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This week we chat with Bob Hayden, our Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award Winner, at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon.

Bob just "retired" after 50 years in the car business,  spending most of those years with the Jordan Automotive Group.

We talked to Bob about the key to spending 50 years in the automotive industry. How has the car business changed from when Bob started, and what does the future look like?

How do you attract and retain top people in the car industry, and how do you build a winning culture?

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Tracy will explain what the House of Health is and why we are lucky to have such a unique business, originally dedicated to helping professional athletes, right here in Michiana. Tracy talks about what went into the decision of opening a clinic like this in South Bend, and how she deals with a work life balance, having 2 young children.

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Debie will dive into all of the amazing work that Goodwill does, and yes they are more than just thrift stores. Debie will tell us how Goodwill's mission is always changing to meet the growing needs in the community. She will talk about the expansion project they are preparing to embark on, and her journey from being an employee at a Goodwill Store, to becoming the President & CEO of this incredible organization.

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This week we pull back the curtain on the Chamber's Economic Development arm, and flip the script where our President/CEO, Jeff Rea is not the interviewer, but the interviewee.

Jeff is joined by the Director of Economic Development at the Chamber, Alyson Herzig. They will chat about all things E.D. happening in the county, big and small. How big projects come to be, start to finish, and is there a chance we run out of viable land options someday?

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Eric will take us on an audio tour of the gardens, telling us all that they have to offer year-round. Eric will talk about how the gardens got started, and about the major expansion currently underway.

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Theresa, a doctor by trade, has a great story about why she chose to leave a very successful career in the medical field and open up a family fun center, and why she chose to do it here in Michiana.

We will learn how she overcame struggles while taking a dream and making it into a reality. How Generations AdventurePlex is continuing to grow and what day to day challenges she faces and how she handles them.

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Seth will tell us exactly what Five Star Life is and how it is impacting the youth of today. We will also discuss what challenges Seth faces, leading a business that relies heavily on outside funding.

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 Juan talks about his journey from immigrating here with his family in 1998, to leading one of the fastest growing non profits in the area.  How La Casa de Amistad has grown into what it is today, and what does the future hold.

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Amanda was the keynote speaker at our Salute to Business Luncheon this year. We chat with Amanda about her time visiting South Bend. How our area compares to other areas she has researched and visited, what should we be most proud of and what areas need some improvement.

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Rich went from being a successful Estate Planning Attorney, to purchasing not one but two different franchises. What went into the decision to give up a good paying job to "put your name on the sign?" What are the challenges of being a small business owner in the current climate, and what are the pros and cons of buying into a franchise?