Elevating Enterprise: Inside the I-Co...

Land bigger contracts and level up your small business with Elevating Enterprise—the podcast that gives you a 100K-foot view of success and the elevator access to get there.

Each episode gives you insider access to industry gatekeepers, prime contractors, and policymakers who share actionable insights on how to tap into State and Federal SME (small, medium enterprise) funding and contracting opportunities. No fluff, no vague success stories—just real strategies and the critical first moves to help you scale smarter and faster.

Unlike other business podcasts, Elevating Enterprise doesn’t just inspire—you’ll walk away with a game plan to make the leap from small business to major player.

Ready to make your next move?

Follow the podcast and let’s get to work—because success isn’t overnight, it’s strategic.

New episodes every other Thursday!


About the Hosts:

Jazzy T, 25-yr communications expert and founder of JazzCast Pros, a B2B media publisher in Rochester, NY. Business manager and Creator Partnerships at WXXI Studios.

Instagram JazzCast Pros (@jazzytonair)

LinkedIn Jazz Williams


RJ Williams, a 30-yr entrepreneur, business strategist and expert in securing government contracts from Michigan to New York State.

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Want to be a guest on the show? Email us at podcasts@JazzCastPros.com

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1
Rebranding Upstate as New York's Innovation Cor...
Rebranding Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse as One Economic Powerhouse
37 min
2
Think Bigger! Scale Your Business with Free Gol...
Executive-Level Strategies to Grow Revenue, Access Capital, and Build Powerful Business Connections with Paisley Demby
33 min
3
Inside the I-Corridor: Joe Stefko on New York’s...
How Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse are building a global tech hub and where businesses can find opportunities.
46 min
4
Inside the I-Corridor: Where Do Skilled Trade W...
How welding, advanced manufacturing and AWS are preparing workers for what’s next
32 min
5
Inside the I-Corridor: Preparing Tomorrow's Wor...
Businesses that invest in learning today will be best positioned when New York's semiconductor ecosystem reaches full scale.
47 min
6
10X Your Business Value, Reach Your Freedom Poi...
Business Valuation 101: EBITDA, Multiples & Your Exit Strategy that Starts from Day 1
15 min
7
Public Speaking Pro Tips with Candice Kellogg
Dale Carnegie master trainer breaks down what every great talk needs
13 min
8
Sponsorship as a Leadership Strategy | Taletha ...
Event Sponsorship isn’t just about visibility, it’s about investment and alignment with the mission.
10 min
9
5-Step Cycle for Organizational Change Manageme...
Using the ADKAR Framework to Move Your Team from Awareness to Adoption
11 min
10
Why 45% More Women Work in Construction | Jenna...
10 min
11
The City Needs Vendors! Are You Registered? | M...
This is where action meets opportunity. Connections. Contracts. Capacity.
12 min
12
Clarity Is Profitable | Mental Fitness for Lead...
How Mental Fitness Helps Leaders Make Clearer, More Profitable Decisions
39 min
13
Where's the Money? How to Get SBA Funding for Y...
The Truth about SBA Loans with Mary Stone of M&T Bank
26 min
14
Stop Chasing RFPs, Start Building Relationships...
AI to Help You Build Government Connections, Move Faster and Win More Bids
38 min
15
Systems + Social Proof = Scalability | Tip Top ...
Why SOPs and Training Systems Are the Real Growth Strategy for Business Owners Who Want to Scale. Insights from Ryan Wimpey, Founder Tip Top K9
38 min
16
From Certified to Contracted | Supplier Diversi...
So many entrepreneurs get MWBE certified and never see a contract. This episode changes that.
27 min
17
Bank on It: How M&T Bank Fuels Business Growth ...
Melissa Jordan of M&T Bank shares how the right banking partner can replace costly tools, stop fraud, and help your small business scale.
31 min
18
Don’t Just Get Certified—Get Paid | Doing Busin...
34 min
19
Business of Making Movies with Kendrick Foxx, F...
Is Your Business Camera Ready? How to Take Advantage of Rochester's Film Incentives
45 min
20
Building Equity: HR & Housing with Maurice Barr...
How inclusive hiring practices, strategic HR systems, and equitable housing developments are powerful drivers of business growth across New York.
36 min
21
Insights from IBM Think 2025 | Agentic AI & On ...
Inside the IBM Think 2025 Shift That Could Redefine Small Business
17 min
22
Avoid Costly Mistakes in Business Operations wi...
Practical payroll and hiring tools every small team needs to stay legal and grow confidently. Insights from Albert Rivera
38 min
23
How to Qualify for $300K in New Small Business ...
The truth about microloans, credit pitfalls, and free support programs every SME should know about.
32 min
24
From Scratch: How Create A Pizza Outlasted the ...
From Zoning and Leases to Sweat Equity and Thriving as an Owner Operator Restaurant
33 min
25
The Rise of ROC AI: What’s Next for Business Te...
Rochester Startup Partners with Microsoft to Bring AI Business Solutions to SME and MWBE in New York
31 min