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Episode 150 - Melanie Plenda, Granite State News Collaborative

Today we talk with Melanie Plenda, executive director of the Granite State News Collaborative, about the important role local news organizations play in communities and a new effort underway to fund them. Listen in so you don't get left in the dark!

For more information about the NH Community News Fund, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025. 

Episode 149 - Michelle Hilger - Mongoose Power Solutions

This week we chat with Michelle Hilger, founder of Mongoose Power Solutions, about her work to help companies keep their emergency power systems maintained and helping her industry train the next generation of workers. Find out why this  fast growing company was named one of Business NH Magazine's Five Companies to Watch in 2024.

For more information about Mongoose Power Solutions, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025. 

Episode 148 - Jonathan Strimling - CleanFiber

In this episode, we talk to Jonathan Strimling, CEO of CleanFiber and the recipient of the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the NH Tech Alliance, about the highs and lows of leading a series of tech companies and growing his latest venture.

For more information about CleanFiber, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

 

Episode 147 - Joe Tuplin - Kilted Moose Outdoor Furniture

We talk with Joe Tuplin, a veteran who, after serving in the national guard, turned his hobby of making wooden outdoor furniture, which helped him relax after serving in war zones, into a thriving business—Kilted Moose Outdoor Furniture. Joe is one of more than 70 makers who are participating in the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival on Nov. 23 and 24, 2024 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel.

For more information about Kilted Moose Outdoor Furniture, click here. 

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute's 2024 Budget and Policy Conference.

Episode 146 - Nick Soggu - SilverTech and Pannos Marketing

This week we talk with Nick Soggu, president and CEO of SiverTech and CEO of Pannos Marketing about how he built some of the most successful web development and marketing agencies in NH and what it fueling their current growth.

For more information about Silvertech, click here.  

For more information about Pannos Marketing, click here.  

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute's 2024 Budget and Policy Conference.

 

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Episode 145 - Brent Kiley - Rise Private Wealth Management

This week we talk with Brent Kiley, co-founder and CEO of Rise Private Wealth Management, one of NH’s top wealth management firms and the number two Best Company to Work For in NH, about what people need to consider when planning their financial futures as well as what it takes to create a company culture of caring.

For more information about Rise Private Wealth Management, click here.  

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival. 

Episode 144 - Shaunte Whitted - SDW Communications

Shaunte Whitted shares her powerful story of enduring a series of tragedies, including the death of her father and an attempted kidnapping, in the same year and finding strength in her faith to continue to grow her marketing and events business.

For more information about  SDW Communications, click here.  

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival. 

Episode 143 - Joe Whitten - Apparel Impact

We talk with Joe Whitten, co-founder and CEO of Apparel Impact about being a serial entrepreneur and finding his mission to keep clothing out of the waste stream.

Fore more information about Apparel Impact, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival. 

Episode 142 - Jordana Pomeroy - Currier Museum of Art

We get a chance to meet the new director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art, Jordana Pomeroy, and talk about her career path that has included the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C. 

For more information about the Currier Museum of Art, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also Sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 141 - Will Stewart - Leadership NH

After leading efforts to attract and keep more young people in NH at Stay Work Play NH, Will Stewart is now inspiring leaders to consider a deeper involvement in their state as the new executive director of Leadership NH.

For more information about Leadership NH, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also Sponsored by Launch 603.