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Interview with Gerald Houghton of Brooks, Houghton and Company

the CEO Hour, January 20th 2012.  

Gerald H. Houghton | President | Brooks, Houghton & Company  

Gerald H. Houghton is the founding partner of Brooks, Houghton & Company, Inc., a merchant banking firm established in 1989. Since the founding of the firm, he has been engaged in many capital markets transactions and numerous mergers and acquisitions of mid-size companies, operating in a wide variety of industries. Gerald will discuss market issues related to mergers and acquisitions and other market activities in this segment of the show.    www.brookshoughton.com

 

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Interview with Mental Health Association of Rochester NY's Cindi Licata

the CEO Hour, January 20th 2012.  

Mental Health Association of Rochester (MHA)

The Mental Health Association assists people to find the tools and resources that they need to achieve and maintain mental wellness.  For over 70 years, we have promoted mental wellness in our community through educational programming, referral to needed services and individualized support and assistance to those in greater need. Joining us this week is Cindi Licata, VP for Education & Support at MHA.

SAVE THE DATE for the Mental Health Association's Skyway Open-returning to Eastview Mall on February 11, 2012.     www.mharochester.org  

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Interview with Paul Griswold, the president of Finger Lakes Technologies Group

the CEO Hour, January 20th 2012.  

Paul Griswold | President & CEO | Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc. and Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Cos.

Paul Griswold is President and CEO of Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies. Paul is also President and CEO of Finger Lakes Technologies Group, Inc, and Finger Lakes Communications Group, Inc. FLTG was formed in 1995 in order to become an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and to be able to offer deregulated telecommunications services, including a 300 mile fiber network. All four companies have been owned and operated by the Griswold family for over 88 years. Paul is the Fourth Generation leading these companies and has worked for the companies since 1987.  Hear more about the growth of both companies in this hour of the show.   www.fltg.com & www.ottctel.com

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It's not the recipe, it's the cook! Leadership Strategies with Bruce Peters

the CEO Hour, January 20th 2012. 

It's not the recipe, it's the cook! Leadership Strategies with Bruce Peters

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Succession Strategies with Kevin Kennedy of Beacon Exit Planning

the CEO Hour, January 13th 2012.  

Kevin Kennedy | Founder and CEO | Beacon Exit Planning & Succession

This week's discussion is about a walk down the exit path from a owner who bought and sold a 200 employee fourth generation business. A story about lessons learned, how to exit graciously by replacing your income and replacing yourself.

Kevin Kennedy is the founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning, LLC. He specializes in exit planning and succession planning for private business owners. Kevin sold his 63-year-old business with two other owners to the company's 3rd succession team. Kevin founded Beacon based on his own firsthand experience with succession and exit planning for an ENR 'top 20' specialty contracting business.  www.beaconexitplanning.com

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New Directions from the Mental Health Association with Mary Consler and Adrian Wright

the CEO Hour, January 13th 2012.  

Mental Health Association of Rochester (MHA)

The Mental Health Association assists people to find the tools and resources that they need to achieve and maintain mental wellness.  For over 70 years, we have promoted mental wellness in our community through educational programming, referral to needed services and individualized support and assistance to those in greater need.  This week we are talking to Mary Consler, Director of Agency Advancement and Adrian Wright, Director of New Directions,  about New Directions--the newest program at MHA beginning about a year and a half ago. SAVE THE DATE for the Mental Health Association's Skyway Open-returning to Eastview Mall on February 11, 2012.   www.mharochester.org

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Ray Isaac, President of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning, talks Family Business

the CEO Hour, January 13th 2012. 

Ray Isaac | President | Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning

Since 1945, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning has worked diligently, grown and evolved, to meet the changing heating and air conditioning needs of homeowners and businesses in Upstate and Central New York.  Today, Isaac is recognized as the area's leading HVACR firm in terms of customer education, staff training and experience, seal of security protection plans, comprehensive estimates, number of referrals and years in business.    

Isaac's over 160 employees are dedicated to constantly learning and better serving our customers.  And this true customer involvement extends through every level of our company.  Isaac is unique because they have their own "college" to train their technicians.  It's called Isaac University and it turns employees into experts through 21 educational modules ranging from Gas Furnaces to Industry Codes to Self Leadership.  Hear more about it from Ray on this segment.    http://www.isaacheating.com/

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New Year's Un-Resolutions

the CEO Hour, January 13th 2012. 

New Year's Un-Resolutions - Bruce Peters and Diana Palotas

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Jim Luening of BL Associates is searching the market to buy a new company

the CEO Hour, January 6th 2012. 

James Luening | Partner | BL Associates

James is currently looking for a Middle Market business to purchase (using the DBA BL Associates). His focus is on short run manufacturing, fabrication, prototyping or service. A technology company would be the best fit. Ideally, this would be a succession opportunity for the current owner - a current owner who has done well and has a solid business, and looking for retirement or a transition out. luening11@gmail.com

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Pat Woods and Dave Kolczynski of the Mental Health Association talk about the fundraiser, The Skyway Open

the CEO Hour, January 6th 2012. 

Mental Health Association of Rochester (MHA)  

The Mental Health Association assists people to find the tools and resources that they need to achieve and maintain mental wellness.  For over 70 years, we have promoted mental wellness in our community through educational programming, referral to needed services and individualized support and assistance to those in greater need. SAVE THE DATE for the Mental Health Association's Skyway Open-returning to Eastview Mall on February 11, 2012.

This week our guests from MHA are Dave Kolczynski, Board Chair, and Pat Woods, President, MHA. Dave and Pat will provide information about the history and mission of MHA, its many clients served in the Greater Rochester area, and the uniqueness and importance of MHA services.

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