The man in charge of Salvation Army programs and outreach in Carter, Greene, Unicoi, and Washington discusses the challenges his organization – and other non-profits – have faced during the pandemic. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara have their usual market and economic reports. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
The President and CEO of the Bristol TN ? VA Chamber returns to discuss the expected growth in jobs, tax revenue, and housing prices for the region with Bill Dunham & Fred Mackara. Fred and Bill also report the week’s business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Bristol native Beth Rhinehart, who heads the Bristol Tennessee / Virginia Chamber of Commerce, tells the history of the two year effort to gain local and legislative approval to bring gaming to the site of the old Bristol Mall. Bill Dunham reports on a record week on Wall Street, while Fred Mackara shares a less than stellar set of economic data. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
The director of ETSU’s MBA Program is back with more information on the free program of business education available at no cost to qualified service veterans. The holiday shortened week has no shortage of business news for Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
The Director of ETSU’s MBA program, Br. Bill Heise, discusses STRIVE, a program of free entrepreneurial training for veterans wanting to start or improve their small business operations. Also, the week in business news with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
This program features the second portion of our conversation with the Vice Provost of Research at East Tennessee State, focusing on research at the University and positing what post-pandemic life might look like. Good vaccine news powers Bill Dunham’s market report, while Fred Mackara has a light week in microeconomics. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
The Vice Provost of Research at East Tennessee State – a former colleague of NIH’s Dr. Anthony Fauci – brings us up to date on the scientific fight against the coronavirus. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report on the post-election week in markets and the economy. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Our parade of candidates for the 2020 general election finishes with Johnson City software entrepreneur Brad Batt, who discusses his approach to economic issues with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. Plus, the week in review in business news.
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Air Force veteran Blair Walsingham shares her views on economic development and taxation with Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham as the clock winds down to Election Day 2020. Fred and Bill also share the economic and market news of the week. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Our third “Meet the Candidates” pairing concludes with the second portion of our conversation with Tennessee 2nd District State Senate incumbent Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol) and challenger Amber Riddle (D-Kingsport) discuss their approaches to economic development, taxation and revenue. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Our “Meet the Candidates” series moves to the Tennessee State Senate, where 2nd District incumbent Jon Lundberg (R-Bristol) and challenger Amber Riddle (D-Kingsport) introduce themselves. The best week in markets and the economy since August are reported by Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Carter Countians John Holsclaw, Jr. (R, incumbent) and his challenger for the Tennessee State House 4th District Seat, Bobby Harrell (D) return to discuss economic development and taxes. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara share the week’s market and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on October 3, 2020.
In our continuing Meet The Candidates series, we visit with Carter Countians John Holsclaw, Jr. (R, incumbent) and his challenger for the State House, Bobby Harrell (D). Bill Dunham reports on another “September Week” in the markets, and Dr. Fred Mackara has the economic report. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Second District Tennessee House Representative Bud Hulsey (R) and his opponent Arvil Love, Jr. (D) return to talk about economic development in Northeast Tennessee and how they would generate the revenue to pay for their proposed programs. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report on the business news of the week. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
In the first of two programs, Republican incumbent Bud Hulsey and his Democratic opponent, Arvil Love, Jr. discuss their qualifications and plans to stimulate economic growth in Northeast Tennessee. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham have the week in business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Scott Carter returns to share the economic impact of the SoCon’s suspension of fall competition on the University and beyond. Fred Mackara moderates the program, while Bill Dunham reports on a down week on Wall Street from Washington state. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Buccaneer Athletic Director Scott Carter shares how ETSU and the Southern Conference came to their decision to postpone fall sports due to COVID. Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara have the week in business, with more signs of an improving economy and market. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Proprietor of North Johnson City’s specialty bike retailer talks about changes in his industry and the problems getting product from his suppliers. Bill Dunham shares a record setting week on Wall Street, and Fred Mackara has the macroeconomic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
The mandate for social distancing has been a boon to bicycle sales during the pandemic. ETSU grad and owner of The Bike Shop in North Johnson City, Joel Day, talks with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara after their reports on this week in the market and the economy. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM/
Classically trained French chef and restaurateur from Johnson City talks about menu changes she undertook when COVID stopped her lunch and catering traffic, plans for the future, and adventures in dealing with vendors. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara discuss a week of generally positive business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Some forward thinking and creative changes to her business lines helped the proprietress of Mona Lisa’s Gelato and Cafe in North Johnson City make it through the COVID-19 slowdown. Fred Mackara reports on a record-setting drop in quarterly GDP, and Bill Dunham tells of a surprisingly positive Wall Street reaction to that news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Responsibility for distributing business support from the CARES Act fell to national and local banks around the country. The Director of ETSU’s Center for Banking assesses how local and regional institutions fared in our neck of the woods. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham report on the week in business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Melinda LaPrade, Director of Career Services for the College of Business & Technology at East Tennessee State University. returns to share how her office assists students with co-operative and internship opportunities and provides the skills for a successful career launch.. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara didscuss the week in business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Melinda LaPrade, Director of Career Services for the College of Business & Technology at East Tennessee State University. shares how her office assists students with career preparation – a timely subject during the COVID slowdown. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara present the ween in business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
This edition features part two of our conversation with Mark Bays. Director of ETSU’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara learn about the Center’s free technical assistance to small business needing help in navigating Federal COvID support programs. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Mark Bays director of ETSU’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center, visits with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara to discuss the Center’s outreach programs to small business during the COvID shutdown. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Despite low numbers of infection locally, COVID-19 has still managed to disrupt the residential real estate market in the Appalachian Highlands. Freelance business journalist Don Fenley explains how. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report the week in business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
ETSU and Guilford College Associate Professor of Sports Studies, Dr. Mike White, returns for a conversation with Fred and Bill on the social and economic impacts of professional sports after the pandemic. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Associate Professor of Sports Studies at Guilford College, Dr. Mike White – who formerly was ETSU’s Associate AD for Communications – talks with Fred and Bill about some of the possible impacts of COVID-19 on college sports. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
In the second half of our conversation with Johnson City’s top leadership, Mayor Brock and City Manager Peterson speculate on the corona virus’ long term impact on city operations. Bill Dunham reports on a positive week on Wall Street, while Fred Macakara’s economic report features less than stellar data. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
After reporting on another week of socially distanced business news, Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara interview Johnson City’s top elected and administrative leaders to find out how city services are being affected by the shutdown. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
After Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report the week in business news, Dr. Brian Noland visits to discuss the growth at East Tennessee State University, the capital projects that have been completed in the last five years, and new programs which will lead the university into the future. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara hold a “virtual interview” with Ballad Executive Chairman and CEO Alan Levine to discover the business impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the region’s hospital chain. Bill reports on a good week on Wall Street, while Fred recaps a not-so-good set of economic data. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM,
What is the immediate effect of COVID-19 on businesses in the Appalachian Highlands? Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Cantler talks with Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham on what he is finding on the ground. Bill reports on a positive week in the markets – not so with Fred’s economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara share news of the business world during the past week of COVID-19 disruption, and then speak with the President of East Tennessee State University on how one of the largest employers in our region has responded to the crisis. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
How might COVID-19 effect the economy and policy beyond the present crisis? First Trust economist Strider Elass speculates the longer term effects for Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara in the second portion of their conversation. . First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 28. 2020.
A member of the economic forecast team cited multiple years as the best in the business by Bloomberg shares his perspective on how COVID-19 might affect both the markets and the economy in the next few weeks and months. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 21. 2020.
Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham report on the financial news of the week, and then hold a most timely conversation with economist Strider Elass on his expectations regarding COVID-19’s impact on the economy and the markets. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Hart Locker Storage proprietor Matthew Hart discussed the challenges of of buying and re-branding an existing business. Bill Dunham reports on a rocky week on Wall Street, and Fred Mackara discusses some first signs of COVID-19 in the economic data. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 ETS-FM.
Part Two of our conversation with Rodolphe Pierre-Louis. owner of a world-renowned digital special effects film studio in Johnson City. and David Nelson, director of the 501C3 group focused on mentoring a growing number of technology startups in our region. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara also share the week in market and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM..
Under the radar in East Tennessee are a successful digital special effects film studio, a revolutionary HVAC technology manufacturer, and medical device firm aimed at combating atrial fibrillation – all created by young entrepreneurs. The director and a board member of the 501C3 that supports startups in the Tri Cirties join Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
After Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report the news of the week, Fred visits with the director of ETSU’s program which offers free tax prep by ETSU accountancy students to qualified taxpayers. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM
Dialogues with Dunham & Deitel #3-06 – Who won the Super Bowl? Other than Kansas City… ETSU’s Dr Don Shemwell grades the big day in advertising. (pt. 2)
Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham host their annual visit with Dr. Don Shemwell of the Management and Marketing program at ETSU to talk about trends in advertising and the upcoming Super Bowl broadcast. They also present the news of week in business. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Regular contributor Don Fenley joins Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham with an overview of local economic news – specifically some great news about employment and real estate. Bill and Fred also present their weekly recap of business news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Regional liaison for the TDEC, Jan Compton, visits with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara to share more on her department’s services to Tennessee citizens, including a free radon testing program that should e of particular interest to our area, given the high concentration of this cancer causing gas. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham review the business news of the first week of 2020. They are then joined by Jan Compton of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the state regulatory body that encompasses everything from state parks to septic tanks. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham present the business week and review – and then provide their predictions for the economy and markets in 2020. Wayne Winkler reminds Fred and Bill of just how well they did in 2019. Or did they? First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara “phone in” their holiday week business reports, and then present more interview excerpts from some of their most interesting visitors to the Business Matters microphone in 2019. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
For the pre-holiday week, Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham have the news for the week, and then the first of two “best of” interview clip programs highlighting guess of the past year. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Elizabethton Parks & Recreation Director Mike Mains returns to talk about the challenges – both economic and regulatory – from the plan to turn Carter County’s rivers into a whitewater playground. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara have the week’s news as well. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
After their weekly reports, Bill Dunham & Fred Mackara are joined by Elizabethton’s Director of Parks and Recreation to learn about the city/county private plan to turn stretches of the Doe and Watauga Rivers into a world-class whitewater playground. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
For the post-holiday weekend, co-hosts Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham quiz each other on what’s going on in business and economics in the second half of 2019. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
TVA Community Relations Program Manager Mary Ellen Miller returns with more on the Boone dam project and community events scheduled to communicate with stakeholders in the final portion of the 5 year project. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham review the week in the economy and markets. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
TVA Community Relations Program Manager Mary Ellen Miller reviews the history of the dam project which has kept Boone Lake at low levels since 2014, and an update on where the project stands. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham review the week in the economy and markets. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
ETSU’s David Robinson discusses the computer department’s program to provide both refurbished computer equipment and free technical support from undergraduates to schools in or region. Fred and Bill share a pretty good week in financial news. First Aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on November 9th, 2019
Casey Carringer, Director of Clinical Engagement at Ballad Health, returns with more details on new programs that have been instituted to improve the overall health in the region. Fred Mackara has the economic news, and Bill Dunham the Wall St. report on this edition of Business Maters. First Aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on November, 2nd 2019
Casey Carringer, Director of Clinical Engagement at Ballad Health, gives us an update on new programs that have been instituted to improve the overall health in the region. Fred Mackara has the economic news, and Bill Dunham the Wall St. report on this edition of Business Maters. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on October 26, 2019.
BrightRidge’s Stacy Evans and Tim Whaley return to the program with more on the roll-out of the fiber optic and fixed wireless internet service and follow on plans for telephone and TV services. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara provide the week in finance and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on October 19, 2019.
Stacy Evans and Tim Whaley of our local utility authority discuss the rollout of the fiber optic and fixed wireless Internet service and the initial public reaction to the offering. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara provide the week in finance and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on October 12, 2019.
Revisiting the program is Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Jon Smith, with more details on September’s Regional Economic Forum with Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham. Plus, the week’s news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on October 4, 2019.
Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research here at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Jon Smith, shares some of the themes addressed in the September’s Regional Economic Forum with Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham. Plus, the week’s news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on September 28, 2019.
Poteat Chair of Banking Larry White weighs in on all topics monetary in this discussion with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. Fred and Matt Deitel provide the week’s financial wrap. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on September 21, 2019.
Greeneville pharmacist Jeff Ward discusses the unique advantages that the small, locally owned pharmacy holds over the national chains. He spoke with Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara. Fred has the economic news, and Bill Dunham the market report, on this edition of Business Matters. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on September 7, 2019.
Gatton College of Pharmacy grad Jeff Ward is a proponent of the small, locally owned pharmacy. He talks about how he came to the profession, and its place in the healthcare puzzle. Jeff spoke with Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara, who also provided the week’s financial news on this edition of Business Matters. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on August 31, 2019.
Mortgage industry veteran Dan Kublawi of Mid-America Mortgage provides perspective on both changes in the marketplace and strategies for consumers. Fred Mackara and Matt Deitel report the financial news of the week. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on August 24, 2019.
Dan Kublawi, branch manager of Mid-America Mortgage in Johnson City, provides some local and national perspective on the mortgage market. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on August 17, 2019.
ETSU Associate Professor Cher Cornett shares more on plans to bring the digital media industry to downtown Johnson City, providing a local home to allow graduates of her nationally recognized program to work professionally in Northeast Tennessee. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham report the business news of the week. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on August 10, 2019.
Digital media artist and ETSU Associate Professor Cher Cornett discuss the exiting new initiative of the arts advocacy group, Create Appalachia, to develop a professional digital media studio in downtown Johnson City. Fred Mackara has the economic news and Bill Dunham the market report. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on August 3, 2019.
In addition to this week’s news, Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara revisit their predictions for markets and the economy to see just how clairvoyant they were back on the January 5th edition of Business Matters. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on July 27, 2019.
Journalist Don Fenley returns to share more interesting data on the economy in Northeast Tennessee from his weekly blog, Core Date, published at www.donfenley.com. Bill and Fred Mackara report on the week in the markets and the economy. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on July 20, 2019.
Freelancer Don Fenley provides interesting and timely data on the housing market in Northeast Tennessee and how it serves as a proxy for the economy in our region. Bill Dunham and Fred mackara report on a record setting week in the markets and the economy. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on July 13, 2019.
Bob Cantler, the new President and CEO at the Johnson City / Jonesborough / Washington County Chamber of Commerce, shares more about his vision for the chamber and the region with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on July 6, 2019.
Johnson City native Bob Cantler was recently named man in charge at the Johnson City / Jonesborough / Washington County Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Gary Mabry after his 3 decades on the job. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham learn Bob’s vision for our community. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM June 29, 2019.
Don Kraus and Luke Carter of Citizens Climate Lobby share progress made by their organization in moving forward congressional legislation for their carbon dividend concept. Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara report on the week’s positive financial news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on June 22, 2019
Don Kraus and Luke Carter of Citizens Climate Lobby discuss their organization’s approach to reducing carbon emissions through a market based methodology. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham report the week’s financial news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on June 15th, 2019
Dr, Paul Sims of the Manufacturing Engineering program shares more insight on the FAA’s process of approving Boeing’s beleaguered aircraft platform with Fred Mackara. Fred reports on the economy, and Bill Dunham shares his views on a great rebound on Wall Street. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on June 8, 2019.
Prior to his association with East Tennessee State, Dr. Paul Sims served as an FAA Designated Engineering Representative, worked at FedEx on their avionics engineering staff, and at UT/Knoxville’s Space Institute Flight Research Division – ergo he is a perfect source to gain deeper understanding of the issues currently grounding the Boeing 737-MAX fleet. Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara visited with Dr. Sims and gave their reports on the week in finance. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on June 1, 2019
Returning to Business Matters is Middle Tennessee State University Risk Management and Insurance Program director, Dr. Dave Wood who shares more on this unique path of study and how the business is loaded with opportunities for young professionals. Fred Mackara and Matt Deitel report the week’s economics and market developments. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on May 25, 2019
Middle Tennessee State University boasts Tennessee’s only major in Risk Management and Insurance. Program Director Dr. Dave Wood discusses why this oldest of industries is loaded with opportunities for aspiring professionals. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham report the week’s news, which has been driven by the US China trade impasse. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Bill Hemphill, Associate Professor in the East Tennessee State University Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying, & Digital Media, returns to talk about a popular “stealth learning” course in his program at ETSU and his brief association with the Quillen College of Medicine. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara report on a bad market but good economic week. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on May 11, 2019
Bill Hemphill, Associate Professor in the East Tennessee State University Department of Engineering Technology, Surveying, & Digital Media and a former FAA Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative, brings us some engineering perspective on the Boeing 737MAX platform, which had crashed after takeoff twice in a 5-month span. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara also pack 2 weeks worth of financial news into a single program. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on May 4, 2019.
Green Cube Solutions owner and founder Joey Powers returns to talk to Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham and shares how his business expanded from his original concept, and where the Blountville based business might expand in the future. Bill and Fred report the week in market and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
ETSU Manufacturing Technology graduate Joey Powers discusses the germination of his Blountville based business and how it has grown to a fifteen employee concern since its founding in 2012. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara share the week in market and economic news. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-14: Dr. Fred Alsop returns with more on the George L. Carter Railroad Museum at East Tennessee State University, and some of his experiences as the first faculty member to serve on the University’s Board of Trustees. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM. on April 6, 2019
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-13: As a part of our recognition of Johnson City’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, Dr. Fred Alsop visits with Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara to discuss the impressive model rail displays which are open to the public each Saturday at the ETSU Student Center. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 31, 2019..
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-12: Steven Hendrix chairs the third annual iBucs, or Innovative Bucs Challenge, which seeks the best business or technology concepts from the ETSU student body, and rewards the winners with seed money to turn their ideas into entrepreneurial action. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 23, 2019
Dialogues with D&D, Eoisode 2-11: ETSU Finance Professor Dr. Bill Trainor explains the science behind a new exchange traded fund based on his academic research to Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 16, 2019
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-10: The creator of the first Exchange Traded Fund to launch from Johnson City and East Tennessee State University is Dr. Bill Trainor, whose research led to the founding of this NYSE-traded fund. Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham discussed the research and the “birthing process” with Dr. Trainor. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 9, 2019
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-09: Johnson City / Jonesborough / Washington Co. Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Gary Mabry with a look into his crystal ball on the Chamber’s future in 2019, as well as his personal plans. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on March 2,2019.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-08: No one in our region is better connected – or more positive – when it comes to business than Gary Mabry, CEO of the Johnson City / Jonesborough / Washington Country Area Chamber of Commerce. Bill Dunham and Fred Mackara discussed the high points of 2018 with Gary. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on February 23, 2019. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on February 23,2019.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-07: Fred Mackara visits with Dr. Michelle Freeman to learn more about VITA, a national call to service matching accountancy students to taxpayers – for the benefit of both. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on February 16, 2019.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-06: Back for his annual review and critique of commercials airing during the Super Bowl is Don Shemwell, Professor of Marketing at ETSU’s College of Business and Technology. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on February 9, 2019.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-05: Serial Business Matters guest Dr. Don Shemwell, professor of marketing at ETSU, visits with Matt Deitel and Fred Mackara with his predictions on Super Bowl commercials and musings about advertising in general. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on February 2, 2019.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-04: Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham take an informal survey of business and academic leaders in our area to determine what damage – if any – was inflicted upon the local economy by the 34-day Federal Government shutdown.. First aired Jan 26, 2019 on Public Radio 89.5, WETS-FM.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-03: ASE Certified Master Technician Eric Henley of H Tek Auto Repair in Gray enlightens us om the future of automobiles – particularly the move towards autonomous self-driving vehicles, and their impact on his business. First aired Jan 19, 2019 on Public Radio 89.5, WETS-FM.
Dialogues with D&D, Episode 2-02: Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham visit with H-TekAuto Repair owner Eric Henley, who talks about the challenges of business ownership and the current shortage of automotive technicians locally and nationwide. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on January 12, 2019.
Dialogues wiht D&D, New Years’ Prognostication Edition: Fred Mackara and Bill Dunham offer a glimpse into their respective crystal balls for their personal predictions for the coming year. First aired on Public Radio 89.5 WETS-FM on January 5, 2019.
