February 23, 2023 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to discuss the help available to workers affected by the Akorn closure. Listen to the podcast now!

Workforce Investment Solutions 

Illinois WorkNet Centers are offering a Layoff outreach workshop today (2/23) and tomorrow (2/24) for those affected by the Akorn closing.

The IL Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has created a resource directly for former Akorn employees. A link can be found HERE.

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February 23, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to discuss the situation with Akorn Pharmaceuticals and the resources available from the city to the employees affected. Listen to the podcast now.

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February 22, 2023 - Tanya Andricks, Michelle Senger, and Eternity Jeffro of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the intentionally supportive culture of their campus and partnerships that are helping students and current staff with skills and training that are leading to new jobs and additional compensation. Listen to the podcast now! 

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February 22, 2023 - Lori Kerans and Dr. Dan Miller of Millikin University joined Byers & Co to detail several upcoming events connecting with high school students throughout the state including the VEX Illinois State Robotic Competition, Illinois History Day, Storyteller's Studio, and Campus Visit Days. Listen to the podcast now! 

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February 22, 2023 -Peggy Myers of Hickory Point Bank and Ed Smith of Habitat for Humanity joined Byers & Co for the "Hickory Point Bank Community Invested" segment. Peggy talked about her passion for serving on the Habitat for Humanity board and Ed discussed how they are helping families with affordable housing and how that can positively impact families in other ways. Listen to the podcast now! 

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February 22, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about the Devon, the start of the golf season, Mommy and Son Play Night at the DISC, and Supper with a Side of Soul. Listen to the podcast now! 

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February 21, 2023 - Dave Wendt of the Village of Forsyth joined Byers & Co to talk about Starbucks coming to the village, city business, and commercial opportunities. Listen to the podcast now!

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February 21, 2023 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation and Linda Little of CHELP joined Byers & Co to talk about Decatur earning the designation of being a Dementia Friendly Community and how the foundation is supporting the cause through funding. Listen to the podcast now.

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February 23, 2023 - Dale Colee joined Byers & Co to preview tonight's Pharmacy Facts with Friends on First Mid Mondays and to discuss the importance of the COVID-19 boosters. Listen to the podcast now!

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February 21, 2023 - DPS 61 superintendent Dr. Rochelle Clark joined Byers & Co to talk about the current state of schools in the district and how they are working on the recent increase in disruptive behavior. Listen to the podcast now.

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