Behind the Region

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As a marketing firm, Jay will discuss the state of marketing today and how Villing & Company keeps up with the ever-changing industry landscape.

Jay will also talk about what went into the decision to buy a marketing firm, shortly after retiring from owning a successful staffing agency, especially not knowing much about running a marketing firm.

Jay will also talk about attracting and retaining employees in this demanding and ever-changing industry.

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Ryan will tell us, as a hometown boy, why he chose to stay in South Bend to raise his family, and some of the changes he has seen over the years.

He will tell us what steps he takes to attract and retain his top talent.

Why is it important to Ryan to give back so much to the community, especially as a member of the Board of Directors at the chamber, and how does he view his role as Board Chair?

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Did you know there is a pretty good chance that the lettuce you are eating is grown right here in South Bend? Joe will tell us how that works. He will also talk about how he attracts and retains his specialized team, and what are the future plans for Pure Green Farms.

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Justin will tell us what it's like to run a 4th generation construction business.  With all the projects they are involved in, how do they attract and retain their top talent. And what does the construction industry's future look like in St. Joseph County?

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Jason will tell us about his journey from big city credit unions to South Bend, and why he chose to call Michiana home.

He will talk about the rebranding of Teachers Credit Union to Everwise, and why the change.

Jason will also tell us a very cool story about the role TCU, at the time, played in naming the Michiana Region.

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Andrew will tell us the pros and cons of working for a franchise. What separates them from other painters in the area and how do they attract and retain their top painting talent?

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We will learn what ChoiceLight, Inc is, and how the idea for ChoiceLight was way ahead of its time. Regina is also very active in helping to restore downtown South Bend, by buying old buildings and bringing them back to their glory, and she will tell us why that is so important to her.

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Matt tells us his journey from giving up his regular paycheck to fulfilling his dream of starting his own company with his friend Josh. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome those challenges?

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Mark Talks about how a guy who makes candy, has branched out into the restaurant industry. He will also tell us about his interesting hobby, and how that led him to building a museum to share his hobby with the public.

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Joe discusses all the renovations happening this off-season at Four Winds Field and what fans can expect next season and beyond.

He tells us why, after 30 years in baseball, he is still running a single-A Club in South Bend, Indiana. Here is a hint: it's because he wants to.

What is the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Four Winds Field more special than any other ball park in America?