Rust Belt Rundown

About the Show

Shining a light on the meaningful work being done in Northeast Ohio, the Rust Belt Rundown convenes manufacturing executives and business leaders for candid discussions about business, regional happenings, industry trends, entrepreneurship, and more.

This podcast began in 2020 as a way to continue to connect with people in our community and has since grown to tell the stories of difference-makers in our region and beyond.

Check out the latest episode below or find all of the episodes here.


"[The Rust Belt Rundown] showcased my contributions and expertise in ways never done before. It is a tremendous platform." - Torino Fitzgerald, Episode 80

About the Host

Paul O’Connor is the Senior Director of Advancement for Besa, based in Columbus, Ohio. He uses his experience working across multiple industries to have meaningful conversations with manufacturing executives and business leaders on the Rust Belt Rundown.

Connect with Paul O’Connor on LinkedIn where he talks about #business, #podcasts, #basketball, #nonprofits, #partnerships, #entrepreneurship, and more.

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