An Advocate for Second Chances

From Business Pillars to Business Planning with Citizens

On this episode of Planet New Jersey, Citizens’ Nuno Francisco joins us to discuss the evolving world of business banking and how Citizens is working to support, strengthen, and grow New Jersey’s business community.

AI: Learning to Work with a New Digital Species

Bill Blum of Alpine Business Systems joins us on the latest episode of Planet New Jersey to talk about the rise of artificial intelligence as a “new digital species,” and how he’s helping businesses harness AI to grow profits, streamline operations, and work smarter.

United Airlines Staffing the Friendly Skies

In this episode of Planet New Jersey, United Airlines’ VP of Operations at Newark Jon Gooda discusses how United runs its largest U.S. hub, supports 14,000+ NJ employees, and connects travelers to destinations around the world. Hear about new international routes, technology and AI in aviation, community impact, hiring growth, and what travelers should know about flying through Newark.

A Family AV Business with a Few Special Guests

Miles Skalli, and a couple of unconventional guests, join us from Skalli Events to talk about how the company evolved from a garage band startup into a full-scale audio-visual firm powering corporate events across the east coast.

An Advocate for Second Chances

John Koufos of Cottage Four joins Planet New Jersey to discuss his work helping people with criminal records find real second chances in the job market, and why employers can benefit from tapping into this often-overlooked talent pool.