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Business Valuation with Eric Blocher from McKonly & Asbury by Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry

On this episode of the All Business Podcast, we welcome Stephanie Catarino Wissman, executive director of API Pennsylvania, the state’s leading organization representing the oil and natural gas industry. We talk about Pennsylvania’s role as a major energy producer, the dynamics shaping our energy future, and policy discussions that impact both the industry and the broader economy.

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 communities across the state.

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 Bassetts 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.