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Elevating Enterprise

Elevating Enterprise

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Land bigger contracts and level up your small or medium sized 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 episodes every other Thursday! About the Hosts: Jazzy T, 25-yr communications expert and founder of JazzCast Pros, a MWBE media publisher in Rochester, NY. Instagram JazzCast Pros (@jazzytonair) LinkedIn Jazz Williams RJ Williams, a 30-yr entrepreneur, business strategist and expert in securing government contracts from Michigan to New York State. Ruben Williams | LinkedIn Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcasts@JazzCastPros.com Want to Sponsor a Season or Advertise your support services? Visit www.JazzCastPros.com/AdvertiseJazzCast Pros 2025 Erfolg im Beruf Management & Leadership Ökonomie
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  • Think Bigger! Scale Your Business with Free Goldman Sachs Training

    Think Bigger! Scale Your Business with Free Goldman Sachs Training
    Oct 12 2026
    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, and the application to apply for the inaugural cohort is fast approaching! On this episode of Elevating Enterprise, Jazzy T and RJ Williams welcome Paisley Demby, to discuss how established entrepreneurs can move beyond the daily hustle and position their businesses for sustainable growth. Designed for business owners already generating revenue, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program provides practical training in finance, operations, marketing, negotiations, leadership, and strategic growth planning. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses ⁠Apply for the program⁠ ⁠Program information — LaGuardia Community College⁠ ⁠Free sample class — Strategies to Accelerate Revenue Growth⁠ — Select "Sample Class" to register. Key Dates October 13, 2026: Application deadline for the inaugural Rochester cohort. February 9–11, 2027: Rochester cohort begins with three days of in-person training, followed by ten weeks of virtual instruction and a final four-day in-person session. Missed the Rochester deadline? You can still explore the national Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which offers a primarily virtual training option. Visit the application website for future cohort opportunities and deadlines. Eligibility: At least two years in business, $75,000 in annual revenue, and two employees, including the owner. Additional Resources: ⁠Encyclopedia of Associations⁠ — Research industry associations and identify potential mentors and strategic partners. ⁠PathStone Enterprise Center⁠ — Small business financing and technical assistance, and a proud sponsor of Elevating Enterprise. Connect with Paisley Demby Email: ⁠pdemby@lagcc.cuny.edu⁠ Phone: 718-730-7402 About the Guest: Paisley Demby is the Business Services Director and Director of Outreach and Recruitment for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at LaGuardia Community College. With an extensive background in business training and development, Paisley leads initiatives to support small businesses in scaling operations and maximizing profitability. Under his leadership, the program has expanded into various states, targeting rural businesses and fostering a robust network of over 18,000 participating businesses. He has facilitated transformational growth through strategic partnerships and comprehensive growth planning, equipping business owners with executive-level insights and hands-on guidance. Key Takeaways: 1. Think bigger: Your mindset may be limiting your growth. Are you setting revenue goals based on what's possible or what's familiar? Paisley challenges entrepreneurs to rethink their business models and consider what it would take to grow 10X instead of simply chasing incremental increases. 2. Finance smarter: Not all capital is good capital. Getting approved for financing is only part of the equation. Paisley shares how to identify active lenders, avoid predatory financing, and use financial data to make more strategic expansion decisions. 3. Build relationships that accelerate growth. Stop waiting for the perfect mentor to appear. Paisley reveals how to research successful entrepreneurs in your industry, make meaningful connections, and tap into strategic partnerships that can open doors to larger opportunities. Plus, discover how AI can help you evaluate business strategies, why understanding your company's valuation matters, and how graduates are leveraging the Goldman Sachs network to pursue opportunities they couldn't tackle alone. Chapters: 00:00:00 Welcome to Elevating Enterprise 00:00:48 Meet Paisley Demby and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 00:01:12 Why Goldman Sachs Is Expanding to Rochester 00:01:44 An Executive MBA-Style Education for Entrepreneurs 00:02:29 Building a Growth Plan and a Powerful Business Network 00:05:10 Who Qualifies for the Free Training Program? 00:06:03 Inside Rochester's 12-Week Hybrid Program 00:07:40 Free Sample Class and Application Process 00:09:08 Negotiation Skills, Financial Forecasting and Business Valuation 00:09:47 How to Strengthen Your Application 00:11:41 October 12 Sample Class and October 13 Deadline 00:13:03 How to Find High-Level Business Mentors 00:14:51 Breaking Through Your Business Growth Ceiling 00:17:38 Avoiding Predatory Loans and Finding the Right Capital 00:20:32 KPIs and Knowing When Your Business Is Ready to Scale 00:23:53 Strategic Partnerships for Larger Contracts 00:26:46 How to Apply for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses 00:28:26 Missed the Deadline? National Training Opportunities 00:30:18 Using AI as a Business Strategy Advisor 00:32:35 Final Takeaways and Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
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    35 Min.
  • Inside the I-Corridor: Joe Stefko on New York’s Semiconductor Economy

    Inside the I-Corridor: Joe Stefko on New York’s Semiconductor Economy
    Sep 10 2026
    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.” For this installment of Inside the I-Corridor, Jazzy T and RJ Williams sit down with Joe Stefko, President & CEO of OneROC and Regional Innovation Officer for the New York Smart I-Corridor, to get the big-picture view of how Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are becoming a globally competitive hub for semiconductors, microelectronics and advanced manufacturing. Joe brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Before leading OneROC, he worked on the front lines of Buffalo's fiscal recovery. Now he's helping Greater Rochester, and the broader I-Corridor, think regionally about its next major economic transformation. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Sponsor: The Enterprise Center at Pathstone NY SMART I-CorridorLearn about supply chain, commercialization, workforce development and business opportunities across the corridor.https://nysmarticorridor.com/ Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN)Connect with resources for businesses interested in entering or expanding within the semiconductor and microelectronics supply chain.https://nysmarticorridor.com/supply-chain/ Commercialization & Collaboration Center (C3)Access university research, specialized facilities, prototyping, technical expertise and commercialization support.https://nysmarticorridor.com/innovation/ STEP UP — Workforce DevelopmentExplore workforce training, talent development and employer resources supporting the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries.https://nysmarticorridor.com/talent/ OneROCLearn more about Greater Rochester's regional economic alliance and its work supporting economic growth and collaboration.https://www.oneroc.com/ Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE)Connect with Rochester-area economic development and semiconductor supply-chain resources.https://rochesterbiz.com/ NextCorpsEntrepreneurship, manufacturing, technology commercialization and business-growth resources for companies in the Greater Rochester region. https://nextcorps.org/ Monroe Community College — Optical Systems TechnologyLearn about MCC's precision optics education and workforce-training opportunities.https://www.monroecc.edu/depts/eomctech/programs/optical-systems-technology/ NY SMART I-Corridor Opportunity Exchange — October 8, 2026Meet I-Corridor partners and learn how your business can access funding, technical assistance, workforce solutions, commercialization support and supply-chain opportunities. Register:https://my.greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar/details/rochester-trends-ny-smart-i-corridor-opportunity-exchange-1683031 KEY TAKEAWAYS • The opportunity is bigger than Micron. Semiconductor growth is creating demand throughout a much larger regional ecosystem. • You don't have to manufacture chips to participate. Construction, skilled trades, transportation, logistics, landscaping, technology and professional services are among the opportunities emerging throughout the supply chain. • Small businesses have an entry point. I-Corridor programs can help companies assess their capabilities, strengthen areas such as cybersecurity and connect with buyers and technical assistance. • Workforce development is a major piece of the strategy. Many semiconductor technician positions won't require a four-year degree, creating new pathways into well-paying careers. • Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse aren't approaching this as competitors anymore. The three markets are combining their strengths to compete nationally—and globally. Chapters: 00:00 What Is the New York Smart I-Corridor? 00:58 Meet OneROC CEO Joe Stefko 02:08 How Joe Stefko Helped Buffalo Recover From Fiscal Crisis 07:28 Why Rochester, Buffalo & Syracuse Are Finally Working Together 10:09 New York Smart I-Corridor & the CHIPS and Science Act Explained 12:53 How Upstate New York Won Federal Tech Hub Funding 15:11 How Startups & Entrepreneurs Can Access I-Corridor Resources 18:27 What's Happened Since the NY Smart I-Corridor Summit? 19:32 Semiconductor Supply Chain Opportunities for NY Businesses 22:09 Propel NY: Helping Businesses Enter the Semiconductor Industry 23:37 How Your Business Can Get Into the I-Corridor Supply Chain 25:09 Construction, Logistics & Business Opportunities Available Now 28:37 How Businesses Should Prepare for Semiconductor Contracts 30:20 How to Access I-Corridor Funding & Technical Assistance 32:15 How the Tech Hub Could Transform Rochester's Economy 34:14 Semiconductor Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree 36:18 Making Sure Local Communities Aren't Left Behind 37:21 Workforce Development & Training Opportunities 40:14 STEP UP & New York's $200M ON-RAMP Investment 42:36 What Is OneROC? 46:08 Upcoming I-Corridor Opportunities for Businesses 47:11 How to Get Connected Inside the I-Corridor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 Min.
  • Inside the I-Corridor: Where Skilled Trade Workers Fit in the Semiconductor Boom

    Inside the I-Corridor: Where Skilled Trade Workers Fit in the Semiconductor Boom
    Aug 26 2026
    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. Griffin serves as a vice chairperson at the American Welding Society (AWS), Niagara Frontier section, where he focuses on welding standards and skilled trades advocacy. Episode Takeaways: 🔹 The semiconductor opportunity goes far beyond chips. Construction, fabrication, logistics, raw materials, suppliers and skilled trades will all be needed as the ecosystem grows. 🔹 There’s a gap between research and the shop floor. Upstate has world-class research, but manufacturers need help understanding how their existing capabilities can translate into semiconductor opportunities. 🔹 Our workforce has to evolve, too. Griffin explains how the American Welding Society (AWS) connects students with employers and gives experienced welders pathways to advance into roles like welding inspection as the physical demands of the trade become harder. 🔹 Getting into the supply chain requires preparation. Businesses will need to understand the standards, certifications and capabilities major semiconductor companies expect from suppliers. The opportunity is coming. The question is: where do you fit? Resources: Connect with Griffin McGuire / SetPoint Advisors:SetPoint Advisors Follow the American Welding Society – Niagara Frontier Section for events, student opportunities and industry networking:AWS Niagara Frontier Section Griffin McGuire serves as a vice chairperson at the American Welding Society (AWS), Niagara Frontier section, where he focuses on welding standards and skilled trades advocacy. He is a seasoned fabrication consultant and exotic materials expert who bridges the gap between engineering, materials science, and manufacturing. He boasts an extensive background in traditional manufacturing environments, starting his career as a welder and ascending to an associate welding inspector. Griffin is the founder of SetPoint Advisors, a consulting firm that specializes in assisting with the logistical challenges of semiconductor fabrication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 Min.
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