The DeCesare Group Podcast

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, host Jim DeCesare sits down with Brooke Waldrup, President and CEO of the Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD) https://www.loganleads.com/ , and Logan County Judge Executive Phil Baker https://logancountyky.gov/ . Together, they explore how Logan County—a community of over 27,000 residents—is fostering a thriving, business-friendly environment thr...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Danette Idlett, Executive Director of Life’s Better Together. https://lifesbettertogether.org/ Life’s Better Together is a non-profit organization here in Bowling Green that started back in January of 2015. The mission? To provide direct financial assistance and support to families with a child or parent battling...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Carl Chaney, owner of Chaney’s Dairy Barn. https://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/ Carl along with his wife Debra established Chaney’s Dairy Barn on their family farm in 2003. The popular destination doubled in size last year as they remain committed to making quality ice cream and milk each week as well as educating pe...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Brittanie Dawson, Business Coach for Kentucky’s Small Business Development Center. https://kentuckysbdc.com/bowling-green/ The Kentucky SBDC in Bowling Green provides one-on-one business coaching at no cost. The center also meets the educational needs of the local small business community by offering a variety of...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Landon Hampton, founder, owner, and lead meteorologist of WxorNot BG (Weather or Not Bowling Green), a community-supported, hyperlocal digital weather service that provides real-time weather monitoring and emergency preparedness information for seven counties in South Central Kentucky, collectively known as the "W...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Derek Olive, Director of Continuing and Professional Development at WKU. https://www.wku.edu/cpd/ Derek has been with WKU for 19 years and in addition to overseeing two conference centers, he’s also in charge of a workforce development team of 14 trainers, the non-credit online programming, event planning services...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Caleb Davis, Orthopedic Surgeon at Graves Gilbert Clinic. https://www.gravesgilbert.com/physicians/caleb-davis-md/ Dr. Davis joined Graves Gilbert Clinic in 2023 and specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Davis has a passion for empowering people of all ages to live a stronger, healthier and more vibra...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with John Oliver, Human Resources Director at Vybond, formerly known as Berry Plastics. John is the President of the Mid-South SHRM chapter, an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management, based in Franklin. https://midsouth.shrm.org/ The local chapter was chartered in 2002, creating a network of Human Resou...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with the Halcomb brothers, Sam and John, from Walnut Grove Farms in Shochoh over in Logan County. The Halcomb Brothers talk about being sixth generation farmers at Walnut Grove Farms producing corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, and rye. Walnut Grove Farms also has a logistics operation and a separate entity that offers cust...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Joey Traughber from Traughber Mechanical in Franklin. Traughber Mechanical is a family owned business founded in 1992 by Joey’s parents, Jim and Cindy Traughber. Specializing in steel fabrication, industrial piping, and ductwork as well as offering expert industrial maintenance and support, Traughber Mechanical ha...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Deputy Warren County Judge Executive, Bryan Downing for the discussion about The BG 2050 Project. Bryan explains a new initiative underway that seeks the public’s input as Bowling Green’s population is expected to double over the next 25 years. You can share your ideas and help shape the future of our community by...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Retired Brigadier General Dan Cherry. Cherry served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force for nearly thirty years and Commander of the Air Force Thunderbirds. He currently serves as Director Emeritus of Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green. General Cherry has also served as President of the Kentucky...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Julie Denton-Price, Partner and Chief Revenue Officer, and Mike Coffey, CEO and Founder of Blue Cotton. Julie and Mike talk about Blue Cotton’s thirty year plus history in the custom t-shirt industry and how they maintain a small company feel while fulfilling orders of all sizes around the country and even the wor...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Sherry Murphy, Executive Director of the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Murphy talks about the banner year the Bowling Green area had in tourism in 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025. https://www.visitbgky.com/ If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review wherever you listen to podcas...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Justin Reed, owner of Burn Boot Camp of Bowling Green. Justin kicks off the new year with tips on developing a health and fitness routine that you will stick with throughout the year. Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim and Justin DeCesare for the Year in Review as they reflect on an incredible year. In this final episode of 2024, Jim and Justin will revisit some of their favorite guests from the past year and highlight the top economic development and business stories in South Central Kentucky. It's been a year filled with inspiring conversations and significant...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Carl Kell, Professor Emeritus in WKU’s Department of Communications. Dr. Kell talks about his journey as an author, his impactful teaching career at WKU where he founded the Spirit Masters not long after he helped the running community of Bowling Green start the 10K Classic. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Pod...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Angie Mosley, owner of Highland Stables. Angie talks about the horse stable that was built in 2000 as an equine boarding and training facility but transitioned to a full time event venue in 2014. It has been the sight of countless weddings and the wildly popular Gypsy Moon Marketplace. Angie is the creative mind a...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Robert Evans, owner of Fleet Feet in Bowling Green. With a strong background in small business ownership, Robert brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his ventures. A veteran of both the United States Navy and the Tennessee Air National Guard, his dedication is evident in his work and his community invol...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Ryan Dearbone, President of the Bowling Green/Warren County NAACP. Dearbone talks about the branch that’s been around for more than a hundred years. Some of the NAACP’s annual efforts include offering scholarships to students, honoring local leaders who help in the fight for justice and co-hosting political candid...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Jeff Arnold, President of Arnold Consulting Engineering Services. Jeff talks about the unique challenges this Cave and Karst region faces from the perspective of a Civil Engineer, economic development activity and more. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesar...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Gene Birk, longtime television anchor at WBKO. Gene talks about his fifty plus year broadcasting career and his recent honor of being inducted into the Kentucky Mic Hall of Fame, a distinguished honor from the Kentucky Broadcaster’s Association. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to le...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Craig Browning and Jim Flynn who both serve on the board of the Kentucky Center for Leadership. They are talking about the center’s focus on “Next Level” leadership and how you can be involved in an upcoming Leadership Summit. The two day event at the end of September has a lineup of four dynamic speakers. And the...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Rick Seadler, Regional President of Pinnacle Financial Partners. Rick's career in banking began in 1987 where he says he started out a step below the file room. Today he serves as Regional President of Pinnacle Financial Partners and was instrumental in bringing Pinnacle to Bowling Green two years ago. Rick talks...

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Johnny Hobdy, Director of Economic Development at the Allen County-Scottsville Industrial Development Authority. Hobdy discusses the strategies he’s implemented to foster economic growth in Scottsville-Allen County. If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Gr...