It takes a lot of public/private partnerships to bring economic stability and growth to a community. Arlington strives to share these partnerships with small businesses that may not otherwise get access to big opportunities. For the second year, Arlington’s BizLaunch team is working with Hyatt Crystal City on a Minority Vendor Showcase that takes a…

March is the month to celebrate Women’s History. In business, 40% of new companies are started by women, employing 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in revenue. That’s a lot of economic impact to celebrate. I’m Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The role of Economic Deve…

It’s February! It’s all about love and the Annual Celebration of Black History Month. I love how the two go hand in hand. This is an extra special podcast because Tara Palacios is filling in this month to host and in addition we are collaborating this month with our partners with the National Landing BID. Black History Month is a vital time to hono…

It’s January! It’s the month for renewal, resolutions and fresh starts. Whether you’re looking for personal or professional changes, now’s the time to put plans to work. In Arlington Economic Development, training and support go hand and hand throughout the year, but this January, there’s more in store. I’m Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Econom…

A quick online search of Cade Martin Photography will get you to a showcase of exceptional commercial work, video reels, sought after portraits and much more. But if you’re trying to find out his secrets to business success – or even what he looks like! – you’ll have to keep looking. I’m Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Econo…

99.9% of businesses in the US are considered small businesses, employing over 61 million Americans, or nearly half of private sector employees. This makes small businesses a critical part of the business world and the communities they serve. I’m Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The …

In this episode, host Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development, explores the vital role of innovation in fostering vibrant communities where people want to live and work. Joined by Natalia Micheletti, co-founder of the Pryze app, they discuss the importance of economic development in retaining and attracting busi…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb is joined by Friend of the Pod and guest host, Cameron Webb, to discuss Oklahoma State's 42-20 loss to Kansas State, and looks ahead to Saturday's matchup with West Virginia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin and Cade react to Oklahoma State's loss to Utah in Stillwater and look ahead to next weekend's showdown against Kansas State in Manhattan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

Today we’re going to talk about the role of the arts in building a great community that people want to live and work in. Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy in BizLaunch at Arlington Economic Development talks with Alissa Maru, Associate Curator at Mason Exhibitions Arlington at George Mason University Also don't miss the 2024 Arlington ArtW…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb break down last weekend's 45-10 blowout of Tulsa. Oklahoma State moves to 3-0, and into the meat of their schedule as they set up a top 15 showdown against Utah in Stillwater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa is joined by Adam Lunt to break down last Saturday's 39-31 victory over Arkansas in Double OT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan has a fireside chat with online community creator Scott MacGregor. Scott is the founder of The Outlier Project, a unique community and model that blends learning, networking, and experiences. Technology, the craving for community and the delivery of engagement at new levels with the likes of CEOs, …

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb and Dustin Ragusa break down Saturday's 44-20 win over South Dakota State, and give predictions for this weekend's contest against Arkansas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

It's good to be back! Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb return from a long break to preview the 2024 Oklahoma State football season with a season superlatives episode. Along with that, they give score predictions on the season opener against back-to-back FCS National Champion, South Dakota State. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo…

This episode digs into rapid change and shows how branding - both personally and professionally, drives positive results in a world where the only constant is change. In this episode of Brand the Change, Bonnie Habyan chats with two of USA Today's leaders, Kelly Andresen, President, USA Today National Sales, and Jenny Huang, Director, B2B Brand Mar…

In this episode of Brand the Change, Host Bonnie Habyan sits down with podcast expert Brandy Whalen to talk about the explosive podcast industry and to provide listeners tips on how to leverage podcasts to grow their brand. This episode explains the strategy of podcasts in a marketing strategy to help build a brand. Whether you're a CEO of a major …

In this engaging discussion, Maarten Van Kroonenburg discusses his entreprenurial background and how it led him to develop a tried and true process for innovation that companies large and small can adopt. Innovation isn't driven by an epiphany and it is not an unreachable goal, it is the outcome of following a process, as unintuitive as it may seem…

This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. Since 1996, when Arlington Cultural Affairs ‘Arts Incubator’ was the first government arts program to win an Innovations in American Government Award from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the Ford Foundation, support for arts orga…

In this episode of Brand the Change we are talking about the importance of automation in in growing the brand of a small and middle-market business. As Generation Z becomes a larger part of the consumer base, the digital first experience has never been more in demand. Leigh Hocker Radtke, Head of North America Product for Visa Commercial Solutions,…

This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. Today we’re going to talk about Public/Private partnerships and how they are essential to the visibility of creative and cultural expression in Arlington. The uniqueness of these initiatives is key to attracting and retaining businesses of all sizes t…

Today, we're talking about the increasing allure of the TEDx speaking circuit for professionals, entrepreneurs, and those who feel passionate about having an idea worth spreading. Despite its highly competitive environment, many aspire to present on the TEDx stage, hoping to share their stories from the iconic red dot. Resources The Innovation Econ…

Today we’re going to talk about the future of commercial office space and how partnering with economic development organizations can help businesses maintain vibrant communities that create great places for people to live and work. This is a special episode brought to you by Arlington Economic Development in Arlington, Virginia. To help me discuss …

In this episode, we’re talking about the growth trajectory of content creation and the innovation that is supporting its evolution. Brand the Change is honored to sit down with Authored Up’s Founder Ivana Todovoric, who talks about the platform’s quick evolution in supporting LinkedIn content creators. She shares her future outlook on the growth of…

Storytelling has become a powerful differentiator and critical tool in B2B marketing. In order to stand out in a digital world of noise, being able to connect with people is paramout. And the thing is, businesses are made up of people. The Business of Story Founder Park Howell has a very specific story framework structure he encourages businesses a…

Today we talk about the ABC's of Innovation with Robyn Bolton, Founder, MileZero. I don't mean the alphabet, what the ABC's refer to is the architecture, the behavior, and the culture of organizations that successfully drive innovation from within. Robyn is a passionate partner to business looking to take the nest step and this insightful conversat…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb broke down the latest news and notes out of spring camp, discussed the three newest Cowboy Football commits, and the news that Steve Lutz has selected three new assistant coaches to join him in Stillwater. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin and Cade are joined by Missouri Sports Hall-of-Famer and Oklahoma State Associate Athletic Director & Director of NIL, Barry Hinson. They talked all things family, Steve Lutz, NIL, cooking, and much more. Then the guys shifted gears to hit on spring football news & notes, and wrapped up wi…

In this episode, we delve into the future of personal branding and the data that supports how and why one person can have more influence on trust than an entire organization. Dr. Talaya Waller is an expert on all things personal branding and she breaks down the different layers. Whether you are an influencer, a thought leader, or a subject matter e…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb discussed Oklahoma State's reportedly inevitable decision to hire Steve Lutz. They broke him down extensively, and then discussed the latest news and notes out of the first week of spring football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb discussed the latest in the search for Oklahoma State Basketball's next head coach (including two names to watch this weekend), along with some news and notes out of football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

Today we’re going to talk about some of the unique challenges and opportunities in branding and marketing a location, and in particular, the considerations and implications in reaching a Business to Business audience. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Kelly Rindfusz, Communications Director at Arlington Economic Development in Arli…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb is joined by Joel Penfield of the Kansas City Sports Network and formerly Cowboys Ride for Free to discuss Oklahoma State's decision to move on from Mike Boynton. The guys discussed their list of candidates they expect to be considered and took several listener questions. See Privacy Po…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb and Dustin Ragusa are joined by Friend of the Pod and recurring guest, Adam Lunt, to break down the 2024 Oklahoma State spring roster and share thoughts on the upcoming season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-…

Host Adam Chen talks with TJ Carvis of Gresham Smith about the impact of the physical environment on the employee experience. Resources Arlington Economic Development Website: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy Website: https://www.innovationeconomy.show Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebran…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb broke down some of their observations from the recent release of the Oklahoma State Football spring roster. They also talked through the week for Oklahoma State Basketball, which included two big losses to Oklahoma and UCF. As always, they wrapped up with your listener…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb and Dustin Ragusa talked through the latest news and notes on Cowboy Football. They also talked about Oklahoma State Basketball's 2-0 week ahead of a Bedlam matchup that is suddenly important for the program. They wrapped up with softball, baseball, wrestling, and listener questions. Se…

Today we’re going to talk about resiliency in the commercial real estate market and how innovative solutions matched with realistic expectations can mean good things for the industry, and for the businesses utilizing office space. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Marc McCauley, Director of Real Estate Development, Arlington Econom…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb gave some predictions on how key OSU players will rate in the upcoming EA College Football video game, addressed Mike Boynton's recent comments this week, and talked about softball and baseball getting their seasons underway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb broke down the latest news and notes on Oklahoma State Cowboy Football, including Da'Wain Lofton's recent commitment. They also talked through the last week for Cowboy Hoops and this weekend's Bedlam matchup, along with their favorite Pistol Pete logos! See Privacy Pol…

In this episode, we are talking one of the most progressive, forward-thinking executive resume and LinkedIn branding experts out there. Sarah Johnston is the Briefcase Coach and she shares the secret sauce to standing out in our digital-firstt world. From messaging to marketing, she approaches the resume through the one proven method that cuts thro…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb break down the 2024 Big 12 Football schedule announced this week. They also discussed Zac Robinson's move to Atlanta as the Falcons' new offensive coordinator, and gave some thoughts on the future of Oklahoma State Basketball after their 1-7 start in conference. See Pr…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb flies solo with a couple of quick thoughts on the current state of Oklahoma State Basketball, and takes a bunch of listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

In this episode, I speak with the co-founders of Propexo (formerly Propify), a company focused on integrations between property technology solutions and the core property management software in use in the industry. The discussion highlights their journeys from working on product at Hubspot to their latest start up venture, the lessons they have lea…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb and Dustin Ragusa discussed the latest news and notes from Oklahoma State Football, talked through Oklahoma State Basketball's week of 20-point losses, and took some listener questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin and Cade broke down the latest Oklahoma State Football news, including Paul Randolph joining as Defensive Line coach, and Arkansas RB AJ Green heading to Stillwater. They also briefly talked about the current state of affairs with Cowboy Basketball and took listener questions. See Privacy …

In this episode, co-host Adam Chen speaks with Joshua Secrest, a global talent thought leader and innovator who helps lead a new vision for HR software and experience through conversational AI. We discuss how to evaluate talent, how to nurture talent, and what environments people actually want to work within. Don't miss hearing the strategic and ta…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Cade Webb and Dustin Ragusa discussed the latest news and notes out of Oklahoma State Football, including Alan Bowman announcing his return, and DJ McKinney entering the transfer portal. The guys also talked briefly about the state of Cowboy Basketball as they head into Big 12 play, and took list…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa welcomes back Friend of the Pod, Adam Lunt, to help recap Oklahoma State's victory over Texas A&M in the TaxAct Texas Bowl. The guys also hit the latest news and notes from the Transfer Portal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://…

On this week's episode of the Feels Like 45 Podcast, Dustin Ragusa and Cade Webb broke down each Oklahoma State signee following the early signing period that concluded on Wednesday. They also broke down two recent transfer portal commitments, updated on some departures, and previewed next week's game against the Texas A&M Aggies in the TaxAct Texa…