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Elevating Enterprise: Inside the I-Corridor
by Jazzy T + RJ Williams
Land bigger contracts and level up your small business with Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there. Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable insights on how to tap into State and Federal SME (small, medium enterprise) funding and contracting opportunities. No fluff, no vague success stories—just real strategies and the critical first moves to help you scale smarter and faster. Unlike other business podcasts, Elevating Enterprise doesn’t just inspire—you’ll walk away with a game plan to make the leap from small business to major player. Ready to make your next move? Follow the podcast and let’s get to work—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic. New episod
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Think Bigger! Scale Your Business with Free Goldman Sachs Training
Ep. 24 What if you could get an executive MBA-style business education, a dedicated business advisor, and access to a network of more than 18,000 entrepreneurs — without paying tuition? Goldman Sachs is bringing its 10,000 Small Businesses training program to Rochester, NY, for the first time…
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Inside the I-Corridor: Joe Stefko on New York’s Semiconductor Economy
Ep.23 “One in four semiconductor chips that are produced in the United States are going to be manufactured within 350 miles of where we’re sitting.” - Joe Stefko, President & CEO of OneROC and Regional Innovation Officer for the New York Smart I-Corridor. Today we go Inside the I-Corridor to get...
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Inside the I-Corridor: Where Do Skilled Trade Workers Fit in the Semiconductor Boom
Want a piece of New York’s growing semiconductor industry? Let's go Inside the I-Corridor with fabrication consultant Griffin McGuire of SetPoint Advisors to unpack some of the biggest takeaways from the two-day NY Smart I-Corridor Summit and what they mean for the Upstate New York workforce....
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Inside the I-Corridor: Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce Today | RIT Certified
Ep. 21 Jazzy T and RJ Williams visit RIT Certified's newly renovated space to explore the workforce development strategies powering the next generation of modern manufacturing employees for Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Director Rosalie Clemens and Associate Director AJ LiVecchi explain why…
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10X Your Business Value, Reach Your Freedom Point Faster | Jenn Piper, Volare AI
Ep.20 If your business can’t run without you… it’s not an asset. “As soon as you walk out the door, so does your business intelligence.” Jazzy T sits down with Jennifer Piper of Volare AI to break down an unpopular truth: if you’re building a business that depends on your presence, your…
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Public Speaking Pro Tips with Candice Kellogg
“There’s no transformation without transparency.” That's why I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey into public speaking. Ep. 19 Elevating Enterprise, I'm flipped from interviewer to student when Candice Kellogg, Master Trainer with Dale Carnegie, turns our interview into a live coaching...
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Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha Best, YMCA
Ep. 18 Event sponsorship can be transactional or transformational. At the Women Empowering Women Conference, the presenting sponsor the YMCA did more than put their name on the event. They brought their team, created space for growth, and treated this experience as an extension of their…
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5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Management | Jacqueline Phichith
You bought the system. You held the meeting with your team. So why isn’t anything changing? Ep. 17 Jazzy T sits down with Jacqueline Phichith to break down the real reason change fails inside organizations, and it has nothing to do with the technology. It’s about where people get stuck.…
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Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna Tatar, Riedman
"Development isn't just about building buildings. It's about shaping how people experience their environments and their communities." — Jenna Tatar In this kickoff episode of our Women’s Empowerment Series, Jazzy T sits down with Jenna Tatar, Operational Excellence Manager at Riedman, to unpack…
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The City Needs Vendors! Are You Registered? | MWBE Conference Updates
Stop Missing Out on Government Contracts. Get in the Room! Ep. 15 Tymothi Howard—the man responsible for overseeing purchasing for the City of Rochester and promoting minority, and women-owned enterprise participation reveals the secret to procurement deals. He’s not just explaining the…
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Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Leaders with Jill Peterson
Ep. 14 Ever delayed firing someone you knew wasn’t the right fit, or second-guessed a big business decision for weeks? Growth strategist Jill Peterson explains how strengthening your mental fitness can help you make clearer, more profitable decisions. On this episode of Elevating Enterprise with...
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Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Your Business
Ep. 13 If you’ve ever hit a wall trying to access capital, this episode of Elevating Enterprise breaks down how SBA loans can help you start, stabilize, or scale your business. Mary Stone, Senior Vice President and SBA Manager at M&T Bank is here to break down what SBA loans really are, why they...
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Stop Chasing RFPs, Start Building Relationships | Nick Lopez, CEO of Prosal
Ep. 12 In government contracting, the biggest deals aren’t won by who submits the longest proposal—they’re won by who built the right relationships long before the RFP ever dropped. In this episode of Elevating Enterprise, Jazzy T and RJ Williams sit down with Nick Lopez, CEO of Prosal, to unpack...
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Systems + Social Proof = Scalability | Tip Top K9 CEO Ryan Wimpsey
Ep. 11 Your small business can’t grow into an enterprise if you're personally involved in every decision, every sale, and every delivery. Our expert guest Ryan Wimpey demonstrates why documented SOPs and training systems for people — not just services — are the foundation of sustainable growth....
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From Certified to Contracted | Supplier Diversity Manager Matthew Burrell
Ep. 10 Learn how to do business with Monroe County as a M/WBE or Veteran-owned business from Supplier Diversity Manager Matthew Burrell, Supplier Diversity Manager. Under his leadership, the county has certified 855 MWBE firms and set a concrete goal to award 21% of contract dollars to minority,...
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Bank on It: How M&T Bank Fuels Business Growth + Protects Your Cash Flow
Ep. 9 If your bank only knows you as an account number, you’re running your business with one hand tied behind your back. Your banker should be doing more than holding your money — they should be helping you lower fees, protect your cash flow, and connect you to resources that move your business...
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Don’t Just Get Certified—Get Paid | Doing Business with the Government
Ep. 8 You’ve got the MWBE or DBE. Now what? This week on Elevating Enterprise, we’re cutting through the confusion. Join me, Jazzy T, as I sit down with someone I trust both in business and in life — my husband and co-host, RJ Williams, a seasoned expert in government contracting and procurement....
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Business of Making Movies with Kendrick Foxx, FLX Studios
Ep. 7 🎬 Hollywood’s calling — will your business pick up? Filmmaker Kendrick Foxx moved to Rochester, NY, to build more than movies — he’s building momentum for local businesses. In this episode of Elevating Enterprise, Kendrick shares how small businesses — from caterers and cleaners to…
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Building Equity: HR & Housing with Maurice Barrett, SHRM (NYS HCR)
Ep. 6 In a time when diversity programs are under fire and economic equity feels out of reach, Maurice Barrett is doing the work where it matters most — in housing policy and human resources. Named the Top Diversity Officer in America (2025), Maurice is the Chief Diversity Officer at New York…
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Insights from IBM Think 2025 | Agentic AI & On Prem Hybrid Cloud
Ep. 5 Fresh off the IBM Think 2025 Global Conference, RJ Williams sits down with Cody Henehan, CEO of ROC AI and Silveray.AI for a rapid-fire recap of the future of artificial intelligence. 🚀 Cody shares what it was like networking with the best minds in tech, learning about the next wave of AI...
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Avoid Costly Mistakes in Business Operations with Albert Rivera, Paychex
Ep. 4 Are you unknowingly setting your business up for costly mistakes?From missing tax deadlines to compliance failures, many small business owners don’t realize what they don’t know until it’s too late. In this episode of Elevating Enterprise, Jazzy T + RJ WIlliams sit down with Albert Rivera…
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How to Qualify for $300K in New Small Business Funding from Enterprise Center at Pathstone
Ep. 3 💳 Thinking about taking out a business loan? Hit pause—because this episode might save you from making an expensive mistake. In this episode of Elevating Enterprise Jazzy T + RJ catch up with Yahaira Zapata, Deputy Director of Economic Development at the Enterprise Center at Pathstone in...
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From Scratch: How Create A Pizza Outlasted the Competition in Fast Casual Dining
Ep. 2 🍕Create A Pizza is the last fast-casual pizza shop still standing in Rochester. So what did they do right that others didn’t—and how can you follow their lead? This episode of Elevating Enterprise is your behind-the-counter blueprint for navigating the real world of food service...
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The Rise of ROC AI: What’s Next for Business Tech Integration in Rochester
Ep. 1 What if Rochester is on the brink of another tech revolution—and your business could be part of it? In this premiere episode of Elevating Enterprise, hosts Jazzy T and RJ Williams sit down with ROC AI co-founders Cody Henehan and Brendon Frazer, two Rochester natives building powerful AI...
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Don’t Get Left Behind—It’s Time to Elevate Your Enterprise!
Are you a Small to Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) ready to level up? Elevating Enterprise is here to equip you with the strategies you need to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing tech and policy landscape. In our trailer, we’re giving you a sneak peek of what’s to come—including actionable...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Land bigger contracts and level up your small business with Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there.
Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable insights on how to tap into State and Federal SME (small, medium enterprise) funding and contracting opportunities. No fluff, no vague success stories—just real strategies and the critical first moves to help you scale smarter and faster.
Unlike other business podcasts, Elevating Enterprise doesn’t just inspire—you’ll walk away with a game plan to make the leap from small business to major player.
Ready to make your next move?
Follow the podcast and let’s get to work—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic.
New episod
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Jazzy T + RJ Williams
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Land bigger contracts and level up your small business with Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there. Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable...
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