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Title: 10 Business Axioms for Success
AirDate: 8/28/2010
Summary: Learn the "10 Business Axioms" every entrepreneur needs to know to be successful in business.
Guests: Dennis Kessler of Kessler Restaurants and Mark Peterson of GRE
You Get What You Negotiate, Not What You Deserve - 10:05
Persistence Is Your Most Valuable Quality - 7:52
You've Got to have Confidence - 8:02
Don't Forget Your Goal - Make a Profit - 5:51
If You Say You'll Be There, Be There - 5:06

Title: Why People Return To Rochester, NY
AirDate: 8/21/2010
Summary: People are returning to Rochester, NY. Quality of life, short commutes and affordable housing are a few of the topics discussed on this show.
Guests: Kara Painting of Dixon Schwabl Advertising, Gregg Coughlin of Harter Secrest & Emery, and Staci Henning of GRE
Why People Return to Rochester, NY - 10:52
Rochester's Quality of Life - Work/Life Balance - 5:04
Major League Jobs Can Be Found in Rochester - 8:34
Rochester's Many Accessible Assets - 4:55
Be Ambassadors and Promote Rochester - 2:48

Title: Buffalo Bills / Riesling Wine Festival
AirDate: 8/14/2010
Summary: This is a two part show. The first part is focused on the marketing of the Buffalo Bills. The second part is focused on the importance of Riesling wines to our region and the 2nd Annual Riesling Wine Festival.
Guests: Bruce Popko of the Buffalo Bills, Howie Jacobson of Dixon Schwabl, Holly Howell, wine columnist at the Democrat and Chronicle, and Staci Henning of GRE
Behind the Scenes info from the Buffalo Bills - 10:47
Riesling Festival Overview - 4:44
Finger Lakes Rieslings Are World-Class Stand Outs - 7:27
Heron Hill Winery Produces Award Winning Wines - 5:41
More information about Finger Lakes Riesling Wines - 3:25

Title: How to communicate w/people who push your buttons
AirDate: 8/7/2010
Summary: Do some people push your buttons? Learn how to effectively communicate with others.
Guests: Beth Sears of Workplace Communication, Nancy Roberts of DISC Wizard, and Staci Henning of GRE
What are the Buttons Pushed by Others? - 7:11
QTIP - Quit Taking It Personally - 10:03
Taking Control of the Outcome - 9:10
Gain Insight Into What Motivates Others - 7:06
Other Programs to Help You Effectively Communicate - 5:16

Title: Businesses Helping People with Disabilities
AirDate: 7/31/2010
Summary: CEO's from ABVI-Goodwill and CDS discuss ways their companies are helping people with disabilities become active contributors to our local economy.
Guests: Dr. Gidget Hopf of ABVI-Goodwill, Sankar Sewnauth of CDS, and Mark Peterson of GRE
ABVI-Goodwill and CDS are major local employers - 8:25
National Impact of our Local Programs - 8:30
Funding & Partnerships Create Self Sufficiency - 5:58
Future Plans for ABVI Goodwill & CDS - 6:17
ABVI Goodwill and CDS are Expanding Locally - 5:22

Title: Health Care in Rochester
AirDate: 7/24/2010
Summary: Learn how Rochester has become one of the leading health care communities in the country.
Guests: Paul Speranza of Wegmans Food Markets, Tom Hurley of Harter, Secrest and Emery and Staci Henning of GRE.
Rochester's Health Care Model of Success - 8:52
Health Care Reform and its impact on your business - 6:40
Rochester's Community Health Care Initiative - 8:26
Steps to Help Lower the Cost of Health Care - 5:23
Rochester's Quality Health Care Attracts Business - 4:29

Title: Successful Entrepreneurs -My Brands & Cole & Parks
AirDate: 7/17/2010
Summary: Local entrepreneurs share their insights for success.
Guests: Suzanne Clarridge of My Brands, Donna Reeves-Collins of Cole & Parks, and Staci Henning of GRE
Road to Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 8:29
My Brands CEO shares key lessons learned - 10:54
How Cole & Parks Began Selling Dough Nuggs - 7:23
Entrepreneurial Tips From Successful Entrepreneurs - 5:42
Resources to help Rochester Businesses - 3:10

Title: High Tech Communications
AirDate: 7/10/2010
Summary: Local companies developing state-of-the-art communications systems for businesses and governments around the world.
Guests: Dana Mehnert of Harris RF Communications, Bob Jacobson of L3 Global Communications, and Matt Hurlbutt of GRE.
Harris RF Communications and L3 GCS - 7:26
High Tech Growing in Rochester - 9:28
Execs Identify Keys to Success - 6:59
Future of Harris RF and L3 GCS - 6:13
Final Thoughts - 4:52

Title: Successful Young Entrepreneurs
AirDate: 6/26/2010
Summary: Young entrepreneurs building successful businesses in the Rochester Region.
Guests: Jennifer Indovina of Tenrehte Technologies, Casey Jordan of Jorsek Software and Mark Peterson of GRE
Background on Tenrehte and Jorsek Software - 8:22
Raising Capital - 7:13
Teamwork is Critical to Emerging Business Success - 4:48
Customer Loyalty - 5:29
Wrap Up - 7:07

Title: Women Entrepreneurs Blog@Simon School
AirDate: 6/19/2010
Summary: Female entrepreneurs discuss keys to success as well as ways to access this information through the women entrepreneurs blog at the Simon School of Business.
Guests: Lauren Dixon of Dixon Schwabl, Marita Greenidge of Crimson-Jade Consulting, Dawn McWilliams of Simon Graduate School of Business, and Staci Henning of GRE
Women Entrepreneurs' Blog - Background - 9:07
Popular Blog Topics to Help Entrepreneurs - 7:36
The Blog and Marketing - 7:40
Future Blog Posts and Local Resources - 7:43
Wrap Up - 3:10

Title: Preparing for an Interview
AirDate: 6/12/2010
Summary: Follow up show on additional tips to prepare for a job interview.
Guests: Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Staci Henning of GRE
Do your research when looking for a job - 12:13
Prep Different for Phone v. In-Person Interviews - 4:07
Prepare for Different Interview Situations - 8:36
Proper Follow Up After Interview - 6:03
Final Thoughts - 3:48

Title: Cody Gate Ventures Adds 250 Jobs in Rochester
AirDate: 6/5/2010
Summary: Cody Gate Ventures is investing $100 Million and hiring 250 people in Rochester.
Guests: Michael Summers of Cody Gate Ventures, State Assemblyman Joseph Morelle, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, Carlos Carballada of the City of Rochester, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Cody Gate Ventures Adds 250 jobs - 9:26
Genesis of the Cody Gate Ventures Deal - 7:52
Why Cody Gate Chose Rochester - 8:28
Cody Gate's Projected Impact on Rochester - 5:10
Wrap Up - 5:01

Title: Importance of Community Service
AirDate: 5/29/2010
Summary: During tough economic times, one of the best ways you can keep your career, and community's economy growing is by giving back. This show focuses on the importance of giving back.
Guests: Dr. Shirley Mullen, President of Houghton College, Dr. Chuck Massey of Houghton College, Stephanie Lipnicki of Jericho Minstries, and Staci Henning of GRE
Service and Volunteerism - 9:17
Community Service Can Grow Your Career - 8:33
Houghton College's Community Programs - 7:56
Global Perspective - 5:21
Wrap Up - 4:19

Title: Start-Up Nation - Israel's Enterpreneurial Economy
AirDate: 5/22/2010
Summary: What can the Rochester Region learn from Israel's growing economy? Saul Singer, co-author of Start Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, joins this week's show.
Guests: Saul Singer, co-author of Start-Up Nation, Dan Kinel of Harter Secrest and Emery, Rami Katz of High Tech Rochester, and Staci Henning of GRE
Start Up Nation Author in Rochester - 10:16
Israel's State of Mind - 8:28
Culture of Adversity Encourages Risk Taking - 6:57
How can the U.S. Adopt Israeli Practices - 4:28
Wrap Up - 4:59

Title: Creating Leadership Magic
AirDate: 5/15/2010
Summary: Lee Cockerell shares key points from his book "Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney."
Guests: Lee Cockerell, Former EVP of Operations at Walt Disney World Resort and Mark Peterson of GRE
Lee Cockerell's Leadership Experiences - 10:30
Teamwork - Everyone is Important - 7:10
Importance of Listening - 7:44
Importance of Good Character - 5:42
Wrap Up On Creating Leadership Magic - 4:00

Title: Business Succession Planning
AirDate: 5/8/2010
Summary: Learn strategies for successful business succession planning.
Guests: Dan Kinel of Harter, Secrest and Emery, Tom Wolf of Mengel, Metzger, Barr and Mark Peterson of GRE
Business Succession Planning Overview - 10:03
Family vs. Non-Family Owned Succession - 7:42
Ten-Year Business Plan - 8:04
Steps to Ease Transition After Succession - 4:29
Business Succession Planning Wrap Up - 5:30

Title: International Trade
AirDate: 5/1/2010
Summary: Rochester is a top 5 exporter per capita with resources to help local businsses expand into international markets.
Guests: David Koretz of BlueTie, Jim Niederst of CVI Melles Griot, and Laurie DeRoller of GRE
Upstate NY Trade Conference - 7:34
Afraid of Exporting? - 7:06
Not Knowing What You Don't Know - 6:29
Cultural Differences - 7:05
Wrap Up on International Trade - 4:36

Title: RIT's Impact on the Local Economy
AirDate: 4/24/2010
Summary: Rochester Institute of Technology is a major local employer with a significant impact on our local economy.
Guests: Dr. Barry Culhane and Cindee Gray of RIT, and Staci Henning of GRE
RIT News and Events - 9:58
Imagine RIT - 6:49
RIT & RGHS Alliance - 6:38
Rochester's Entrepreneurial Spirit - 6:06
Rochester Business Plan Contest - 5:37

Title: Strategic Leadership, Part Two
AirDate: 4/17/2010
Summary: Follow up show on additional concepts in strategic leadership.
Guests: Dr. Joel Hoomans of Roberts Wesleyan College, Jim Fenton of Rochester City School District, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Inverted Pyramid Principle - 9:15
Characteristics of a Leader - 7:58
Characteristics of a Leader, part two - 9:24
Leader vs. Manager - 5:22
Strategic Leadership Wrap Up - 3:25

Title: Quality of Life
AirDate: 4/10/2010
Summary: This show highlights upcoming events including the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, 360-365 George Eastman Film Festival, Watkins Glen International.
Guests: Marc Iacona of Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival, John Richardson of 360-365 George Eastman House Film Festival, Michael Printup of Watkins Glen, and Staci Henning of GRE
Quality of Life Exceptional in Rochester, NY - 11:56
Rochester International Jazz Fest & Our Community - 5:45
360/365 Film Festival - 8:46
Film Fest & Community - 4:44
Watkins Glen International - 4:27

Title: Strategic Leadership
AirDate: 4/3/2010
Summary: Keep your business growing through strategic leadership.
Guests: Dr. Joel Hoomans of Roberts Wesleyan College, Jim Fenton of the Rochester City School District, and Mark Peterson of GRE
What is Strategic Leadership - 8:26
Roberts Wesleyan MSL Program - 8:50
MSL Program Case Study - 8:40
Outcomes/ Real-World Applications - 5:14
Wrap Up on Strategic Leadership - 4:35

Title: Successful Interviewing Tips
AirDate: 3/27/2010
Summary: Important interviewing tips to help you land a job.
Guests: Tom Ioele and Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Mark Peterson of GRE
Interviewing in Tough Job Market - 8:59
Interview Tips - 7:37
Common Interviewing Mistakes - 8:26
Compensation - 5:54
Wrap Up on Interviewing Tips - 3:14

Title: Personal Tax Tips
AirDate: 3/20/2010
Summary: Personal tax and financial tips for the working professional.
Guests: Mary Paul and Kevin McPherson from Mengel, Metzger, Barr and Mark Peterson of GRE
Personal Tax Credits - 8:44
More on Personal Tax Credits - 9:34
Preparing for Retirement - 6:05
Filing Advice - 5:31
Final Thoughts on Personal Tax Tips - 6:50

Title: Entrepreneurship in a Down Economy
AirDate: 3/13/2010
Summary: Keys to successful entrepreneurship in a down economy.
Guests: Dennis Kessler of Kessler Restaurants LLC and the Simon Graduate School of Business, and Mark Peterson of GRE
Ask Yourself - Am I an Entrepreneur? - 10:01
Entrepreneurial Opportunities - 8:50
Franchising - 7:41
Simon School of Business - 5:06
Final Thoughts on Entrepreneurship - 4:56



















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