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DuPage Business Beat

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Today’s biggest business issues, told from a Chicagoland perspective. A podcast about emerging industries, shifting borders, economic ecosystems, and you. Featuring experts and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage. DuPage Business Beat is produced by Choose DuPage and sponsored by Fastener SuperStore, Inc. , proudly located in DuPage County.

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People-nomics, Part 2: Housing, Aging & Inflation 19.01.2024 23:17

In this follow-up to “People-nomics: Part 1”, we continue our exploration of all things labor. Host Greg Bedalov and a pair of economic experts break down a wide range of workforce-related issues, including the rising cost of housing, the aging population, and the endgame of recent inflation. Guests: Matt Finn, CFA, Chief Economist of 1834, a division of Old National Bank Glenn Mazade, SVP, Commer...

People-nomics, Part 1: Automation, Immigration & The Supply Chain 19.01.2024 22:44

Today’s businesses are struggling for one thing: talent. So how did we get here? What factors are influencing the labor market? And how can businesses adapt? The answer: It’s complicated. In today’s episode, host Greg Bedalov sits down with an economist and a banking expert to discuss all things “People-nomics” – the economics of labor. In the first half of their two-part conversation, Greg &...

Engineering Chicagoland’s Future 01.11.2023 22:07

When an experienced engineer looks at Chicagoland, what do they see? In this episode, host Greg Bedalov meets with the founder of a prominent engineering firm and professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. Their sweeping conversation covers topics ranging from workplace sustainability and water resources to the EV infrastructure, the engineering workforce, and civic engagement. Guest: Dr. Ch...

How Do Big Ideas Become Successful Businesses? 14.09.2023 23:34

Turning a good idea into a real business can be daunting. Between marketing, finance and countless logistical hurdles, it’s hard to know where to start—much less how to build a profitable, sustainable business. In today’s episode, host Greg Bedalov introduces listeners to Innovation DuPage (ID), an incubator that provides valuable resources to local startups and small businesses. Greg is joined by...

The Workplace Will Never Be the Same 23.06.2023 20:36

Digital tools have made it possible to work from anywhere. But offices are still the best places for collaboration and critical for attracting talent. So how are employers adapting? In today’s episode, host Greg Bedalov meets with two workplace experts to discuss how modern workplaces are evolving to attract talent, spur collaboration, and accommodate hybrid work styles. From creative design solut...

In Chicago’s Suburbs, Developers are Rethinking Everything 26.04.2023 32:11

COVID changed the way millions of people work. Now, its aftershocks are pushing developers and communities across Chicagoland to think creatively about how they use their space. In this episode, host Greg Bedalov meets with two real estate industry experts to discuss the stories behind key trends in employment, industry sectors, the regional GDP, and more. From the ‘amenities race’ to innovative m...