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

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across January and the entire new year, plus 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, about Snowmaggedon, Rivian, Michael Madigan, Chicago's School Board and budget battles, and so much more!

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Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning 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:

• Infrastructural reforms across the city

• SCHEELS Sports Complex at Legacy Pointe
• Progress on both newly announced warehouses from Amazon and Lays
• Recent local and state job report breakdown
• Upcoming SSGA meeting, open to the public
• So much more!

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Former Glenwood Titans QB Luke Lehnen sits down with Mike Wennmacher to talk his record breaking career at North Central, being a 2x National Champ, a 2x Gagliardi Award winner, what advice he would give high school senior and what the future holds for him. 

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In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host talks with:

• Amy Beadle - Visit Springfield

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson enjoyed speaking with Amy Beadle of Visit Springfield concerning what's been going on across the community since last they sat down and spoke, how December went, and what to expect across all of January!

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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:

• Broadgauge in Petersburg is closing later this month, but owner Douglas Pope said he hopes to find a buyer who will reopen the restaurant and event venue.

   

• Nesty's Burger Joint opened a second location in Rochester last year, but now the owners have announced plans to turn it into a Mexican restaurant.

   

• After launching Vyper Transportation last March, David Hilst has now closed that business and opened an American Family Insurance office at 3460 Wabash Ave.

   

• Do you love where you work? Make a nomination for this year's Best Places to Work, sponsored by United Community Bank and Springfield Business Journal, by Saturday, Jan. 11.

   

  This year's recipients will be profiled in the March issue of SBJ and recognized at a reception and awards ceremony:

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Scott Reeder of the Illinois Times reacts to Michael Madigan's decision to take the stand in his federal corruption trial.

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Chicago Sun-Times federal courts reporter Jon Seidel joined us to talk about the shocking decision for former House Speaker Michael Madigan to take the stand in his own corruption trial.

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Chicago Sun-Times political reporter Mitch Armentrout joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss the growing tensions between Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and a controversial gun bill passed by the General Assembly.

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Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss Karina's Bill, election integrity, and state finances.

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