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Ep. 32: Luke Bernstein PA Chamber President Sep 29, 2026

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David Caliguiri and Rob Vescio talk with Luke Bernstein, PA Chamber President, about state policies driving economic development, talent retention and business growth in Pennsylvania.

Ep. 31: Rob Vescio & Don Smith Sep 15, 2026

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Amie Downs chats with Rob Vescio & Don Smith giving us a budget recap and a fall session preview of what's going on in PA

Ep. 30: State Rep Jessica Benham & Patrick DeMico from The Provider Alliance Aug 04, 2026

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State Representative Jessica Benham & Patrick DeMico from The Provider Alliance sit down with David Caliguiri to talk about what's working with state assistance, direct support professionals, budget investments and more.

Ep. 29: Dawnelle Mock, Executive Director of MSOA Jul 14, 2026

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We continue our PA tour, this time at the Meadows Race Track. Rob Vescio sits down with Dawnelle Mock, the Executive Director of Meadows Standardbred Owners Association, to talk about representing horsemen, harness racing, purses, buy local supplies and more.

Ep. 28: Riverhounds Sports Group President Jeff Garner Jun 30, 2026

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C&G's Rob Vescio sits down with Riverhounds Sports Group, Jeff Garner, to talk about the Riverhounds expansion project, how to keep the soccer hype going and how to move up to the next level, the USL.

Ep. 27: Will Pickering CEO of Pittsburgh Water Jun 16, 2026

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Pittsburgh Water CEO, Will Pickering, sits down with David Caliguiri to talk about the very high quality water in Pittsburgh, lead line replacement, infrastructure and more.

Ep. 26: Saleem Ghubril from The Pittsburgh Promise & Leroy Ball Koppers CEO Jun 02, 2026

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Saleem Ghubril Executive Director of The Pittsburgh Promise & Leroy Ball, CEO of Koppers chats with Amie Downs about The "Pennsylvania Promise Program". A push to cover in-state tuition for students at public state-related or state-owned universities.

Ep. 25: Alan Sisco & Nick Pisciottano from Mon Valley Forward May 19, 2026

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Alan Sisco and Nick Pisciottano talk with David Caliguiri on Mon Valley Forward's focused effort to strengthen economic competitiveness in the Mon Valley by guiding business attraction, job creation, site readiness, workforce alignment, and strategic public investment.

Ep. 24: Sheriff Kraus, SALHC's Mike Daniher & Todd McGregor May 05, 2026

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Our guests this week include the Honorable Kevin M. Kraus, Sheriff, Allegheny County, Mike Daniher, Director of Field Services Scouting America Laurel Highlands Council and Todd McGregor, Scout Executive/CEO Scouting America Laurel Highlands Council. They sit down with Amie Downs to talk about America 250 and Scouting America Laurel Highlands.

Ep. 23: Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development Apr 21, 2026

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C&G Strategies' Amie Downs & David Caligiuri are on location with Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer, Allegheny Conference on Community Development. They're talking about the NFL Draft, downtown projects and more.

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