Business In The 217

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Infrastructure updates across Springfield What are externalities? Tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade, and more! Share an...

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Josh Flanders - Buzz Bomb Brewing Company Trent R. Nelson spoke with Josh Flanders of Buzz Bomb Brewing Company regarding beer, business, Adams Street reopening, what's to come across the coming days and months, who is playing this Friday at the bar, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved...

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Tara Matheson - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across April and the entire new year, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and lo...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Illinois was approved for $43 million in federal reimbursement funds for two food programs designed to strengthe...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Angie Muhs - Citizens Club of Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with the Angie Muhs of the Citizens Club of Springfield about the organization, their upcoming chat about the budget with the mayor, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: A Springfield company is asking the city for $2.6 million in TIF revenue to help renovate the long-vacant former...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Update on the Trade Mission that Ryan recently took part in with Governor JB Pritzker Stock Market Uncertainty New federal jobs repo...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: After a “mortifying” experience with her own daughter, Megan Stoller decided to open Springfield Lic...

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jim Watts - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, how the bank gives back to communities around the area and greater country when they're in trouble, donating blood in general, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across April...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: An update on all of the infrastructural innovations happening across the community State jobs and the impact of state money across o...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: A budget proposal before Illinois lawmakers would use $500 million to turn some of Illinois' biggest state-owned...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Melissa Horn - Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Trent R. Nelson spoke with Melissa Horn about how the job fair played out, the golf outing, small business award nomination process, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Melissa Horn - Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Trent R. Nelson spoke with Melissa Horn about the upcoming year's job fair, golf outing, small business award nomination and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: At 85 years old, Betty Salisbury says she’s finally ready to retire and close Iris & Ivy, the boutique...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: An asset purchase agreement filed with the Federal Communications Commission outlines Sinclair Television Group&...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: An update on all of the infrastructural innovations happening across the community State jobs and the impact of state money across o...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Eric Hill & Emma Belsy - SkillsUSA Illinois Trent R. Nelson spoke with Eric Hill and Emma Belsy of SkillsUSA Illinois about what the organization does, why they support vocational training in schools alongside traditional education, how Emma has enjoyed her time, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors a...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Michael Thomas - CILCSA Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of the Central Illinois Customer Service Association about what the organization does, why being kind is important at work, how to nominate folks for a Wow Award, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of know...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Michael Thomas - Express Employment Professionals Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of Express about what the organization does, how to get a job in today's job market, what's available right now, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/li...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Two franchisees for Cousins Maine Lobster are establishing a presence in central Illinois to address what they b...

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Nick Gentile - RISE Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with Nick Gentile of RISE Springfield about what the organization does, why it's important to be a part of your local community, local events, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Tara Matheson - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across March and the entire new year, plus so much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and lo...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Area residents were holding out hope that the Joann fabrics store in Springfield would survive the retailer's pl...

Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Railroad relocation, the Pillsbury Mill, and more north-end innovations Amazon and Lays warehouse updates The Old State Capitol, and...