Al Vuona / Talk Host
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For nearly two decades Al Vuona has been the host of “The Public Eye”. His love of interviewing guests with diverse backgrounds and experience has made for some great talk radio. From celebrities and bestselling authors to CEOs and politicians the show has continued to cross boundaries while at the same time informing and entertaining audiences with unique perspective.
Al’s background in sales, marketing and entreprenurship has given him a unique perspective on people and issues. In addition, he spent eight years as License Commissioner for the City of Worcester gaining valuable experience on the inner workings of state and local government.
A public speaker with degrees in business, communications and economics Al enjoys interacting with an audience. He has given presentations and workshops on effective communications, marketing, sales and customer service. His love of food and wine have been a mainstay over the years and continues to grow. His “Vino with Al Vuona” wine tasting seminars which he conducts all over Central MASS are both educational and entertaining.
He is also a freelance writer who has been published in local and national publications such as Wine Enthusiast, Quarterly Review of Wine, Sales and Marketing Management Magazine and Worcester Magazine. He is currently the wine columnist for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette where his column “Off The Vine” can found each and every week. Al considers wine, music, a good book and classic movies as his passions. as his passions.
Email: alvuona@wicn.org
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