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How does the future look for the Greater Rochester Region? Tune in every Saturday morning at 10 am -- on WHAM 1180-- for Eyes on the Future, a live, hour-long call-in show about working together to strengthen the area's economy and keep local business growing.

Eyes on the Future is sponsored by Greater Rochester Enterprise; Harter Secrest & Emery; Eastman Business Park; Canandaigua National Bank and Trust; Mengel Metzger Barr; CDS Monarch; Enspirit; The Simon Graduate School of Business; Finger Lakes Community College; and Roberts Wesleyan College.


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Title: IDEO's Tom Kelley Discusses Power of Innovation
AirDate: 5/12/2012
Summary: Tom Kelley of IDEO, keynote speaker at 2012 Eyes on the Future Economic Summit, discusses what companies can do to implement innovative, transformative change to drive growth.
Guests: Tom Kelley of IDEO, Mark Peterson and Staci Henning of GRE
3 Imperatives for Innovation - 10:21
Tap Your Team's Creative Potential - 6:44
Become an Anthropologist to Generate New Ideas - 8:45
Create an Open Innovation Platform - 9:02

Title: Entrepreneurship
AirDate: 5/5/2012
Summary: Jim Senall of High Tech Rochester, Mark Wilson of Neworks, and David Chauncey of Vnomics discuss the key elements you should consider when starting a business.
Guests: Jim Senall of High Tech Rochester, Mark Wilson of Neworks, and David Chauncey of Vnomics
Local Resources to Help Entrepreneurs - 10:10
How Can Rapid Screening Help Your Business? - 7:40
Common Business Mistakes You Can Avoid - 13:14
How a Cup of Coffee Can Lead to New Business - 6:35

Title: Buying & Selling a Business
AirDate: 4/28/2012
Summary: Tom Anderson of Harter Secrest & Emery, Jim Rahmlow of Mengel Metzger Barr and Tom Hess of Application Specialists discuss the art of buying or selling a business.
Guests: Tom Anderson of Harter Secrest & Emery, Jim Rahmlow of Mengel Metzger Barr and Tom Hess of Application Specialists
Involve a Team of Experts Before You Finalize Deal - 10:00
How to Find a Buyer for Your Business - 6:50
Factors to Weigh When Closing a Deal - 11:40
Dance of Secrecy Between Parties in a Deal - 8:00

Title: Recruiting
AirDate: 4/21/2012
Summary: Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Rosa Smith-Montanaro of RochesterWorks discuss recruiting tips to help you land your next job.
Guests: Jill Knittel of Employee Relations Associates and Rosa Smith-Montanaro of RochesterWorks
Job Market has Turned - 10:30
The Importance of Loyalty - 6:37
Network Before You Need A Job - 11:36
HILO and Other Job Search Resources - 7:25

Title: Gaining Life Skills
AirDate: 4/14/2012
Summary: This week's guests, David Mammano of NextStepU Magazine and Next Step Academy and Judge John C. Ninfo, discuss crucial life skills young people need to be successful.
Guests: David Mammano of NextStepU Magazine and Next Step Academy and Judge John C. Ninfo
Next Step Academy Teaches Life Skills - 10:35
Internet Has Changed the Way We Learn - 6:25
Financial Literacy - 11:42
Ways to Save For College - 5:57

Title: Thompson Health Rehab Services
AirDate: 4/7/2012
Summary: Rochester, NY is recognized for its world-class health care. We talked about a wide array of rehabilitation services available here with Thompson Health experts, including Pete Gordon, Gineen Magiera, and John Ahern.
Guests: Thompson Health's Pete Gordon, Gineen Magiera, and John Ahern
Rehab Can Get You Back to Daily Living - 10:32
What is Normal? - 7:29
Simple Corrections Help With Golf Game or Speech! - 12:17
Multidisciplinary Care to Benefit Patients - 7:36

Title: Last Minute Tax Tips
AirDate: 3/31/2012
Summary: Tax experts from Mengel Metzger Barr discuss last minute tax tips you should consider when filing your personal income tax return.
Guests: Jim Schnell and Burt Speer of Mengel Metzger Barr
Best Practices to Consider When Preparing Taxes - 8:40
Common Tax Deductions You Should Take - 9:14
Take Advantage of Education & Energy Credits - 12:06
Taxes Going Up in 2013?? - 7:50

Title: Outperforming the Competition
AirDate: 3/24/2012
Summary: Ann Rhoades, President of People Inc., and Lauren Dixon, CEO of Dixon Schwabl, discuss what your organization can do to outperform the competition.
Guests: Ann Rhoades, President of People Inc., and Lauren Dixon, CEO of Dixon Schwabl
Become a Great Place to Work by Choice - 11:15
Who is in Seat 17A? Why does it matter? - 7:01
Walk the Talk as a Leader - 12:09
Building An "A Team" to Outperform Competition - 6:42

Title: ROC Read
AirDate: 3/17/2012
Summary: Dr. Bolgen Vargas, Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Rochester City School District, Howie Jacobsen of Dixon Schwabl, and Ty Kelly of Wegmans discuss "RocRead" -- a new program that is having a positive impact on the Rochester City School District.
Guests: Dr. Bolgen Vargas, Interim Superintendent of Schools for the Rochester City School District, Howie Jacobsen of Dixon Schwabl, and Ty Kelly of Wegmans
Changing the Reading Culture in Rochester - 10:35
"RocRead" is Generating Results - 7:21
Community Providing Reading Incentives - 11:17
Teachers Play Essential Role in RocRead Program - 7:07

Title: Servant Leadership
AirDate: 3/10/2012
Summary: The importance of servant leadership was the topic of our discussion with Gwen Mazza of enSpirit, Larry Lehning of KiwiMill, and Mark Peterson of Greater Rochester Enterprise.
Guests: Gwen Mazza of enSpirit, Larry Lehning of KiwiMill, and Mark Peterson of Greater Rochester Enterprise
Common Dysfunctions of Teams - 10:58
Leadership Begins with Upending the Pyramid - 7:06
Shift Focus from Leadership to Employees - 12:40
Servant Leadership Principles - 6:50

Title: Nonprofits Role in Rochester Economy
AirDate: 3/3/2012
Summary: Sankar Sewnauth of CDS Monarch and Joe Casion of Harter Secrest & Emery join Mark Peterson of GRE for a discussion about the important role nonprofit organizations play in our local economy.
Guests: Sankar Sewnauth of CDS Monarch, Joe Casion of Harter Secrest & Emery , and Mark Peterson of GRE
Seek Strategic Partnerships to Advance Mission - 10:30
Nonprofits Face Less State Funding - 7:47
Create a For Profit Mindset - 12:08
Innovation in Nonprofits - 6:50

Title: Corporate Tax Reminders to Help Your Company
AirDate: 2/25/2012
Summary: Jim Schnell and Burt Speer of Mengel Metzger Barr discuss a variety of corporate tax reminders that could help your company.
Guests: Jim Schnell and Burt Speer of Mengel Metzger Barr
Election Year = Unique Year for Corporate Taxes - 10:55
Corporate Tax Sunset Provisions - 7:07
Tax Breaks Companies Often Overlook - 12:27
Impact of Proposed Lower Corporate Tax Rate - 7:15

Title: Engaging Cultures
AirDate: 2/18/2012
Summary: What are the keys to creating an engaging culture in the workplace? Kelly McCormick-Sullivan of Pluta Cancer Center, Lisa Krug of Employer Services Corporation, and Jeff Valentine of M5 Networks discuss unique approaches to creating a positive work environment.
Guests: Kelly McCormick-Sullivan of Pluta Cancer Center, Lisa Krug of Employer Services Corporation, and Jeff Valentine of M5 Networks
Engaging Your Workforce - 10:44
Importance of Two-Way Communication - 6:47
How Rock & Roll Leads to Team Building - 12:22
Always Act Like a Professional - 6:29

Title: State of the Economy
AirDate: 2/11/2012
Summary: During this week's show we discussed the state of the local and national economy with Greg MacKay of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, Mark Zupan of The Simon Graduate School of Business, and Kent Gardner of Center for Governmental Research.
Guests: Greg MacKay of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust, Mark Zupan of The Simon Graduate School of Business, and Kent Gardner of Center for Governmental Research
Are We Facing a Double Dip Recession? - 11:40
Risk Factors in Global Economy - 5:18
Kodak's Shrinkage Hasn't Hurt Rochester Economy - 12:55
Lessons Learned from Kodak - 7:26

Title: Kodak's Impact on Rochester Companies
AirDate: 2/4/2012
Summary: Kodak has had a significant impact on the Rochester economy. Today's show features successful Kodak spin-offs -- ITT Exelis, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics and Logical Images. Our guests were Joe Westbay of ITT Exelis, Rick Mihaljevic of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Art Papier of Logical Images, and Jim Terwilliger of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.
Guests: Joe Westbay of ITT Exelis, Rick Mihaljevic of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Art Papier of Logical Images, and Jim Terwilliger of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.
Kodak Spin-Offs Thriving in Rochester - 11:00
Google Earth - One of Many Helped by Rochester - 6:32
Reasons Companies Stay in Rochester - 13:06
Future Spin-Offs in Rochester Region? - 6:55

Title: Building a Better Rochester
AirDate: 1/28/2012
Summary: A new coalition, Building a Better Rochester, is working to insure Rochester receives its fair share of state support. Aaron Hilger of the Builders Exchange, Vic Salerno of O'Connell Electric, and Gene Caccamise of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 New York discuss this new coalition. More details are at www.buildingabetterrochester.com.
Guests: Mark Peterson of GRE, Aaron Hilger of Builders Exchange of Rochester, Vic Salerno of O'Connell Electric, and Gene Caccamise of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 3 New York
Rochester Does Not Receive its Fair Share - 10:43
Building A Better Rochester, NY - 7:05
Smart is Hot - Local Workforce Key to Growth - 11:46
Rochester Leads State in Job Growth - 7:03

Title: Development of Downtown Rochester, NY
AirDate: 1/21/2012
Summary: Dr. Anne Kress, President of Monroe Community College, and Heidi Zimmer-Meyer, President of Rochester Downtown Development Corporation discuss exciting projects underway to grow downtown Rochester, NY.
Guests: Dr. Anne Kress of Monroe Community College and Heidi Zimmer-Meyer of Rochester Downtown Development Corporation
MCC's Plans for Downtown Rochester Campus - 9:49
Synergies between MCC and Downtown Businesses - 7:41
Downtown Rochester, NY Hot Spots - 7:41
Blow Out Boundaries of Rochester, NY - 5:54
MCC's Impact on Downtown Rochester, NY - 5:26

Title: Creating a Great Customer Experience
AirDate: 1/14/2012
Summary: How can you wow your customers and create brand loyalty? During this week's show we talked about creating a great customer experience with Chris Brandt and Alex Berentzen of Next Door Bar and Grill at Wegmans Food Markets, Nancy Neumann of ITX, Ron Friedman of Dixon Schwabl, and Staci Henning of GRE.
Guests: Chris Brandt and Alex Berentzen of Next Door Bar and Grill at Wegmans Food Markets, Nancy Neumann of ITX, Ron Friedman of Dixon Schwabl, and Staci Henning of GRE
Keys to Creating a Great Customer Experience - 9:53
A "Kiss Goodnight" = Great Customer Experience - 7:14
Can the Smell of Popcorn Increase Revenue? - 5:56
Focusing on Employees = Great Customer Experience - 6:20
Definition of Great Customer Experience Changing - 6:15

Title: Rochester's Craft Beer Industry
AirDate: 1/7/2012
Summary: We talked about the state of our regin's growing craft beer industry with John Urlaub of Rohrbach Brewing Company as well as Chris Spinelli and Jon Mervine of Roc Brewing Company.
Guests: John Urlaub of Rohrbach Brewing Company, Chris Spinelli and Jon Mervine of Roc Brewing Company
State of Rochester's Beer Industry - 9:13
Flavor Inspirations for Craft Beers - 7:51
Connecting with Customers is Key - 6:19
Great Collaboration in Local Beer Community - 6:19
Blueberry Ale and other Surprising Beer Flavors - 5:50

Title: Intellectual Property
AirDate: 12/17/2011
Summary: If you have a great business idea, this show focuses on the best ways to protect your intellectual property. Our legal and business experts included Brian Shaw of Harter Secret and Emery, Duncan Moore of the University of Rochester, Cindy Hirschberg of Synacor and Tom Herlihy of Worm Power.
Guests: Brian Shaw of Harter Secret and Emery, Duncan Moore of the University of Rochester, Cindy Hirschberg of Synacor and Tom Herlihy of Worm Power
Have a great idea? Be sure to protect it! - 9:59
Why Companies Like Coca Cola Keep Trade Secrets - 7:35
What Makes a Good Trademark? - 5:45
The Internet Makes it Tough to Protect IP - 6:14
Key Insights to Protect Your Business Idea - 4:55

Title: Commercial Real Estate in Rochester, NY Region
AirDate: 12/10/2011
Summary: Today's show focuses on the value of commercial real estate in the Rochester, NY market -- hot spots and industries on the rise in our community.Our guests were Christine Eichelberger and Mike Mallaber of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park, and David Rogachefsky of Midland Appraisal Associates.
Guests: Christine Eichelberger and Mike Mallaber of Canandaigua National Bank and Trust, Mike Alt of Eastman Business Park, and David Rogachefsky of Midland Appraisal Associates
Financing for Commercial Real Estate in Rochester - 9:46
Rochester, NY's Real Estate Market is Stable - 7:08
Common Commercial Real Estate Financing Questions - 5:11
$68.8 Million to be Invested in Rochester Region - 7:28
Hot Commercial Properties in Rochester, NY - 4:21

Title: Year-End Tax Tips
AirDate: 12/3/2011
Summary: As we get closer to the end of 2011, we're talking about year-end tax tips that will save you money with Mengel Metzger Barr's Kristina Stamatis and Burt Speer.
Guests: Kristina Stamatis and Burt Speer from Mengel Metzger Barr
Steps You Can Take to Get Your Finances in Order - 10:07
Take Advantage of Federal Tax Credits - 6:52
FSA vs HSA Benefits and Other Contributions - 6:24
Alternative Minimum Tax - 5:48
Tax Tips That Can Save You Money - 6:07

Title: FLCC's Viticulture Program & Finger Lakes Wines
AirDate: 11/19/2011
Summary: Our guests, Paul Brock of Finger Lakes Community College, Certified Sommelier Holly Howell, Peter Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company, and Evan Dawson, author of Summer in a Glass, discuss the strengths of the Finger Lakes wine industry and how you could begin a career in this field by enrolling in the Finger Lakes Community College's viticulture program.
Guests: Paul Brock of Finger Lakes Community College, Certified Sommelier Holly Howell, Peter Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company, and Evan Dawson, author of Summer in a Glass
FLCC's Viticulture & Wine Technology program - 9:58
Get Your Feet Muddy in Wine Industry - 7:16
Passion for Wine Can Lead to New Career - 6:32
"Summer in a Glass" Highlights Finger Lakes Wines - 6:59
Wines that Go Great with Turkey Dinner - 4:32













































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