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ICYMI: Mike discusses new research that shows you own at least 4 things just to impress folks, a story involving a dog eating a sizable sum of money and what is a band that was ruined for you because one of its members. 

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

•  Len Naumovich - Primo Designs

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Len Naumovich of Primo Designs concerning their origins, work, finding meaning in work, what to look for when appraising employees, how failure leads to success, and so much more.

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On this episode of Full Disclosure, Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning all of the new laws now in effect as of January 1, 2024, and there were sure a good amount; we touched on the most important including regarding guns, indoor vaping, driving regulations and more!

It's a new law roundup of sorts, and we've got all the most pressing bits covered for you!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Michael L Thomas and Jordan Stott - Express Employment Professionals and the Specialized Recruiting Group

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael L Thomas and Jordan Stott of Express Employment Professionals and the Specialized Recruiting Group concerning work, finding meaningful employment, and what brings each pleasure during the course of their own work finding jobs for others.

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Lou Bart of the Springfield YMCA stops by to discuss the Y celebrating 150 years in Springfield as well as all the new programs coming in 2024 and the great membership special they are running this month. 

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ICYMI: Mike discusses wedding drama involving an outfit choice, the new trend of newlyweds going on buddymoons, Lake Superior State's list of words and phrases that need to go away in 2024 and what streaming services have you dropped and which ones you have decided to keep. 

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about.

Topics Discussed In This Interview:

• Fairgrounds Cafe will open soon at the site of the former Jungle Jim’s Café on Peoria Road.

• Eagle Golf and Grill, a public golf training facility with a full-service restaurant and bar, has opened on Springfield’s west side. 

• After two years of financial and emotional stress for thousands of central Illinois patients, those covered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois regained in-network access to Springfield Clinic medical providers on Jan. 1.

• Completion of Springfield’s rail improvement project will be delayed beyond 2025 because the project failed to secure $138 million in funding from the federal government.

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In this episode of Talk Of The Town, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield
• Laura Davis - Helping Hands

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ICYMI: In the first show of 2024 Mike discusses the worst songs, movies and TV shows of 2023 and asks what you are most looking forward to in 2024.

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