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What’s happening to spur economic vitality in the South Bend, Indiana, Region, and surrounding areas? And who are the people behind these efforts? We'll dive deeper beyond the headlines to keep you in... more
FAQs about Behind the Region:How many episodes does Behind the Region have?The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.
September 20, 2024Phil Blasko | Superintendent of Parks, Mishawaka Parks and RecreationSend us a textWe will talk with Phil about the continuing transformation and renovations of all the parks within the city. What goes into a park renovation, and how do Phil and his team choose what Amenities to put in a park? Phil will also update us on current projects within the parks and what is next on the docket. ...more28minPlay
September 13, 2024Taryn MacFarlane | Vice President, Regional Initiatives, South Bend-Elkhart Regional PartnershipSend us a textWe will find out what the Partnership does, and how it affects regional development. We will discuss Regional Cities, Readi Grants, and the economic impact those programs have on the region. Taryn will also look into the future and tell us what the Partnership is working on, and what we should be excited about moving forward. ...more26minPlay
September 06, 2024Representative Rudy Yakym | Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of RepresentativesSend us a textComing up on 2 years on the job, we talk about the life of a Congressman. How Rudy manages to be a terrific, ever-present husband and father, yet a very effective Congressman, whose office is in Washington D.C. What keeps him awake at night, and what excites him about the future? ...more30minPlay
August 30, 2024Caleb Bauer | Executive Director of Community Investment, City of South BendSend us a textCaleb will take us through a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment addressing all the projects the city has going on, and even some on the horizon that you may not be aware of yet. From Notre Dame, to the new Beacon Patient Tower, to multiple new housing options all across the city, including in the heart of downtown, if there is a crane in the air or a hammer being swung in the city, Caleb knows about it and will tell us about it today!...more32minPlay
August 23, 2024DJ Tavernier | Owner, River Valley Construction GroupSend us a textWe will talk about the ever-changing housing market and the seemingly never-ending quest for affordable housing and what can be done about it. What went into DJ's decision to go out on his own, what are some challenges he is experiencing, and how is he overcoming those challenges? ...more25minPlay
August 16, 2024Nate Zolman | Owner, Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto CareSend us a textNate tells us about the company's humble beginnings and what his parents had to endure when they decided to open a small tire shop in Mishawaka, Indiana. Why did he choose to stay in the family business? How has he taken his father's dream, and grown it into double-digit locations in 2 states? Nate also discusses the dynamic of working in the family business, working for his parents and the grooming of the 3rd generation to take over someday. ...more27minPlay
August 09, 2024Chris Mahlmann, Founder | Jenny Craig Brown, Executive Director | GreatNews.LifeSend us a textThis week we talk with Chris Mahlmann, the Founder, and Jenny Craig Brown, the Executive Director of GreatNews.Life. We will find out what GreatNews.Life is, the amazing story of how it started, and what went into Chris's decision to leave his job at the Chicago Board of Trade, move to Northwest Indiana, and start an organization dedicated to spreading good news. AND DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS….MARK MCGILL...more29minPlay
August 02, 2024Steve Messenger | President & Co-Owner, CRS CustomSend us a textSteve tells us about the state of the body shop world these days and the changes he's endured over the years. The challenges of running a family business, especially when every family member works there. Steve will also talk about the thinking behind his recent million-dollar expansion in Osceola. ...more24minPlay
July 27, 2024Stephanie Murphy | Executive Director, St. Joe County Public LibrarySend us a textThis week we chat with Stephanie Murphy, the Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. Stephanie will tell us what's new at the library, and how it stays relevant in these ever-changing times. We will talk about the beautiful new branch in Downtown South Bend and what went into the decision to make it what it is today and what changes are ahead for the other branches. ...more27minPlay
July 19, 2024Jim Conklin, Co-Founder & Executive Director | Julie McGill, Partnership & Donor Engagement, Cultivate Food RescueSend us a textJim is the Executive Director and Julie is the Development Director for Elkhart County. Jim is also one of the founders and will tell us exactly what Cultivate Food Rescue is, how the idea for Cultivate came to be, what was the original plan for the organization and how it developed into what it is today.Jim and Julie will also tell us about Cultivate's expansion plans here in St. Joseph County and across all of Michiana, and how you can get involved with this amazing organization. ...more30minPlay
FAQs about Behind the Region:How many episodes does Behind the Region have?The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.