The Optics, Photonics and Imaging industry sector is a cornerstone of Rochester, NY's economy. Tom Battley of the New York Photonics Industry Association, Bryce Tennant of Precision Optical Transceivers, Jay Eastman of Optel, and Sujatha Ramanujan of Luminate discuss how OPI technology will drive major economic expansion locally and globally.

Food manufacturing is a cornerstone of Greater Rochester, NY's economic success. Kelly Goforth of OFD Foods, Daniel Cross of Love Beets, and Rick Kovarik of HP Hood discuss why their companies recently expanded in the Rochester region.

Experts on small business banking and financial technology (or "fintech") from Canandaigua National Bank go over do's and don'ts for entrepreneurs and investors when building a relationship with a financial institution. We also hear from a small business owner about her experiences. What does the bank look for when assessing you as a client? Is mobile check deposit secure, and how?

Flexible, sustainable packaging that can tell you when food has gone bad? Image sensors to track your product? Dave Geier of American Packaging, Herb Erhardt of ON Semiconductor, and Matt Hurlbutt of Greater Rochester Enterprise, share product innovations and assets that support the myriad ways the Rochester, NY region is primed for the marketplace of the future.

Staff recruitment experts from AP Professionals, Laurie Enright and Nicole Warren, discuss steps job candidates need to take to attract their next job; steps employers need to take to attract and retain top performers.

Thousands of people come to Rochester annually from all over the globe for school or work and make a big impact on the regional economy. Our guests discuss that process and weigh in on the future outlook for immigration policy as it relates to meeting economic needs.

As policymakers on Capitol Hill work on finalizing the most significant package of changes to the tax code in over thirty years, individuals and businesses can only wait to see how they might be impacted next year. Tax experts from Mengel Metzger Barr go over what we know now and what to look out for, and answer several caller questions.

Our discussion focuses on strategic ways you can use online resources to further your career or hire the perfect person to join your team.

Craft beer is big business in the Greater Rochester region. But not just for brewers and breweries! Guests from the New York Craft Beer Association, Swiftwater Brewery, and Mengel Metzger Barr will discuss hops, suds, and beer’s bottom line for the local economy.”

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, our show discussion focuses on breast cancer research and risk reduction. Our guests, Dr. Farhan Imran of Rochester Regional Health, Dr. Luke Peppone of University of Rochester and Holly Anderson of the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, dispel myths and provide practical advice to help anyone touched by cancer.