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/

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/

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

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

Guests:

Hosts:

Integrity Job Openings:

Events:

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: