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Amy Castranova became the CEO and President of Novatek Communications right out of college. Hear this young entrepreneur tell her story of success.

the CEO Hour, December 2nd 2011. 

Amy Castronova | President | Novatek Communications, Inc.  

After buying a business at age 20, Amy made  her rst multi-million at age 23. At age 24 she was named an Up and Coming  Business Woman of Rochester, by age 25 she was recognized among women presidents nationally as the Rising Star, and at age 26, the U.S. Small Business Administration named her the Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the district, state, and regional levels.

Novatek Communications, Inc. was founded in 1989 to educate hardware and software product users so they could perform their jobs efficiently and safely. By means of technical documentation and training, Novatek succeeded in increasing usability and reducing user frustration and confusion.

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65 years ago, School of the Holy Childhood in Rochester NY changed the future of the developmentally disabled. CEO Donna Dedee tells us more.

the CEO Hour, December 2nd 2011.  

The School of the Holy Childhood is a non-denominational, non-profit agency, has enriched the lives of people with developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. 

Joining us this week is the President and CEO of The School of the Holy Childhood, Donna  Deedee.

Our Mission is to prepare children and adults with developmental disabilities for maximum independence and integration in the community through individualized programs and services, in keeping with the philosophy and vision of our founders. We are dedicated to serving our people in an atmosphere of dignity and compassion. Our doors are always open to the community and we embrace the opportunity to share the important work that takes place here.

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Engaging Your Workforce is essential for success says executive coach and author of "The Tools of Engagement" Charlie Martin

the CEO Hour, December 2nd 2011. 

Charlie Martin | Founder & Head Coach | Engagement Toolbox

An engaged workforce means a strong bottom line.  The research has continued to show a direct relationship between the degree to which the workforce is engaged and the bottom line performance of businesses around the world. 

Charlie published  The Tools of Engagement in 2006 with a complete focus on helping businesses improve their bottom line through maximizing the engagement of their workforce. The Tools of Engagement was written to provide an easy to follow template for business owners, executives, managers, leaders to follow in achieving the engagement of their workforce. 

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Women Leaders: Get Your Moxie On with the Moxie Movement. Financial Advisor Kelly Olczak tells us all about this new organization.

the CEO Hour, December 2nd 2011. 

Kelly Olczak, CFP (R) | Financial Advisor | Edward Jones Investments

After working in technology for 15 years, Kelly became a Limited Partner with Edward Jones and is currently one of the most successful women advisors in her region. She was offered Limited Partnership in January 2011 and is part of the Regional Leadership Team. Along with her successful practice, Kelly has joined 2 other talented women to start a new movement in Rochester...The Moxie Exchange Movement, where business and the coolest women you know collide!

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