Building BN: Recent Episodes
Building BN
Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.
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/
Topics:
Get To Know, Fun Facts, About Majestic Interior Design, Inc., Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
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/
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 OhmFit Activewear, Favorite Food in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
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 Commission
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.mcgis.org/
Topics:
Get To Know, Fun Facts, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
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 Government & Political Engagement with the Illinois Farm Bureau
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.ilfb.org/Info:
One Voice 2024
Topics:
One Voice 2024, and favorite place to eat in Bloomington-Normal
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Brian Plath: Founder of Hive 309 and Owner of Wayfinder
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://hive309.com/, https://saleswayfinder.com/Info:
Hive 309
Wayfinder
Internship Training Program
Topics:
Get to know Brian Plath, Fun Facts, Hive 309, Internship Training Program, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Krishna Balakrishnan: Owner of Parke Regency Hotel & Conference Center
Websites:
https://www.bnbiz.org/Info:
Park Regency Hotel and Conference Center https://www.parkeregency.com/
Bon Chon https://locations.bonchon.com/ll/US/IL/Bloomington/1413-Leslie-Drive
Real Estate Developer
Topics:
Get to know Krishna Balakrishnan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Diane Cote: Chief Executive Officer at Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationWebsite:
https://www.bnbiz.org/,Mid-Illinois Realtors AssociationTopics:
Get to know Diane Cote, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
John Quarton: Inaugural Director of The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University
Website:
https://www.bnbiz.org/, The Petrick Idea Center at Illinois Wesleyan University
Topics:
Get to know John Quarton, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Social Media:
Illinois Wesleyan University FacebookIllinois Wesleyan University LinkedIn
BNEDC Facebook
BNEDC LinkedIn
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Craig McLauchlan
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Get to know Craig McLauchlan, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Info:
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2023/11/harriett-steinbach-named-director-of-innovation-and-strategic-partnerships/
Illinois InnovationNetwork
RegionalClean Hydrogen Hub Selection
U.S. EDA TechHubs
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2021/09/isus-new-innovation-hub-looks-to-spark-entrepreneurship-economic-growth-in-mclean-county/
NationalScience Foundation Granted
ProvostOffice Staff
Social Media:
Illinois Innovation Network
Office of Graduate and Research Studies Facebook
BNEDC Facebook
BNEDC LinkedIn
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Ernie Waterson
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/,https://www.iwu.edu/
Topics:
Get to know Ernie Waterson, Fun Facts, The Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Alan Sender
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/,
https://cira.com/about-the-airport/airport-authority/
Topics:
Get to know Alan Sender, Fun and Interesting Facts about Alan Sender, and hear why he thinks Economic Development Matters.
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guest:
Robbie Osenga
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://catalystconstructs.com/
Topics:
Get to know Robbie Osenga, Catalyst Construction Inc., Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guests:
Meghan O'Neal-Rogozinski
Laura Pritts Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://axis360.co/
Topics:
Axis 360, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guests:
Thomas Keyser
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://illinoisstate.edu/
Topics:
College of Engineering, Fun Facts, Why does Economic Development Matter?
Host:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Guests:
Jamie Mathy, Leon Lewis, Charles Edamala, Craig Jackson
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/, https://www.bninnovationalliance.com/
Topics:
BN Innovation Alliance, Central Illinois Cyber Security Summit
We say farewell to our Illinois State University Stevenson Center Fellow, Randall Dimmette- Schweigert, and recap her time at the #BNEDC.
Bios:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Randall Dimmette- Schweigert: ISU Stevenson Center Fellow, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Life Multiplied, Martinelli's Market, Lab Coffee, Constitution Trail, Evergreen Lake, White Oak Brewing, Mystic Kitchen & Tasting Room, Normal Live, Saturdays on the Square
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Carl Teichman: Business Retention and Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Destihl Brewery, Life Multiplied, Illinois Wesleyan University , Constitution Trail, Epiphany Farms
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nora Harrison: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Topics:
Carl's Ice Cream, Coldstone Creamery, Uptown Normal, Downtown Bloomington, Mexa Maya, Rader Family Farms, Ancho and Agave, Lil Beaver, Destihl Brewery, Pop-Up Chicken Shop
Patrick and Chad discuss how Cybernautic was started, a day in the life of being CEO, different organizations and ministries Chad is a part of, some of Chad's favorite spots here in Bloomington-Normal, and what economic development means and why it is essential to a community.
Bios:
Patrick Hoban Chad Parker
Websites:
BNEDC Cybernautic
Topics:
Goya Ministries Midwest Food Bank Epiphany Farms Biaggi's Pop-Up Chicken
Patrick and Sam discuss national workforce challenges and Illinois incentive programs to assist Bloomington Normal and McLean County Businesses with hiring and upskilling workers.
Bios:
- Patrick Hoban
- Sam Lewis
Websites:
- BNEDC
- Pride Staff
Topics:
- TEDx Normal
- Illinois Workforce Investment Board
- Chat GPT
- Bloomington Normal Rankings
- Black Swan
- Confessions of an Economic Hitman
- Rising Tide
Patrick Hoban: CEO, BNEDC
Courtney Schafer: Community Marketing Manager, BNEDC
Randall Dimmette-Schweigert: ISU Rural Fellow, BNEDC
Website: BNEDC, 309 Adventure
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: Kim Presents
Guest:
Kim Kaufman
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: McLean County Chamber of Commerce
Guest:
Charlie Moore
Jobs:
https://www.mcleancochamber.org/chamber/careers
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Randall Dimmette-Schweigert
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Sarah Reinecke, Account Director at DCI
Allie Maniglia, Senior Account Executive at DCI
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
About DCI
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Nathan Hinch, Attorney at Meyer Capel
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
Meyer Capel Law Firm
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Raymond Lai, MCRPC Executive Director and Jennifer Sicks, Transportation Planner at MCRPC
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site(s) of the Week:
McLean County Regional Planning Commission
MCRPC Transportation Survey
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
J Phillips, President of Bloomington-Normal Commerce Bank
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Commerce Bank
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Federico Forti, Plant Manager at Ferrero
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Ferrero
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Andy Shirk, President at Beer Nuts
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Beer Nuts
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Dr. Kinzy, President at Illinois State University
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Illinois State University
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Kevin Reeves, Enterprise Technology Manager - STEM/Intern Programs at State Farm Insurance
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
State Farm
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Janet Mathis, President and CEO at Elevate IL
Craig Coil, Executive VP at Elevate IL
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Elevate Illinois
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Tim Ervin: Executive Director at Bloomington-Normal Water Reclamation District
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Whitney Chesher: Community Marketing Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guest:
Jon Branham: Senior Economic Development Coordinator, City of Bloomington
City of Bloomington Economic Development Website
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Stephanie Stone: Office Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Casey Peterson: Business Retention & Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Ryan Whitehouse: Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement, Illinois Farm Bureau
Mike Doherty: Senior Economist, Illinois Farm Bureau
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
Illinois Farm Bureau
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Amber Wilfley: Business Retention & Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
www.bnbiz.org.
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Eric Whitfield: Senior Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois
Darcy Conner: Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://www.ameren.com/company/business-partners/economic-development
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Bernie Anderson: Regional Manager Community Affairs, Nicor Gas
Nicholas Crite: Economic Development Manager, Nicor Gas
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://www.nicorgas.com/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Brian Wipperman: CEO, Marcfirst
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://www.marcfirst.org/
Economic Impact Study
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3KuXduh_CzK4cMsxPtmhuqr367g_ks7/view
https://illinoispartners.org/illinois-partners-releases-mclean-county-economic-impact-report/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Tim Gleason: City Manager, City of Bloomington
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://www.cityblm.org/
Events:
Saturday, June 19
· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-19/
· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Shuga Beatz
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-shuga-beatz/
Sunday, June 20th
· 3rd Sunday Market starting at 8:00
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/3rd-sunday-market-june-2021/
Monday, June 21st
· Ewing Manor is Open for Tours
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/ewing-manor-open-for-tours-2021-06-21/
Wednesday, June 23rd
· Summer Time Lunch time Concerts in Downtown Bloomington
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-23/
· Loungabout the roundabout featuring Andy Bordewick
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-andy-bordewick/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Curt Rendall: Executive Director, Work Ready Program Development and Innovation
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://www.heartland.edu/index.html
Incumbent Worker Training
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Hiring Events
Events:
Saturday, June 12 is
· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-12/
· 2ndAnnual Over the Edge for the Boys & Girls Club at the Marriott Hotel
o https://bgcbn.org/over-the-edge/
· McLean County Wheelers Spring Metric Bike Ride at Comlara Park
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/mclean-county-wheelers-spring-metric-bike-ride/
· Lavender & Lemons Kitchens & More Tour
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/lavender-and-lemons-a-tour-of-kitchens-and-more-2/
· Miller Park Zoo’s Birthday Party Starts
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-zoos-birthday-party-2/
· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Kyle Yap
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-kyle-yap/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Carl Olson: Executive Director, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA)
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
https://cira.com/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Kevin McCarthy: Founder & President, Path Performance Coaching & Consulting
Jamie Mathy: Owner, Red Raccoon Games
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
BN EDC Site Database
Website Links:
Events:
May 29th
· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-29/
· LoungeAbout the round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-john-aulabaugh-and-channel-4/
June 2nd
· Downtown Bloomington Lunchtime Concerts
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-02/
· LoungeAbout the round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-nick-sizemore/
June 3rd
· 2021 – 10 minute play festival: The Campout
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-10-minute-play-festival-the-campout-2021-06-03/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Kathleen Lorenz: Community Investment Director, United Way
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL
Website Links:
United Way
Kathleen Lorenz Email: klorenz@uwaymc.org
Events:
May 21st,
· Miller Park Mini Golf
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-mini-golf/
· BN Bites and Brews continues
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/bn-bites-brews-bloomington-normal-area-restaurant-week-2021-05-21/
May 22
· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-22/
· Free Storywalk at McGraw Park
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/free-storywalk-at-mcgraw-park/
· Miller Park Paddle Boat
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-paddle-boats/
· Lounge About the Round About
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-the-band-rio-grande/
· Style in Stereo Live at the Station Saloon
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/style-in-stereo-live-at-the-station-saloon/
May 23
· Sunday Sounds of Connie Link Theater featuring Mary & The Troublemakers
o https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-connie-link-amphitheatre-mary-the-troublemakers-50s-60s/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Ryan McCrady: President & CEO, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Nicole Bateman: President, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County
Jobs:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
Flex Spaces, MLK Business Park
Website Links:
Springfield Sangamon County Growth Alliance
Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Paulina San Millan: Vice President of Business Development, Intersect Illinois
Jobs:
https://intersectillinois.org/inside-intersect/career-opportunities/
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Site of the Week:
1802 Industrial Park Drive, Normal, IL
Website Links:
Intersect Illinois
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Carly McCrory-McKay: Executive Director, Champaign County EDC
Chris Setti: CEO, Greater Peoria EDC
Website Links:
https://greaterpeoriaedc.org/
https://www.champaigncountyedc.org/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Shelly Purchis: Business Service Representative, Career Link
Career Link Resources:
Website: https://careerlinkil.com/
Incumbent Worker Training
On the Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Hiring Events
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Keith Cornille: President, Heartland Community College
Site of the Week:
1802 Industrial Park, Normal
Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Heartland Community College:
Degrees & Certificates
Adult Education
Career Training
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Guests:
Mike O’Grady: Economic Development Representative, Wabash Valley Power Alliance
Site of the Week:
Route 9, West, Bloomington, IL
Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=WELDING&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
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 to New Beginnings
https://www.visitbn.org/events/spring-forward-to-new-beginnings/
March 13th: March Opening at Wild Harvest Honey Farm in Heyworth, IL
https://www.visitbn.org/events/march-opening/
March 13th: Adult Volunteer Meeting at Miller Park Zoo
https://www.visitbn.org/events/zoo-adult-volunteer-meetings/
March 13th: Art Around You at The Children’s Discovery Museum
https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-9/
March 13th: Saint Paddy`s Open Skate at Bloomington Ice Center
https://www.visitbn.org/events/saint-paddys-open-skate-sponsored-by-metronet/
March 13th: Parents Night out Fundraiser for Sugar Creek Elementary
https://www.visitbn.org/events/parents-night-out-fundraiser-for-sugar-creek-elementary/
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
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/
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
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+County%2C+IL
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=&o=postedDateDesc&f4=oPECHb7a_leEfd4c5_-USQ
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+County%2C+IL
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/
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.visitbn.org/events/season-of-small-a-small-business-saturday-celebration-2020-12-18/
12/19: Holiday Luminary Stroll and Winter Warming Nights
https://www.visitbn.org/events/holiday-luminary-stroll-and-winter-warming-nights-2/
12/18 – 12/31: Uptown Holiday Windows in Uptown Normal
https://tongis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=987cf67092704b588fde56932d7dcd97#
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
https://www.visitbn.org/events/season-of-small-a-small-business-saturday-celebration-2020-12-11/
12/12 - Wild Lights at the Zoo
https://www.visitbn.org/events/wild-lights-at-the-zoo-3/
12/17 - Spoken Virtual Concert at the BPCA
https://www.visitbn.org/events/soft-spoken-virtual-concert-at-the-bcpa/
12/17 - Night with United Way of McLean County and Lexington Social
https://www.visitbn.org/events/mezcal-night-with-united-way-of-mclean-county-and-lexington-social/
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
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/
Events:
11/13: Pajama Open Skate at Bloomington’s Ice Center
https://www.visitbn.org/events/pajama-open-skate/
11/14: Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break for the Holidays at Center For Hope
https://www.visitbn.org/events/hunger-doesnt-take-a-break-for-the-holidays/
11/14: Art Around you at the Children’s Discovery Museum
https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-7/
11/15: Holiday Open House at the Vineyard
https://www.visitbn.org/events/holiday-open-house-at-the-vineyard/
11/15: Art Around you at the Children’s Discovery Museum
https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-around-you-exploring-contemporary-art-in-the-community-7/
11/15: 12th Annual Draw Down at Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center (Virtually)
https://www.visitbn.org/events/12th-annual-draw-down/
11/15: Illinois Symphony Sundays
https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-symphony-sundays-at-six-virtual-recital-series-nick-adams-bass/
11/15: The Baby Fold’s Hybrid Festival of Trees at Eastland Mall
https://www.visitbn.org/events/the-baby-folds-festival-of-trees-2/
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 Fri, Saturday 5 – 8 pm & Sunday 11 – 3:30 Miller Park Zoo
https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/
Saturday, Oct 24 Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon
https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/
STEAM Challenge workshop 1 – 3 pm at the Children’s Discovery Museum
https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/
Sunday, Oct 25 Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/
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 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 6:00 – 8:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/
10/30 - Chicago Farmer will be live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/chicago-farmer-live-music/
10/31 - Halloween Farmers Market 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/howl-at-the-market-halloween-farmers-market/
10/31 - Craft and Candy Giveaway 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/craft-candy-giveaway/
10/31 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/
10/31 - Halloween Spooktacular Open Skate Party 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-spooktacular-party-open-skate/
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 Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=manufacturing&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Events:
10/23 - Classic Cars & Candy Bars at Miller Park Zoo 3 -5 pm
https://www.visitbn.org/events/classic-cars-candy-bars-at-miller-park/
10/23 – 10/24 - Spooktacular at the Miller Park Zoo
https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/
10/24 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon
https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/
10/24 - STEAM Challenge Workshop at the Children’s Discovery Museum
https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/
10/25 - Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/
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, Bloomington, IL
Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=science&l=Bloomington%2C+IL
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=technology+jobs&l=Bloomington%2C+IL
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=math&l=Bloomington%2C+IL
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=engineering&l=Bloomington%2C+IL
Events:
10/2 - The Art & Architecture Crawl
https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-architecture-crawl/
10/2 - Creepy Crawly First Friday
https://www.visitbn.org/events/creepy-crawly-first-friday/
10/2 - Friday Night Spikes at the Corn Crib
https://www.visitbn.org/events/friday-night-spikes/
10/3 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
10/3 - Virtual Evergreen Cemetery Walk
https://www.visitbn.org/events/evergreen-cemetery-walk-14/
10/3 - Trial by Fire 5K
https://www.visitbn.org/events/trial-by-fire-5k-2/
10/3 - Run the Woods
https://www.visitbn.org/events/run-the-woods-4/
10/3 - BCAI’S Rhythm and Spray Paint
https://www.visitbn.org/events/bcais-rhythm-and-spray-paint/
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 Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?sameQ=1&q=manufacturing&l=Bloomington%2C+IL&from=searchOnSerp
Events:
9/26: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
9/26: Mission Impossible Golf Outing at the Den at Fox Creek
https://www.visitbn.org/events/mission-impossible-golf-outing-at-the-den-at-fox-creek/
9/26: Mask’erade Party Open Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center
https://www.visitbn.org/events/maskerade-party-open-skate/
9/26: Backseat Radio is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-backseat-radio/
9/26 & 9/27: National Alpaca Farm Days
https://www.visitbn.org/events/national-alpaca-farm-days-6/
9/27: Ray’s Rocketts are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater
https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-rays-rockets-50s-80s-classic-rock-pop/
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 of the Week:
https://app.locationone.com/sites/59eaba3dbec80e09b4c086ab?organization=59eaba35bec80e09b4bbf180
Job Openings:
Jobs.illinoisstate.edu
Events:
9/18: Doctors in Concert Virtually
https://www.visitbn.org/events/doctors-in-concert-childrens-discovery-museum/
9/18: Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheater https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-kevin-hart-the-vibe-tribe-4/
9/19: is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
9/19: Big on Blonds live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/concert-in-the-vineyard-big-on-blondes/ 9/20: Virtual Devine Affair for Marcfirst https://www.visitbn.org/events/a-virtual-dvine-affair-for-marcfirst/
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 Jobs
Events:
9/12: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
9/12 is Dress Up Movie Trolls: World Tour at the Connie Link Amphitheater
https://www.visitbn.org/events/dress-up-movie-trolls-world-tour/
9/12: Revel in Red is Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-revel-in-red-2/
9/13: To the Max 2K Obstacle Challenge at Maxwell Park
https://www.visitbn.org/events/to-the-max-2k-obstacle-challenge-2/
9/13: Jim Markum Swing Band is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheater
https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-jim-markum-swing-band-2/
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 pm
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
9/4 Turas is live at Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater at 6:00 pm
https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-turas-irish-celtic-music/
9/5 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market from 7:30 am until noon
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
9/5 Jammsammich is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 pm to 11:00
https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-jammsammich-2/
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 Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
8/29 : West Macqueen Street is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
8/30: Mary and the Troublemakers are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater
http://www.normalparks.org/800/Summer-Concert-Series
9/2: Heartland Jazz is live at the Connie Link Amphitheater
https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-heartland-jazz-orchestra-3/
9/3: Light the Night - Uptown Normal
https://www.visitbn.org/events/light-the-night-5/
9/4: Downtown Bloomington First Friday
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/
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 Councilv
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Location One Website
Site of the Week:
1833 West Hovey, Normal, IL 61701
McLean County Job Openings:
Real Estate Jobs
Events:
8/22: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
8/22: Easter Seals 100 Bicycle Ride
https://www.visitbn.org/events/easterseals-100-bicycle-ride/
8/22: Nick Sizemore and the Saddle Tramps is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
8/28: Erica Gilliam Depicts Animals & Plants in States of Magical Transformation at the McLean County Arts Center
https://www.visitbn.org/events/creatures-erica-gilliam/
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/
Site of the Week:
1601 GE Road
McLean County Job Openings:
https://www.connect-transit.com/about/careers/joblistings.asp
Events:
8/15 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
8/15 - Phanie Rae and the Soul Shakers; Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
8/16 - The Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater will feature Brian Choban Jazz Quintet
https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-brian-choban-jazz-quintet-2/
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 Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Site of the Week:
2501 East College Avenue, Suites C & D, Normal, IL 61761
McLean County Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Events:
8/7 is Downtown Bloomington First Friday
https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-2/
8/8 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
8/8 Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales
https://www.visitbn.org/events/second-saturday-sidewalk-sales/
8/8 Decade of Decadence is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
8/8 & 8/9 McLean County Fair Food Fest
https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/
8/14 Golf Fore Good - Benefiting the Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois at Weibring Golf Club
https://www.visitbn.org/events/golf-fore-good/
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 Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Site of the Week:
205 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701
McLean County Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Events:
8/01: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market
https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
8/1: Jammsammich is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
8/2: Hog Wild 5K to support McLean County Youths at the Fairgrounds
https://www.visitbn.org/events/hog-wild-5k/
8/2: Rocking the Blues Sunday at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery featuring Matt Curry
https://www.visitbn.org/events/rocking-the-blues-sunday-featuring-matt-curry/
8/5 – 8/9: McLean County Fair Food Fest 11:00 am -7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds
https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/
On this episode of Building BN, the EDC team discusses the impact Covid-19 on the EDC's strategic planning and how to adapt to new, unforeseen changes.
Episode 3 - Show Notes
Guests:
Bill Lawrence – President, PLR Insurance
https://www.plrinsurance.com/
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
McLean County Job Openings:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL
Events:
July 24 Brushville is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
7/24 & 25 the Illinois Chamber Music Festival is virtual
https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-chamber-music-festival-goes-virtual-2020-07-19/
7/25 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
7/25 Captain Quirk is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery
July 31 is The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Craft Beer Bingo. https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo
Today's episode discusses the recent increase in cloud computing and technology software with a local business Integrity Technology Solutions.
Guests:
- Mary Bennent Henrich, CEO
- Chad Geiser, Director of Strategic Partnerships
- https://www.integrityts.com/
Hosts:
- Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
- Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
- Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Integrity Job Openings:
- https://www.integrityts.com/careers/
Events:
- July 18 - Miller Park Zoo: Zookeeper Olympics from 1:00 until 3:00 - https://www.bloomingtonparks.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11923/809
- July 18: Live Music at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery - https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
- July 18: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market - https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
- July 19: Illinois Chamber Music Festival Goes Virtual - https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-chamber-music-festival-goes-virtual-2020-07-19/
- July 19: Cruising the Art & Wine Festival - https://midstatecruisers.weebly.com/
- July 20: McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Stroker Golf Outing - https://mcleancochamber.org/events/chambercalendar/event/2020/07/20/stroker-golf-outing
- Continuing until July 31: The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Craft Beer Bingo - https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo
The BN EDC discusses Carle Hospitals recent acquisition of Advocate Bromenn and the impact on the Bloomington-Normal Economy. Vice President of Business Development John Hesse joins EDC staff Nik Duffle and Patrick Hoban to discuss his role in the the transition.
Episode Notes:
Guest:
John Hesse: Vice President of Business Development at Carle Bromenn
Hosts:
Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/
Carle Job Openings:
https://carle.org/careers
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=carle&l=Bloomington%2C+IL
Events:
- July 11 is The Sugar Creek Arts Festival - https://www.sugarcreekartsfestival.org/
- July 10 & 11 is David Davis Mansion Foundation’s 24thannual Glorious Garden Walk - http://daviddavismansion.org/fbclid=IwAR0vNvfnN3WcVRULxDnDJBdJwylbNv7JxBZ-XFhRgOTcOQSh7OWZ1_4ab_Q
- Saturday from 7:30 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
- July 13 is McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Outing - http://www.mcfb.org/foundation
- Now until July 31 is The Children’s Discovery Museum Craft Beer Bingo - https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo