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Co-CEO's: Could it work at your company? - Mark Cuddy and Tom Parrish, who are both the CEO of the GEVA Theater Center in Rochester NY, explain how the partnership is making good things happen

the CEO Hour, June 24th 2011. 

Mark Cuddy, Artistic Director and co-CEO of Geva, is in his 16th season at Geva Theatre Center. He has led Geva through a renaissance of artistic and institutional growth with a diverse repertory, top-flight artists, wide-reaching educational programs and a commitment to new play development. During his tenure, Geva has doubled its operating budget, built the 180-seat Nextstage, erased previous accumulated deficits and began an endowment.

Geva's Executive Director, Tom Parrish partners with Mr. Cuddy as co-CEO of the nearly 40-year old organization. Mr. Parrish comes to Geva from Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) in Lowell, Massachusetts where he has served as Executive Director since 2006. Prior to joining MRT, Mr. Parrish served as Associate Managing Director and General Manager of San Diego Repertory Theatre, where he received the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Producer, managed a variety of education and outreach initiatives and produced the theatre's annual Kuumba Fest Celebration, the largest African American cultural festival of its kind on the West Coast. http://www.gevatheatre.org

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Community Foundations: Strong Communities, Strong Businesses - Jennifer Leonard, CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, explains the concept of "transfer of wealth"

the CEO Hour, June 24th 2011. Jennifer Leonard is president and executive director of Rochester Area Community Foundation, a $160 million community foundation administering more than 850 philanthropic funds given by, and for the benefit of, residents of the six-county Genesee Valley region of upstate New York.  The Community Foundation has quintupled in size since Jennifer assumed her present position in 1993, and last year distributed $16 million in grants for community purposes.  The Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the greater Rochester region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community.  http://www.racf.org

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Smart Sensors: Technology Bringing Jobs to Upstate New York - Paul Tolley, CEO of Smart System Technology & Commercialization Center (STC) in Rochester, says the applications are endless and priceless for smart sensors

the CEO Hour, June 24th 2011. Paul Tolley, CNSE Vice President for Disruptive Technologies and Executive Director of the CNSE Smart Systems Technology and Commercialization Center of Excellence (STC), is a Clarkson University graduate. He has over 20 years of optics and photonics experience, including a strong custom manufacturing background for demanding programs. Paul's unique combination of strategic vision, technical depth and executive leadership is already paying dividends in terms of STC's increasing revenues and innovative focus on manufacturability in key MEMS markets.  STC is managed and supported by the College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany. STC's mission is to promote statewide, technology-led economic development through world-class smart systems' innovation. A common platform for the development and commercialization of smart systems devices is achieved by leveraging the combined resources of STC and CNSE. http://www.itcmems.com

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Mount Hope Family Center: Helping Families and Children in Crisis - Sue Avery, Board Member of the Mount Hope Family Center, shares how evidence-based research at the center helps families around the world

the CEO Hour, June 24th 2011. In 1979, Mt. Hope Family Center began as a therapeutic preschool program for children affected by violence in their home or community.

Susan Avery, CEO, Avery Marketing is on the MHFC's board of directors.  Avery Marketing also is sponsoring Mt. Hope Family Center on the CEO Hour this month.  Hear why Susan gives her support and the support of her agency to this worthy cause.  Mt. Hope Family Center has become the only agency in Rochester employing two innovative concepts to help build strong families.  Integrating elements of social work, medicine and, most recently, engineering is creating scientific collaborations that keep us on the leading edge of our field. http://www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC

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The Business of End of Life Care: Hospice and Palliative Care - Chris Comeaux, CEO of Four Seasons Compassion for Life, leads the management company that began with one of the first hospices in the country in Western North Carolina

the CEO Hour, June 17th 2011. Chris Comeaux, CEO & President of Four Seasons kicks off the show this week.  Four Seasons is a non-profit organization, deeply committed to serving the community through fulfilling its mission of affirming life and providing holistic care in harmony with the goals of individuals with serious life-limiting conditions while offering support to their families and loved ones. Four Seasons has marked over 25 years of service to our community. Through tremendous growth and expansion over the years, they have stayed committed to their "true north." This one thing, this constant and unchanging thing, is commitment to their mission. http://www.fourseasonscfl.org

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Happy Employees, Happy Customers: Taking Care of the People Who Matter Most - Sybil Stershic proves the return on investment when companies care for their employees

the CEO Hour, June 17th 2011. Sybil F. Stershic, founder of Quality Service Marketing and author of Taking Care of the People Who Matter Most: A guide to Employee-Customer Care is the second segment of the show this week. Sybil is a marketing and organizational advisor who specializes in employee and customer care.  Her blog focuses on internal and communications - how to effectively engage the people who most impact marketing and organizational success. Sybil has a newly released ebook, Volunteer Engagement that can be downloaded from her website. http://www.qualityservicemarketing.com

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Social Media is Good Business: Without It, Your Company is Losing Out - Yvonne DiVita has practical tips to help you get your business in touch with your customers

the CEO Hour, June 17th 2011. Yvonne Divita, professional blogger and consultant to companies interested in learning how to use social media tools more effectively joins Bruce and Diana this week.  Yvonne, founder of the Lip-Sticking Blog- marketing to women online. It's written primarily by women and for women, about women's issues in both business and in life. Yvonne created the blog as a voice for her book, Dickless Marketing: Smart Marketing to Women Online, the women who blog at Lip-sticking do so to help improve other women's lives at home and in business. Yvonne also founded BlogPaws and has authored several books. http://www.thelipstickingsociety.com

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Creating Jobs: Getting Creative - Executive coach Bruce Peters calls on innovators to come together to create jobs in Upstate New York

the CEO Hour, June 17th 2011. 

Creating Jobs: Getting Creative - Executive coach Bruce Peters calls on innovators to come together to create jobs in Upstate New York

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Mount Hope Family Center: Proven Therapies for Families and Children in Crisis - Jody Todd Manly, Clinical Director at the Rochester NY based center, explains how the groundbreaking research done here is funded

the CEO Hour, June 17th 2011. In 1979, Mt. Hope Family Center began as a therapeutic preschool program for children affected by violence in their home or community.

Jody Manly, Clinical Director for Mt. Hope Family Center will address MHFC's various funding streams and tell us how we can give our support.

Mt. Hope Family Center has become the only agency in Rochester employing two innovative concepts to help build strong families.  Integrating elements of social work, medicine and, most recently, engineering is creating scientific collaborations that keep us on the leading edge of our field. http://www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC

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Outwitting the Devil: Stop Drifting and Find Your Purpose - Sharon Lechter, Author

the CEO Hour, June 10, 2011, Sharon Lechter is known world-wide as the co-author of the international best-selling book Rich Dad, Poor Dad and the Rich Dad series of books. Sharon introduces and discusses her new book, Outwitting the Devil, The Secret to Freedom and Success.    A life-long education advocate, Sharon Lechter is the founder of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, and YOUTHpreneur, an innovative new way to spark the entrepreneurial spirit in our children.  Hear more about Sharon's work when she joins Diana and Bruce in the first segment of the CEO Hour.  Part 1

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