Planet New Jersey

On this episode of Planet New Jersey, Citizens’ Nuno Francisco joins us to discuss the evolving world of business banking and how Citizens is working to support, strengthen, and grow New Jersey’s business community.

Bill Blum of Alpine Business Systems joins us on the latest episode of Planet New Jersey to talk about the rise of artificial intelligence as a “new digital species,” and how he’s helping businesses harness AI to grow profits, streamline operations, and work smarter.

In this episode of Planet New Jersey, United Airlines’ VP of Operations at Newark Jon Gooda discusses how United runs its largest U.S. hub, supports 14,000+ NJ employees, and connects travelers to destinations around the world. Hear about new international routes, technology and AI in aviation, community impact, hiring growth, and what travelers should know about flying through Newark.

Miles Skalli, and a couple of unconventional guests, join us from Skalli Events to talk about how the company evolved from a garage band startup into a full-scale audio-visual firm powering corporate events across the east coast.

John Koufos of Cottage Four joins Planet New Jersey to discuss his work helping people with criminal records find real second chances in the job market, and why employers can benefit from tapping into this often-overlooked talent pool.

On this episode of Planet New Jersey we’re joined by Chris Reber and Lori Margolin of Hudson County Community College as we discuss the school’s workforce development and continuing education initiatives, their work helping students overcome housing and food insecurity, as well as the New Jersey Film Academy. We also test their knowledge of the Garden State and ask the burning question, how many holiday guests are too many holiday guests?

Join hosts Randy and Vinnie on this episode of Planet New Jersey as they sit down with Holly Taylor and Tom Dyer of Usource to hear about how NextEra Energy’s innovative solutions can help businesses reduce energy costs through smarter, more efficient strategies.

On this episode of Planet New Jersey, forensic accountants David Sumner and Adam Karasick from EisnerAmper reveal how the right tech tools and a few simple best practices can safeguard your business from costly threats.

It’s spooky season on Planet New Jersey! Janice Mahlmann of August eTech stops by to talk about the creepy, the crawly, and the truly terrifying as we discuss the Jersey Devil, zombie gatherings, and cyber criminals. As well as how her company can help you fight off at least one of them.

NJBIA President & CEO Michele Siekerka drops into Planet New Jersey to talk about the Association’s brand new direction as well what people can expect from our upcoming 11th annual Women Business Leaders Forum.

Gina Ference and Greg Dillon from OneTeam Financial join us to share expert advice on retirement savings and preparing for future taxes. In this episode, we dive into long-term care, life insurance, aligning your financial goals with your spouse, and planning for our bucket list adventures.

Ever feel like you need a mental health day but talk yourself out of it? Dr. Tina Sherry of the North Jersey Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy joins us to share why it’s okay to hit pause, and how a few small mindset shifts can make a big difference.

In the lead-up to our Second Act of Cannabis in the Garden State event, we chat with Fruqan Mouzon of Fox Rothschild, one of the key architects behind New Jersey’s cannabis legalization bill, to discuss where the industry stands today, what may not have gone as planned, and his vision for the future of cannabis in the state.

Nagela Duperval, of the Ou La Restaurant & Bar in Carteret, stops by the show to educate us about Haitian food and the challenges of launching a minority-owned business in a new industry. In addition, we have what seems to be our hardest New Jersey trivia game ever as, for the first time, neither contestant is able to answer a single question.

In this episode we say goodbye to one of our co-hosts, but say hello to her as a guest, as we discuss the Casemarc Group and how they can help individuals find health benefits, a ring of NJ porch pirates that were forced to walk the plank, and the winner of our yearlong trivia game.

Paul Pennacchi of A. Pennacchi & Sons joins us to share the rich, multi-generational legacy of his family’s restoration work, preserving New Jersey’s buildings since 1947. Plus, we chat about the price of eggs and test our knowledge with some fun New Jersey trivia!

Howard Stein of Home Helpers Home Care talks to us about what to expect when your loved ones need home care, and why you should be planning early. We also talk about the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory… and the aftermath in the city.

Nick Bruno from the NJ Academy of Home Inspectors joins us for a conversation about home inspections, his veteran owned and operated school, and some of our earliest driving memories.

Raheel Shamim joins us on this episode of Planet New Jersey to discuss Marco’s eastward expansion from the North Star State to New Jersey, helping customers integrate cutting-edge technology into their businesses. Also–while we’re on the subject of technology–we talk drones.

Gerard Dimino and Hayley Mayer of Prager Metis join us to talk about the firm’s family wealth planning services and the big drought here in New Jersey.

Join us for this deep dive into the legend of New Jersey’s official state demon–The Jersey Devil–with our special guest John Powell, a reference and instruction librarian at the Paul Robeson Library of Rutgers Camden.

Suzanne English and Zoe Cassotis of the NJ Association of Professional Mediators join us to talk about those times in life when you need someone else to step in and help resolve an issue.

George Veitengruber joins us to talk about his experiences helping clients through bankruptcy and foreclosure, as well as the fastest rollercoaster in the country and the many ways Randy Savage continues to inspire us.

Our friends at Prager Metis drop into the show to update us on the latest with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Elissa Zylbershlag of Work Wise Labs drops by to talk about developing culture, the importance of team building and why you shouldn’t get your own private island.

NJBIA events coordinator Danielle Wink joins the Planet NJ crew to preview the 2024 Women Business Leaders Forum and discuss our favorite diners as well as what to do with all that artwork we collect from our children.

In this episode of Planet New Jersey, we talk to Beth Blakey about books, boardwalk games and the Cancer Hope Network where patients and their loved ones can find support.

In this 100% compostable episode of Planet NJ, Gene Benfatti and Mark Nathan of PlastechFree tell us about their plant based alternatives to everyday plastic products.

Fresh off our dodging of the flying, venomous spidernado that was in the forecast for New Jersey we talk with Michelle Bennett of Newport Capital Group about her golf addiction as well as education and resources her company provides to help people with financial planning and investment.

Luke Twomey of Contemporary Leadership Advisors drops in to chat about golf coaching, beaches and leadership trends, and puts his New Jersey knowledge to the test in our latest trivia game installment.

NJBIA VP of Government Affairs Althea Ford stops into the podcast to talk to us about “the continuum of the human experience” that she covers for the Association’s advocacy efforts–childcare, K-12 & higher education, workforce development, healthcare, and consumer affairs– as well as the many stars of the Mickey Mouse Club, nude beaches and her love of The Prince of Egypt.

Michele from FemGevity Health stops by to chat with the crew about menopause symptom relief and weird U.S. city names, and offers Casey a very tempting trade.

NJBIA’s brand new podcast, Planet New Jersey, has arrived! In this episode you’ll meet hosts Vinnie Civitillo, Casey Skarecki and Randy Stephens, and test your knowledge of the Garden State.