Steve posts Fireside Chats with notable informative hosts regularly with details of news and events of importance to the people of Morrisville and the greater Triangle area. In the Fireside Chat Steve can delve into subjects in more detail.
Below are links to my past Fireside Chats:
Fireside Chat with John Chambers – “The Covid-19 Startup Playbook”
Fireside Chat with John Chambers – “The Covid-19 Startup Playbook”
John Chambers, left, with Steve Rao
Morrisville Town Council Member Steve Rao moderates a Fireside Chat with John Chambers, Chairman Emeritus of Cisco and CEO of JC2 Ventures. In this talk “The Covid-19 Startup Playbook”, John shares his vision and advice for thriving during this challenging time.
September 10, 2021
Fireside Chat with Startup Summit Co-Founder Keith Washo
Fireside Chat with Statrup Summit Co-Founder Keith Washo
Watch the discussion from Friday, September 10th for a Virtual Town Hall with Startup Summit Co-Founder Keith Washo, where we discuss the upcoming Startup Summit scheduled for September 22nd.
August 30, 2021
Fireside Chat with Senator Wiley Nickel
Virtual Town Hall with Senator Wiley Nickel
Watch the discussion from Monday, August 30th for a Virtual Town Hall with Senator Wiley Nickel, where I provide a Morrisville Update, along with getting a Legislative Update from the Senator on the current Legislative Session.
August 29, 2021
Fireside Chat with Commissioner Sig Hutchison
Fireside Chat with Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchinson
Watch the discussion from Sunday August 29th for a Virtual Fireside Chat with Wake County Commissioner Sig Hutchison to discuss issues in Wake County and in Morrisville.
August 6, 2021
Fireside Chat with Ram Kuntumakkala of the Morrisville Cardinals
Fireside Chat with Ram Kuntumakkala of the Morrisville Cardinals
Watch the discussion from Friday August 6th for a Virtual Fireside Chat with Ram Kuntumakkala of the Morrisville Cardinals to discuss the Womens Cricket Cardinals Team in Morrisville.
July 1, 2021
Fireside Chat with USA Womens Cricket Captain Shebani Bhaskar
Fireside Chat with USA Womens Cricket Captain Shebani Bhaskar
Watch the discussion from Thursday July 1st for a Virtual Fireside Chat with USA Womens Cricket Captain Shebani Bhaskar to discuss Womens Cricket and in Womens Cricket Morrisville.
June 4, 2021
Immigration Update with Jeremy Robbins, New American Economy
Immigration Update with Jeremy Robbins, New American Economy
Watch the discussion from Friday June 4th for a Virtual Fireside Chat with Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director, New American Economy to discuss the introduction of the bipartisan Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Rep. John Curtis (R-UT).
What would the EAGLE Act do?
The Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act would address decades-long — and in the case of Indian immigrants, centuries-long — wait times for applicants from places like China, India, and the Philippines by eliminating caps for employment-based visas and raising the family visa cap from 7 percent to 15 percent. In fact, a lot of the immigrants who will be impacted already live and work in America, many in STEM fields with degrees they earned from American universities. This legislation can have a very positive effect on economic growth in the United States as it would accelerate the path to citizenship for highly skilled immigrants and would affect many Asian Americans tech workers in North Carolina, who can stay here and create jobs rather than somewhere else in the world.
May 31, 2021
Memorial Day Town Hall with Mark Haupt, Chair of NC Vet Biz
Memorial Day Town Hall with Mark Haupt, Chair of NC Vet Biz
Watch the discussion from Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, for a Memorial Day Town Hall with Mark Haupt, NC Vet Biz Chair and other special guests. We will celebrate our American Heroes, and also talk about the ways NC Vet Biz is supporting Veteran owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
May 26, 2021
Fireside Chat on the Indian Covid Crisis and Asian Hate with United States Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Fireside Chat on the Indian Covid Crisis and Asian Hate with United States Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Watch the discussion from Wednesday May 26th for a Virtual Fireside Chat Town Hall with United States Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, one of the four Indian Americans in the United States Congress. He will update the community on the US Response on the Covid 19 Crisis and will also address federal efforts against Asian Hate Crimes. This Fireside Chat was conducted during this Asian American Heritage Month
May 21, 2021
Fireside Chat Celebrating National Tennis Week with NC Tennis Legend Andy Andrews
Fireside Chat Celebrating National Tennis Week with NC Tennis Legend Andy Andrews
Fireside Chat Celebrating National Tennis Week with NC Tennis Legend Andy AndrewsWatch the Virtual Fireside Chat with Andy Andrews, Former ATP Tour Professional, former USTA Board Member as we talk about National Tennis Week, the upcoming Summer Season, and the growth of tennis in the United States! We will also talk about Tennis and the Game of Life!
We were also joined by Former USTA President, and WTA Tour Player, Katrina Adams!
April 23, 2021
Virtual Fireside Chat with Keith Babuszczak, Provost and Chief Campus Officer for Wake Tech RTP
Virtual Fireside Chat with Keith Babuszczak, Provost and Chief Campus Officer for Wake Tech RTP
Watch the discussion from Friday April 23rd for a Community Colleges Month Virtual Fireside Chat with Keith Babuszczak on the exciting growth and opportunities at Wake Tech RTP!
April 13, 2021
Fireside Chat with Wake Tech Community College President, Dr. Scott Ralls on the Role of the Community College in a Disruptive, Post Covid Economy.
Fireside Chat with Dr. Scott Ralls, President, Wake Tech Community College
Watch the discussion from Tuesday, April 13th as we kick off our National Community College Month Series with Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls as he talks about the Role of the Modern Day Community College in creating jobs and training our workforce in a disruptive, Post Covid Economy. He also will update on the exciting work and programs going on at Wake Tech and Wake Tech RTP!
March 31, 2021
Immigration Town Hall
Fireside Chat – Immigration Town Hall
On the last day of Woman’s History Month, we look forward to hearing from one of the most dynamic Woman leaders in our state, Deborah Ross, who represents North Carolina in the 2nd Congressional District. She will update us on the Immigration Bills in Congress, the crisis at the Border, and the path to citizenship for skilled immigrants. Congresswoman Ross will be joined by Jeremy Robbins, Executive Director of the New American Economy for this Virtual Immigration Town Hall
February 26, 2021
Immigration Update from Jeremy Robbins, New American Economy
Immigration Update from Jeremy Robbins, New American Economy
Watch the discussion from Friday, Feb 26 to get an Update from New American Economy, Executive Director, Jeremy Robbins on the Biden Immigration Plan and what it means for our quest for comprehensive Immigration Reform.
February 13, 2021
Celebrating the African Diaspora and Black History: A Youth Perspective
Celebrating the African Diaspora and Black History: A Youth Perspective
Morrisville Town Council Member Steve Rao hosts a discussion for Black History Month. Watch the discussion with Morrisville resident Beverly Yekeson on Feb 13th for our Black History Month Youth Panel to talk about the African Diaspora in North Carolina and the place this community has in Black History for North Carolina and the nation.
February 6, 2021
Morrisville, Wake County and their Place in Black History, A Fireside Chat with Historian Ernest Dollar
Morrisville, Wake County and their Place in Black History, A Fireside Chat with Historian Ernest Dollar
Morrisville Town Council Member Steve Rao hosts a Fireside Chat with Historian Ernest Dollar. Watch the discussion from Feb 6th for an engaging hour with Ernest Dollar, Historian and Manager of the City of Raleigh Museum. During this fireside chat, he will talk to us about the History of Morrisville, Wake County and their place in the Civil War and Black History! This is one engaging lecture you will not want to miss.