Rudy D’Agostino is the guest speaker for EANE Roundtable

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Rudy D’Agostino is the guest speaker for EANE Roundtable

May 18, 2020

MBK Partner, Rudy D’Agostino joined EANE President, Meredith Wise for a special virtual Roundtable discussion with business leaders of the Northeast.

Rudy gave a deep dive into financial strategies for responding to and thriving through the impact that COVID-19 has had on businesses. His presentation offered expertise about the CARES Act, PPP Loans, and other strategies such as cost containment and creative revenue streams. Throughout the event, there were multiple stopping points where attendees could ask questions and discuss challenges and solutions.

Following the presentation and discussion around financial strategies, Meredith jumped in with a helpful game plan for getting employees back to work. Her insightful presentation offered advice on how to create an action plan, who/what/when/where strategies, and thoughts on what a “new normal” could look like in the workplace.

The discussion-style format of EANE Roundtables made this event impactful because members had an opportunity to discuss specific ideas as it relates to the area’s businesses. To learn more about EANE Roundtables and membership, click here.

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