All Business Podcast

In this episode of the All Business Podcast, we’re joined by Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Al Schmidt. Tune in as we discuss how PA Chamber members and businesses across the Commonwealth can file their 2025 Annual Report, learn what is required and what resources are available. We also talk about the Department of State’s work to improve the business registration process in Pennsylvania and other great things happening for the benefit of the PA business community.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast we welcome Jim Kinville, Senior Director, Life Solutions at Workpartners. We delve into the world of mental health and the important role that the employer plays in supporting all different types of recovery and providing a welcoming environment for all employees.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, we're thrilled to talk with Mark Richardson, CEO of U.S. Light Energy. During this great conversation we learn more about U.S. Light Energy and the solar energy industry. Mark provides great insight into the industry while also also talking about the advantages of doing business in Pennsylvania.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, we're thrilled to talk with Harry Lindenmuth, Vice President of Operations and Audubon Site Head for the Almac Group. During this great conversation we learn more about Almac, their footprint in Pennsylvania and around the world.  Additionally, get to learn a little bit more about Harry, his military background and the importance of hiring veterans.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein is joined by Stephanie Catarino Wissman, Executive Director of the American Petroleum Institute of Pennsylvania, to discuss how Pennsylvania’s robust energy sector and abundant natural resources have contributed to the state’s economic growth, and how industry innovation has made environmental progress toward cleaner, safer, and more sustainable energy production.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, PA Chamber Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Alex Halper sits down with Austin Davis, Lieutenent Governor of Pennsylvania, and Andrea Heberlein, Executive Director of the PA Early Learning Investment Commission, to discuss some of the issues PA employers are facing in relation to the cost and availability of childcare.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein is joined by Justin Ladner of PA American Water and Jeff Plewes of Charles River Associates to discuss the pressing issues surrounding Pennsylvania's water infrastructure. In this episode, we learn about a recent study that sheds new light on how private and consolidated water and wastewater companies are delivering significant economic and environmental benefits to communities throughout the Commonwealth while outperforming other systems in ensuring high water quality standards for their customers. Our guests delve into the findings of this study, outlining the potential for private and consolidated companies to address the challenges facing Pennsylvania's water systems. Through their expertise, Ladner and Plewes provide valuable insights into how these companies can offer innovative solutions to tackle issues such as outdated pipes, lead contamination, and deferred maintenance to deliver clean, reliable water to commu

On the latest episode of the All Business Podcast we are pleased to welcome Alex Bassett Strange, Executive Vice-President of Basset's Ice Cream. In this episode we learn all about Basset's Ice Cream, a sixth-generation family business and a Philadelphia tradition since 1861. Specifically we talk all about exporting, something that Basset's has done for the past 15 years. Alex provides great insight into the many benefits of exporting, how they got started, and some of the important resources that they use to be a successful exporter.

On the latest episode of the All Business Podcast we are pleased to welcome Anthony J. Foschi, Chair of Saxton & Stump’s Hospitality Group and a member of the Real Estate and Business, Corporate and Tax Law Groups. In this episode we learn more about Saxton & Stump and the many great services they provide. Tony provides a unique insight and some great reccomendations of legal services that all businesses should have. Additionally, he sheds some light on what legal services most businesses are not taking advantage of that they should be.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast we are pleased to welcome Haggai Dror, VP of Business & Strategy and Grant Ervin Director of Innovation for S&B. S&B is a multi-billion dollar global company that specializes in complex infrastructure projects. In 2020, S&B moved their United States Headquarters to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. In this episode we learn more about S&B, the electric vehicle industry, and the infrastructure that surrounds it. We also talk about why they chose Pittsburgh to be their U.S. headquarters over many other prominent locations in the country.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast we welcome former U.S. Congressman and current Senior Government Relations Advisor for ArentFox Schiff, Phil English. Congressman English, who represented his Erie-based district in the U.S. House for 14 years, offered his perspective and valuable insight on the political and legislative landscape in both Harrisburg and Washington D.C.

2022 was an exciting year for Pennsylvania business, with Gov. Wolf signing historic tax reform into law and a number of new projects announced in state. As we look to turn the page into 2023 and build on this momentum with a new Governor and many new faces in the legislature, we had a great conversation with Dennis Davin on how to make Pennsylvania an even better place to live and grow a business. Dennis is senior vice president of JLL, a leading commercial real estate developer and for seven years prior served as secretary for Pennsylvania’s economic development agency. We enjoyed this discussion and hope you do as well.

In this episode we welcome Brad Rinehart, an HCM Solutions Consultant for isolved. Isolved provides HR solutions to boost performance, increase productivity, and accelerate results while reducing risk. Brad tells us all about the company, their capabilities and reach in PA and across the country. We delve into topics about the many hats an HR professional has to wear, the importance of having a DEI strategy and the future of HR in this pandemic-altered world.

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, we welcome a great panel of guests from Erie, Pennsylvania: •Christina Marsh Chief Diversity and Community Development Officer, Erie Insurance •James Grunke President & CEO, Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership •John Persinger CEO, Erie Downtown Development Corporation Located on beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, Erie County is a short drive from the major metropolitan areas of Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Toronto. The City of Erie is Pennsylvania’s only Great Lakes port city. Erie has undergone an impressive transformation over the past several years and serves as a great example of what is possible when businesses, politicians and the community come together to make your area a better place to work, play and live.

In this episode of the All Business Podcast, we welcome Gregg Troian, President of PGT Trucking. Based right here in Pennsylvania, PGT Trucking is a leader in the flatbed trucking industry. In this episode we talk about the history of PGT and their footprint both here and Pennsylvania and across the country. We learn about some of the challenges facing the industry and learn what PGT has been doing to overcome them. We also delve into the future of the industry as Gregg provides some great insight into some of the strategic partnerships and investments PGT has made with an eye toward future.

In this episode of the All Business Podcast, we welcome Shelly Eckenroth, Senior Vice President, Communications, Branding & Experience at Select Medical. Based in Central Pennsylvania, Select Medical boasts a workforce of over 50,000 employees and locations all over the country. In this episode we talk about the team at Select Medical and what it takes to build and maintain a strong company culture. Additionally, we talk about the pandemic, from beginning until now, and how Select Medical was uniquely positioned to help and continues to be a great resource as we continue to adjust to a new normal.

Most people know that Facebook recently rebranded and changed its name to Meta, and have heard the term “metaverse” being tossed around. But what exactly IS the metaverse? Where is it headed? And what should businesses do to prepare for this next major evolution of the Internet? In this episode of the All Business Podcast, we welcome Chuck Hoover, General Manager of Pittsburgh-based Meta Reality Labs. He’ll answer these key questions and offer his insights as we discuss the metaverse and its relationship to business, along with all the great things Meta is doing right here in Pennsylvania.

In this episode we welcome Dr. Eric Darr, President of Harrisburg University of Science & Technology. Our conversation with Dr. Darr provides great insight into what it's like to be a relatively new university which is experiencing tremendous growth. Additionally we discuss their highly successful e-sports program, international strategy, workforce development and what lies ahead in the future for this innovative educational institution.

In this episode we welcome Joe Emrich, Market Director for Johnson Controls. In his role as the Market Director for Johnson Controls as well as a certified speaker, trainer and coach for the John Maxwell Team, Joe is able to work and help others expand their influence and effectiveness. At Johnson Controls, Joe’s team of over 200 professionals serve their clients with building automation (Metasys), HVAC Equipment (York), Security and Fire, Technology Integration (Tyco, Simplex-Grinnell) and ongoing Services. Joe’s primary responsibilities for this market include client satisfaction, market share growth, delivering predictable profits each month, and team talent development. Joe has held positions over his 31 year career in engineering, project management, energy solutions sales, along with branch and regional management. Community volunteer efforts include serving as Chairman of the Penn State Hershey Children’s Miracle Network Advisory Board, Vice President of the AABE Harrisburg Chapter, and on additi

In this episode we welcome Sarah Olexsak, Manager, Transportation Electrification, Duquesne Light Company. Duquesne Light is leading the charge in Western Pennsylvania and across the region when it comes to educating the public about electric vehicles (EV) and building out EV charging infrastructure. They recently launched a website dedicated EV's that is full of great information for consumers, business and the community. For more than 15 years, Sarah has worked to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. At Duquesne Light, she strives to make the benefits of electric mobility accessible to all. Prior to boomeranging to her hometown of Pittsburgh in 2018, she led advanced vehicle and fueling infrastructure efforts at the U.S. Department of Energy and the White House Council on Environmental Quality.