This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Mike D’Eramo, CEO of Graves Gilbert Clinic, to discuss an alliance between GGC Health and Ascension Saint Thomas, a formal, clinically integrated partnership designed to transform how outpatient care is delivered across southcentral Kentucky. https://www.gravesgilbert.com/

This collaboration brings together two trusted healthcare organizations to create a new outpatient-centered system focused on high-quality, affordable, and accessible care. The alliance will expand diagnostic and treatment services, support clinical research, and open new doors for physicians and healthcare professionals across the region.

In this episode, Mike breaks down what this partnership means for patients, providers, and the future of healthcare in our community—and why this step forward matters more now than ever.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, host Jim DeCesare sits down with Miles Leach, Founder and CEO of Kanbol, Inc in Auburn Kentucky. https://www.kanbolinc.com/

Miles is the brains behind an innovative and sustainable way to create packaging from one of the U.S.’s most abundant crops, corn.

Chances are you have used some of these eco-friendly disposable food containers.

He talks about the origin story of how he turned agricultural waste into something that is revolutionizing the packaging industry in a way that honors our planet.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with State Senator Mike Wilson.

He currently serves as State Senator for District 32 which includes Warren, Simpson, Logan and Todd counties. He is the Senate Majority Whip serving in Senate leadership.

Mike serves on several committees and sub-committees in the Senate such as Education, Economic Development Tourism & Labor, Veterans Military Affairs and Public Protection, and Transportation, just to name a few!

Senator Wilson is going to update us on the state of the Commonwealth, specifically all the positive changes coming out of the legislature since 2017.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Dr. Ryan Quarles, President of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. https://kctcs.edu/

KCTCS has sixteen community and technical colleges including SKYCTC here in Bowling Green.

Ryan is also a former legislator, a former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and a ninth generation farmer at Quarles Farms in Scott County.

He has a lot to share about workforce training, the future of higher education in the community college system and more!

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower. https://warrencountykysheriff.com/

Sheriff Hightower has served in the position since late 2018. He began his law enforcement career in 1994 at the Bowling Green Police Department. His leadership skills were developed through his 21 years of military service and continuing education with law enforcement.

Brett is also the recipient of the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He talks about his journey to get to the position he’s in today, how Warren County is preparing for future growth from a law enforcement standpoint and lots of other fun facts along the way.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, host Jim DeCesare sits down with Lifeskills President and CEO Joe Dan Beavers and Lifeskills Director of Legal and Governmental Affairs Whitney Westerfield. https://www.lifeskills.com/

Lifeskills Industries is a vital organization that’s been South Central Kentucky’s premier provider of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities services for over 40 years. Serving more than 12,000 people each year across multiple counties, Lifeskills employs over 800 professionals.

Lifeskills Industries also offers a wide array of vocational services for individuals with disabilities. These supports are designed to help people assess and develop job skills, find meaningful employment, and maintain long-term workplace success.

Beavers and Westerfield talk about all that Lifeskills brings to the ten county BRADD region and break down a new, comprehensive initiative to combat the opioid epidemic.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Johan Mirkovic, Vice President and General Manager of The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Simpson County. https://themintkentuckydowns.com/

Mirkovic explains the hype around Kentucky’s largest sportsbook opening this month at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs in Simpson County.

Whether it's college football Saturdays, NFL Sundays, baseball playoffs or beyond, this will become the go-to destination for fans looking for a high-tech betting experience. https://www.circasports.com/kentucky-app

The screen is 80 feet wide and 40 feet tall!

orts betting and horse racing to the hotel and entertainment venue, an exciting transformation has taken place at The Mint Gaming Hall at Kentucky Downs over the last five years.

You don't want to miss this episode.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup.

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 through a strong partnership. Brooke and Judge Baker share valuable insights into the strategies driving economic growth in the region, including efforts to attract new businesses and ensure the local workforce is equipped for the industries of tomorrow.

If you're interested in economic development, workforce readiness, or community-driven success stories, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Catch The DeCesare Group Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform and every Sunday morning at 7 on 95.1-WGGC.

If you enjoy The DeCesare Group Podcast, leave us a review, and to learn more about The DeCesare Group visit our website, https://www.thedecesaregroup.com/ and check us out on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/@TheDeCesareGroup .