BusinessTalk

On the next installment of BusinessTalk, BusinessWest Editor  George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Dr. Robert Roose, chief  medical officer for Mercy Medical Center. The two discuss the changing  scene with COVID-19, the emergence of the Delta variant, the outlook for  the fall — and beyond, and the many factors that will determine the  course of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is must listening, so join us on  BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with  Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with  Peter Rosskothen, owner of the Log Cabin Banquet & meeting House,  the Delaney House restaurant, and other hospitality-related businesses.  The two talk about the changing numbers when it comes to the pandemic,  the emergence of the Delta variant, and what all this could mean for  businesses already facing a number of challenges as they seek a return  to something approaching normal. It’s must listening so join us on  BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with  Mary Flahive Dickson, chief development officer and chief medical  officer for Golden Years Homecare Services. The two talk about what has  become a very serious workforce crisis in healthcare, the reasons behind  it, the impact on area healthcare providers, and the outlook for the  future. It’s must listening so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast  presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with  Meghan Rothschild, president and owner of Chikmedia and one of five  finalists for BusinessWest’s coveted 40 Under Forty Alumni  Achievement Award. The two talk about her business, but especially her  efforts to mentor and coach women in business and also her work within  the community and to support many of the region’s nonprofits. It’s must  listening so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by  BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien has a lively discussion with  Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni, another of the  finalists for BusinessWest’s coveted Alumni Achievement Award. The two  talk about a number of the D.A.’s recent programs and initiatives, from  work on cold cases, to the Emerging Adult Court of Hope, to efforts to  curb everything from drug addiction to human trafficking to elder abuse.  It’s must listening so join us on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by  BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Massachusetts State Sen.  Eric Lesser, one of five finalists for BusinessWest’s coveted 40 Under  Forty Alumni Achievement Award. The two tackle a wide range of topics,  including high-speed rail, the new Future of Work Commission Lesser now  sits on, and redistricting and what it might mean for Springfield and  the rest of Western Mass. It’s must listening so join us on  BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with  Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor  George O’Brien has a lively discussion with Ray Berry, founder and  owner of White Lion Brewing, author of one of the region’s more  intriguing, and thirst-quenching, stories of entrepreneurship. The two  talk about everything from the recent opening of the company’s tap room  and restaurant in Tower Square, to the many challenges this business has  overcome over the years, to the immense, and still growing, level of  competition within the craft beer world. It’s must listening so join us  on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with  Living Local.

BusinessWest editor George O’Brien talks with Charlie Christianson,  president of East Longmeadow-based CMD Technology Group. The two discuss  the recent spate of high-profile cyber attacks and how they have served  to drive home the point that small businesses — and large businesses as  well — need to do all they can to be prevent such breaches and properly  respond when and if they do happen. It’s must listening, so tune in to  BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with  Living Local.

BusinessWest editor George O’Brien talks with John Doleva, president and  CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The two discuss the state’s New  Normal stage of reopening, new exhibits at the Hall, and how 2021 is  shaping up as a strong, memorable  year for the shrine. It’s must  listening, so tune in to BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by  BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.

BusinessWest Editor George O’Brien  continues his series of discussions with members of the magazine’s 40  Under Forty class of 2021. This week, his guest is Julissa Colon,  special programs coordinator for the Gateway to College program at  Holyoke Community College. The two discuss the many ways this program  helps those who have left traditional education set and reach new goals —  for their education … and their lives.  It’s must listening, so join us  on BusinessTalk, a podcast presented by BusinessWest in partnership with Living Local.