Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 99 episodes
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Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.
Unknown Host hosts Rust Belt Rundown, a business show with 99 episodes published.
Our guest this week is John Austin, an educator, leading advocate, and a fellow at several of the nation’s premier policy and research institutions. In this episode, John shares his perspective on the evolution of manufa
This week our guest is Amy Bircher Bruyn, CEO & Founder of MMI Textiles . In this episode, Amy shares how she built MMI into a nationally recognized industrial textile brand. She discusses the evolution of the U.S. texti
Our guest this week is Lorne Novick, CEO of JumpStart , an entrepreneur support organization that equips tech startups and small businesses with the support they need to thrive. Lorne shares how his deep connection to Ju
This week our guest is Scott Colosimo, the CEO of LAND , a Cleveland-based electric motorcycle manufacturer. In this episode, Scott shares how his interest in motorcycles started and how it led him to discovering desig
Our guest this week is Shakorie Davis, President and Owner of Next Generation Construction , a Cleveland-based construction company. In this episode, Shakorie shares his journey from carpenter to business owner. He talks
This week our guest is Tyler Adams, Vice President of Development at Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland . In this episode, Tyler shares his personal journey with Junior Achievement—from participating as a young stud
Our guest this week is Sara Swisher, Vice President, Talent & Workforce for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce . In this episode, Sara shares her career journey with the Chamber and the key initiatives that the orga
This week our guest is Melissa Dittmer, the Head of Place at Michigan Central, a 30-acre tech and cultural hub where leaders, thinkers, communities, and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies th
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Baston, President of Cuyahoga County Community College . In this episode, Dr. Baston shares how Tri-C continues to shape Northeast Ohio’s workforce, particularly in ma
Welcome back to the Rundown, featuring our new host, Kevin Morron ! Our guest for this week is Adam Artman, President & Executive Director of Manufacturing Works , a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening manufacturing in
This week our guest is Todd McCracken, President and CEO of the National Small Business Association (NSBA) . NSBA is the nation’s first small business advocacy organization and is proud to be staunchly nonpartisan. In th
On this week’s episode, we’re wrapping up the Rundown for 2024! Inspired by Spotify Wrapped , here are some top highlights from this year’s episodes: Most Popular Episode - Episode 81 featuring Frank “Sully” Sullivan of
Our guest this week is Caleb Townsend, Co-Founder of Factur , an agency that provides marketing and sales services to B2B manufacturers and industrial distributors. In this episode, Caleb delves into the common challenge
This week our guest is Dana McCallum, the Vice President of North American Sales and Partnerships at Xact Metal . Dana’s career has always been within the manufacturing industry but she shares how she transitioned from m
Our guest this week is Joe Manofsky, Co-Founder of One Step Ahead Ohio ! In this episode, he shares the inspiration behind One Step Ahead Ohio, the nonprofit he helped to launch in 2021. He offers insight into the varied
This week our guest is Ron Bower, Founder and President of InterviewPath. In this episode, Ron shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and explains how his two talent management ventures, InterviewPath
Our guest this week is Jim Vinoksi, the Host of Manufacturing Talks ! In this episode, Jim offers us insight into his career journey and how he became a prominent thought leader in the manufacturing industry. He shares h
This week our guest is Jeffrey Stern, Principal at The O.H.I.O. Fund. Jeffrey joins us to discuss his latest venture, The O.H.I.O. Fund , a unique investment fund focused on driving Ohio’s economic future. He explains th
Our guest this week is Frank “Sully” Sullivan, President of DayGlo Color Corp . In this episode, Sully walks us through the colorful history of DayGlo and its impact on various industries, from safety to fashion. Since b
This week our guest is Torino Fitzgerald, Vice President of Talent and Cultural Transformation, at Process Technology. Headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio, Process Technology is a global manufacturer of thermal and power s
Tyler Adams
Principal · Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Michael Baston
Recipient of the 2026 The EDU Ledger Champions Award · Cuyahoga Community College
1 appearance on this show
Jim Vinoski
Mechanical engineer, former Forbes manufacturing columnist, industry podcaster, and executive · Firesteel Industrial Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Jeffrey Stern
Principal of O.H.I.O. Fund & Co-Founder of Axuall · The O.H.I.O. Fund
1 appearance on this show
Hector Hernandez
Shift Academy
1 appearance on this show
Paul Roetzer
Founder & CEO · Marketing Artificial Intelligence Institute
1 appearance on this show
Sheri Chaney Jones
Founder & President · SureImpact
1 appearance on this show
Harry Moser
Founder of Reshoring Initiative · Reshoring Initiative
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Rose
transformative Yoga, Pilates, and Breathwork expert · Cleveland/Cuyahoga County Workforce Development Board
1 appearance on this show
Tim Duffy
Cleveland Industrial Training Center
1 appearance on this show
Prof. Chris Berry
The Voice of Reason · Apex Retirement Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Jon Husted
U.S. Senator from Ohio · Ohio
1 appearance on this show
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