Building BN

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Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.

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#28 - Rivian Now & Beyond with Zach Dietmeier 13.03.2021 38:59

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...

#27 - Ghost Kitchens With Kristin Rae and Donovan Muldrow 05.03.2021 1:12:32

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

#26 - Inside Tentac with Leann Seal, Vice President of Sales & Marketing 26.02.2021 26:36

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/

#25 - Infrastructure & Economic Development with Chris Manheim 19.02.2021 40:58

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

#24 - One Voice & Infrastructure with Bennett Resnik of Cardinal Infrastructure 12.02.2021 27:08

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...

#23 - BN Market Trends with Busey Bank's Tom Good 29.01.2021 32:01

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=&a...

#22 - EDC Discusses Lil Beaver Brewery & Bellas Landscaping with Justin Bellas 22.01.2021 29:24

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+Coun...

#21 - 2020 Staff Reflection 15.01.2021 45:44

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/

#20 - Bloomington Area Career Center (BACC) with Director Tom Frazier 18.12.2020 28:07

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.v...

#19 - BNxN: BNEDC New Strategic Plan Reveal 11.12.2020 47:41

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...

#18 - Replay: BNxN: Q320 Economic Update 04.12.2020 37:30

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

#17 - Maxlider Brothers Customs with CEO Erik Barnlund 13.11.2020 41:57

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/ Ev...

#16 - COVID Response with McLean County Administrator Camille Rodriguez 06.11.2020 44:50

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 F...

#15 - Planning a Safe Community with Jonathan Seiden & Julie Hile 30.10.2020 1:07:27

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 -...

#14 - Inside Look at State Farm's Vehicle Research Facility with Ryan Gammelgard and John Hull 23.10.2020 43:20

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 Openin...

#13 - BNSTEM with Rebecca Henderson 02.10.2020 23:21

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, Bloomi...

#12 - Process Improvement Strategy with IMEC's Ed Huey 25.09.2020 28:10

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 Opening...

#11 - ISU Innovation Hub with Dr. Rebekka Darner and Dr. John Baur 18.09.2020 29:41

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 o...

#10 - Community Health with Puneet Leekha, COO & General Counsel of Chestnut Health Systems 11.09.2020 20:49

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 Job...

#9 - What is the BN Advantage with BNEDC CEO Patrick Hoban 04.09.2020 28:09

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 p...

#8 - Retail Economic Development with the Town of Normal's Eric Hanson 28.08.2020 44:23

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 Bloomingt...

#7 - EDC Team Discusses Location One Site Selection Tool 21.08.2020 23:03

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 Council v Website : https://www.bnbiz.org/ Location One Website Site of the Week: 1833 West Hovey, Normal, IL 61701 McLean County Job Openings: Real Estate J...

#6 - Connect Transit & the Downtown Transfer Station with Ryan Whitehouse 14.08.2020 34:14

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/ S...

#5 - Get to Know Your BNEDC Team 07.08.2020 25:57

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 M...

#4 - Bloomington-Normal Legal Industry with Amelia Buragas & Josh Rohrscheib 31.07.2020 30:10

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...