Companies growing in our knowledge-based economy are embracing the Internet of Things. Hear from digital transformation expert Gregory North of Globe North and Viet Nguyen of L-Tron Corp about how you may capitalize on this trend in this week's podcast.

As employers have migrated from fully-funded pensions to market-driven tools such as 401(k) and IRA plans to support workers' retirement planning, it's now up to you, the employee, to ensure that you have the resources you need when it's time to retire. Experts from Canandaigua National Bank & Trust answer questions about the right time to retire, working "second careers" post-retirement, as well as "how much will I need?" "when do I know if it's time to work with a financial planner?" and "what if I'm caring for loved ones?" They share tips on small things you can do each day to save money towards retirement that could amount to over $40,000 by the time you reach retirement age.

Get a behind the scenes peek at what's new at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, which runs from June 23 through July 1 in downtown Rochester, NY.

Sleep deprivation can have dramatic effects on your professional and personal life. We discuss tips to get a good night's sleep with Dr. Alice Hoagland of the Insomnia Clinic at Unity Sleep Disorders Center and Dr. Carolina Marcus of the University of Rochester Medicine Sleep Center.

Learn what it takes to be a fearless, successful woman in business in this week's podcast with Kim Allen of Dixon Schwabl, Michelle Cain of Mengel Metzger Barr, and Wendy Dworkin of LLD Enterprises and the Rochester Rhinos/

This week we discuss managed care solutions and affordable housing for people with chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, seniors and veterans with Debbie Litzenberger of iCircle, Ray Wetherbee of CDS Housing and Taryn Mullen of CDS Wolf Foundation.

More and more companies today are abiding by a "triple bottom line" approach as they do business. Prominent examples of companies with commitments to better the world are Tesla, Facebook, Airbnb, and Uber. University of Rochester Simon Business School Professor of Entrepreneurship Michael Wohl is teaching his students how to build successful startups that also promote positive social and environmental change. Two of his students -- Sarah Spoto and Omar Soufan -- have launched award-winning enterprises that are helping refugees and high-needs populations. Hear their stories and learn more about this latest trend in startup culture.

Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council leaders discuss the $1 billion impact the FLREDC has had on Rochester's regional economy and what's to come in round seven of this statewide competition.

Owing to the region's strong talent pool and cost competitiveness, technology businesses are growing and thriving in Rochester. Datto, Inc., Cloudcheckr, and eHealth Technologies -- all companies that meet unique needs in the cloud computing industries -- are collectively hiring over 300 new employees in the coming 1-2 years. We discuss their successes and what it means for Rochester's economic outlook.

Beverage manufacturing is on the rise in Rochester, NY. North American Breweries' Mary Beth Popp and Cheribundi's Sarah Theis discuss why they find success here in our region.