Videos
Quick Conversations with Legislative Leaders & CRN’s Tim Phelan
2026
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Senate President Martin Looney
House Republican Leader Vin Candelora
State Senator Stephen Harding
2025
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter
2022
The Voice of Retail Podcast
Season 1
Episode 1 – Introducing the Voice of Retail: Connecticut Retail Network's Podcast
The inaugural episode of The Voice of Retail podcast introduces the Connecticut Retail Network, highlighting its mission to represent the retail industry in Connecticut.
Episode 2 – The Vital Role of Tourism in Connecticut's Economy
In this episode, Tim Phelan speaks with Anthony Anthony, Chief Marketing Officer for the State of Connecticut, about the intersection of tourism and retail in Connecticut.
Episode 3 - The National Retail Federations' Role in Retail Advocacy
In this episode, Tim Phelan discusses the current state of the retail industry with Matthew Shea, President and CEO of the National Retail Federation.
Episode 4 - Navigating Retail's Future: Insights from Mark Matthews on Consumer Sentiment and Spending Trends
In this episode, Tim Phelan discusses the current state of the retail industry with Mark Matthews, Executive Director of Research at the National Retail Federation.
Season 2
Episode 1 – Navigating Connecticut's Budget Landscape
In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, Tim Phelan discusses CRN and its significance in the state’s economy. He interviews Jeffrey Beckham, Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management, about the recent budget introduced by the governor of Connecticut.
Episode 2 – Consumer Confidence, Tariffs & The Future of Retail
In this episode of the Voice of Retail, Tim Phelan discusses the evolving landscape of Connecticut’s retail industry with Mark Matthews, Executive Director of Research at the National Retail Federation.
Episode 3 – A Legacy of Luxury
In this episode of The Voice of Retail, Tim Phelan speaks with Russ Mitchell, owner of Mitchell’s of Westport and Richard’s of Greenwich, about the evolution of luxury retail, the importance of customer relationships, and the challenges faced by family businesses in the retail sector.