https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19 en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Sat, 11 Jan 2025 03:53:27 +0000 economics, ,business, ,healthcare, ,hotels, ,restaurants, ,industries, Copyright 2025 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/4d/dc/15/contact8697/1400x1400_14946055.jpg https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic shutdown have wreaked havoc on global economies. What follows are descriptions of the effect of the pandemic on multiple sectors of the Georgia economy including employment, healthcare, sales tax, mobility, air travel, hotels, public companies, municipal bonds, and real estate. Talks are assisted by the Financial Services Innovation Lab at Georgia Tech and sponsored by the Speedwell Foundation. Episode 16: Impact of COVID-19 on Georgia's Q3 Public Equity Economy 18 full https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-12-09T10_14_19-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-12-09T10_14_19-08_00 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 18:14:19 +0000 2020-12-09 2020-12-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-12-09T10_14_19-08_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1084 false Listen to the Third Quarter (Q3) Earning calls from some of Georgia's major public firms - The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, UPS, NCR, and Equifax - and how they aim to address industry impacts from COVID-19. Additionally, leaders in these industries discuss their Q3 performance measures and address how new business models and strategies will lead to future success in times when current market trends are uncertain. Q3 Earning Calls were extracted from The Motley Fool Transcripts. To learn more about these earning calls, or if you'd like to access each transcript in its entirety, you can visit their website at: https://www.fool.com/ Listen to the Third Quarter (Q3) Earning calls from some of Georgia's major public firms - The Co... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-09-20T10_56_56-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_56_56-07_00 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:56:56 +0000 2020-09-20 2020-09-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_56_56-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1234 Alan Yadav, Georgia Tech student and researcher for the COVID-19 Economic Research Team, tested positive for the virus. Reflecting on his personal symptoms, Yadav explains what it's like to have COVID-19 as a college student and how he got through the sickness with the help and support of family, friends, and the Institute's surveillance technologies. Yadav compares his surveillance testing experiences at Georgia Tech to those experienced at traditional drive-in swab tests, as well as the pros and cons to each testing platform. He concludes with thoughts that are geared toward the Georgia Tech Student Body, urging students to maintain safe social distancing practices for the sake of the greater community's health and future well-being. Alan Yadav, Georgia Tech student and researcher for the COVID-19 Economic Research Team, tested p... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-09-20T10_56_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_56_13-07_00 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:56:13 +0000 2020-09-20 2020-09-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_56_13-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 2128 Cullen Stockmeyer and Connor Wood interview the Fraternity Chapter Presidents of SAE and ZBT at Georgia Tech to see how Greek Life has been impacted since the coronavirus outbreak in Spring of 2020. The presidents discuss the communication efforts being implemented between the Institute, IFC, and individual campus chapters to ensure safety measures and regulations are being followed both on and off campus. With major shifts in the traditional social cultures of Greek Life, the presidents also address the impact of their executive actions on campus through the support of their National Advisors. Examples include cutting back resident occupancy, maintaining affordable rents, implementing no-guest policies, ensuring daily cleaning is a disinfectant practice, fostering new forms of brotherhood bonding, and addressing mental health in these stressful times. Cullen Stockmeyer and Connor Wood interview the Fraternity Chapter Presidents of SAE and ZBT at G... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-09-20T10_55_18-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_55_18-07_00 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:55:18 +0000 2020-09-20 2020-09-20 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-20T10_55_18-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1074 Dr. Bradley Hepler, practicing Dentist and owner of Atlanta Center for Dental Health, discusses the personal impacts COVID has had on his business. Topics highlighted in this discussion include the swift changes that occured in the dental business model amid COVID, how office behaviors and practices have adapted due to these changes, and the impact SBA loans have had on sustaining business. Dr. Hepler also provides an optimistic outlook on the dental industry's future, post-COVID. Dr. Bradley Hepler, practicing Dentist and owner of Atlanta Center for Dental Health, discusses t... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-09-05T12_26_19-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-05T12_26_19-07_00 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 19:26:19 +0000 2020-09-05 2020-09-05 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-05T12_26_19-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1283 Listen to how Georgia Tech's Mental Health Service Divisions in Student Life have effectively supported the local student population in addressing mental and physical well-being concerns during COVID-19, and how they intend to introduce hybrid in-person and virtual counseling services post-COVID. Guest speakers include Dr. Tiffiny Hughes-Troutman, Director of the Center for Assessment, Referral and Education (CARE) division and Carla Bradley, Director of the Georgia Tech Campus Counseling Center. Work and services conducted by Dr. Shannon Croft, Lead Psychiatrist for STAMPS Health Services, was acknowledged by the guest speakers even though Dr. Croft was unable to attend the interview. Listen to how Georgia Tech's Mental Health Service Divisions in Student Life have effectively sup... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-09-05T12_24_39-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-05T12_24_39-07_00 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 19:24:39 +0000 2020-12-03 2020-12-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-09-05T12_24_39-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 734 false Listen to the Second Quarter (Q2) Earning calls from some of Georgia's major public firms - The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot, UPS, NCR, and Equifax - and how they aim to address industry impacts from COVID-19. Additionally, leaders in these industries discuss their Q2 performance measures and address how new business models and strategies will lead to future success. Q2 Earning Calls were extracted from The Motley Fool Transcripts. To learn more about these earning calls, or if you'd like to access each transcript in its entirety, you can visit their website at: https://www.fool.com/ Listen to the Second Quarter (Q2) Earning calls from some of Georgia's major public firms - The C... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-22T12_08_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-22T12_08_13-07_00 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:08:13 +0000 2020-08-22 2020-08-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-22T12_08_13-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1988 Kari Watkins, Frederick Law Olmsted Associate Professor in Georgia Tech's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, discusses the impact real-time transit information has had in sustaining urban communities and their economies through her OneBusAway Program. Additionally, Watkins describes the long-term effects pre-COVID and post-COVID trends in human behavior will have on Atlanta's future transit ridership - particularly with its bus ridership. Rethinking how sustainable transit practices in Atlanta can foster a more livable urban density is currently what Watkins is researching, leading the new T-SCORE Transit Center at Georgia Tech. To learn more about the OneBusAway Program, visit: https://onebusaway.org/ To learn more about the Georgia Tech T-SCORE Transit Center, visit:  https://ce.gatech.edu/news/georgia-tech-team-wins-1-million-grant-lead-university-transportation-center Kari Watkins, Frederick Law Olmsted Associate Professor in Georgia Tech's School of Civil and Env... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-22T12_07_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-22T12_07_54-07_00 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:07:54 +0000 2020-08-22 2020-08-22 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-22T12_07_54-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 3187 MARTA's David Springstead, Chief of Rail Operations, and Collie Greenwood, Chief of Bus Operations, discuss the future of mass-transit in the City of Atlanta with regard to mobility as the driving force for the regional economy. In order for Atlanta to thrive, David and Collie envision a future MARTA with blended services and options which leverage pilot technologies as a solution to the regional economy. To learn more about the MARTA Heroes, visit: https://www.itsmarta.com/heroes.aspx MARTA's David Springstead, Chief of Rail Operations, and Collie Greenwood, Chief of Bus Operation... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-13T11_01_03-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T11_01_03-07_00 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 18:01:03 +0000 2020-08-13 2020-08-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T11_01_03-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1913 Joseph DeNardi, Managing Director in the Equity Research Department at Stifel, discusses the competitive dynamics airlines currently face with regard to their existing and future liquidity as well as the loyalty programs which help finance their industry. Joseph DeNardi, Managing Director in the Equity Research Department at Stifel, discusses the comp... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-13T10_59_48-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T10_59_48-07_00 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:59:48 +0000 2020-08-13 2020-08-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T10_59_48-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 80 Howard Wertheimer, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer for the Piedmont Park Conservancy, discusses the present and future impacts public infrastructures have on the local and regional economies of metropolitan cities like Atlanta and New York City. Howard Wertheimer, Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer for the Piedmont Park Conservancy, di... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-13T10_58_47-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T10_58_47-07_00 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 17:58:47 +0000 2020-08-13 2020-08-13 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-13T10_58_47-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 2208 Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride, discusses the evolutions COVID-19 has had on Atlanta-based non-profits to engage local communities in activating the power of parks on a metropolitan scale. Michael Halicki, Executive Director of Park Pride, discusses the evolutions COVID-19 has had on A... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-08T09_47_57-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-08T09_47_57-07_00 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:47:57 +0000 2020-08-08 2020-08-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-08T09_47_57-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1619 Mike Messner interviews Connor Wood, a recent graduate from Georgia Tech, about his personal experiences flying between the East and West Coasts of America during COVID-19. Connor Wood describes not only his airport and in-flight experiences, but he also discusses his knowledge of the airport industry and the lifestyle differences observed between East and West Coast states. Mike Messner interviews Connor Wood, a recent graduate from Georgia Tech, about his personal expe... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-08-08T09_46_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-08T09_46_28-07_00 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:46:28 +0000 2020-08-08 2020-08-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-08-08T09_46_28-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 2915 Rachael Panik, Sidney Loftin, and Soniya Bhagat talk about their undergraduate experiences due to COVID-19 since mid-March 2020 and what their future college experiences may look like going into the Fall 2020 Semester. Rachael Panik, Sidney Loftin, and Soniya Bhagat talk about their undergraduate experiences due to... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-07-31T07_34_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-31T07_34_30-07_00 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:34:30 +0000 2020-07-31 2020-07-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-31T07_34_30-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 941 Jim Loftin, Co-CEO and broker of Cantrell & Morgan, Inc., discusses the development and investment changes which may occur in both the commercial and retail markets. Loftin specifically discusses the future of shopping center developments in these markets based on mixed-use, office, and retail financing trends analyzed by Cantrell & Morgan. Jim Loftin, Co-CEO and broker of Cantrell & Morgan, Inc., discusses the development and investmen... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-07-29T16_06_03-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-29T16_06_03-07_00 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:06:03 +0000 2020-07-29 2020-07-29 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-29T16_06_03-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 984 David Kahn, Managing Analyst for CoStar Group, discusses what CoStar is evaluating regarding the different commercial real estate markets and associated sub-markets that are recovering from economic impacts of April 2020. Additionally, Kahn discusses what the Metro Atlanta area is doing, investment-wise, to stabilize and strengthen its future markets. David Kahn, Managing Analyst for CoStar Group, discusses what CoStar is evaluating regarding the ... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-07-29T16_02_46-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-29T16_02_46-07_00 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:02:46 +0000 2020-07-29 2020-07-29 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-29T16_02_46-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 1777 Dr. Benjamin Holton, Senior Director of Georgia Tech's STAMPS Student Health Services, discusses the next-step safety measures STAMPS and the Georgia Tech community are taking to reopen campus for the Fall 2020 school semester. Dr. Benjamin Holton, Senior Director of Georgia Tech's STAMPS Student Health Services, discusses ... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-07-12T09_43_43-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-12T09_43_43-07_00 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:43:43 +0000 2020-07-12 2020-07-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-12T09_43_43-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 949 Karen Bremer, CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA), talks about THRIVE Georgia and discusses the health and well-being of Georgia's restaurant owners, workers and customers through the reshaping of existing public policies. Karen Bremer, CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA), talks about THRIVE Georgia and dis... https://gacovid19.podomatic.com/entry/2020-07-12T07_47_44-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-12T07_47_44-07_00 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:47:44 +0000 2020-07-12 2020-07-12 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/gacovid19/episodes/2020-07-12T07_47_44-07_00 Georgia Tech COVID-19 Economic Research 2285 Josh Rowan, Commissioner for the Atlanta Department of Transportation (DOT), discusses the impacts COVID-19 have had on future urban infrastructures and the improvements associated with them. Josh Rowan, Commissioner for the Atlanta Department of Transportation (DOT), discusses the impact...