CNY Business Journal Interviews: Recent Episodes

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The CNY Business Journal Interviews engages Central New York business leaders and newsmakers in conversation about themselves, their keys to success, their organizations, the region’s economy, and much more.

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Join Vance Mariner as he interviews Matt Funicello, a real estate salesperson at JF Real Estate. Learn how this family-owned company navigates the changing trends in commercial real estate, adapts to technological advances, and manages intergenerational transitions. Find out more about their new projects and what the future holds for Syracuse's real estate market.

Check out our last interview: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cynthia Andela | CNY Business Journal Interviews | Season 6: Ep. 5Don’t forget to follow us on social media!► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ► ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.cnybj.com

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Listen to the 2024 Mohawk Valley GEAR Emcee Liz Ellis, Promotions Director of KISS-FM, Bug Country & TALK FM chat with Tim Giarusso of Human Technologies, one of this year's honorees.

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From waste glass to sustainable solutions, Cynthia Andela is shaping the future of glass recycling. Join Vance Marriner as he discusses the journey, challenges, and aspirations of Andela Products & Ruby Lake Glass, LLC. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of a family business passionate about environmental change.

Check out our last interview: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kirnan Real Estate | CNY Business Journal Interviews | Season 6: Ep. 4Don’t forget to follow us on social media!► ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠⁠► ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website ► ⁠⁠⁠www.cnybj.com

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Join Vance Mariner of the Central New York Business Journal as he delves into the world of family-owned businesses in Central New York. In this episode, Sandy Kernin and Jason Jagen of Kernan Real Estate share their journey, discussing the evolution of the real estate market, the importance of local touch, and the future of housing in Syracuse. Subscribe for more insightful business stories from the heart of New York.

Check out our last interview: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lynn Loomis | CNY Business Journal Interviews | Season 6: Ep. 3Don’t forget to follow us on social media!► ⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠⁠► ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠► ⁠⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠⁠► ⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠⁠► ⁠⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube⁠⁠Website ► ⁠⁠www.cnybj.com

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the staffing industry with Lynn Lumis of First Choice Staffing. From adapting to the changing labor environment to maintaining a personal touch in the age of technology, Lynn provides invaluable insights into running a successful family-owned business.

Check out our last interview: ⁠Cathy Cucharale | CNY Business Journal Interviews | Season 6: Ep. 2Don’t forget to follow us on social media!► ⁠Follow us on Facebook⁠► ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠► ⁠Follow us on LinkedIn⁠► ⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠► ⁠Subscribe to us on YouTube⁠Website ► ⁠www.cnybj.com

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Discover the story of Cucciarelli Consulting Group, a company specializing in aiding small businesses in varied departments, as we focus on family-owned businesses in Central New York this season. Kathy Cucciarelli, the company's president, discusses the challenges and rewards of running a family business, the impact of technology, and the company's journey to growth.

Check out our last interview: John (Jay) Murphy IV | CNY Business Journal Interviews | Season 6: Ep. 1Don’t forget to follow us on social media!► Follow us on Facebook► Follow us on Instagram► Follow us on LinkedIn► Follow us on Twitter► Subscribe to us on YouTubeWebsite ► www.cnybj.com

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Ever wondered about the stories behind family-owned businesses in Central New York? Today, we sit down with Jay Murphy, the face behind Murphy & Nolan Inc., a metals distributor with a rich 70-year history. From its humble beginnings in 1953 to making a mark in the Aerospace industry, this episode has it all. Subscribe and stay tuned for more!

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Marny Nesher interviews Diana Jaramillo, owner of Kin Studio

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Marny Nesher speaks with Laura Thorne, owner of Laura Thorne Consulting.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Tiffany Munford, owner of Punch & Die Metal Fabrication.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Keonna Yearwood, owner of Keonna Yearwood Personal Chef.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Bryony Grealish, founder of The Fingerless Kitchen, LLC.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Meghan Florkowski, Director of the WISE Women's Business Center.

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Max Cohen of Meyda Lighting sits down with Marny Nesher to discuss philanthropy, the Mohawk Valley region and why it's still a great place to live and have a business.

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Cathy Thiaville explains how her family business, Metal Solutions, Inc. was able to pivot during COVID-19.

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Marny Nesher speaks via Zoom with Theresa Cangemi, president and owner of Medicare Made Simple, LLC.

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Marny Nesher speaks via Zoom with George Kilpatrick, President and CEO of Kilpatrick Media & Marketing. He discusses why he started his business and why you should start paying attention to the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Marny Nesher speaks via Zoom with Peggy Dickman of Dickman Farms (multiple generations family business) about how they are overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Lou explains how Usherwood was able to easily transition to remote work while continuing to assist their clients.

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Marny Nesher chats via Zoom with Ryan Benz, of Redev CNY.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Sandy Stefano, Owner/Partner of Sandler Training in Syracuse NY – AJS Training Services.

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Dr. Norma Cooney, partner at MedSpa Solutions discusses why taking the COVID-19 antibody testing could be helpful to businesses as they reopen.

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Marny Nesher interviews Dennis Sick, owner of Mohegan Manor via Zoom.

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Marny Nesher speaks via Zoom with Randy Sabourin, owner of Metro Fitness.

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Steve DiMeo, president of Mohawk Valley EDGE breaks down what's going on in the Mohawk Valley region.

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Marny Nesher chats with Nicole Samolis, owner of SKY Armory, The Events Company, and Epicuse in the latest podcast of Season 4 of CNY Business Journal Interviews.

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Chris Panebianco, Chief Marketing Officer of Bankers Healthcare Group discusses the importance of continuing to market during the pandemic.

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Do you know the difference between coaching and consulting?

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"Has the pandemic changed your business development strategy?" Listen to the interview to see Lynn Hy of the Food Bank of Central New York's response.

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Rav Properties managing partner, Robert Lieberman, walks us through how his business is giving back to the Central New York community.

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Listen to Jim Freyer, CEO of Haylor, Freyer & Coon discuss how his business is coping and is available to help our local businesses by answering questions.

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Marny Nesher and Pam Brunet, from Leadership Greater Syracuse, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses in Central New York.

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down with David Schneckenburger, of Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. in the final video of this season’s The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down to chat with Joe Convertino, Jr, of CH Insurance in the 9th video of this season’s The Interview with BJNN. For more videos, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down to chat with David For, of Visual Technologies in the 8th video of this season’s The Interview with BJNN. For more videos, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down to chat with Marisol Hernandez, of CNY Latino and WISE Women's Business Center, in the 7th video of this season’s The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit cnybj.com/theinterview

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down to chat with Jim McCarthy, of Northland Communications in the 6th video of this season’s The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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BJNN's Marny Nesher sits down to chat with Tom Fernandez of the Woodbine Group in the 5th video of this season's The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher visits with Sherry DePerno of Advanced Tool, Inc. in the fourth video of Season 3 of The Interview with BJNN.

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Marny Nesher sits down with Dan Palladino of Heritage Hill Brewhouse and Palladino Farms in the third video in Season 3 of The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher sits down with Stephanie Crockett, executive Vice President of Mower in the second video of The Interview with BJNN, Season 3.

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Eric Reinhardt, staff writer at the Business Journal, speaks with Jason Smorol, general manager of the Syracuse Mets in the first interview of Season 3 of the Interview with BJNN series.

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Marny Nesher speaks with Melanie Littlejohn of National Grid in the last video of Season 2 of The Interview with BJNN. To view all videos from Season 1 and 2, visit cnybj.com/theinterview

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Adam Rombel sits down with John Trimble of C&S Companies in the seventh interview of Season 2 of The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher speaks with Nate Andrews of Morse Manufacturing in the sixth interview of Season 2 of The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher speaks with Gwen Webber-McLeod with Gwen, Inc. in the fifth video in Season 2 of The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher speaks with Jeff Knauss of The Digital Hyve in the fourth interview of The Interview with BJNN Season 2. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview

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Marny Nesher sits down with Tim Giarrusso, President and CEO of Human Technologies in the third video of Season 2 of The Interview with BJNN. For more, visit www.cnybj.com/theinterview.

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In part two of Mayor Ben Walsh's interview, he will be discussing his goals and benchmarks on a successful mayorship.

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Mayor Ben Walsh sits down with CNYBJ's own, Norman Poltenson, to discuss the issues affecting business in Syracuse, New York.

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In our latest Podcast, staff writer Eric Reinhardt sat down with Scott Perra, CEO of Mohawk Valley Health System, in an interview for our series, The Interview with BJNN.

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In the final edition of season 1 of The Interview -- in a video recorded in late June -- retiring State Senator John DeFrancisco looks back at his four-decade career in politics and his achievements. DeFrancisco also gives his outspoken views about the state of politics today, New York’s electoral landscape, and New York’s economic challenges and policies.

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Marny Nesher, president of BJNN, sits down with Jamie Jacobs, partner, Riger Marketing Communications.

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Marny Nesher, president of the Business Journal News Network, sits down with Suzanne Kondra-DeFuria, president of Potter Heating & Air Conditioning and Perrone Plumbing Services.

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Adam Rombel, Editor-In-Chief of the Business Journal News Network, sits down with Christina Callahan, executive director of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority.

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Marny Nesher, President of the Business Journal News Network, sits down with Cindy Seymour, Co-Owner of Laci's Tapas Bar and Laci's Real Estate Ventures.

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Marny Nesher, President of the Business Journal News Network, sits down with Howard Dolgon, President & CEO of The Syracuse Crunch, in the third video of our new series, The Interview with BJNN.

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Marny Nesher, President of the Business Journal News Network sits down with Dave Nutting, Chairman & CEO of VIP Structures in the second video of our new series, The Interview with BJNN.