Business Digest Radio
WEEKLY RADIO SHOW - Initially airing on AM1460/101.1FM, The Answer on Friday afternoons at 3:00PM. Southeastern Colorado, anchored by the economies of Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and dozens of other communities is steadily emerging to be one of the state’s leading and most dynamic economic regions. Listen to regional industry, business, and economic development experts as they work with municipalities and a strong workforce to advance So. Colorado as one of the western region’s top business and innovation centers. SPONSORED BY BOOT BARN HALL/NOTES LIVE & COS Orthopaedic Group
Episodes
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Paul Myers-Bennett, Vice President Marketing & Events, SO CO BBB
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Paul Myers-Bennett joins us on the Business Digest Weekly on AM1460/101.1FM to discuss Small Business Week (April 29-May 3, 2024), and the the BBB's renown accreditation programs available to businesses who want to convey their commitment to excellence in customer service, experience and support. One of the most active and forward-thinking BBBs in the nation, the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado serves 25 counties and thousands of businesses in the region.
BBB of Southern Colorado serves 25 counties throughout Southern Colorado and sets standards for marketplace trust – to create a community of dependable businesses and charities – by encouraging and supporting best practices, educating consumers and businesses, celebrating business role models, and calling out and addressing substandard marketplace behavior.
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Dr. William Craighead, Program Director, UCCS Economic Forum
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Dr. William (Bill) Craighead reviews how the southern Colorado economic region has managed through the last several quarters, including the avoidance of a true recession.
Dr. Craighead addresses consumer confidence, affordable housing, inflation, infrastructure tax, employer performance and more in this quarterly update.
Click here to learn more about UCCS Economic Forum and how you can keep up with economic activity and performance and get the Economic Forum newsletter.
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Gretchen Bliss has an extensive background in cybersecurity, with over 25 years of experience. Before joining UCCS, Gretchen spent five years with PPCC leading Cybersecurity efforts. Her previous work experience includes 25 years as the NORAD Deputy Senior Analyst and Chief of Plans, supporting the government’s efforts in understanding the evolution of cyber since the early 1990s on cyber, information operations and warfare, and computer network defense/attack.
Terri Johnson, is an Instructor of Cyber Security Management in the College of Business at UCCS. Ms. Johnson's students learn the various ways cyber comes in contact with specific areas of business, and how to defend inbound attacks in real time.
Learn more about all of the multidisciplinary aspects of UCCS's Cybersecurity program here: https://cybersecurity.uccs.edu/
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Doug Price, President & CEO, VisitCOS - Tourism Update for COS
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Tourism is a tremendous contributor to the City of Colorado Springs economy: one-of-a-kind attractions and destinations, top-rated cuisine, entertainment and events, hotel stays and utilization of our community assets like Colorado Springs Airport and more.Doug Price, President & CEO of Visit Colorado Springs joins Business Digest Weekly today at 3PM MST on 1011 FM The Answer to break down the numbers and how a strong and thriving tourism industry helps to support residents and our infrastructure.Sponsored by: Notes Live, Inc. & Boot Barn Hall- Colorado Springs
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Marisa Wigglesworth - CEO, United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
This energetic and highly experienced museum executive walks us through the first six months of her tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum located in beautiful downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Her story appears in the So. Colorado Business Digest where she explains how she and her team are working to place USOPM on the stage starting with community.
Marisa Wigglesworth | Chief Executive Officer
Marisa Wigglesworth [pronounced Ma-ree-sa] is a distinguished leader in the museum and attraction industry, known for her extensive expertise in philanthropy, strategic planning, project management, and operations. As the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum, she brings a profound commitment to promoting and advancing the Olympic and Paralympic values, while celebrating the exceptional achievements of Team USA athletes. Wigglesworth previously served as CEO of the Buffalo Museum of Science, where she provided strategic and operational leadership and oversaw the 264-acre Tifft Nature Preserve. Prior to that, she held key positions at prestigious institutions such as the National Aquarium in Baltimore and The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, showcasing her accomplishments and leadership in the museum field. Wigglesworth holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a master’s degree from New York University.
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Many of you know Colorado Media Group's John Lerohl as an ultra friendly fella who leads our partnerships. What you may not know is the significance of John's former work life where he spent 30-years. Prior to joining NORTH by CMG and now the #BusinessDigest, John was a pioneer in the components scrap industry in Silicon Valley.
John's organization led the charge in helping giants like Apple, FedEx, Sun, Walmart and other tech companies to avoid significant financial penalties from the EPA and created the realm of "landfill avoidance". This work has protected our landfills and streams from countless tons of cadmium, lead, and arsenic, and precious metals from the components in our modern tech.
Pretty cool, huh? Yeah, we think so too. FRI, 3PM on 1011 FM The Answer
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Tatiana Bailey, Ph.D., Founder, Data-Driven Economic Strategies
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Tatiana Bailey (Ph.D.), joins host Dirk Hobbs to discuss her Economic and Workforce Progress Report for next 2022-23.
Dr. Bailey addresses a number of the key economic indicators and how we can best put those indicators into perspective to help us make more informed, educated decisions: Gross Metropolitan Product (GMP), Jobs:Population Growth balance (@4.0% unemployment), diversification of regional industries, S. Colorado's tight labor market, and why employers are struggling to find the right employees, and much more!
Dr. Bailey is the former Executive Director at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum, now heads up her own independent firm Data-Driven Economic Strategies. You can visit her business page website at: https://ddestrategies.org.
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc. COS
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In Autumn 2023, Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLAY) began local recruitment for more than 100 positions for the grand opening of their Colorado Springs location.
The store has been open for a few months, and business is steadily increasing after a lucrative grand opening month (DEC '23).
Just miles from the entertainment group's other facility "Main Event", Dave & Busters is set to expand operations overseas throughout 2024.
Hear more about local perspectives on opening up shop in Colorado Springs, and the forecast for the rest of 2024.
https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/colorado-springs
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Terri Hayes, President & CEO | TriLakes Chamber & EDC
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Northern El Paso County's business community is thriving!
TriLakes Chamber senior executive Terri Hayes walks us through some of the driving factors that are propelling this area's economic development. Proximity and easy on-and-off access to I-25, charming small town feel, historic tourist destination, one-of-a-kind eateries, and collaborative community leaders help hundred's of small businesses and employers sustain strong economic performance.
Not just bedroom communities, TriLakes has become home to UPS, Eagle Rock Distributors and a new 3,500 sq. ft. retail center, The Monument Mercantile, hosting a ranges of gifts, furnishings, old fashion candy shoppe, and other retail gems.
The TriLakes Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation & Visitor's Center is a varietal one-stop-shop for folks wanting to set up shop in the area, as well as take advantage of the business programs and networking programs available through the organization.
WEBSITE https://trilakeschamber.com
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Finding top leadership in various key stakeholder positions within a given organization can be a very challenging process. Beyond core competencies and general affability, executive hires can impact an organization's financial, innovation, sales and overall productivity for better or worse for a long time.
Financial Talent Group can take the guess work out of key executive placement. Hear founder, Melissa Scruggs offer pearls of expertise for understanding the process of integrating key personnel into your business ecosystem.
Financial Talent Group - Top Executive talent you need when you need it. A relationship-based business strategy drives this COS-based team who specialize in recruiting and matching talent to your culture and business requirements.
The Financial Talent Group primarily focus on Accounting, Finance, Administration and Executive recruiting serving businesses large and small from Denver to Southern Colorado.
Financial Talent Group offices: 719-217-4062.
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WEEKLY RADIO SHOW - Initially airing on AM1460/101.1FM, The Answer - A Salem Media station.
Southeastern Colorado, anchored by the economies of Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and dozens of other communities is steadily emerging to be one of the state’s leading and most dynamic economic regions. It is this region, the So.Co. Business Forum & Digest will focus on primarily.