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    <title>Backbone of America</title>
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    <description>Through these conversations, the editors of Asphalt Contractor and Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction magazines introduce you to the hardworking men and women who are out there building the roads, bridges, and parking lots we rely on every day in our country. It is because of these dedicated people that America keeps moving and we’re happy to share their stories.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Conversations and industry insight from the experts that build our roads. </itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Through these conversations, the editors of Asphalt Contractor and Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction magazines introduce you to the hardworking men and women who are out there building the roads, bridges, and parking lots we rely on every day in our country. It is because of these dedicated people that America keeps moving and we’re happy to share their stories.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Mentorship Program Gaining Traction</title>
      <description>Providing employees opportunities to keep growing and developing is key to the Walbec Group. Listen now to find out how a mentorship and other community outreach is creating a positive work environment for this company.
Dormie Roberts, associate editor of Pavement Maintenance &amp; Reconstruction, caught up with Diane Gadzalinski, vice president of human resources, and Bridget Kraus, vice president of marketing of the Walbec Group, to discuss how they are helping their employees reach their career destinations. </description>
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      <description>Steve Young, president of Young Sealcoating, joins Jess and Dormie to share his wealth of knowledge. From speaker at National Pavement Expo (NPE) to serving on the Pavement advisory board, Steve discusses his observations on where the industry is headed and his proposition to competition.</description>
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