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Steve 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. 

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This 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.

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Jim 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.

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Matt talks about what it's like to be part of the leadership team of a 3rd generation, family business, and the modern-day pressures to keep the business growing.

What is the current state of commercial construction in St. Joseph County, and does he foresee a slowdown on the horizon?

And with all the construction projects happening locally, Matt chats about employee attraction and retention, and what the secret to their success is in that area.

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We will learn about Ryan's journey from retail, into the mortgage industry and all the stops in between. What does it take to be a successful mortgage broker? What is the current state of the housing industry, and what does the future look like?

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Matt talks to us about the keys to running a 4th generation business, and what it is like to groom the 5th generation. What is the secret that makes the Gates Automotive Group so successful? What is the current state of the car business and what does the future look like, especially in the EV space? 

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Kareemah was the Woman of Influence Award Winner at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. She will tell us what best practices the corporation has implemented to make it more efficient. Kareemah will also talk Career Center and tell us what exciting things are on the horizon for South Bend Schools.

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Amber discusses her career path and how she became a Market President at such a young age. How the business of banking has changed, and why she is so passionate about giving back to the community.

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Kate tells us about the important work being done in conjunction with our schools, trying to help prepare our students for What's Next?

 We chat about the career center and how we can connect with employers to ensure their workforce needs are met.

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Christina will tell us about the great work her team is doing to combat teen homelessness, She also chats about how she runs the agency like a business, even though it is a non-profit organization. The fundraising challenges she faces in this sea of so many worthwhile non-profits, and the future of YSB, including their brand new building going up on the South Bend/Mishawaka border.