich

In this episode, Mike Oitzman and Gene Demaitre interview Rebecca Hu-Thrams, CEO and co-founder of Glacier, about the challenges and innovations in recycling technology. Rebecca discusses the complexities of the recycling process, the role of automation in improving efficiency, and Glacier's mission to modernize recycling systems. She highlights the importance of partnerships with major companies like Amazon and Colgate Palmolive to enhance recycling outcomes and reduce carbon emissions. The conversation also covers Glacier's unique approach to building custom recycling robots and their impact on the circular economy. To learn more about Glacier Robotics goto: https://endwaste.io/ Mike Oitzman catches up with Parallax Worlds CEO Tanmay Agarwal to learn more about its recent funding round. Learn more at: https://www.parallaxworlds.com/ 

Season 4, Episode 11: Jack Stone and Alex Gornik sit down with Yaakov Zar, Founder & CEO of Lev, to unpack how a former tech entrepreneur is changing the way commercial real estate deals get done. Before launching Lev, Yaakov built and sold his first company, Dispatch, to Vista Equity Partners. Today, he's at the center of CRE's tech transformation—blending capital markets expertise with AI and automation to simplify how investors and developers secure financing. He shares the story behind Lev's pivot from brokerage to software, what's next for AI in real estate, and how data and design will define the next generation of real estate technology. TOPICS 00:00 – Introduction 03:00 – Startup Roots and Dispatch Exit 08:44 – How Mortgage Frustration Became Lev's Origin 14:25 – Digitizing the Financing Experience 19:45 – AI and the Future of CRE Software 25:02 – How Lev Memo Is Changing Deal Execution 31:10 – Agentic AI and Workflow Automation 36:47 – Harnessing Data and Unstructured Information 41:00 – Brokers, Efficiency and Industry Adoption 45:18 – Building Great Software and Leading Through Change Shoutout to our sponsor, Lev. The AI-powered way to get real estate deals financed. For more episodes of No Cap by CRE Daily visit https://www.credaily.com/podcast/ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoCapCREDaily About No Cap Podcast Commercial real estate is a $20 trillion industry and a force that shapes America's economic fabric and culture. No Cap by CRE Daily is the commercial real estate podcast that gives you an unfiltered ”No Cap” look into the industry's biggest trends and the money game behind them. Each week co-hosts Jack Stone and Alex Gornik break down the latest headlines with some of the most influential and entertaining figures in commercial real estate. About CRE Daily  CRE Daily is a digital media company covering the business of commercial real estate. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to make smarter decisions and do more business. We do this through our flagship newsletter (CRE Daily) which is read by 65,000+ investors, developers, brokers, and business leaders across the country. Our smart brevity format combined with need-to-know trends has made us one of the fastest growing media brands in commercial real estate.

In several parts of the world, bidets are used in lieu of toilet paper—but why not in Canada? One man sets out to change that, flushing away discouragement and banking profits. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.