Pulse of the Region Cast
Keep your finger on the pulse of the Hartford Region with Pulse of the Region, the Alliance's weekly radio show.
The MetroHartford Alliance hosts dynamic conversations on healthcare, economic development, housing, public safety, entrepreneurship, the Insurance Capital of the World, and much more.
Show days, times and stations:
– Saturdays at 8 a.m. on ESPN 97.9 FM
– Saturdays at 10 a.m. on WPOP News Talk 1410 AM and 100.9 FM
– Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on New Haven WELI 960 AM
Archived Shows
2023
The ESG Financial and Talent Impact | March 22, 2023 | 30 mins
The ESG Financial and Talent Impact
This week, we’re continuing our talk on ESG and discussing how these strategies and programs can positively impact your organization’s talent attraction and retention efforts, financial performance, and beyond. Joining the conversation from CohnReznick is Jenny Brusgul, Managing Director and ESG Practice Leader, and John Turgeon, Partner and Client Relationship Executive. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
ESG Strategies | March 15, 2023 | 29 mins
ESG Strategies
This week, we’re getting the pulse on ESG. We take a look at how businesses are working to organically weave environmental, social, and governance strategies into company culture. Joining the conversation are Sophia Mendelsohn, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cognizant, and Veena Jayadeva, Head of Enterprise ESG and Chief of Staff, Guardian Life. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
Fighting Obesity in the Workplace | March 8, 2023 | 29 mins
Fighting Obesity in the Workplace
This week, we’re getting the pulse on obesity in the workplace, and how companies can help change the trajectory for employees that may be struggling with this disease. Joining the conversation is Angela Fitch MD, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of knownwell and President of the Obesity Medicine Association. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
The Future of the Workforce | February 22, 2023 | 29 mins
The Future of the Workforce
This week, we’re getting the pulse about the future of the workplace and the workforce. From ‘work at home’ to ‘in office,’ hear how companies are adapting their spaces to enhance workplace culture. Joining the conversation are: Josh Hagstrom, President, Interscape Commercial Environments; and Ted Cutler, President and CEO, Tecton Architects. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
Get HYPE’d | February 16, 2023 | 28 min
Get HYPE’d
This week, we’re getting the pulse on all things HYPE to discuss what’s fresh and new in 2023 and how your young professionals can get involved! Want to discover HYPE for yourself? Join Get HYPE’d on March 1 at Rosa Mexicana. Please share with the young professionals in your office! Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
New Businesses in Hartford | February 8, 2023 | 30 min
New Businesses in Hartford
This week, we’re getting the pulse about the Hartford Chamber of Commerce and what is attracting new businesses to the City of Hartford. Joining the conversation are: Adam Kinson and Emily Walsh, Co-Owners of BTone Fitness in Hartford, and Marian Andoh-Clarke, Director of Small Business, Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
The Transgender ID Project | February 1, 2023 | 30 min
The Transgender ID Project
This week, we’re getting the pulse about GLAD’s Transgender ID project and the Connecticut partners who’ve come together to support the program. Joining the conversation are: Jaime Welsh, Associate, Shipman & Goodwin, Gabrielle Hamel, Public Information Manager, GLAD, and Rev. Aaron Miller, Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church of Hartford. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
An In-Depth Look at the MHA | January 25, 2023 | 30 min
An In-Depth Look at the MHA
This week, we’re getting the pulse from MetroHartford Alliance President and CEO David Griggs and members of the MHA team on what the organization and its initiatives have in store for the year ahead! Hear from Chief Business Investment Officer Gene Goddard about the latest trends in economic development and their positive impact on the Hartford region. Listen to Chief Marketing Officer Jeremy Szechenyi discuss marketing strategies to highlight the region and MHA investors. Pulse of the Region is produced in partnership with Oak Hill.
GET HIRED Career Fair on January 10, 2023 | January 9, 2023 | 30 min
GET HIRED Career Fair on January 10, 2023
This week, we’re getting the pulse about Get Hired, one of the largest career fairs hosted in Connecticut – and it’s happening tomorrow! Listen to hear about the event’s impact and how the job seeker in your life can still attend. Joining the conversation are: Rictania Nogueras, Consumer Banking Market Leader for Hartford, Bank of America; Javier Padilla, Chief Human Resources Officer, Oak Hill; and Brooke Penders, Executive Director, Career and Professional Development, University of Hartford. Pulse of the Region is sponsored by Oak Hill.
Learn more about Get Hired and register to attend here.
Unspoken Misunderstandings in the Workplace | January 6, 2023 | 29 min
Unspoken Misunderstandings in the Workplace
This week, we’re getting the pulse about how leaders can navigate unspoken misunderstandings in the workplace to create a positive company culture. Joining the conversation are: Andi Campbell, Chief Growth and Operations Officer, WellSpark Health; Peter Tingus, VP Human Resources, Compliance and Risk, FCP Euro; Nicole Batista, Wellness Manager, FCP Euro. Pulse of the Region is sponsored by Oak Hill.