On September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
https://www.epicimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Merage.jpeg221221Cassie Leyva/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/epic-logo-sm.pngCassie Leyva2022-09-26 05:00:102025-06-12 14:28:25Ep. 1: David Merage, Co-Founder of Chef America (Hot Pockets) and Consolidated Investment Group, on Business, Philanthropy, and Investing in Child Care
Ep. 2: ”Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” Panel Discussion from the EPIC Annual Meeting
/in PodcastsOn September 29th EPIC brought together Colorado business leaders across industries to celebrate “Today’s Vision, Tomorrow’s Success” EPIC’s Annual Business Leaders Dinner. The event was a tremendous success with over 220 area business leaders, EPIC members, and partners in attendance. In case you were not able to join, we hosted a robust lineup for our panel portion of the evening and this month’s podcast features key insights and contributions from that conversation. Each of our panelists has a unique position addressing critical issues around early care and education and we deeply appreciate their participation. Special thanks to all of EPIC’s supporters including Governor Jared Polis, Nicole Brady from 7News, Jon Haubert, Publisher of ColoradoBiz Magazine and our amazing sponsors. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.
Ep. 1: David Merage, Co-Founder of Chef America (Hot Pockets) and Consolidated Investment Group, on Business, Philanthropy, and Investing in Child Care
/in PodcastsDavid Merage is the co-founder of Chef America, a national frozen food manufacturer known for inventing and marketing Hot Pockets©, Lean Pockets©, and Croissant Pockets©, and Consolidated Investment Group. He is also one of the founding members of Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). On the debut episode of The Drop Off, he shares the many insights he’s acquired as one of the country’s most successful and influential entrepreneurs including the importance of surrounding oneself with incredible people, why he doesn’t focus on the negative, and the upside of businesses investing in child care. He relates an epiphany he had while talking to one of his team members that led to his continued advocacy of ensuring every worker in America has access to high-quality, affordable child care. This episode is available on podcatchers everywhere and the EPIC website. Please rate, review and subscribe.