Building BN

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website:

https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Camille Rodriguez

Site of the Week:

NA

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

Friday, Oct 23 Classic Cars & Candy Bars at Miller Park Zoo 3 -5 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/classic-cars-candy-bars-at-miller-park/

Spooktacular at the Zoo Fri, Saturday 5 – 8 pm & Sunday 11 – 3:30 Miller Park Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/

Saturday, Oct 24 Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/

STEAM Challenge workshop 1 – 3 pm at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/

Sunday, Oct 25 Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Julie Hile – President & Founder, Hile Group

Jonathan Seiden

Site of the Week:

18522 E 3100 N Road, Gridley, IL 

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

10/30 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 6:00 – 8:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/

10/30 - Chicago Farmer will be live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/chicago-farmer-live-music/

10/31 - Halloween Farmers Market 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/howl-at-the-market-halloween-farmers-market/

10/31 - Craft and Candy Giveaway 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/craft-candy-giveaway/

10/31 - Halloween Hoopla 2020 Style 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-hoopla-2020-style/

10/31 - Halloween Spooktacular Open Skate Party 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

https://www.visitbn.org/events/halloween-spooktacular-party-open-skate/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Ryan Gammelgard – Counsel, State Farm

John Hull – Manager, The Research and Innovation Lab and the Vehicle Research Facility, State Farm

Site of the Week:

East College Avenue, Bloomington, IL 

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=manufacturing&l=McLean+County%2C+IL

Events:

10/23 - Classic Cars & Candy Bars at Miller Park Zoo 3 -5 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/classic-cars-candy-bars-at-miller-park/

10/23 – 10/24 - Spooktacular at the Miller Park Zoo

https://www.visitbn.org/events/spooktacular-at-the-zoo/

10/24 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market 7:30 – noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/outdoor-bloomington-farmers-market-2020-10-24/

10/24 - STEAM Challenge Workshop at the Children’s Discovery Museum

https://www.visitbn.org/events/steam-challenge-workshop-marble-run-challenge/

10/25 - Brushville Unplugged is at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 1 -4

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/brushville-live-unplugged/

Episode 13 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley: BRE Manger, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council  

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Rebecca Henderson: Owner, SMARTpath Education Services

Website: https://www.thinkoutsidethebag.us/

Site of the Week:

Railyards at West Seminary Avenue & Emerson Street, Bloomington, IL

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=science&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=technology+jobs&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=math&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=engineering&l=Bloomington%2C+IL

Events:

10/2 - The  Art & Architecture Crawl

https://www.visitbn.org/events/art-architecture-crawl/

10/2 - Creepy Crawly First Friday

https://www.visitbn.org/events/creepy-crawly-first-friday/

10/2 - Friday Night Spikes at the Corn Crib

https://www.visitbn.org/events/friday-night-spikes/

10/3 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

10/3 - Virtual Evergreen Cemetery Walk

https://www.visitbn.org/events/evergreen-cemetery-walk-14/

10/3 - Trial by Fire 5K

https://www.visitbn.org/events/trial-by-fire-5k-2/

10/3 - Run the Woods

https://www.visitbn.org/events/run-the-woods-4/

10/3 - BCAI’S Rhythm and Spray Paint

https://www.visitbn.org/events/bcais-rhythm-and-spray-paint/

Episode 12 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Ed Huey – Technical Specialist, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)

Website: https://www.imec.org/

Site of the Week:

1013 West Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701

Job Openings:

https://www.indeed.com/m/jobs?sameQ=1&q=manufacturing&l=Bloomington%2C+IL&from=searchOnSerp

Events:

9/26: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/26: Mission Impossible Golf Outing at the Den at Fox Creek

https://www.visitbn.org/events/mission-impossible-golf-outing-at-the-den-at-fox-creek/

9/26: Mask’erade Party Open Skate at the Bloomington Ice Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/maskerade-party-open-skate/

9/26: Backseat Radio is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-backseat-radio/

9/26 & 9/27: National Alpaca Farm Days

https://www.visitbn.org/events/national-alpaca-farm-days-6/

9/27: Ray’s Rocketts are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-rays-rockets-50s-80s-classic-rock-pop/

Episode 11 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Dr. John Baur, Professor of Chemistry & Former AVP of Research & Graduate Studies, ISU

Dr. Rebekka Darner, Director, Center of Mathematics, Science & Technology, ISU

Site of the Week:

https://app.locationone.com/sites/59eaba3dbec80e09b4c086ab?organization=59eaba35bec80e09b4bbf180

Job Openings:

Jobs.illinoisstate.edu

Events:

9/18: Doctors in Concert Virtually

https://www.visitbn.org/events/doctors-in-concert-childrens-discovery-museum/

9/18: Kevin Hart & The Vibe Tribe is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheater https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-kevin-hart-the-vibe-tribe-4/

9/19: is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/20: Virtual Devine Affair for Marcfirst  https://www.visitbn.org/events/a-virtual-dvine-affair-for-marcfirst/

Episode 10 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Puneet Leekha – COO & General Counsel, Chestnut Health Systems

Site of the Week:

14150 Carole Drive, Bloomington, IL 

Chestnut Health Job Openings:

Chestnut Health Systems Jobs

Events:

9/12: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/12 is Dress Up Movie Trolls: World Tour at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/dress-up-movie-trolls-world-tour/

9/12: Revel in Red is Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-revel-in-red-2/

9/13: To the Max 2K Obstacle Challenge at Maxwell Park

https://www.visitbn.org/events/to-the-max-2k-obstacle-challenge-2/

9/13: Jim Markum Swing Band is Live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-jim-markum-swing-band-2/

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council reviews the BN Advantage Economic Development Strategic Plan created in 2015 and outlines the future of the document and #BNAdvantage domain name.

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest: None

Site of the Week: Normandy Village Office Space

Job Openings: Safety Jobs

Events:

9/12 is Downtown Bloomington First Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/4 Turas is live at Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater at 6:00 pm

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-turas-irish-celtic-music/

9/5 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market from 7:30 am until noon

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

9/5 Jammsammich is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard 7:00 pm to 11:00

https://www.visitbn.org/events/live-music-at-the-vineyard-jammsammich-2/

Episode 8 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Guest:

Erick Hanson: Assistant Town Manager, Town of Normal

Site of the Week:

111 Merle Lane, Normal, IL 61706

Town of Normal Job Openings:

Town of Normal Jobs

Events:

8/29: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/29 : West Macqueen Street is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/30: Mary and the Troublemakers are live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

http://www.normalparks.org/800/Summer-Concert-Series

9/2: Heartland Jazz is live at the Connie Link Amphitheater

https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-heartland-jazz-orchestra-3/

9/3: Light the Night - Uptown Normal

https://www.visitbn.org/events/light-the-night-5/

9/4: Downtown Bloomington First Friday

https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-3/

Episode 7 - Show Notes

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

Amber Wilfley: BRE Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Councilv

Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

Location One Website

Site of the Week:

1833 West Hovey, Normal, IL 61701

McLean County Job Openings:

Real Estate Jobs

Events:

8/22: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

8/22: Easter Seals 100 Bicycle Ride

https://www.visitbn.org/events/easterseals-100-bicycle-ride/

8/22: Nick Sizemore and the Saddle Tramps is live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/

8/28: Erica Gilliam Depicts Animals & Plants in States of Magical Transformation at the McLean County Arts Center

https://www.visitbn.org/events/creatures-erica-gilliam/