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Portland Maine Business PodcastBrad Moll: Co-Owner, Brickyard Hollow. Owner, Tri-Stone IndustriesDiscover how Brads passion for community and the craft beer industry lead him into developing and to owning Brickyard hollow. Brad is the co-owner of Brickyard Hollow and an entrepreneur who is also the owner of Tri-stone Industries, and Yarmouth Development Co. Brickyard Hollow has 3 locations, with the most recent opening of their 3rd @ 9 Commercial Street in Portland this past July! Brad is a craft beer drinker, supporter of community, and is focused on bringing people together through his businesses. When he’s not doing work you can find him supporting his wife and 2 kids.
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Portland Maine Business PodcastChris Carleton: Owner, Allspeed Cyclery & SnowTune in to hear how Chris took his experience in sales, managing music talent to operating and growing Allspeed Cyclery & Snow. Chris is a passionate business owner and bike enthusiast who bought Allspeed more than a decade ago with his sights on breathing new life into business. Like many of us, he started with no background in business but was able to make a career change (on the back of an economic collapse) and run a fully functional business that isn’t dependent on him. When Chris isn’t on the trails you could find him list...2021-08-2337 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastKate Griffin & John Peelen: Owners of Maggie Mae'sKate grew up in Massachusetts where her dad owned IGA (grocery stores); she went into retail after college and had stints in various roles in HR eventually leading her back to Bed, Bath & Beyond in Maine (HR director). When she’s not running the show at Maggie Mae’s you can find her cheering on her 3 kids, gardening, or enjoying the natural beauty of Maine.
John, has spent more than 30 years as a teaching, corporate, and executive chef before entering the world of finance for a brief spell (due to children and life). When he moved to M...2021-08-0945 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastDave Libby: CEO, Town & Country Federal Credit UnionDavid Libby has served in various capacities at Town & Country Federal Credit Union for thirty years, including the past ten years as President and CEO. Under his leadership, the credit union has been at the forefront of innovation. Highlights include being the first credit union in Maine to offer contactless debit cards, the first credit union (and just the fourth financial institution) in the country to implement the Alexa Banking Skill, creating one of the most innovative work spaces in Maine with the completion of the credit union’s Operations Center, working to redefine the definition of ‘home’, delive...2021-07-1942 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastGeorge Casey: CEO, Stockbridge Associates, LLC. Vistage ChairGeorge E. Casey, Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer of Stockbridge Associates LLC; a consultancy based in Freeport, ME (www.stockbridgeassoc.com). Stockbridge helps residential builders, developers and investors to strategically position or reposition their company and/or assets for higher productivity and profitability.
He additionally serves as the Chair of several Vistage CEO Private Peer Advisory Boards for large company CEOs, owners, and senior executives in the Portland, ME area (www.vistage.com) and as the Chair of the Housing Innovation Alliance (www.housinginnovationalliance.com).
He has over 40 years experience in the real estate...2021-07-0544 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastMike Simonds: Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer, UNUM GroupListen in to hear how Mike Simonds, a North Carolina native turned Mainer worked his way to become the Executive VP/ COO of the UNUM group. After earning bachelor’s degrees in economics and anthropology from Bowdoin College, Simonds began his career with Unum. He worked in management positions in finance, marketing, and sales before leaving the company to earn his master’s in business administration from Harvard Business School. He then advised a range of financial institutions as a consultant for McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm, before returning to Unum in 2003. Simonds lives in Falmouth, Main...2021-06-2143 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastJohn Brubaker: Award Winning Author, Executive Coach, Professional SpeakerEver wondered how a successful business coach went from lacrosse to advising professional sports organizations? Hear John’s unique story. John Brubaker is a highly sought after keynote speaker, award-winning author and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement. He has front line, high-stakes, high-stress experience as a championship coach. His 12 year coaching career ended with him getting fired – on his birthday! This experience taught John all the powerful lessons of coaching: teamwork, setbacks, strategy, and implementation – but equally the importance of balancing your life. Listen in to hear how John started his career and his ex...2021-06-071h 03
Portland Maine Business PodcastMaine Community College System: Dave DaiglerDavid Daigler was named President of the Maine Community College System on January 21, 2019. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2003-2019 and Vice President from 2015-2019. Having also previously served as Director of Finance at what was then Southern Maine Technical College (now Southern Maine Community College), he has nearly 20 years of service across the Maine Community College System and a total of more than 35 years of experience in financial management, operations, and administration.
As Vice President, Daigler oversaw fiscal management of the $170 million MCCS budget and Systemwide operations, including information technology, capital improvements, and general...2021-05-2445 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastVerrill Dana: Tawny AlvarezTawny Alvarez
Tawny centers her practice on the understanding that the employment landscape is ever-changing and organizations do not have the time or resources to keep abreast of all these changes—from medical (and recreational) marijuana's effect on drug testing to the effect of social networking in the workplace, including the effect of the use of mobile devices on wage and hour issues. In this evolving landscape, Tawny recognizes that for companies to remain profitable and successful they must be proactive, not merely reactive, to these issues.
As many of these issues are swiftly evolving, Ta...2021-05-1036 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastKMA Human Resources Consultant: Kim AnaniaKim founded KMA Consulting LLC in 2007 to provide businesses with practical HR advice and guidance, helping them to eliminate areas of risk.
Her distinguished career with New England-based companies has covered all aspects of Human Resources and organizational development. Kim has supported, managed, and led company-wide initiatives such as human resource information systems conversions, federal and state compliance, benefits management, recruiting, retention, safety, workers compensation, employee relations, coaching, and training.
Kim earned a certificate in Organizational Development through the National Training Labs in Alexandria, Virginia, and a Bachelor of Arts in History and American Studies...2021-04-2650 min
Portland Maine Business PodcastStephen Malcom: President/CEO of Knickerbocker GroupKnickerbocker Group offers comprehensive architecture, interior design, construction, and property management services for residential buildings and commercial spaces. Knickerbocker Group’s work is underscored by process-driven delivery—40+ years and each time the team strives to do it better. 100 percent employee-owned, Knickerbocker Group was named as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine in 2019 and 2020.
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HR Power HourHelping Employees Meet New Year’s ResolutionsThis week on HR Power Hour, new year, new you. Despite the pandemic, as in past years, many employees are likely at the beginning journeys of new year’s resolutions. When those resolutions involve health and wellbeing, often bringing a professional in helps employees stay on track and accountable, helping them to achieve their goals.And what do healthy employees make? Usually happier and more engaged employees and what does that mean for your organization—well I don’t think any of us have argued that engagement is negative.Join Verrill co-host Tawny Alvarez as she sp...2021-01-1153 min