Dig Deep

In this special episode of the Dig Deep Podcast , President and CEO of the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation, Brian Gay , shares highlights from his annual luncheon presentation – a celebration of growth, partnerships, and community progress in Downers Grove. Whether you’re a business leader, resident, or community partner, this episode offers a dynamic look at the projects and people...

In this special episode of Dig Deep, Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the DGEDC , is joined by the 2025 DGEDC Cornerstone Award winners for a conversation recorded live at the 2025 DGEDC Annual Luncheon event on September 24, 2025. Tune in as Chemring Energetic Devices, The Fresh Factory, The Lytle Auditorium and the Village of Downers Grove discuss their award-winning projects, answer questions...

For expert insight on the state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how small businesses can benefit from its power, President & CEO of the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation Bryan Gay sits down with Gavin Lew, Managing Partner of Downers Grove-based Bold Insight and co-author of “AI and UX: Why Artificial Intelligence Needs User Experience.” In this podcast, Gavin Lew begins by em...

To salute Manufacturing Month in Illinois and throughout our nation, President & CEO of the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation Bryan Gay is joined by Stacey Bales, President of Downers Grove-based Bales Metal Surface Solutions and Kathy Gilmore, President of the Valley Industrial Association, which has served the needs of industrial companies throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall and De...

In this episode of the Dig Deep podcast, Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Visitors Bureau shines a light on how much dining and hospitality mean to economic development and the quality of life in Downers Grove. Lessons learned during the pandemic, increasing demand for outdoor dining and the importance of location are just a few of the topics Bryan explores with the help...

In this special episode of Dig Deep, Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the DGEDC , is joined by the 2024 DGEDC Cornerstone Award winners for a fireside chat, which was recorded live at the 2024 DGEDC Annual Luncheon event on September 12, 2024. Tune in as Dash Downers Grove, Oak Trace Senior Living, Indvestia Capital, Old Second Bank and WareSpace discuss their award-winning projects, answer quest...

Today, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, Bryan Gay, welcomes Tom Beckmann, Owner and Brewer of Goldfinger Brewing Company and Ken Henricks, Partner and President of Alter Brewing Company – two of Downers Grove’s most successful and well-known craft breweries. In this Dig Deep podcast, Tom and Ken talk not only about their establishments and why they fe...

Today, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, Bryan Gay, welcomes Chris Johnson, Owner and CEO and Jim Toth, Director of Marketing for Classic Cinemas – Illinois’ largest theatre chain consisting of 16 historic “main street” theatres including the famous Tivoli Theatre in downtown Downers Grove. In this Dig Deep podcast, Chris and Jim discuss how doing the...

In Part Two of our Dig Deep podcast on Community Development, Village of Downers Grove Planning Manager Jason Zawila and Downers Grove Community Development Director Stan Popovich join Downers Grove EDC President & CEO Bryan Gay to discuss the new Comprehensive Plan currently in development here in Downers Grove as well as things you can do to streamline the process of relocating an existing b...

Hosted by Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, Part One of our latest Dig Deep podcast features Jason Zawila, Planning Manager and Stan Popovich, Community Development Director for the Village of Downers Grove. Listen to Part One and discover how planning contributes to the health, safety and welfare of every community and especially here in Do...

In Part Two of our Dig Deep podcast on Workforce Development, Jeff Shay, Executive Vice President on the Jones Lang LaSalle's (JJL) Suburban Leasing team, Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President & CEO of HR Source, and Lisa Schvach, Executive Director of Worknet DuPage, join our Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, to update listeners on issues impacting the...

Hosted by Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau, Part One of our Dig Deep podcast on Workforce features Jeff Shay, Executive Vice President on the Jones Lang LaSalle's (JJL) Suburban Leasing team, Mary Lynn Fayoumi, President & CEO of HR Source and Lisa Schvach, Executive Director of Worknet DuPage. Listen in as our panelists discuss in-offic...

This episode of Dig Deep is hosted by Bryan Gay, President & CEO of the Downers Grove EDC and Downers Grove Visitors Bureau and features Tom Harris of Bank Financial, Lori Ritzert of Community Bank in Downers Grove, and Beata Gesicki of Wintrust SBA Lending at Village Bank & Trust. We invite you to listen in as our commercial lending partners "dig deep" into lending options and ways small...