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Building BN

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Building BN episodes

  • #6 - Connect Transit & the Downtown Transfer Station with Ryan Whitehouse

    Episode 6 - Show Notes

    Guests:

    Ryan Whitehouse – Chairman of the Board, Connect Transit; Associate Director of Local Government & Political Engagement, Illinois Farm Bureau

    Connect Transit

    Illinois Farm Bureau

    Hosts:

    Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

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

    Site of the Week:

    1601 GE Road 

    McLean County Job Openings:

    https://www.connect-transit.com/about/careers/joblistings.asp

    Events:

    8/15 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

    8/15 - Phanie Rae and the Soul Shakers; Live at the Mackinaw Valley Vineyard

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

    8/16 - The Sounds of the Connie Link Amphitheater will feature Brian Choban Jazz Quintet

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-the-connie-link-amphitheatre-brian-choban-jazz-quintet-2/

    35 min
  • #5 - Get to Know Your BNEDC Team

    On this episode, get to know the BNEDC team as they discuss their background, current roles, and their perfect day in BN. 


    Episode 5 - Show Notes

    Guests:

    Patrick Hoban – CEO, BNEDC

    Amber Wilfley – BRE Manager, BNEDC

    Nik Duffle – Project Manager, BNEDC

    Becky Kirkpatrick – Executive Assistant, BNEDC

    Hosts:

    Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

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

    Site of the Week:

    2501 East College Avenue, Suites C & D, Normal, IL 61761

    McLean County Job Openings:

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

    Events:

    8/7 is Downtown Bloomington First Friday

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-first-friday-2/

    8/8 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

    8/8 Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/second-saturday-sidewalk-sales/

    8/8 Decade of Decadence is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

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

    8/8 & 8/9 McLean County Fair Food Fest

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/

    8/14 Golf Fore Good - Benefiting the Athletes of Special Olympics Illinois at Weibring Golf Club

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/golf-fore-good/

    26 min
  • #4 - Bloomington-Normal Legal Industry with Amelia Buragas & Josh Rohrscheib

    This episodes features Amelia Buragas and Josh Rohrscheib of BRE Law in Downtown Bloomington and highlights the legal industry in Bloomington-Normal. 

    Episode 4 - Show Notes

    Guests:

    Amelia Buragas, Attorney & Partner at Bolen, Robinson, Ellis LLP

    Josh Rohrscheib, Attorney & Partner at Bolen Robinson, Ellis LLP

    https://brelaw.com/

    Hosts:

    Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

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

    Site of the Week:

    205 North Main Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

    McLean County Job Openings:

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

    Events:

    8/01: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

    https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

    8/1: Jammsammich is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

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

    8/2: Hog Wild 5K  to support McLean County Youths at the Fairgrounds

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/hog-wild-5k/

    8/2: Rocking the Blues Sunday at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery featuring Matt Curry

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/rocking-the-blues-sunday-featuring-matt-curry/

    8/5 – 8/9: McLean County Fair Food Fest 11:00 am  -7:00 pm at the Fairgrounds

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/taste-of-mclean-county-fair-food-fest-2020-08-05/

    31 min
  • #3 - Covid 19's Impact on the BN EDC with Bill Lawrence

    On this episode of Building BN, the EDC team discusses the impact Covid-19 on the EDC's strategic planning and how to adapt to new, unforeseen changes. 


    Episode 3 - Show Notes

    Guests:

    Bill Lawrence – President, PLR Insurance

    https://www.plrinsurance.com/

    Hosts:

    Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

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

    McLean County Job Openings:

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

    Events:

    July 24 Brushville is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

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

    7/24 & 25 the Illinois Chamber Music Festival is virtual

    https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-chamber-music-festival-goes-virtual-2020-07-19/

    7/25 is Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market https://www.downtownbloomington.org/

    7/25 Captain Quirk is Live at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery

    July 31 is The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Craft Beer Bingo.  https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo

    27 min
  • #2 - Cloud Computing Best Practices with Mary Bennett Henrichs & Chad Geiser of Integrity Technology Solutions

    Today's episode discusses the recent increase in cloud computing and technology software with a local business Integrity Technology Solutions. 


    Guests:

    • Mary Bennent Henrich, CEO
    • Chad Geiser, Director of Strategic Partnerships
    • https://www.integrityts.com/

      • Hosts:

      • Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
      • Nik Duffle: Project Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council
      • Website: https://www.bnbiz.org/

        • Integrity Job Openings:

        • https://www.integrityts.com/careers/

          • Events:

          • July 18 - Miller Park Zoo: Zookeeper Olympics from 1:00 until 3:00 - https://www.bloomingtonparks.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11923/809
          • July 18: Live Music at Mackinaw Valley Vineyard & Winery - https://www.mackinawvalleyvineyard.com/event/4158/
          • July 18: Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market - https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
          • July 19: Illinois Chamber Music Festival Goes Virtual - https://www.visitbn.org/events/illinois-chamber-music-festival-goes-virtual-2020-07-19/
          • July 19: Cruising the Art & Wine Festival - https://midstatecruisers.weebly.com/
          • July 20: McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s Stroker Golf Outing - https://mcleancochamber.org/events/chambercalendar/event/2020/07/20/stroker-golf-outing
          • Continuing until July 31: The Children’s Discovery Museum’s Craft Beer Bingo - https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo
            • 31 min
          • #1 - Welcome Carle Hospital with John Hesse

            The BN EDC discusses Carle Hospitals recent acquisition of Advocate Bromenn and the impact on the Bloomington-Normal Economy. Vice President of Business Development John Hesse joins EDC staff Nik Duffle and Patrick Hoban to discuss his role in the the transition. 

            Episode Notes:

            Guest:

            John Hesse: Vice President of Business Development at Carle Bromenn


            Hosts:

            Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

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


            Carle Job Openings:

            https://carle.org/careers

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


            Events:

            • July 11 is The Sugar Creek Arts Festival - https://www.sugarcreekartsfestival.org/
            • July 10 & 11 is David Davis Mansion Foundation’s 24thannual Glorious Garden Walk - http://daviddavismansion.org/fbclid=IwAR0vNvfnN3WcVRULxDnDJBdJwylbNv7JxBZ-XFhRgOTcOQSh7OWZ1_4ab_Q
            • Saturday from 7:30 - Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market  https://www.downtownbloomington.org/
            • July 13 is McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Outing - http://www.mcfb.org/foundation
            • Now until July 31 is The Children’s Discovery Museum Craft Beer Bingo - https://www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net/225/Craft-Beer-Bingo
              • 25 min

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