BusinessTalk

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Peter Picknelly, chairman of Peter Pan Bus Lines and president of OPAL Development. The two discuss everything from the price of diesel fuel to the housing project taking shape in Court Square. But mostly, they focus on Picknelly’s recently revealed, very ambitious plans for a new courthouse in Springfield, a project he believes will reshape the riverfront in Springfield. It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Hubert Benitez, the recently appointed president of American International College. The two discuss his latest assignment within academia, his goals for AIC, COVID, and the many other challenges facing colleges and universities today. It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Diana Szynal,  the incoming president of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.  The two discuss her new appointment, the business scene in Greater and  Springfield, and the challenges and opportunities facing chambers of  commerce today. It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a  podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and  sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Anthony Gleason II, president and co-founder of the Gleason-Johndrow Companies and winner of BusinessWest’s Alumni  Achievement Award for 2022. The two talk about the phenomenal growth of  his company and the many facets of his work within the community.  It’s  all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Amy Roberts, executive vice president and chief Human Resources officer at PeoplesBank. The two discuss the ongoing workforce crisis and the adjustments area business owners and managers should make if they want stand out in this marketplace and effectively attract and retain talented individuals. Her best advice?  “Meet people where they are.” It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with John Regan, president and CEO of Associated Industries of Mass.  The two discuss the state’s the economy and the headwinds facing it, especially the ongoing workforce crisis. They also discuss the prospects for a recession and the many issues keeping business owners up at night. It’s all must listening, so join us for BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Charlie Epstein,  senior vice president of HUB International and Epstein Financial. The  two discuss his upcoming show at Holyoke Community College — Yield of  Dreams — and how it brings together his twin passions — acting and  educating people about not just saving for retirement, but realizing  their dreams. It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a  podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and  sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Carla Cosenzi,  president of TommyCar Auto Group. A winner of several of BusinessWest’s  awards, including Difference Maker, 40 Under Forty, and the Alumni  Achievement Award, all presented to those who combine excellence in  their chosen field with work within the community, she talks about how  those in business can achieve such balance and find ways to give back.   It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast  presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored  by PeoplesBank.

Editor George O’Brien talks with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal about the prospects for momentum on east-west rail in the Commonwealth. The congressman believes the stars are aligned on this matter, and explains why Gov. Charlie Baker’s endorsement of the project is just another of many pieces now falling into place. It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien talks with Ted Mendoza, a capital projects manager at UMass Amherst about the school’s recently announced ‘carbon-zero’ project, a bold initiative to power the campus with 100% renewable energy within the next decade or so. The two discuss the coming steps in the process, the challenges and potential obstacles, and the hope that by reaching this ambitious goal, UMass may set a standard for others to follow. It’s all must listening, so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local and sponsored by PeoplesBank.