This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Maurice Thomas, president of Forward 48.

This growing leadership development program recently announced it’s taking applications for its spring cohort, which includes 120 spots reserved for emerging leaders in Wisconsin. Thomas discusses the program’s history, goals and outlook for the next few years.

Participants get connected with established executive leaders in the community through a series of group meetings over a six-week period. The program is active in Milwaukee, Madison, Racine, Kenosha, the Fox Valley and parts of northeastern Wisconsin.

Click here to listen to the episode.