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Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.

  1. 6天前

    #95- Tyler Cravens, McLean County Chamber of Commerce

    On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Tyler Cravens, Chief Operating Officer for the McLean County Chamber of Commerce. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠Tyler Cravens: Chief Operating Officer, McLean County Chamber of Commerce Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mcleancochamber.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics: Get To Know, Fun Fact, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

    38 分钟

  2. 3月21日

    #94- Inspire Travel Luggage: A Conversation with Kristin Rae

    On this week's episode of the Building BN Podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Kristin Rae, founder of Inspire Travel Luggage. She shares her journey from fashion design student to successful solopreneur, highlighting local manufacturing, community support, and the entrepreneurial spirit in Bloomington Normal. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Kristin Rae: Inspire Travel Luggage Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.inspiretravelluggage.com/ https://midwestmoldingsolutions.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keywords: entrepreneurship,solopreneur, Inspire Travel Luggage, manufacturing, economic development,Bloomington Normal, community support, Amazon marketplace, local economy,product design Takeaways: Kristin Rae is the founder ofInspire Travel Luggage, a boutique brand of toiletry cases. She transitioned from a fashiondesign student to a solopreneur after facing challenges in her career. The journey of entrepreneurshipoften involves zigzagging paths and overcoming obstacles. Local manufacturing partnerships,like with Midwest Moldings, are crucial for small businesses. Economic development plays asignificant role in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Community connections can lead tovaluable resources and partnerships. Marketplaces like Amazon provideopportunities for direct-to-consumer sales. The entrepreneurial journey isfilled with ups and downs, and persistence is key. Investing in local manufacturinghas a ripple effect on the economy. Networking and community supportare essential for entrepreneurial success

    25 分钟

  3. 3月14日

    #93- Birth to Five Illinois’ Melissa Breeden

    On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Melissa Breeden, Region Council Manager for Birth to Five Illinois. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Melissa Breeden: Region Council Manager, Birth to Five Illinois Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.birthtofiveil.com/region17⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics: Get To Know, Fun Facts, Birth to Five Illinois, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Early Childhood Matter?

    32 分钟

  4. 3月7日

    #92- Casey Peterson, CEcD, Farewell

    In this episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban sits down with Casey Peterson to reflect on his experiences and time at the BNEDC. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban, CEcd, EDFP: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Casey Peterson, CEcd Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: Peace Corps ISU Stevenson Center McLean County RegionalPlanning Room Ready

    46 分钟

  5. 3月4日

    #91- Samantha Mlot, City of Bloomington Economic Development Advocate

    On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Samantha Mlot, the City of Bloomington Economic Development Advocate. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Samantha Mlot: Economic Development Advocate, City of Bloomington Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.bloomingtonil.gov/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics: Get To Know, Fun Facts, Economic Development, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

    24 分钟

  6. 1月22日

    #90- 2025 BNEDC Board Chairman Ryan Whitehouse

    Summary: In this podcast, Patrick Hoban and Ryan Whitehouse discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Illinois Farm Bureau and the agricultural community as they enter the new year. They explore Ryan's advocacy role, the importance of economic development in rural areas, the pressing challenges for farmers, and the significance of agriculture in national security. They also touch on new board positions, housing challenges, and the strategic planning necessary for community growth and development. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Ryan Whitehouse: Director of National Legislation, Illinois Farm Bureau Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ilfb.org/ Keywords: Illinois Farm Bureau, agriculture, economic development, rural communities, challenges, housing, advocacy, national security, community development, strategic planning ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    43 分钟

  7. 1月3日

    #89- Wabash Valley Power Alliance

    On this week’s episode of the #BuildingBN podcast, CEO Patrick Hoban talks with Rachel Huser and Mike O'Grady with Wabash Valley Power Alliance. Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patrick Hoban: CEO, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Rachel Huser: Senior Economic Development Manager at Wabash Valley Power Alliance Mike O'Grady: Economic Development Representative, Illinois at Wabash Valley Power Alliance Websites:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bnbiz.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.wvpa.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Topics: Get To Know, Fun Facts, Wabash Valley Power Alliance, Perfect Day in Bloomington-Normal, and Why Does Economic Development Matter?

    28 分钟

  8. 2024/11/07

    #88- Get to know BNEDC Intern Marin Moss

    Summary: In this conversation, Patrick Hoban interviews Marin Moss, an intern from Illinois Wesleyan University, discussing her background, educational journey, and insights into economic development. Marin shares her experiences in creating demographic profiles for rural communities and reflects on the importance of economic development for quality of life. The conversation also explores local attractions in Bloomington Normal and the significance of community engagement in economic growth. Takeaways: • Marin Moss is an intern at the Bloomington Normal Economic Development Council. • She chose Illinois Wesleyan for its small campus and community feel. • Marin is majoring in entrepreneurship and economics. • Her internship involves creating demographic profiles for rural communities. • She uses Canva for data visualization and learning about local communities. • Marin finds economics classes to be more theoretical than practical. • Labor economics is crucial for understanding workforce dynamics. • Bloomington Normal has a rich food culture that attracts residents. • Economic development significantly impacts the quality of life in communities. • Retention of businesses and people is as important as attracting new ones. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Marin Moss and Background06:00 Internship Experience and Economic Development Insights12:10 The Importance of Economic Development #MarinMoss #EconomicDevelopment #IllinoisWesleyanUniversity #Internship #BloomingtonNormal #Entrepreneurship #Economics #CommunityDevelopment #DemographicProfiles #QualityOfLife

    12 分钟
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    Bloomington-Normal EDC discusses economic development industry trends, best practices, and development news in Central Illinois.

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