BTown Biz Lounge

Thing 1: In Erin's final episode as host, she sits down with Eric Spoonmore, the new President and CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. They talk about his background and short term vision

Thing2: Register to meet Eric! Plus, the Young Professionals party is coming up! All at chamberbloomington.org

Thing3: Eric tells us about some of his favorite things, and Erin says goodbye

We are taking a quick break for the holidays so please enjoy one of our favorite episodes!

Thing 1: Erin talks with Jon Barada, president and CEO of the Bloomington Health Foundation, about local healthcare and creating a healthy community. 

Thing 2: Register for DEI trainings and the Women in Leadership and Chamber holiday parties at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Erin talks with Lisa Ridge, highway director for Monroe County, and Adam Wason, director of public works for the City, about how the city and county collaborate.

Thing 1: Erin gets some time with Kurtis Cummings, President and Co-Founder of Switchyard Brewing, to talk about how Kurtis got into the brewing world, pivoting during the pandemic, and building Switchyard's workplace culture.

Thing 2: Check out Community Day, sign up for Diversity Equity and Inclusion training, and come to the Chamber Holiday Party, all at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Erin returns with Kurtis to walk through the process and results of Switchyard going tip-less.

Thing 1: Erin sits down with VP of Operations at Express Employment in Bloomington and Evansville, Maria Douglas, to talk about the current phenomenons in the labor market, what's causing them, who is being successful and why.

Thing 2: Go to chamberbloomington.org to check out Chamber Day, DEI trainings, and the Bloomington Women in Leadership Holiday Party!

Thing 3: Maria returns with advice on recruitment and retention, and the seemingly simple things that make it all easier.

Check out Express Employment!

Thing 1: Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, Mary Morgan, talks with Erin about the current priorities of Bloomington's city budget including the climate action plan, BPD base pay, and the future of Kirkwood.

Thing 2: Chamber Speaker Series: Make your Business a Preferred Employer, Annual Business Outlook Panel, Morning Buzz, register for all of this and more at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Mary returns to talk about updates on the Monroe county budget including annexation and criminal justice reform.

Thing 1: Kevin Osbourne sits with Erin to discuss the history of IU Credit Union, it's 65th year in business, and what's next!

Thing 2: Register for events at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Tony Rastall and Amy Doan give success stories and advice on transitioning out of the peak of the pandemic and how to prepare for another surge.

Thing 1: Erin gets a moment with the immensely busy community leader Cindy Kinnarney to recall her taking the role of Regional President of German American Bank in the uncertainty of the early pandemic, what's going on at German American, and identifying the problems they are working to solve and believe for which there are future solutions.

Thing 2: Register to get some time with Senator Todd Young! Also Rachel Gerber will visit on Oct 26th! Register at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Erin dives into all of the ways Cindy is involved in the community and gets some advice from Cindy's after all of that experience!

Thing 1: Erin talks with the President and CEO of IU Ventures, Tony Armstrong, to get an understanding of what they do and the impact it has on the Bloomington area.

Thing 2: We are opening more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training sessions, make sure to register for one happening this fall. Additionally our Chamber Speaker Series October 13th is all about starting your own podcast! Register at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Erin gets business advice from Tony and talk about the benefits of learning to ask for help!

Thing 1: Host Erin Predmore talks with Matthew Humphrey, Assistant VP of Fifth Third Bank about new products that help reduce friction and serves the underbanked.

Thing 2: We are opening more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training sessions, make sure to register for one happening this fall. Additionally our Chamber Speaker Series October 13th is all about starting your own podcast! Register at chamberbloomington.org

Thing 3: Erin sits with Greg Stierer, the VP of Business Banking and Relationship Manager at Fifth Third Bank. They discuss recent banking trends related to the fluctuating pandemic.

Thing 1: Host Erin Predmore talks with marketing guru Rebecca Ellison about approaching marketing in the current business landscape including action items around targeted ads.

Thing 2: This is our last episode of the season so please subscribe to be notified when Erin comes back in September!  Events coming up: May 14th there is a webinar on how to optimize your business listing on Google, Young Professionals Bloomington are meeting for morning mindfulness on May 20th, and on May 26 is Women Excel Bloomington! Go to chamberbloomington.org to register for all of these events!

Thing 3: Erin gets a moment with Jim Murphy of CFC Properties to talk downtown real estate and the 30th anniversary of the Grant St. Inn. Jim also announces a contest for listeners!

Email for contest: [email protected]