Business Matters: Recent Episodes
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Fred Mackara and Larry Grogan provide a weekly summary of national and regional business news, as well as interviews with business leaders from the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.
Walter Jenny, president of the Historical Society of Washington County, Virginia, talks about their upcoming ZOOM conference “Reclaiming Our History: The African American Story in Washington County, Virginia.”
More with David Nelson and Rodolphe Pierre-Louis with Founders Forge, a non-profit focused upon encouraging and mentoring start-up businesses in the region.
David Nelson and Rodolphe Pierre-Louis discuss Founders Forge, a non-profit focused upon encouraging and mentoring start-up businesses in the region.
Dr. Michelle Freeman of the Accountancy Department at ETSU will discuss the IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, offered by her department and its students.
Don Shemwell of the College of Management and Business at ETSU reviews this year's Super Bowl commercials - which ones worked - and which ones didn't.
Dr. Don Shemwell of the College of Management and Marketing at ETSU brings us his annual predictions about the winners and losers among commercials during the Super Bowl.
Journalist Don Fenley talks about the local economic stories we'll be following in 2020.
More with Jan Compton, Regional Director for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of External Affairs, serving the Johnson City region
The director of the Johnson City Public Library, Julia Turpin, talks about the Library’s 125th anniversary; the director of ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, Anita DeAngelis, discusses their spring season.
Jan Compton, Regional Director for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of External Affairs, serving the Johnson City region
We review the accuracy of Bill and Fred's predictions for 2019, and hear what they believe is in store for us in 2020.
More with Mary Ellen Miller, program manager for community relations for the repair of TVA’s Boone Dam in Blountville.
Mary Ellen Miller, program manager for community relations for the repair of TVA’s Boone Dam in Blountville.
David Robinson, the director for PASTA (Providing Area Schools with Technical Assistance). The program is run by the ETSU Computing Department. PASTA refurbishes and recycles old computing gear so that it can be used by local school systems, saving both an environmental mess and taxpayer
Casey Carringer, Director of Clinical Engagement at Ballad Health, gives us an update on new programs that have been instituted to improve the overall health and well being of our local community.
Casey Carringer, Director of Clinical Engagement at Ballad Health, gives us an update on new programs that have been instituted to improve the overall health and well being of our local community.
More from Tim Whaley and Stacey Evans of Johnson City's local utility authority, BrightRidge. They are discussing the rollout of high bandwidth Internet service to residential and business customers.
Tim Whaley and Stacey Evans Johnson City's local utility authority, BrightRidge, discuss the rollout of high bandwidth Internet service to residential and business customers.
More from the Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Jon Smith.
The Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Jon Smith.
More with Jeff Ward, a partner at Corley’s Pharmacy in Greeneville and a proponent of small, locally owned pharmacies in general.
Jeff Ward, a member of the inaugural class at ETSU’s Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, talks about putting that education to use at Corley’s Pharmacy in Greeneville, Tennessee.
The second part of a conversation with Dan Kublawi, branch manager of Mid-America Mortgage in Johnson City.
Logan Bailey talks about the Professional Women’s Network and their upcoming event in Kingsport.
Dan Kublawi, branch manager of Mid-America Mortgage in Johnson City, provides some local and national perspective on the mortgage market.
More from Cher Cornett, the founder of Create Appalachia, an organization of artists dedicated to improving the economy of Northeast Tennessee through the expansion and promotion of arts of all types, and the continuing education of those artists to become better businesspersons.
Dr. Daryl Carter, author of "Brother Bill: President Clinton and the Politics of Race and Class."
Cher Cornett, the founder of Create Appalachia, an organization of artists dedicated to improving the economy of Northeast Tennessee through the expansion and promotion of arts of all types, and the continuing education of those artists to become better businesspersons.
It’s time for a mid-term exam, as Bill and Fred check the accuracy of the economic predictions they made back in January.
More from Bob Cantler, the recently appointed new President and CEO of the Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
This week's guest is Bob Cantler, the recently appointed new President and CEO of the Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
This week's guest is Bob Cantler, the recently appointed new President and CEO of the Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Don Kraus, Tennessee state coordinator, and Luke Carter, Tri-Cities coordinator for the Citizens Climate Lobby.
More from Dr. Paul Sims, Professor of Engineering and Engineering Technology and a former FAA Designated Engineering Representative and an expert in flight controls, who shares his insight on the problems with Boeing’s 737 MAX platform.
Dr. Paul Sims, Professor of Engineering and Engineering Technology and a former FAA Designated Engineering Representative and an expert in flight controls, will share his insight on the problems with Boeing’s 737 MAX platform.
More from Dr. Dave Wood, the head of the Risk Management and Insurance program at Middle Tennessee State University.
Today's guest is Dr. Dave Wood, the head of the Risk Management and Insurance program at Middle Tennessee State University.
More with Bill Hemphill of the ETSU Department of Engineering, Technology, and Surveying, who talks about making a surgery simulator and his class that makes electric guitars.
Bill Hemphill, Associate Professor in the East Tennessee State University Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying, & Digital Media and a former FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative, brings us some engineering perspective on the Boeing 737MAX platform, which had crashed after takeoff twice in a 5-month span.
Today’s program features highlights from recent interviews, including Jeff Dykes and Tim Whaley of Brightridge, Eric Henley of H-Tech Auto Repair of Gray, and Preston McKee from Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Johnson City.
Stephen Hendrix, Instructor of Computing at ETSU, discusses the university’s annual contest to find the freshest business and technology ideas from the student body.
Pat Van Zandt and Matt Holtmeier discuss the upcoming ETSU Tables of Content dinner; also, Larry Westerfield talks about the Alliance for Continued Learning.
Dr. Bill Trainor, Professor of Finance at ETSU, talks about creating a new exchange traded fund on Wall Street.
The CEO of the Johnson City, Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Gary Mabry, gives us a global look at business in the Tri-Cities.
Dr. Don Shemwell, professor in the Management and Marketing Department at ETSU, reviews this year's Super Bowl commercials.
Dr. Don Shemwell, professor in the Management and Marketing Department at ETSU., will talk about the highly anticipated advertising on this weekend’s Super Bowl broadcast.
Bill and Fred talk to several of our region’s business and academic leaders to ask what the stalemate in Washington doing to us in Northeast Tennessee.
Eric Henley of H-Tek Auto Repair in Gray discusses both cars and the future of car repair.
More from Rebecca Henderson, history committee facilitator for the Johnson City Sesquicentennial Commission, and Dr. Chuck Mohler – a train enthusiast who is the January program chair for Johnson City's 150th birthday.
Rebecca Henderson, history committee facilitator for the Johnson City Sesquicentennial Commission, and Dr. Chuck Mohler – a train enthusiast who is the January program chair for Johnson City's 150th birthday.
Larry White, Professor of Finance in the Department of Economics and Finance at East Tennessee State University, and the Poteat Chair of Banking.
More with Roxana Gumucio, Executive Director in the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance
Usually Bill and Fred ask questions of their guests. This week, past guests on the program ask Bill and Fred questions about today's economic and business climate.
The head curator of the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Rene Rodgers, discusses the upcoming exhibit "For All The World To See: Visual Culture and The Struggle for Civil Rights;" Samantha Gray of Theatre Bristol talks about their upcoming production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
More with the John H. Poteat Chair of Banking and the Director of the ETSU Center for Banking, Dr. Larry White.
Dr. Larry White, Holder of the John H. Poteat Chair of Banking and Director of the ETSU Center for Banking
More with Luke Carter of the Northeast Tennessee chapter or the Citizens Climate Lobby.
Encore Lending Group’s Stephanie Wilkerson, with more on our local residential realty market from the lending side of the desk.
More from attorney Kevin Doherty, president of the Tennessee Captive Insurance Association.
Attorney Kevin Doherty, president of the Tennessee Captive Insurance Association, explains what captive insurance is.
Gerry Mihalick of Berkshire Asset Management with his take on the future of the market rally.
More with Preston McKee, President of Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Johnson City, Tennessee.
Preston McKee, President of Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Johnson City, Tennessee
More from Cher Cornett and Katie Hoffman of Create Appalachia, an organization of artists dedicated to improving the economy of northeast Tennessee through expansion of the arts.
Cher Cornett and Katie Hoffman of Create Appalachia, an organization of artists dedicated to improving the economy of northeast Tennessee through expansion of the arts.
The second half of a conversation with Dr. Michael Bryan, chiropractor and owner of Integral Chiropractic in Johnson City.
Dr. Michael Bryan, chiropractor and practitioner at Integral Chiropractic in Johnson City.
John Cannon, entrepreneur, engineer,and founder of Symply Data Centers.com, a company that seeks to bring cryptocurrency opportunity to the individual.
More with Valentina Escobar-Gonzales about Beyond Engagement, a social media solutions company.
Jana Jones, Market Manager of the Johnson County Farmers Market, discusses the Market and other activities in Johnson County; Jack Hinshelwood, Executive Director of the Crooked Road, Virginia’s Music Heritage Trail, talks about the upcoming Mountains of Music Homecoming.
Valentina Escobar-Gonzales, founder of Beyond Engagement, a social media consulting firm.
More with Michael Green, owner and principal realtor of Green Commercial Realty in Boones Creek.
The second part of a conversation with John Henritze, brew master, owner, and namesake of JRH Brewing in Johnson City.
The third of a three-part interview with Mike White, the Associate Athletic Director for Communications at East Tennessee State University.
The second of a three-part interview with Mike White, the Associate Athletic Director for Communications at East Tennessee State University.
The first of a three-part conversation with Mike White, the Associate Athletic Director for Communications at East Tennessee State University.
The second part of a conversation with Dr. Bill Duncan, Vice Provost for Research and Sponsored Programs at ETSU.
More about insurance from Andrew Darlington of Veritas Risk Management and Insurance in Johnson City.
Ron Scott, the president and CEO of Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, and Jeff Keeling, VP for Communications and Community Relations for ACFCU, talk about how credit unions work, what services they offer, and about ACFCU’s program to allow qualified applicants to buy a home without a down payment.
A primer in property and casualty insurance from Andrew Darlington, principal and owner of Veritas Risk Management in Johnson City.
The conclusion of Bill and Fred's conversation with Jeff Dykes and Tim Whaley of Brightridge (formerly the Johnson City Power Board)
Bill and Fred continue their conversation with Jeff Dykes and Tim Whaley of Brightridge (formerly the Johnson City Power Board).
Jeff Dykes, CEO of Bright Ridge, formerly the Johnson City Power Board, and Tim Whaley, Bright Ridge’s Public & Government Affairs Officer, discuss the initiative to roll out 21st-century utilities in Johnson City.
The second half of a conversation with Dianna Cantler of the Washington County Economic Development Council.
ETSU Professor of Marketing Don Shemwell returns to review the winners - and losers - among this year's Super Bowl commercials.
Dr. Don Shemwell, Professor of Marketing, and the James & Ann Reel Fellow in the ETSU Department of Management & Marketing, presents his forecast for Super Bowl advertising.
Dianna Cantler, downtown development manager for the Washington County Economic Development Council
Think your taxes will go down this year? Michelle Freeman and Anthony Masino discuss the new tax code and what it REALLY means for middle-class taxpayers.
Anthony Masino and Michelle Freeman discuss ETSU's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.
Bill and Fred review the past year and compare their predictions with what actually happened.
A rebroadcast of the interview with Phil Sharfstein, owner of One Stop Wines and Spirits in Johnson City.
A rebroadcast of the interview with Wynne Tyree, founder of Smarty Pants, an international market research and strategic consulting firm.
The second half of a conversation with Dr. Keith Johnson, professor and chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University.
Today's guest is Dr. Keith Johnson, professor and chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology, and Surveying at East Tennessee State University.
Donna Noland, wife of ETSU president Dr. Brian Noland, talks about Bucky’s Career Closet, a program to provide appropriate clothing for students as they graduate and begin going on job interviews.
Today’s entire program is devoted to a continuation of last week’s conversation with Alan Levine, president and CEO of Mountain States Health Alliance.
Today's guest is Alan Levine, president and chief executive officer of Mountain States Health Alliance.
The second half of a conversation with Lisa Luster, Executive Officer of the Johnson City Area Homebuilders Association.
Lisa Luster, Executive Officer of the Johnson City Area Homebuilders Association, discusses the local housing market.
The second part of a conversation with Lottie Fields Ryans, Director of Workforce and Literacy Initiatives for the First Tennessee Development District.
Today's guest is Lottie Fields Ryans, Director of Workforce and Literacy Initiatives for the First Tennessee Development District.
The second part of a conversation with Wynne Tyree, founder of the market research firm Smarty Pants.
The second part of a conversation with the Director of Public Works for the City of Johnson City, Phil Pindzola.
Today's guest is the Director of Public Works for the City of Johnson City, Phil Pindzola.
The second part of a conversation with the director of ETSU's Mary B.Martin School of the Arts, Anita DeAngelis, who discusses the economic impact of the arts in the Tri-Cities.
Anita DeAngelis, director of ETSU’s Mary B. Martin School of the Arts, discusses the economic impact of arts in the Tri-Cities.
The second part of a conversation with Gary Mabry, president of the Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
ETSU Archaeologist Dr. Jay Franklin talks about the new Archaeology Museum at Pickett State Park in Jamestown, Tennessee; Dr. William Duncan, chair of ETSU’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology, discusses the new book he co-edited, "Studies in Forensic Biohistory."
Today’s guest is Gary Mabry, president of the Johnson City/Jonesborough/Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Richard Ignace of the ETSU Department of Physics and Astronomy discusses the upcoming total solar eclipse.
The second part of a conversation with ETSU's Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Mike White.
Today’s guest is Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN), who will discuss the latest developments in the health care bill now in the Senate, and how it relates to the version introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this year.
The second half of a conversation with Gerry Mihalick, Portfolio Manager for the Berkshire Dividend Growth and Income Strategy.
Anna Gaugert, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Arts and Cultural Programs at Appalachian State University, talks about the Appalachian Summer Festival.
Gerry Mihalick, Portfolio Manager for the Berkshire Dividend Growth and Income Strategy.
The director of the Tri-Cities Airport Authority, Patrick Wilson, returns for more conversation.
The second half of a conversation with Eric Kistner, President of the Northeast Tennessee Association of Retailers.
Phil Sharfstein, owner of One Stop Wine and Spirits in Johnson City returns to continue talking with Fred and Bill.
The Medical Director of the Northeast Tennessee Regional Health Department, Dr. David Kirschke, discusses the HPV virus and vaccines to prevent it, as well as the Zika virus.
More with Dr. Larry White, Director of the Center for Banking and holder of the John Poteet Chair of Banking at East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Larry White, Director of the Center for Banking and holder of the John Poteet Chair of Banking at East Tennessee State University.
Part Two of a conversation with Michael Corbett of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Today’s guest is Michael Corbett of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Bill and Fred continue their conversation with Matt Sommer, Director of the Retirement Strategy Group at Janus Capital in Denver.
Matt Sommer, Director of the Retirement Strategy Group at Janus Capital in Denver, shares pointers on retirement saving and planning.
Dr. Don Shemwell, Professor of Marketing, and James & Ann Reel Fellow in the ETSU Department of Management & Marketing, ranks the winners and losers among this year's Super Bowl commercials.
Dr. Don Shemwell, Professor of Marketing, and James & Ann Reel Fellow in the ETSU Department of Management & Marketing, will give us his annual previews of this Sunday night’s Super Bowl commercials.
Again this week, Professors Michelle Freeman and Anthony Massino from ETSU’s Accountancy Department discuss the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Today’s guests are Professors Michelle Freeman and Anthony Massino from ETSU’s Accountancy Department, discussing the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
This week, "Business Matters" welcomes new co-host Bill Dunham of Dunham & Deitel Wealth Management.
More of the discussion with ETSU president Dr. Brian Noland about governance of the university under the FOCUS Act.
Dr. Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University, talks about the upcoming changes in the governance of the university under the FOCUS Act.
Host Fred Mackara discusses the Gross Domestic Product - what it means and how it is calculated.
East Tennessee State University's Dean of the College of Business & Technology, Dr. Dennis Depew, returns for more conversation.
East Tennessee State University's Dean of the College of Business & Technology, Dr. Dennis Depew
Hosts Fred Mackara and Larry Grogan discuss the possible impacts of the upcoming election on the stock market, interest rates, and other financial matters.
ETSU Economics professor Steb Hipple discusses the latest Tri-Cities retail sales report.
Hosts Fred Mackara and Larry Grogan discuss the impact of Hurricane Matthew and the U.S. presidential election on the stock market.
More from Jenny Brock, a member of the Board of Directors for the Johnson City Power Board.
Hosts Fred Mackara and Larry Grogan discuss the upcoming meeting of the mFederal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the principal policy making unit of the Federal Reserve.
ETSU economist Steb Hipple discusses the most recent quarterly Tri-Cities Employment Report.
Attorney Steve Darden returns to discuss more about new federal regulations regarding overtime.
Attorney and former Johnson City mayor Steve Darden discusses new federal regulations regarding salary and overtime.
More from Lottie Ryans (1st Tennessee Development District, Workforce Initiative), Jennifer Bervin (Insight Alliance), and Rev. Robbie Hilton (Calvary Baptist), who discuss Tennesseans Are Hurting, a substance abuse program.
Lottie Ryans (1st Tennessee Development District, Workforce Initiative), Jennifer Bervin (Insight Alliance), and Rev. Robbie Hilton (Calvary Baptist) discuss Tennesseans Are Hurtin', a substance abuse program.
Dr. Deborah Harley-McClaskey, Associate Professor in the ETSU Department of Teaching & Learning will discuss a new Certificate in Community Leadership program beginning this fall at ETSU.
ETSU economist Steb Hipple discusses his recently-released report on retail sales in the Tri-Cities.
Dr. Richard Gregory, professor of Finance in ETSU's College of Business and Technology, returns to discuss the results of the UK's "Brexit" vote.
Dr. Richard Gregory, professor of Finance in ETSU's College of Business and Technology, will discuss next week's "Brexit" vote.
More from Dr. Deborah Harley-McClaskey, Associate Professor in the ETSU Department of Teaching & Learning and author of the recently published book, "Developing Human Service Leaders."
Dr. Deborah Harley-McClaskey, Associate Professor in the ETSU Department of Teaching & Learning and author of the recently published book, "Developing Human Service Leaders."
Dr. Jon L. Smith, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the ETSU Bureau of Business and Economic Research. returns to discuss this region's business climate.
Dr. Jon L. Smith, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the ETSU Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Walter Crouch, President & Chief Executive Officer of Appalachia Service Project, a not-for-profit organization located in Johnson City, whose purpose is to provide and improve housing for economically disadvantaged members of the regional community.
Retired ETSU economist Steb Hipple returns to discuss business conditions l in northeast Tennessee.
Retired ETSU economist Steb Hipple discusses labor market conditions in northeast Tennessee.
This week we'll hear the second part of an interview with Eric Fields, president of The Summit Companies.