Today's show features Nick Wakeman, Editor-in- Chief at Washington Technology who discusses technology business trends in government contracting and how to use the "top lists" to spot potential business partners, jobs and more.

Today's show features Dr. Alfredo Quinones on his book: "Dr. Q: My Journey From Migrant Farm Worker To Brain Surgeon".

Today's show is on Energy Jobs and Business Opportunities with Dion Banks, Director, Government Relations and Business Development and Angela Visontainer, Senior Manager of Cambridge-International

Banker: friend or foe? Today's guest is Thomas Nida, regional president of United Bank.

Talking human capital with Rich Wilkinson, director of Government Contracting and Technology with Watkins Meegan.

Today's guests are Dr. Bob Wallace, author and president of the Bith Group talking about minorities in the corporate world plus Doris Mason of the Upper Shore Regional Council.

Today's guest is Mary Good. Chief HR Officer for CACI International discussing human capital.

Today's guest is John M. Palguta, Vice President for Policy, Partnership for Public Service discussing the state of federal employment.

Today's guest is Dawn Halfaker of Halfaker & Associates, a service disabled veteran owned business.

Today's guest is Gloria Larkin, CEO of Targetgov and she discusses how to manage business decisions impacted by recent Congressional business decisions.

The guest is Human Capital Consultant Scott Cameron.

Guests are Carl Peters of Hero 2 Hired and Lt. Col. William Hensel, USAF (Retired) of Employer Support Of The Guard And Reserve.

Guests are Richard Lauffler of the Small Business Development Center and Jason Whitehead of Tridence, a technology and people consulting firm.

Guests are Michael Dugan, Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Chesapeake College and Doris Mason of the Upper Shore Regional Council.

We're talking about getting government contracts as well as the pitfalls in going after them with Gloria Berthold-Larkin of http://www.targetgov.com

This show spotlights Adecco's focus on hiring veterans and also features venture capitalist and author on creating a new Silicon Valley, Victor Hwang.

Guests are Andy Moser, President and CEO of the Maryland Workforce Corporation and Doris Mason, executive director of the Upper Shore Regiional Council. They will about state, regional and local initiatives supporting workforce development on the Shore. 

Guest is John Muir, the managing director of Security Innovation Network who talks about cyber security.

Today's guest is Richard Thorpe, CEO of ILS Bio talking about job opportunities in the medical research field.

Today's guest is Guido DeLuca of the Chesapeake Community College Office Of Career Development.

Today's guest is workforce consultant Doug Krug.

Today's guest is Dr. Beverly Kay, author and career development expert.

Today's guest Lisa Rosser, author of "The Value Of A Veteran" talks about employment issues with companies and military veterans as well as apprenticeship opportunities for veterans entering the workforce.

Today's show focuses on apprenticeship opportunities with Major Lee, Section Chief of Employment and Outreach with the National Guard and Jim Baker, Director of Workforce Development with Associated Builders and Contractors.

Our guest is young entrepreneur Doug Rae, the owner of the Evergrain Bread Company in Chestertown

Guests are Doris Mason from the Upper Shore Regional Council and Michael Thielke from the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center

Today's show features Scott Eblin, author of "The Next Level" and executive consultant and Jay Silcox, project manager and engineer of David Bramble & Co. discussing the future of technology and weathering difficult times in the business world.

Today's show features workforce and employment issues in Queen Anne's County with Faith Elliott Rossing, Queen Anne's County Economic Development Director and Linda Friday, President of the Queen Anne's County Chamber Of Commerce

Today's show features the third and final installment of one's man's career transition from military to civilian life as Joe Boltersdorf tells us what it was like to work for a large government contractor and what he's doing now. Also, federal contracting in the final quarter with Mark Antower, a leading expert on government contracting shares his thoughts about federal contracting opportunities during a turbulent final budget quarter and a hyper political environment. In addition to hosting a radio program, he is co-founder of Government Market Master, a lecturer and author.

Guests are Joseph Boltersdorf, retired Air Force officer talking about the journey from the military to corporate America in Part Two of our series and Rick Martinez who  is the Recruiting Manager with Adecco Government (TAD PGS).  Rick has over 16 years staffing experience and is currently the manager of the Adecco Government  Recruiting Center of Excellence. The Center supports staffing of Clerical, Engineering, IT, Accounting/Finance, and Medical & Science within the cleared space.

Guests are Joseph Boltersdorf, retired Air Force officer talking about the journey from the military to corporate America and Reni Cooper Keith, senior consultant at Addecco Government Solutions and president of American Services Network Corporation, a woman-owned engineering consulting firm talking about jobs in the public sector and how to get one.

Guests are Katherine Magruder, exec. director of the Maryland Clean Energy Center and Wendell Jenkins, President of DC Biofuels.

Guests are Dan McDermott, executive director of the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board and Pat Kuhl, vice president of Human Resources at Chester River Health.

Entrepreneurship: Starting an Energy Business
Matt Hargrove
Founder, Total Home Performance
Easton, MD
www.totalhomeperformance.com

Segment 1  Entrepreneurship
Getting started from scratch
Segment 2: Sources of Support
Federal, State and local factors and resources impacting growth
Segment 3: Building a Workforce
Where skills and attitude matter more than a degree
Rebuilding a career when the other disappeared

Guest:  Lisa Rosser
           The Value of a Veteran
Key Interview Topics:

HR compliance and tax issues
Designing and managing a veteran recruiting program

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Thad Bench and Kevin Campbell of Benchworks.

Employer Partnership Program
Hiring the Vet/Supporting the Employer 
June 21, 2012   
Ms. Erin Thede is the Director of the Employer Partnership Office of the Chief Army Reserve.  As Director she oversees the Employer Partnership program that connects Reserve and National Guard Service members, their Families and veterans from all branches with career opportunities in the civilian sector.  Ms. Thede will discuss how the program is designed to support the employer in sourcing, interviewing and selecting highly skilled veterans.For more information about the Employer Partnership Program, visit www.employerpartnership.org Also joining the program is Penny Koerner, Colonel (Ret), USAF describing her personal journey from active duty to a civilian employee and lessons learned.

Michael Thielke of the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center
Entrepreneurship: Sources of Financial and Technical Support Eastern Shore, MD
June 14, 2012
Mike Thielke is Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center in Easton, MD.  He is an expert on assisting businesses identify sources of capital from public and private sources, developing clear business plans and strategies and linking entrepreneurs with critical technical and training resources. http://www.ventureahead.org/

Chad Stirley and Mike Bruni talking about military hiring.

FROM COMBAT TO CORPORATE

 Chad talks about why employers are reluctant to hire veterans, and what the veteran can do to more effectively communicate their skills and their interests.
ABOUT CHAD STORLIE: Chad is the author of two books how to translate and apply military experience to business: (1) Combat Leader to Corporate Leader and (2)Battlefield to Business Success.  Chad is a retired US Army Special Forces officer with 20+ years of service in Infantry, Special Forces, and joint headquarters units. He has served in Iraq, Bosnia, Korea, and throughout the United States. He has been awarded the Bronze Star, the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Special Forces Tab, and the Ranger Tab.  Chad is a mid-level marketing executive and has worked in marketing and sales roles for various companies, including General Electric, Comcast, and Manugistics. Chad has been published in the Harvard Business Review blog, Military.com, and the Oxford Leadership Journal. He has been featured in news stories in Inc, Business Week, the New York Post, Federal Computer Weekly, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.  Chad holds a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from Georgetown University.

ADVICE FROM A RECRUITER:  WHY YOU DIDN'T GET THE JOB AND TIPS FOR NEW GRADUATES
Mike Bruni, Staffing Manager, SAIC, discusses the reasons people don't get the job offer they feel they should have and offers advice to recent college graduates on managing the job search.Mike has over fourteen years of recruiting experience including recruiting for Adecco as well as for some of the country's largest employers.  He has recruited technical and non-technical talent and now manages a staff that sources candidates for entry to experienced positions, manages a variety of hiring programs and conducts thousands of interviews.  His experience, observations and advice are critical to those who want to improve the job search and interviewing skills.
Staffing Manager (Capture Staffing, Sourcing & Veteran Outreach)Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group

Dr. Ruth Kelty discusses a broad range of jobs in environmental sciences.  Dr. Kelty has her Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in Coral Reef Technology.  She currently works for NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Science, Oxford, MD.  Dr. Kelty also coordinates an internship program between NOAA and Washington College, funded by Washington College.

Attitude: Don't Let It Get in Your Way
Description:  A good attitude can move you in the direction of reaching your goals. How do you overcome the risk of being seen as a "bad attitude" person in the job search, the job place and in life?Guest:  Karen Okulicz, author of “Try! A Survival Guide to Unemployment”, “Decide!How to make any Decision” and “Attitude! For your best lived life.”.  Karen is also a noted speaker on transition issues.
For more information on how to order her books:  9-Karen@guidesforyou.com or call 1888-529-6090  www.OKULICZ.com

Managing Through Tough Times: Spirituality and Psychology
Description:  Experts discuss how faith and psychology are helping some people manage through stressful economic times.

Guests:  Rev. Sara Holben, Chestertown Presbyterian Church, MD
               Dr. Ben Kohl, Eastern Shore Psychological Services, MD Sara Holben is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  She has served as a pastor in two different congregations in Florida as well as serving a congregation in Guguletu, South Africa.  She has been the pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Chestertown for the past 11 years.  Sara received her Masters of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC and also has a master’s degree in public and international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Ben Kohl is a social work administrator, educator and practitioner whose career has focused on services to children, youth and families. Dr. Ben currently serves as Director of Mid-Shore Programs for Eastern Shore Psychological Services.  ESPS has offices in Easton, Salisbury and Princess Ann.  
Dr. Kohl is a graduate of Washington College and Hunter University School of Social Work.  He completed his doctorate in clinical social work at New York University and is a licensed clinician in Maryland and New York

May 3, 2012
Guest:  Mindie Burgoyne, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Liaison to business and local governments in Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties. Provides consulting on technical and business resources, marketing and social media marketing practices.
www.choosemaryland.org
Mindie is also an accomplished musician, writer and trainer. http://writingthevision.com/mindieb.htm
Mindie will be conducting a half day training program on Social Media as a tool for Small Business Marketing, May 22nd in Chestertown, MD
For more information, contact the Office of Economic Development in Kent and Caroline Counties.

April 26, 2012
Title:   Job Fairs: Understanding Their Value
Knowing Your Worth When Asked the Question, "What salary are you looking for?"
Preparing before the event and following-up.
Are they worth attending?
Creating the first impression.

For more information:  www.adeccogov.com
Guests Rick Martinez and Christina Muhlena from Adecco as they talk with Cynthia Gurne about job fairs.
Rick Martinez is the Recruiting Manger with Adecco Government (TAD PGS).  Rick has over 16 years staffing experience and is currently the manager of the Adecco Government  Recruiting Center of Excellence. The Center supports staffing of Clerical, Engineering, IT, Accounting/Finance, and Medical & Science within the cleared space.

April 19, 2012
Title:  Cleared Jobs
What are the categories of clearances, and who can get them and how?          What if you don't have a clearance now, but want one?          
Overcoming some potential barriers to getting a clearance.          
Job options that can lead to a clearance.

Guest:  Tom Brewer,
VP Security and Compliance/FSO Adecco Government/TAD PGS, Inc.
Tom Brewer is a retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant and career security and military intelligence professional having completed his military career as Superintendent of Industrial Security at Headquarters, U.S. Special Operations Command. He has over 26 years of experience in planning, directing and supervising operations ranging from criminal investigations to worldwide tactical deployments including Desert Shield/Storm to Operation Enduring Freedom with both U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD civilian contractors. He has held numerous security management positions and is an expert in the protection of classified materials

Economic Development and Workforce Development
Bernadette Van Pelt, Director, Economic Development, Kent County, Loretta Lodge, Director, Kent County Chamber of Commerce and Doris Mason, Director of Upper Shore Regional Council discuss the impact of federal and state policies and regulations on local business and job creation in Kent County, how public and private sector organizations are working together to keep businesses in the community and increase training and jobs.