On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Jamie Mathy, Owner of Red Raccoon Games.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

⁠Jamie Mathy: Owner, Red Raccoon Games

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.redraccoongames.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, Red Raccoon Games, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Jennifer McDade, Public Relations Manager at Country Financial.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Jennifer McDade: Public Relations Manager, Country Financial⁠

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.countryfinancial.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts,About her Role as a Public Relations Manager, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

Explore Careers at Country Financial:

https://www.countryfinancial.com/en/about-us/careers.html

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with B.J. Wilken, Executive Director/CEO at the YMCA.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

B.J. Wilken⁠ ⁠:⁠YMCA

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

https://www.bnymca.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, About the YMCA, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Kristen Barnlund, Business Development Specialist for OSF HealthCare.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

⁠Kristen Barnlund⁠⁠:⁠ OSF HealthCare

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

https://www.osfhealthcare.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, About her role as a Business Development Specialist, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

OSF HealthCare Job Openings:

OSF Healthcare Careers (osfcareers.org)

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with our summer intern, Ethan Shellito.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Ethan Shellito

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Cheryl Magnuson, Founder of Majestic Interior Design, Inc.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Cheryl Magnuson⁠:⁠ Majestic Interior Design, Inc.

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,https://www.majesticinteriordesign.com/⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, About Majestic Interior Design, Inc., Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, we say farewell to our Illinois Wesleyan University Intern, Ernie Waterson.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

Ernie Waterson

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Heather Young, Owner of OhmFit Activewear.

Host:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Guest:

⁠Heather Young:⁠ OhmFit Activewear

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,https://ohmfitactivewear.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get To Know, Fun Facts, About OhmFit Activewear, Favorite Food in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

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?

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:

Ryan Whitehouse:⁠ Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau

Websites: 

⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠https://www.ilfb.org/⁠⁠Info:

One Voice 2024

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics:

One Voice 2024, and favorite place to eat in Bloomington-Normal

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:

Hive 309

Wayfinder

Internship Training Program

⁠⁠⁠Topics:

Get to know Brian Plath, Fun Facts, Hive 309, Internship Training Program, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

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?

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?

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

⁠BNEDC Facebook⁠

⁠BNEDC LinkedIn

Host:

⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠

Guest:

Craig McLauchlan

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:

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/11/harriett-steinbach-named-director-of-innovation-and-strategic-partnerships/

Illinois Innovation Network

Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Selection

U.S. EDA Tech Hubs

https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2021/09/isus-new-innovation-hub-looks-to-spark-entrepreneurship-economic-growth-in-mclean-county/

National Science Foundation Granted

Provost Office Staff

Social Media:

Illinois Innovation Network

Office of Graduate and Research Studies Facebook

BNEDC Facebook

BNEDC LinkedIn

Host:

⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠

Guest:

Ernie Waterson

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?

Host:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Guest:

Alan Sender

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.

Host:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Guest:

Robbie Osenga

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/,  https://catalystconstructs.com/

Topics:

Get to know Robbie Osenga, Catalyst Construction Inc., Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?

Host:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Guests:

Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski

Laura Pritts Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/,  https://axis360.co/

Topics:

Axis 360, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?

Host:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Guests:

Thomas Keyser

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://illinoisstate.edu/

Topics:

College of Engineering, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?

Host:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Guests:

Jamie Mathy, Leon Lewis, Charles Edamala, Craig Jackson

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.bninnovationalliance.com/

Topics:

BN Innovation Alliance, Central Illinois Cyber Security Summit

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

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

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

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:

Patrick Hoban Chad Parker

Websites:

BNEDC Cybernautic 

Topics:

Goya Ministries Midwest Food Bank Epiphany Farms Biaggi's Pop-Up Chicken

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:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, BNEDC

Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, BNEDC

Randall Dimmette-Schweigert: ISU Rural Fellow, BNEDC

Website: BNEDC, 309 Adventure

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: Kim Presents

Guest:

Kim Kaufman

Jobs:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: McLean County Chamber of Commerce 

Guest:

Charlie Moore

Jobs:

https://www.mcleancochamber.org/chamber/careers

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Randall Dimmette-Schweigert

Jobs:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

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:

About 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:

Nathan Hinch, Attorney at Meyer Capel

Jobs:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Site(s) of the Week:

Meyer Capel Law Firm

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:

McLean County Regional Planning Commission

MCRPC Transportation Survey

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:

Commerce Bank

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:

Ferrero

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:

Beer Nuts

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:

Illinois State University

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:

State Farm

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:

Elevate Illinois

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:

BN EDC Site Database

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:

BN EDC Site Database

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:

BN EDC Site Database

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Casey Peterson: Business Retention & Expansion 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:

BN EDC Site Database

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

Illinois Farm Bureau

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley: Business Retention & Expansion 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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

www.bnbiz.org.

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.ameren.com/company/business-partners/economic-development

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.nicorgas.com/

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.marcfirst.org/

Economic Impact Study

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3KuXduh_CzK4cMsxPtmhuqr367g_ks7/view

https://illinoispartners.org/illinois-partners-releases-mclean-county-economic-impact-report/

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.cityblm.org/

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/

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.heartland.edu/index.html

Incumbent Worker Training

On the Job Training

Apprenticeship Training

Hiring Events

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/

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:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://cira.com/

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:

BN EDC Site Database

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/

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:

United Way

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/

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:

Springfield Sangamon County Growth Alliance

Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County

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:

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:

Carly McCrory-McKay: Executive Director, Champaign County EDC

Chris Setti: CEO, Greater Peoria EDC

Website Links:

https://greaterpeoriaedc.org/

https://www.champaigncountyedc.org/

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/

Incumbent Worker Training

On the Job Training

Apprenticeship Training

Hiring Events

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Keith Cornille: President, Heartland Community College

Site of the Week:

1802 Industrial Park, Normal

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Heartland Community College:

Degrees & Certificates

Adult Education

Career Training

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Mike O’Grady: Economic Development Representative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance

Site of the Week:

Route 9, West, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=WELDING&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Zach Dietmeier: Senior Manager of Plant Communications, Rivian

Site of the Week:

Flex Spaces, MLK Business Park 

Job Openings:

https://rivian.com/

Events:

March 12: Uptown Normal’s Spring Forward to New Beginnings

https://www.visitbn.org/events/spring-forward-to-new-beginnings/

March 13th: March Opening at Wild Harvest Honey Farm in Heyworth, IL

https://www.visitbn.org/events/march-opening/

March 13th: Adult Volunteer Meeting at Miller Park Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/zoo-adult-volunteer-meetings/

March 13th: Art Around You at The Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-9/

March 13th: Saint Paddy`s Open Skate at Bloomington Ice Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/saint-paddys-open-skate-sponsored-by-metronet/

March 13th: Parents Night out Fundraiser for Sugar Creek Elementary

https://www.visitbn.org/events/parents-night-out-fundraiser-for-sugar-creek-elementary/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Kristin Rae: Co-Founder, Eatology

Donavan Muldrow: Co-Founder, Eatology

Site of the Week:

44 Acres at Revenue Park in Bloomington

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Leann Seal – Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Tentac Enterprises

Site of the Week:

2 Milligan Drive, Carlock, IL 

Job Openings:

https://careers.tentacenterprises.com/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Chris Manheim: President, Manheim Solutions

Site of the Week:

30 Acres at IL Route 150 & Route 9

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Bennett Resnik: Deputy Counsel and Director of Government Relations, Cardinal Infrastructure

Site of the Week:

1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle, Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Tom Good, Market President at Busey Bank

Site of the Week:

Cross Creek Road, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/BUS1004BSY/JobBoard/e3c4a960-dce8-4d73-b019-3a63e9f2d37a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&f4=oPECHb7a_leEfd4c5_-USQ

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Nik Duffle, Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guests:

Justin Bellas, Founder/Owner, Bellas Landscaping; Managing Partner, Lil Beaver Brewery

Site of the Week:

1701 W Market St. Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Becky Kirkpatrick, Executive Assistant, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley, Business Retention & Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle, Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Tom Frazier: Director/Principal, Blooming Area Career Center

Site of the Week:

16.4 Acres at East College Avenue

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=WELDING&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

12/18: A Small Business Saturday Celebration downtown Bloomington

https://www.visitbn.org/events/season-of-small-a-small-business-saturday-celebration-2020-12-18/

12/19: Holiday Luminary Stroll and Winter Warming Nights

https://www.visitbn.org/events/holiday-luminary-stroll-and-winter-warming-nights-2/

12/18 – 12/31: Uptown Holiday Windows in Uptown Normal

https://tongis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=987cf67092704b588fde56932d7dcd97#

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Link to BNxN Video Presentation :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8edeFuyuvM&t=2382s

Site of the Week:

1602 Tullamore Avenue, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

12/11 - Small Business Celebration in Downtown Bloomington

https://www.visitbn.org/events/season-of-small-a-small-business-saturday-celebration-2020-12-11/

12/12 - Wild Lights at the Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/wild-lights-at-the-zoo-3/

12/17 - Spoken Virtual Concert at the BPCA

https://www.visitbn.org/events/soft-spoken-virtual-concert-at-the-bcpa/

12/17 - Night with United Way of McLean County and Lexington Social

https://www.visitbn.org/events/mezcal-night-with-united-way-of-mclean-county-and-lexington-social/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Link to BNxN Video Presentation :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uDnwVu5Akg

Site of the Week:

Interchange City West, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Erik Barnlund: CEO, Maxlider Brothers Customs & Mavidea

https://www.maxliderbros.com/

https://www.mavidea.com/

Site of the Week:

30 Acres in Heyworth

Job Openings:

https://www.maxliderbros.com/careers/

Events:

11/13: Pajama Open Skate at Bloomington’s Ice Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/pajama-open-skate/

11/14: Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break for the Holidays at Center For Hope

https://www.visitbn.org/events/hunger-doesnt-take-a-break-for-the-holidays/

11/14: Art Around you at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-7/

11/15: Holiday Open House at the Vineyard

https://www.visitbn.org/events/holiday-open-house-at-the-vineyard/

11/15: Art Around you at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-7/

11/15: 12th Annual Draw Down at Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center (Virtually)

https://www.visitbn.org/events/12th-annual-draw-down/

11/15: Illinois Symphony Sundays

https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-symphony-sundays-at-six-virtual-recital-series-nick-adams-bass/

11/15: The Baby Fold’s Hybrid Festival of Trees at Eastland Mall

https://www.visitbn.org/events/the-baby-folds-festival-of-trees-2/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website:

https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Camille Rodriguez

Site of the Week:

NA

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

Friday, Oct 23 Classic Cars & Candy Bars at Miller Park Zoo 3 -5 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/classic-cars-candy-bars-at-miller-park/

Spooktacular at the Zoo Fri, Saturday 5 – 8 pm & Sunday 11 – 3:30 Miller Park Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/

Saturday, Oct 24 Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/

STEAM Challenge workshop 1 – 3 pm at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/

Sunday, Oct 25 Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Julie Hile – President & Founder, Hile Group

Jonathan Seiden

Site of the Week:

18522 E 3100 N Road, Gridley, IL 

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

10/30 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 6:00 – 8:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/

10/30 - Chicago Farmer will be live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/chicago-farmer-live-music/

10/31 - Halloween Farmers Market 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/howl-at-the-market-halloween-farmers-market/

10/31 - Craft and Candy Giveaway 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/craft-candy-giveaway/

10/31 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/

10/31 - Halloween Spooktacular Open Skate Party 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-spooktacular-party-open-skate/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Ryan Gammelgard – Counsel, State Farm

John Hull – Manager, The Research and Innovation Lab and the Vehicle Research Facility, State Farm

Site of the Week:

East College Avenue, Bloomington, IL 

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=manufacturing&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

10/23 - Classic Cars & Candy Bars at Miller Park Zoo 3 -5 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/classic-cars-candy-bars-at-miller-park/

10/23 – 10/24 - Spooktacular at the Miller Park Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/

10/24 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/

10/24 - STEAM Challenge Workshop at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/

10/25 - Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/

Episode 13 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley: BRE Manger, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council  

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Rebecca Henderson: Owner, SMARTpath Education Services

Website: https://www.thinkoutsidethebag.us/

Site of the Week:

Railyards at West Seminary Avenue & Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=science&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=technology+jobs&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=math&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=engineering&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

Events:

10/2 - The  Art & Architecture Crawl

https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-architecture-crawl/

10/2 - Creepy Crawly First Friday

https://www.visitbn.org/events/creepy-crawly-first-friday/

10/2 - Friday Night Spikes at the Corn Crib

https://www.visitbn.org/events/friday-night-spikes/

10/3 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

10/3 - Virtual Evergreen Cemetery Walk

https://www.visitbn.org/events/evergreen-cemetery-walk-14/

10/3 - Trial by Fire 5K

https://www.visitbn.org/events/trial-by-fire-5k-2/

10/3 - Run the Woods

https://www.visitbn.org/events/run-the-woods-4/

10/3 - BCAI’S Rhythm and Spray Paint

https://www.visitbn.org/events/bcais-rhythm-and-spray-paint/

Episode 12 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Ed Huey – Technical Specialist, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)

Website: https://www.imec.org/

Site of the Week:

1013 West Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?sameQ=1&q=manufacturing&l=Bloomington%2C+IL&from=searchOnSerp

Events:

9/26: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/26: Mission Impossible Golf Outing at the Den at Fox Creek

https://www.visitbn.org/events/mission-impossible-golf-outing-at-the-den-at-fox-creek/

9/26: Mask’erade Party Open Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/maskerade-party-open-skate/

9/26: Backseat Radio is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-backseat-radio/

9/26 & 9/27: National Alpaca Farm Days

https://www.visitbn.org/events/national-alpaca-farm-days-6/

9/27: Ray’s Rocketts are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-rays-rockets-50s-80s-classic-rock-pop/

Episode 11 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Dr. John Baur, Professor of Chemistry & Former AVP of Research & Graduate Studies, ISU

Dr. Rebekka Darner, Director, Center of Mathematics, Science & Technology, ISU

Site of the Week:

https://app.locationone.com/sites/59eaba3dbec80e09b4c086ab?organization=59eaba35bec80e09b4bbf180

Job Openings:

Jobs.illinoisstate.edu

Events:

9/18: Doctors in Concert Virtually

https://www.visitbn.org/events/doctors-in-concert-childrens-discovery-museum/

9/18: Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheaterhttps://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-kevin-hart-the-vibe-tribe-4/

9/19: is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/19: Big on Blonds live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/concert-in-the-vineyard-big-on-blondes/

9/20: Virtual Devine Affair for Marcfirst  https://www.visitbn.org/events/a-virtual-dvine-affair-for-marcfirst/

Episode 10 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Puneet Leekha – COO & General Counsel, Chestnut Health Systems

Site of the Week:

14150 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL 

Chestnut Health Job Openings:

Chestnut Health Systems Jobs

Events:

9/12: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/12 is Dress Up Movie Trolls: World Tour at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/dress-up-movie-trolls-world-tour/

9/12: Revel in Red is Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-revel-in-red-2/

9/13: To the Max 2K Obstacle Challenge at Maxwell Park

https://www.visitbn.org/events/to-the-max-2k-obstacle-challenge-2/

9/13: Jim Markum Swing Band is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-jim-markum-swing-band-2/

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council reviews the BN Advantage Economic Development Strategic Plan created in 2015 and outlines the future of the document and #BNAdvantage domain name.

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:None

Site of the Week:Normandy Village Office Space

Job Openings:Safety Jobs

Events:

9/12 is Downtown Bloomington First Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/4 Turas is live at Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater at 6:00 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-turas-irish-celtic-music/

9/5 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market from 7:30 am until noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/5 Jammsammich is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 pm to 11:00

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-jammsammich-2/

Episode 8 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Erick Hanson: Assistant Town Manager, Town of Normal

Site of the Week:

111 Merle Lane, Normal, IL 61706

Town of Normal Job Openings:

Town of Normal Jobs

Events:

8/29: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/29 : West Macqueen Street is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/30: Mary and the Troublemakers are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

http://www.normalparks.org/800/Summer-Concert-Series

9/2: Heartland Jazz is live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-heartland-jazz-orchestra-3/

9/3: Light the Night - Uptown Normal

https://www.visitbn.org/events/light-the-night-5/

9/4: Downtown Bloomington First Friday

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

Episode 7 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Councilv

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Location One Website

Site of the Week:

1833 West Hovey, Normal, IL 61701

McLean County Job Openings:

Real Estate Jobs

Events:

8/22: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/22: Easter Seals 100 Bicycle Ride

https://www.visitbn.org/events/easterseals-100-bicycle-ride/

8/22: Nick Sizemore and the Saddle Tramps is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/28: Erica Gilliam Depicts Animals & Plants in States of Magical Transformation at the McLean County Arts Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/creatures-erica-gilliam/

Episode 6 - Show Notes

Guests:

Ryan Whitehouse – Chairman of the Board, Connect Transit; Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement, Illinois Farm Bureau

Connect Transit

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/

Site of the Week:

1601 GE Road 

McLean County Job Openings:

https://www.connect-transit.com/about/careers/joblistings.asp

Events:

8/15 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/15 - Phanie Rae and the Soul Shakers; Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/16 - The Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater will feature Brian Choban Jazz Quintet

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-brian-choban-jazz-quintet-2/

On this episode, get to know the BNEDC team as they discuss their background, current roles, and their perfect day in BN. 

Episode 5 - Show Notes

Guests:

Patrick Hoban – CEO, BNEDC

Amber Wilfley – BRE Manager, BNEDC

Nik Duffle – Project Manager, BNEDC

Becky Kirkpatrick – Executive Assistant, BNEDC

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Site of the Week:

2501 East College Avenue, Suites C & D, Normal, IL 61761

McLean County Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

8/7 is Downtown Bloomington First Friday

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-2/

8/8 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Markethttps://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/8 Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

https://www.visitbn.org/events/second-saturday-sidewalk-sales/

8/8 Decade of Decadence is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/8 & 8/9 McLean County Fair Food Fest

https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/

8/14 Golf Fore Good - Benefiting the Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois at Weibring Golf Club

https://www.visitbn.org/events/golf-fore-good/

This episodes features Amelia Buragas and Josh Rohrscheib of BRE Law in Downtown Bloomington and highlights the legal industry in Bloomington-Normal. 

Episode 4 - Show Notes

Guests:

Amelia Buragas, Attorney & Partner at Bolen, Robinson, Ellis LLP

Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney & Partner at Bolen Robinson, Ellis LLP

https://brelaw.com/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Site of the Week:

205 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

McLean County Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

8/01: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/1: Jammsammich is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/2: Hog Wild 5K  to support McLean County Youths at the Fairgrounds

https://www.visitbn.org/events/hog-wild-5k/

8/2: Rocking the Blues Sunday at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery featuring Matt Curry

https://www.visitbn.org/events/rocking-the-blues-sunday-featuring-matt-curry/

8/5 – 8/9: McLean County Fair Food Fest 11:00 am  -7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds

https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/

On this episode of Building BN, the EDC team discusses the impact Covid-19 on the EDC's strategic planning and how to adapt to new, unforeseen changes. 

Episode 3 - Show Notes

Guests:

Bill Lawrence – President, PLR Insurance

https://www.plrinsurance.com/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

McLean County Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

July 24 Brushville is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

7/24 & 25 the Illinois Chamber Music Festival is virtual

https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-chamber-music-festival-goes-virtual-2020-07-19/

7/25 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

7/25 Captain Quirk is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

July 31 isThe Children’s Discovery Museum’s Craft Beer Bingo.  https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo

Today's episode discusses the recent increase in cloud computing and technology software with a local business Integrity Technology Solutions. 

Guests:

Hosts:

Integrity Job Openings:

Events:

The BN EDC discusses Carle Hospitals recent acquisition of Advocate Bromenn and the impact on the Bloomington-Normal Economy. Vice President of Business Development John Hesse joins EDC staff Nik Duffle and Patrick Hoban to discuss his role in the the transition. 

Episode Notes:

Guest:

John Hesse: Vice President of Business Development at Carle Bromenn

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Carle Job Openings:

https://carle.org/careers

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=carle&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

Events: