Best Utah Governor S Office Of Economic Opportunity Podcasts (2024)

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184. Josh Chavez — Introducing a New Take on Energy Beverages 24:43

3h ago24:43

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Season 6 Episode 27: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Josh Chavez, founder of RAH Energy. Chavez discusses his background as an entrepreneur, highlighting his early career ventures and the development of his newest business, RAH Energy, an energ…

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183. Path to Prosperity — Bringing Resources To Small Businesses 31:39

3d ago31:39

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Season 6 Episode 26: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Paul Jolley, the new director of the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI), and David Ramos, senior community affairs advisor at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Jolley disc…

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182. Tessa Arneson — Empowering Local Small Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs 36:09

11d ago36:09

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Season 6 Episode 25: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tessa Arneson, founder of the Maven District. Arneson reflects on her upbringing in Ogden and her eventual return to Utah after living in various big cities. She describes how her love for Utah's ou…

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181. Salvatore Buscemi — Navigating the Dynamic World of Finance and Real Estate 37:08

4d ago37:08

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Season 6 Episode 24: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Salvatore Buscemi, co-founder and managing partner of Brahmin Partners. Buscemi shares his connections to Utah and experiences with the entrepreneurial spirit of its residents. Inspired by an intern…

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180. Neight Casperson — Bringing a Fresh Look to the Slopes 30:43

23d ago30:43

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Season 6 Episode 23: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Neight Casperson, owner and CEO of N8 Elite Skiwear. Casperson shares his deep connection to Utah, having been born and raised in Ogden. He recounts his time away during a mission for the Church of …

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179. Karrie Ketchum — Resolving Conflict in the Workplace and Beyond 30:35

1M ago30:35

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Season 6 Episode 22: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Karrie Ketchum, executive director of Utah Dispute Resolution. Ketchum discusses her professional journey and the significance of conflict resolution in various sectors. She recounts her experience …

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178. Jefferson Moss and Ryan Starks — Cultivating a Community of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 42:36

25d ago42:36

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Season 6 Episode 21: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Jefferson Moss, state representative and associate commissioner of innovation at the Utah System of Higher Education, and Ryan Starks, executive director of GOEO. The discussion highlights Ut…

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177. Alan Matheson & Brandon Fugal — The Vision for The Point 43:16

1M ago43:16

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Season 6 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Alan Matheson, executive director of Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, and Brandon Fugal, chairman of Colliers International. Matheson and Fugal discuss the vision for The Point, a 600-acr…

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176. Vance Checketts — Integrating Neurodiversity into Tech 33:13

2M ago33:13

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Season 6 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Vance Checketts, CEO of auticon. Checketts discusses his career in technology, culminating in his current role at auticon, a company with a unique mission to integrate neurodivergent individuals, es…

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175. Trena Anderson — A Journey of Community Service and Volunteerism 30:06

2M ago30:06

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Season 6 Episode 18: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Trena Anderson, president of Deseret First Charitable Foundation. Anderson shares her journey, beginning with her move to Utah 38 years ago, her career spanning over three decades at Deseret First C…

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174. Mori Paulsen — Empowering Communities with Bank of America 26:56

2M ago26:56

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Season 6 Episode 17: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mori Paulsen, president of Bank of America Utah. Paulsen discusses his extensive career and deep-rooted connection to the state. He shares his journey from being born in Salt Lake City to graduating…

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173. Mike Hawker — From Sports PR to Tech Leadership 30:17

2M ago30:17

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Season 6 Episode 16: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mike Hawker, vice president of operations at CoDev. Hawker shares his professional journey, from his initial ambitions in sports public relations to his unexpected entry into the tech world. After w…

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172. David Bates & Simon Gleeson — Serving Clients' Global Legal and Tax Needs 35:55

3M ago35:55

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Season 6 Episode 15: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with David Bates, partner at Taylor Wessing, and Simon Gleeson, partner at Blick Rothenberg. The duo discusses their ties to Utah, professional endeavors, and Utah's entrepreneurial opportunities. The co…

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171. Felecia Maxfield-Barrett — Building a More Interconnected World 37:01

3M ago37:01

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Season 6 Episode 14: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Felecia Maxfield-Barrett, president and CEO of Utah Global Diplomacy. She discusses her deep roots in Utah and her journey through various roles that ultimately led to her current position. Born and…

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170. Lavanya Mahate — Making a Tasty Impact on Salt Lake's Dining Scene 21:15

4M ago21:15

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Season 6 Episode 13: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Lavanya Mahate, founder of Saffron Valley restaurants and the RISE Culinary Institute. Mahate shares her story of moving to Utah from India in 2001. She details her journey in pursuing additional ed…

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169. Steve Brosvik — Connecting Communities Through Music 35:56

4M ago35:56

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Season 6 Episode 12: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of Business Services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Steve Brosvik, president and CEO of the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO). Brosvik shares his recent move to Utah and details his journey from the vice president and general manager of the Houston S…

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168. Ally Isom — Building Better Communities 28:48

4M ago28:48

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Season 6 Episode 11: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ally Isom, chief strategy and marketing officer at Clyde Companies. Isom shares her extensive background and deep connection to Utah, highlighting her journey from diverse professional experiences t…

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167. Jaron Erickson — Selling Skills for High-Growth Tech Companies 35:26

5M ago35:26

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Season 6 Episode 10: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jaron Erickson, founder and CEO of Sales Dojo. Erickson shares his journey from growing up in Farmington, Utah, to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech industry, where he found his passion. Inspired…

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166. Madeline Miller — Opportunities for Diverse Youth in Corporate America 29:14

5M ago29:14

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Season 6 Episode 9: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Madeline Miller, the program manager for INROADS College Links in Salt Lake City. Miller shares her journey of fostering opportunities for diverse youth. She discusses her passion for public health, …

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165. Rob Gardner — Navigating the Future of Dining 29:35

6M ago29:35

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Season 6 Episode 8: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Rob Gardner, principal of Savory Fund. Gardner shares his journey from his Utah roots to his diverse professional experiences, including his time in public accounting and private equity. He reflects …

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164. Ryan Westwood — Fullcast The Go-to-Market Cloud™ 27:59

6M ago27:59

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Season 6 Episode 7: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Westwood, chairman and CEO of Fullcast. Westwood shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the unique aspects of doing business in Utah. He reflects on his international experiences t…

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163. Jason Hewlett — One Utah Summit Speaker, Leadership Expert, and Author 33:33

6M ago33:33

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Season 6 Episode 6: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jason Hewlett, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and keynote speaker at the 2024 spring One Utah Summit. Hewlett shares his ties to Utah, from being born and raised in Park City to his extensive career in…

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162. Dan Lambert — Preserving and Extending Patients’ Lives 32:43

6M ago32:43

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Season 6 Episode 5: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Dan Lambert, CEO of PathologyWatch. Lambert shares his entrepreneurial journey and the transformative impact of digital pathology and AI on healthcare. He discusses his move from Manhattan to Utah, c…

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161. Building Utah's Future — A Conversation with Tech Innovators 40:29

7M ago40:29

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Season 6 Episode 4: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Hunter Manz, CEO of Eden Technologies, and Gabi Tellez, managing director of the Utah Innovation Fund. In December 2023, the Utah Innovation Fund invested $250K in Eden Technologies for their reverse osmosis centrifuge (…

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160. Annalisa Holcombe — Creating Pathways to Opportunities 38:58

7M ago38:58

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Season 6 Episode 3: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Annalisa Holcombe, senior vice president of advancement at Western Governors University (WGU). Holcombe shares her unique career journey, transitioning from law to higher education and eventually lea…

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159. Global Horizons – Jonathan Freedman from Entrepreneur to Leading WTC Utah 42:52

7M ago42:52

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Season 6 Episode 2: In this podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah. Freedman shares his journey from founding Downeast Outfitters in the early 90s to leading World Trade Center Utah. Born and raised in …

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158. Scott Cuthbertson on Utah — Where Companies Come To Thrive 30:08

8M ago30:08

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Season 6 Episode 1: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Cuthbertson, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah). Cuthbertson reflects on his first year as president and CEO, emphasizing the importance of getting to k…

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157. Scott Evanson — Innovating and Investing in Utah 35:05

9M ago35:05

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Season 5 Episode 39: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Evanson, venture partner at Philo Ventures. They discuss Evanson's entrepreneurial journey and the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged during his early career, inspired by the autonomy and fin…

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156. Rob Hitchcock — Simplifying Insurance with Select Health 38:34

9M ago38:34

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Season 5 Episode 38: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Rob Hitchcock, president and CEO of SelectHealth. They discuss Hitchcock's journey from being born and raised in Utah to his 25-plus-year career in the healthcare industry. He reflects on his transi…

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155. Chad Linebaugh — Sundance Resort's Commitment to Art, Nature, and Community Balance 28:06

9M ago28:06

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Season 5 Episode 37: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chad Linebaugh, president and general manager of Sundance Resort. Linebaugh shares his Utah story, discussing his love for the state and his passion for outdoor activities like skiing and hiking. He…

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154. Vanessa Quigley — Hold On to What Matters 33:29

9M ago33:29

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Season 5 Episode 36: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Vanessa Quigley, co-founder and chat booker-in-chief of Chatbooks. Quigley shares insights into her journey of building a successful business and her unique challenges as a woman entrepreneur. She d…

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153. Julie Edwards — Putting Your Towing Needs on Autopilot 25:04

10M ago25:04

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Season 5 Episode 35: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Julie Edwards, the owner of TowPro. Edwards shares her entrepreneurial journey and inspiration for starting TowPro, a software company that streamlines the dispatching of tow trucks for 911 dis…

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152. Edward Bennett — Helping Utah’s Minority-Owned Businesses Succeed 36:57

10M ago36:57

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Season 5 Episode 34: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Edward Bennett, the director of business development for the Suazo Business Center. Bennett explains the Suazo Business Center’s mission and work, including its focus on entrepreneurship, econo…

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151. Nathan Rich — IsoTruss: Building the Structures and Technology of Tomorrow 27:15

10M ago27:15

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Season 5 Episode 33: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Nathan Rich, the founder and CEO of IsoTruss, Inc. They discuss Rich's background and milestones of his business journey, the unique properties of IsoTruss' composite materials, and the company…

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150. Aaron Starks – Creating a Premier Aerospace, Defense, and Cyber Ecosystem 35:39

11M ago35:39

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Season 5 Episode 32: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Aaron Starks, president and CEO of 47G Aerospace and Defense Association (47G), formerly known as the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association. Starks discusses his background growing up in Utah,…

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149. A Conversation With Former Congressman Chris Stewart and the New Chair of the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association 27:37

11M ago27:37

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Season 5 Episode 31: In this episode, podcast host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chris Stewart, former Congressman and the chair of the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association. Stewart shares insights into his military service, his transition to politics, and his exp…

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148. Judd Cook – Dominion Energy's Operations, Sustainability Initiatives, and More 30:01

11M ago30:01

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Season 5 Episode 30: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Judd Cook, Dominion Energy vice president and general manager of western gas distribution. The duo discusses various aspects of Dominion Energy's operations and initiatives, its long-standing h…

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147. Christina Lux – Up in the Treetops 23:11

12M ago23:11

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Season 5 Episode 29: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Christina Lux, a certified arborist and founder of Tree Lux, a tree care services company. Lux shares her journey from being a single mother and former massage therapist to becoming an arborist…

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146. UK and France Trade Mission Recap 39:48

1y ago39:48

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Season 5 Episode 28: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with guests Ryan Starks, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, David Carlebach, managing director of international programs at World Trade Center Utah (WTCU), and Ike …

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145. Robert Spendlove - Zions Bank Economist Offers Insight on Economic Conditions 34:56

1y ago34:56

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Season 5 Episode 27: In this episode of Business Elevated, host Pete Codella speaks with Robert Spendlove, senior vice president and economic and public policy officer at Zion's Bank. He offers an insightful analysis of Utah's economy, combining his extensive experience in the financial sector and Utah Legislature. From navigating the complexities …

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144. A Conversation With Troy Tortorich About Utah’s Energy Future 30:19

1y ago30:19

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Season 5 Episode 26: In this podcast episode, Ashley Okawa, public information officer at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Troy Tortorich, general manager of the Chevron Salt Lake City refinery. He shares insights about Chevron's history in Utah, starting in 1948 when Standard Oil built a refinery in the state. Tortorich di…

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143. A Conversation With Dr. Susan Madsen and the Workforce Challenges Utah Women Face 38:48

1y ago38:48

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Season 5 Episode 25: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, discusses the challenges faced by women and girls in Utah with Dr. Susan Madsen, founder of the Utah Women and Leadership Project. They cover topics such as workplace inequality, sexism, domestic violence, and…

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142. Up, Up, and Away – Provo Airport a Convenient Alternative 46:20

1y ago46:20

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Season 5 Episode 24: This episode features a conversation with Brian Torgersen, director of the Provo Airport, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is Utah's second busiest airport. Commercial service is provided through its partners Breeze Airways a…

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141. Beauty Industry Group – Award Recipient of 2023 International Business of the Year 33:32

1y ago33:32

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Season 5 Episode 23: This episode features a conversation with Derrick Porter, CEO of Beauty Industry Group, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The governor’s Spring 2023 One Utah Summit has a long-standing tradition of presenting awards to honor individuals and companies contr…

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140. 2023 One Utah Summit Startup Pitch Finalists 39:55

1y ago39:55

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Season 5 Episode 22: This episode features a conversation with the finalists of the 2023 One Utah Summit Startup Pitch competition. Listen as Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews the three award winners – Pam Sitterud, co-founder of Dentacōr (first place and people’s choic…

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139. Kenneth Boggs – Fashion Architect and One Utah Summit Award Recipient 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

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Season 5 Episode 21: This episode features a conversation with Kenneth Boggs, the recipient of the Cameron Russell Williams Rising Impact Award, and Ashley Okawa, public information officer at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The Kenneth Boggs Group received the Cameron Russell Williams Rising Impact Award at the 2023 One Utah Summit …

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138. Making Small Businesses’ Dreams a Reality 33:01

1+ y ago33:01

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Season 5 Episode 20: This episode features a conversation with Brock Blake, founder and CEO of Lendio, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. In this episode, we talk with Blake, the recipient of the 2023 One Utah Business of the Year. Founded in 2011 with headquarters in Lehi, Len…

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137. The Larry H. Miller Company – Enriching the Lives of Utahns 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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Season 5 Episode 19: This episode features a conversation with Alex Dunn, managing partner at The Larry H. Miller Company (LHM), and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. LHM is a portfolio of companies and investments united by one mission: enriching lives. Founded by Larry H. and Ga…

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136. 2023 One Utah Summit Governor's Science Award Winners 54:44

1+ y ago54:44

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Season 5 Episode 18: This episode features conversations with recipients of the Utah Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology. The three medal winners are Lora Gibbons (K-12 education), Dr. Julie Valentine, Ph.D., RN, SANE-A, FAAN (Academic/Research), and Dr. David Bearss (Industry). Listen as Pete Codella, managing director of business services…

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135. Learning From the Past, Preparing for the Future 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

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Season 5 Episode 17: This episode features a conversation with Paul Allen, founder and CEO of Soar, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. In this episode, we talk with Paul Allen about his success with Ancestry.com as one of its co-founders. Instead of looking to the past, his lat…

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