aN AWARD-WINNING podcast by the delaware state chamber of commerce
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Season three is coming this fall!
The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce is taking a deep dive into important topics at the forefront of the business community, and we’re featuring the experts—our members! Hosted by Kelly Basile, vice president of strategic communications at DSCC, we are having candid conversations with everyone from CEOs, to interns, data scientists, community and government leaders, and more. Available on all of your favorite listening platforms > |
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EPISODE 12 | MANY PATHWAYS TO PROGRESS
May 16, 2023 America is in the midst of a massive labor reallocation. Employers are struggling to find qualified talent, and employees are trying to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. The solution? Upskilling. At the table are Colleen Morrone – president and CEO of Goodwill of DE & DE County, and Dr. Darren Blackston, executive director of adult & continuing education, workforce development and training, assessment, and the connected degree program at Delaware State University. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 11 | CONNECTING WITH THE "WHY"
May 2, 2023 It takes a lot to be a successful leader. The Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business program has been recognizing those small business leaders and their employees in the Delaware community for 25 years. Sitting down at the table to discuss what makes a great leader is Brian DiSabatino, president and CEO of EDiS Company and Marie Holliday, managing director at Cover & Rossiter, both of whom lead businesses who have won the Superstars in Business award twice. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 10 | IT'S ROOTED IN A STORY
April 18, 2023 We're sitting down with Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride and Verna Hensley, the Vice President of Public Affairs at Easterseals DE and MD's Eastern Shore to discuss the best ways to get in touch with busy elected officials, and how advocates--for businesses or otherwise--can work with legislators for positive changes. We’ll also talk about the power of sharing personal stories in advocacy, and why building relationships with your legislators could be easier than you think. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 9 | INTO THE WEEDS
April 4, 2023 The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Delaware has been going on for almost a decade, and despite a previous veto by Governor Carney, the General Assembly has passed it again. What would the impact of legal recreational marijuana be for Delawareans? At the table we have Peter S. Murphy from Saul Ewing and John Gooden, president of M. Davis & Sons. This episode was filmed prior to the passing of HB 1 and 2. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 8 | THE TOTAL PACKAGE
March 21, 2023 What really makes a difference when it comes to mental well-being at work? In this episode, we’ll delve into why mental wellness isn’t an issue that can be shifted by providing resources individually--and talk about how systemic changes--things like better management, organization, and clearer communication--can make our workplaces healthier. At the table are Dr. Heather Farley, chief wellness officer at ChristianaCare and Jacqueline Elaine Catalano, the director of facilities management and site services at AstraZeneca. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 7 | A SEAT AT THE TABLE
March 7, 2023 | Episode sponsored by Christiana Mall With many Boomers delaying retirement, Gen Xers in top management roles, Millennials starting to enter their mid-career, and Gen Z entering the workforce, there are four generations working side-by-side in the offices today, with wildly different priorities, preferred means of communication, and habits. In the season two premiere of Conversations with Kelly, Jim Lee of StratFi, and Michael Smith of Navient sit down to discuss how all four of these generations can work together harmoniously. Watch the episode > |
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EPISODE 6 | IT'S NOT ALL ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL
November 15, 2022 The shift towards remote positions is having a huge impact on what we’ve come to expect from our jobs—and what employers have to do to remain attractive to new hires. At the table today are two experts in the field of human resources, Megan Couch, the chief experience officer at Integrity Staffing Solutions, and Susan Kelliher, the chief people officer at Chemours. Watch the episode > Powered by RedCircle |
EPISODE 5 | TIME IS MONEY
November 1, 2022 Site readiness is everything that needs to happen to transform an empty space into a potential site for a new business. Delaware is poised to reintroduce a number of bills that will help improve efficiency through this process and kickstart development projects. At the table are Trisha Newcomer with the City of Seaford, and Shane Breakie of Chesapeake Utilities. Watch the episode > Powered by RedCircle |
EPISODE 4 | DATA ALWAYS CONNECTS TO STRATEGY
October 18, 2022 On this episode, we’re talking about data. Or is it "Day-tuh?" However you choose to pronounce it, data is the most important tool that businesses can use to drive decisions in the workplace. But only if you know where to find it, when to capture it and how to analyze it. We sat down with data scientist, Ryan Harrington, from Tech Impact's Data Innovation Lab, and small business owner and active data user, Tanya Williamson, of Married to the Ring. Watch the Episode> Powered by RedCircle |
EPISODE 3 | YOU'RE INVESTING IN THEM, THEY'RE INVESTING IN YOU
October 4, 2022 Most of us has had an internship, but whether or not we’ve had a good one may be debatable. When internships are done right, they can be very valuable—both as recruitment and training tools for businesses and as job pathways for interns. We sat down with with CSC’s Catrina Jefferson, who helped build and launch Intern Delaware, and Brody Hudson—an intern turned full-time accountant with Belfint Lyons & Shuman, CPAs. Watch the Episode > Powered by RedCircle |
EPISODE 2 | THE EXPERIMENT WORKED
September 20, 2022 Here in Delaware, we have what some people consider to be one of the best workforce development and training programs in the nation, Zip Code Wilmington. But can this model be used for other industries which are facing a shortage of qualified workers? We speak with two people who are at the forefront of this conversation, Desa Burton, executive director of Zip Code Wilmington, and Scott Malfitano, chair of the DE Workforce Development Board. Watch the episode > Powered by RedCircle |
EPISODE 1 | CULTURE NEEDS TO BE TRUE
September 6, 2022 On our first episode of "Conversations with Kelly", we’re exploring the importance of workplace culture. At the table are two Delaware business owners who run companies known for their great workplace culture. Powered by RedCircle |
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