From its humble beginnings as the CT Society for the Encouragement of America Manufacturing to the business community's voice in the State Capitol, the CBIA has grown and changed substantially throughout the years. On the cusp of Joe Brennan's retirement as President & CEO of the CBIA, he reflects with Ari on the history of the organization, their present accomplishments, and what he sees for the future.

This episode is fascinating! Joe and Ari talk about the CBIA's role during the different stages of the pandemic, the creation and accomplishments of the Connecticut Manufacturer's Collaborative, and the incoming President & CEO, Chris DiPentima. Joe Brennan, President & CEO of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association CBIA Website: https://www.cbia.com/ CBIA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cbia/ CBIA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBIAvideos CBIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBIAfb/ CBIA Twitter handle: cbianews Joe Brennan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-brennan-74815811/

Ari Santiago, President/CEO/Founder, IT Direct Company Website: https://www.gettingyouconnected.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itdtech/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/it-direct-llc Company YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itdirect151 Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/

Books mentioned on this podcast: Brave New Work, Aaron Dignan The Subtle Art of not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson

Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/