Building BN

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

Amber Wilfley: Business Retention & Expansion Manager, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council

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

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

www.bnbiz.org.

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Eric Whitfield: Senior Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois

Darcy Conner: Manager, Economic Development, Ameren Illinois

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.ameren.com/company/business-partners/economic-development

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Bernie Anderson: Regional Manager Community Affairs, Nicor Gas

Nicholas Crite: Economic Development Manager, Nicor Gas

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.nicorgas.com/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Brian Wipperman: CEO, Marcfirst 

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.marcfirst.org/

Economic Impact Study

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i3KuXduh_CzK4cMsxPtmhuqr367g_ks7/view

https://illinoispartners.org/illinois-partners-releases-mclean-county-economic-impact-report/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Tim Gleason: City Manager, City of Bloomington

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.cityblm.org/

Events:

Saturday, June 19

· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-19/

· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Shuga Beatz

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-shuga-beatz/

Sunday, June 20th

· 3rd Sunday Market starting at 8:00

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/3rd-sunday-market-june-2021/

Monday, June 21st

· Ewing Manor is Open for Tours

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/ewing-manor-open-for-tours-2021-06-21/

Wednesday, June 23rd

· Summer Time Lunch time Concerts in Downtown Bloomington

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-23/

· Loungabout the roundabout featuring Andy Bordewick

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-andy-bordewick/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Curt Rendall: Executive Director, Work Ready Program Development and Innovation

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://www.heartland.edu/index.html

Incumbent Worker Training

On the Job Training

Apprenticeship Training

Hiring Events

Events:

Saturday, June 12 is

· Downtown Bloomington Farmers Market

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-06-12/

· 2ndAnnual Over the Edge for the Boys & Girls Club at the Marriott Hotel

o https://bgcbn.org/over-the-edge/

· McLean County Wheelers Spring Metric Bike Ride at Comlara Park

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/mclean-county-wheelers-spring-metric-bike-ride/

· Lavender & Lemons Kitchens & More Tour

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/lavender-and-lemons-a-tour-of-kitchens-and-more-2/

· Miller Park Zoo’s Birthday Party Starts

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-zoos-birthday-party-2/

· Loungeabout the Roundabout featuring Kyle Yap

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-kyle-yap/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Carl Olson: Executive Director, Central Illinois Regional Airport (CIRA)

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

https://cira.com/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Kevin McCarthy: Founder & President, Path Performance Coaching & Consulting

Jamie Mathy: Owner, Red Raccoon Games

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

BN EDC Site Database

Website Links:

Events:

May 29th

· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-29/

· LoungeAbout the round About

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-john-aulabaugh-and-channel-4/

June 2nd

· Downtown Bloomington Lunchtime Concerts

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/summer-lunchtime-concerts-in-downtown-bloomington-2021-06-02/

· LoungeAbout the round About

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-nick-sizemore/

June 3rd

· 2021 – 10 minute play festival: The Campout

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-10-minute-play-festival-the-campout-2021-06-03/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Kathleen Lorenz: Community Investment Director, United Way

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL

Website Links:

United Way

Kathleen Lorenz Email: [email protected]

Events:

May 21st,

· Miller Park Mini Golf

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-mini-golf/

· BN Bites and Brews continues

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/bn-bites-brews-bloomington-normal-area-restaurant-week-2021-05-21/

May 22

· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-22/

· Free Storywalk at McGraw Park

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/free-storywalk-at-mcgraw-park/

· Miller Park Paddle Boat

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-paddle-boats/

· Lounge About the Round About

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-the-band-rio-grande/

· Style in Stereo Live at the Station Saloon

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/style-in-stereo-live-at-the-station-saloon/

May 23

· Sunday Sounds of Connie Link Theater featuring Mary & The Troublemakers

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-connie-link-amphitheatre-mary-the-troublemakers-50s-60s/

Hosts:

Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council 

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

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

Guests:

Kathleen Lorenz: Community Investment Director, United Way

Jobs:

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

Site of the Week:

1209 Towanda Avenue, Bloomington, IL

Website Links:

United Way

Kathleen Lorenz Email: [email protected]

Events:

May 21st,

· Miller Park Mini Golf

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-mini-golf/

· BN Bites and Brews continues

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/bn-bites-brews-bloomington-normal-area-restaurant-week-2021-05-21/

May 22

· Downtown Bloomington’s Farmers Market

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/downtown-bloomington-farmers-market-3-2021-05-22/

· Free Storywalk at McGraw Park

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/free-storywalk-at-mcgraw-park/

· Miller Park Paddle Boat

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/miller-park-paddle-boats/

· Lounge About the Round About

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/2021-loungeabout-the-roundabout-the-band-rio-grande/

· Style in Stereo Live at the Station Saloon

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/style-in-stereo-live-at-the-station-saloon/

May 23

· Sunday Sounds of Connie Link Theater featuring Mary & The Troublemakers

o https://www.visitbn.org/events/sounds-of-connie-link-amphitheatre-mary-the-troublemakers-50s-60s/