Building BN
Building BN
Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
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Episodes
#102- SizeUp McLean County 11.03.2026 28:16
On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast , CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Anatalio Ubalde, CEO and Founder of SizeUp . Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Anatolia Ubalde: CEO and Founder, SizeUp Websites: Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council SizeUp Takeaways: SizeUp provides small bus...
#101- Westminster Village 16.01.2026 27:46
On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast , CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Matt Riehle, CEO of Westminster Village. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Matt Riehle: CEO, Westminster Village Websites: Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Westminster Village Takeaways: Westminster Village serv...
#100- 100th Episode with John Hesse 23.10.2025 27:51
🎉 Episode 100! 🎉 We’re celebrating with John Hesse from Carle Health — our very first guest! Patrick Hoban and John reflect on over six years of growth, challenges, and wins in Bloomington-Normal, spanning healthcare and workforce development to regional collaboration. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Gue...
#99- Lisa Dziekan- Principal, Economic Development at Clayco 16.10.2025 27:31
On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast , CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Lisa Dziekan , Principal of Economic Development at Clayco. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Lisa Dziekan: Principal of Economic Development, Clayco Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ ...
#98- Bloomington Bison Hockey- President Andy Zilch 02.07.2025 20:09
On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Andy Zilch, the President of the Bloomington Bison. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Andy Zilch: President, Bloomington Bison Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Bloomington Bison Takeaways: Andy Z...
#97- Illinois State University's Harriett Steinbach 23.05.2025 41:07
On this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Harriett Steinbach, Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Illinois State University. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Harriett Steinbach: Director, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at Illinois State University Websites: ...
#96- One Earth Energy 21.04.2025 16:35
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Steve Kelly, Chief Executive Officer for One Earth Energy. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Steve Kelly: Chief Executive Officer, One Earth Energy Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ One Earth Energy ...
#95- Tyler Cravens, McLean County Chamber of Commerce 28.03.2025 38:10
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Tyler Cravens, Chief Operating Officer for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Tyler Cravens: Chief Operating Officer, McLean County Chamber of Commerce Websites: https://www.bnbiz.or...
#94- Inspire Travel Luggage: A Conversation with Kristin Rae 21.03.2025 24:36
On this week's episode of the Building BN Podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Kristin Rae, founder of Inspire Travel Luggage. She shares her journey from fashion design student to successful solopreneur, highlighting local manufacturing, community support, and the entrepreneurial spirit in Bloomington Normal. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development...
#93- Birth to Five Illinois’ Melissa Breeden 14.03.2025 31:30
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Melissa Breeden, Region Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Melissa Breeden: Region Council Manager, Birth to Five Illinois Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ https:...
#92- Casey Peterson, CEcD, Farewell 07.03.2025 46:10
In this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Casey Peterson to reflect on his experiences and time at the BNEDC. Host: Patrick Hoban, CEcd, EDFP: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Casey Peterson, CEcd Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ Links: Peace Corps ISU Stevenson Center McL...
#91- Samantha Mlot, City of Bloomington Economic Development Advocate 04.03.2025 23:48
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Samantha Mlot, the City of Bloomington Economic Development Advocate. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Samantha Mlot: Economic Development Advocate, City of Bloomington Websites: https://www.bnbiz.org/ https:/...
#90- 2025 BNEDC Board Chairman Ryan Whitehouse 22.01.2025 43:28
Summary: In this podcast, Patrick Hoban and Ryan Whitehouse discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Illinois Farm Bureau and the agricultural community as they enter the new year. They explore Ryan's advocacy role, the importance of economic development in rural areas, the pressing challenges for farmers, and the significance of agriculture in national security. They also touch on...
#89- Wabash Valley Power Alliance 03.01.2025 28:12
On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Rachel Huser and Mike O'Grady with Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Host: Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Guest: Rachel Huser: Senior Economic Development Manager at Wabash Valley Power Alliance Mike O'Grady: Economic Development Representative, Illinois at...
#88- Get to know BNEDC Intern Marin Moss 07.11.2024 12:13
Summary: In this conversation, Patrick Hoban interviews Marin Moss , an intern from Illinois Wesleyan University , discussing her background, educational journey, and insights into economic development. Marin shares her experiences in creating demographic profiles for rural communities and reflects on the importance of economic development for quality of life. The conversation also explores local...
#87- Red Raccoon Games Owner, Jamie Mathy 06.11.2024 42:06
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...
#86- Jennifer McDade- Country Financial 31.10.2024 38:51
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.co...
#85- B.J. Wilken- YMCA 26.09.2024 30:24
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 t...
#84- Kristen Barnlund- OSF HealthCare 23.07.2024 19:13
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/ To...
#83 - BNEDC Summer Intern, Ethan Shellito 09.07.2024 25:57
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 De...
#82 - Cheryl Magnuson- Majestic Interior Design, Inc. 05.06.2024 15:46
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/ ...
#81 - Farewell Ernie 22.05.2024 15:19
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/
#80 - Heather Young, Owner of OhmFit Activewear 14.05.2024 21:17
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 Ohm...
#79 - McLean County Regional Planning Commission 08.03.2024 38:36
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 Comm...
#78- One Voice 2024 with BNEDC Board Chairperson Ryan Whitehouse 14.02.2024 27:23
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 Gover...
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