CBIA BizCast: Words of Wisdom

Over the course of this past year, some of Connecticut’s exceptional business leaders have joined us on the CBIA BizCast.

Some are entrepreneurs, growing successful businesses.

Others are changemakers, leading organizations with lasting legacies in Connecticut. 

These leaders have not only shared their stories, but also insights and wisdom into overcoming challenges, innovating, and building successful teams.

Highlights

To close out 2024, we wanted to look back at some of those stories. 

This episode features insights from:

• Jeremy Bronen, founder and CEO, SedMed
• Stephen Tagliatela, managing partner, and Chris Bird, general manager, Saybrook Point Resort & Marina
• Jill Mayer, CEO, Bead Industries Inc.
• Meghan Scanlon, president and CEO, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Stephen Moroney, market president for Connecticut and Rhode Island, TD Bank
• Mike Abramson, General Manager, Hartford Yard Goats
• Jamie Lissette, president, Popup Bagels
• Kevin Barros, president and CEO, The Computer Company
• Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato, co-founders, The Bolder Company
• Carmen Romeo, president, Fascia’s Chocolates
• Elona Shape, market retail leader, KeyBank
• Sal Marino, director of finance and operations, Charles IT
• Carl Zuanelli, founder and CEO, Nuovo Pasta Productions, Ltd

Thank you to all of the leaders who sat down with us this year. 

And we want to thank you for listening and watching the BizCast. We look forward to sharing more insights, lessons, and stories of success in 2025.

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