Building BN
By Building BN
Building BNJun 11, 2021
#79 - McLean County Regional Planning Commission
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Mark Adams and Ray Lai from the McLean County Regional Planning Commission.
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Mark Adams: Community Planner for McLean County Regional Planning Commission
Ray Lai: Executive Director for McLean County Regional Planning Commission
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.mcgis.org/
Topics:
Get To Know, Fun Facts, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
#78- One Voice 2024 with BNEDC Board Chairperson Ryan Whitehouse
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Ryan Whitehouse, Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau and current #BNEDC Board Chairperson, about One Voice 2024.
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.ilfb.org/ Info:
Topics:
One Voice 2024, and favorite place to eat in Bloomington-Normal
#77 - Brian Plath with Hive 309 & Wayfinder
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Brian Plath: Founder of Hive 309 and Owner of Wayfinder
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://hive309.com/, https://saleswayfinder.com/ Info:
Topics:
Get to know Brian Plath, Fun Facts, Hive 309, Internship Training Program, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
#76 - Krishna Balakrishnan - Real Estate Developer
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Krishna Balakrishnan: Owner of Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/ Info:
Park Regency Hotel and Conference Center https://www.parkeregency.com/
Bon Chon https://locations.bonchon.com/ll/US/IL/Bloomington/1413-Leslie-Drive
Real Estate Developer
Topics:
Get to know Krishna Balakrishnan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
#75 - Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors Association
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors Association Website:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, Mid-Illinois Realtors Association Topics:
Get to know Diane Cote, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
#74 - John Quarton - Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at IWU
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
John Quarton: Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University
Website:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University
Topics:
Get to know John Quarton, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Social Media:
Illinois Wesleyan University Facebook Illinois Wesleyan University LinkedIn
#74 - Craig McLauchlan - Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at Illinois State University
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Get to know Craig McLauchlan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Info:
Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Selection
National Science Foundation Granted
Social Media:
#73 - Meet Ernie BNEDC's Newest Intern from Illinois Wesleyan University
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.iwu.edu/
Topics:
Get to know Ernie Waterson, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
#72 - Alan Sender, Bloomington-Normal Airport Authority Board Chairman
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/,
https://cira.com/about-the-airport/airport-authority/
Topics:
Get to know Alan Sender, Fun and Interesting Facts about Alan Sender, and hear why he thinks Economic Development Matters.
#71 - Robbie Osenga with Catalyst Construction Inc.
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://catalystconstructs.com/
Topics:
Get to know Robbie Osenga, Catalyst Construction Inc., Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
#70 - Axis 360, Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski and Laura Pritts
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guests:
Laura Pritts Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://axis360.co/
Topics:
Axis 360, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
#69 - Dr. Thomas Keyser, Dean of Engineering at Illinois State University
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guests:
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://illinoisstate.edu/
Topics:
College of Engineering, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
#68 - BN Innovation Alliance
#67 - Farewell to our Illinois State University Stevenson Center Fellow, Randall Dimmette- Schweigert
We say farewell to our Illinois State University Stevenson Center Fellow, Randall Dimmette- Schweigert, and recap her time at the #BNEDC.
Bios:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Randall Dimmette- Schweigert: ISU Stevenson Center Fellow, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Life Multiplied, Martinelli's Market, Lab Coffee, Constitution Trail, Evergreen Lake, White Oak Brewing, Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room, Normal Live, Saturdays on the Square
#66 - BNEDC Welcomes Business Retention and Expansion Manager Carl Teichman
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Carl Teichman: Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Destihl Brewery, Life Multiplied, Illinois Wesleyan University , Constitution Trail, Epiphany Farms
#65 - BNEDC Welcomes Office Manager Nora Harrison
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nora Harrison: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Carl's Ice Cream, Coldstone Creamery, Uptown Normal, Downtown Bloomington, Mexa Maya, Rader Family Farms, Ancho and Agave, Lil Beaver, Destihl Brewery, Pop-Up Chicken Shop
#64 - Chad Parker, President and CEO of Cybernautic
Patrick and Chad discuss how Cybernautic was started, a day in the life of being CEO, different organizations and ministries Chad is a part of, some of Chad's favorite spots here in Bloomington-Normal, and what economic development means and why it is essential to a community.
Bios:
Websites:
Topics:
Goya Ministries Midwest Food Bank Epiphany Farms Biaggi's Pop-Up Chicken
#63 - Workforce Development with Pride Staff's Sam Lewis
Patrick and Sam discuss national workforce challenges and Illinois incentive programs to assist Bloomington Normal and McLean County Businesses with hiring and upskilling workers.
Bios:
Websites:
Topics:
#62 - Meet Courtney Schafer BNEDC's New Community Marketing Manager
#61 - Kim Kaufman with Kim Presents
#60 - McLean County Chamber of Commerce with President and CEO Charlie Moore
#59 - ISU Stevenson Center Fellow Randall Dimmette-Schweigert
#58 - Community Branding with DCI
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Sarah Reinecke, Account Director at DCI
Allie Maniglia, Senior Account Executive at DCI
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
#57 - Nate Hinch, Attorney at Meyer Capel
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Nathan Hinch, Attorney at Meyer Capel
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
#56 - McLean County Regional Planning Commission
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Raymond Lai, MCRPC Executive Director and Jennifer Sicks, Transportation Planner at MCRPC
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
#55 - Commerce Bank President J Phillips
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
J Phillips, President of Bloomington-Normal Commerce Bank
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#54 - Ferrero Plant Manager Federico Forti
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Federico Forti, Plant Manager at Ferrero
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#53 - Beer Nuts President Andy Shirk
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Andy Shirk, President at Beer Nuts
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#52 - Meet ISU President, Dr. Kinzy.
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Dr. Kinzy, President at Illinois State University
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#51 - STEM at State Farm with Kevin Reeves
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Kevin Reeves, Enterprise Technology Manager - STEM/Intern Programs at State Farm Insurance
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#50 - Elevate IL with Janet Mathis and Craig Coil
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Janet Mathis, President and CEO at Elevate IL
Craig Coil, Executive VP at Elevate IL
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#49 - BNWRD with Executive Director Tim Ervin
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Tim Ervin: Executive Director at Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#48 - Introducing BNEDC Community Marketing Manager Whitney Chesher
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#47 - Bloomington Economic Development with Senior Economic Development Coordinator Jon Branham
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Jon Branham: Senior Economic Development Coordinator, City of Bloomington
City of Bloomington Economic Development Website
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#46 - BNEDC Welcomes Office Manager Stephanie Stone
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Stephanie Stone: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
#45 - Welcoming Casey Peterson, New Business Retention & Expansion Manager
#44 - Agriculture Impact with the Illinois Farm Bureau
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Ryan Whitehouse: Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement, Illinois Farm Bureau
Mike Doherty: Senior Economist, Illinois Farm Bureau
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
#43 - Farewell to Amber
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
#42 - Electric Infrastructure with Ameren Illinois
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Eric Whitfield: Senior Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois
Darcy Conner: Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
https://www.ameren.com/company/business-partners/economic-development
#41 - Natural Gas Infrastructure with Nicor Gas
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Bernie Anderson: Regional Manager Community Affairs, Nicor Gas
Nicholas Crite: Economic Development Manager, Nicor Gas
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
#40 - Social Service Impact with Brian Wipperman, CEO of Marcfirst
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Brian Wipperman: CEO, Marcfirst
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
Economic Impact Study
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3KuXduh_CzK4cMsxPtmhuqr367g_ks7/view
https://illinoispartners.org/illinois-partners-releases-mclean-county-economic-impact-report/
#39 - Inside City Hall with Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Tim Gleason: City Manager, City of Bloomington
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
Events:
Saturday, June 19
· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-19/
· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Shuga Beatz
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-shuga-beatz/
Sunday, June 20th
· 3rd Sunday Market starting at 8:00
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/3rd-sunday-market-june-2021/
Monday, June 21st
· Ewing Manor is Open for Tours
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/ewing-manor-open-for-tours-2021-06-21/
Wednesday, June 23rd
· Summer Time Lunch time Concerts in Downtown Bloomington
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-23/
· Loungabout the roundabout featuring Andy Bordewick
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-andy-bordewick/
#38 - Work Ready Programs with Curt Rendall of Heartland Community College
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Curt Rendall: Executive Director, Work Ready Program Development and Innovation
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
https://www.heartland.edu/index.html
Events:
Saturday, June 12 is
· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-12/
· 2ndAnnual Over the Edge for the Boys & Girls Club at the Marriott Hotel
o https://bgcbn.org/over-the-edge/
· McLean County Wheelers Spring Metric Bike Ride at Comlara Park
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/mclean-county-wheelers-spring-metric-bike-ride/
· Lavender & Lemons Kitchens & More Tour
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/lavender-and-lemons-a-tour-of-kitchens-and-more-2/
· Miller Park Zoo’s Birthday Party Starts
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-zoos-birthday-party-2/
· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Kyle Yap
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-kyle-yap/
#37 - Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA) with Executive Director Carl Olson
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Carl Olson: Executive Director, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA)
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
#36 - BN Innovation Alliance (BNIA) with Kevin McCarthy & Jamie Mathy
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Kevin McCarthy: Founder & President, Path Performance Coaching & Consulting
Jamie Mathy: Owner, Red Raccoon Games
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Website Links:
Events:
May 29th
· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-29/
· LoungeAbout the round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-john-aulabaugh-and-channel-4/
June 2nd
· Downtown Bloomington Lunchtime Concerts
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-02/
· LoungeAbout the round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-nick-sizemore/
June 3rd
· 2021 – 10 minute play festival: The Campout
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-10-minute-play-festival-the-campout-2021-06-03/
#35 - Workforce 180 with United Way's Kathleen Lorenz
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Kathleen Lorenz: Community Investment Director, United Way
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL
Website Links:
Kathleen Lorenz Email: klorenz@uwaymc.org
Events:
May 21st,
· Miller Park Mini Golf
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-mini-golf/
· BN Bites and Brews continues
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/bn-bites-brews-bloomington-normal-area-restaurant-week-2021-05-21/
May 22
· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-22/
· Free Storywalk at McGraw Park
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/free-storywalk-at-mcgraw-park/
· Miller Park Paddle Boat
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-paddle-boats/
· Lounge About the Round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-the-band-rio-grande/
· Style in Stereo Live at the Station Saloon
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/style-in-stereo-live-at-the-station-saloon/
May 23
· Sunday Sounds of Connie Link Theater featuring Mary & The Troublemakers
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-connie-link-amphitheatre-mary-the-troublemakers-50s-60s/
#34 - Regional Economic Development 2 with Nicole Bateman & Ryan McCrady
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Ryan McCrady: President & CEO, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Nicole Bateman: President, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Flex Spaces, MLK Business Park
Website Links:
#33 - Selling Illinois with Paulina San Millan of Intersect Illinois
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Paulina San Millan: Vice President of Business Development, Intersect Illinois
Jobs:
https://intersectillinois.org/inside-intersect/career-opportunities/
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
1802 Industrial Park Drive, Normal, IL
Website Links:
#32 - Regional Economic Development with Carly McCrory-McKay & Chris Setti
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Carly McCrory-McKay: Executive Director, Champaign County EDC
Chris Setti: CEO, Greater Peoria EDC
Website Links:
#31 - Workforce Development with Career Link's Shelly Purchis
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Shelly Purchis: Business Service Representative, Career Link
Career Link Resources:
Website: https://careerlinkil.com/