For Thing 1, Greater Bloomington Chamber President and CEO Erin Predmore talks with Gabe Gloden, managing director at Cardinal Stage, about the economic impact on Bloomington of the performing arts. In Thing 2, Erin reminds listeners about the Chamber's Community Awards nominations are now open. The deadline to make a nomination if August 15th and 5pm. Go to chamberbloomington.org for more information about the Awards and other upcoming event. For Thing 3, Erin talks with Mary Morgan, the Chamber's director of advocacy and public policy, about a range of issues, including the ongoing saga of the Convention Center, the status of the 4th St. parking garage, and affordable housing in Bloomington.