Tony Stearns | General Manager, Mishawaka Fieldhouse
Send us a text Tony will explain the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, its economic impact on the community, and how you can utilize the facility.
Nov 22, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Behind the Region
What’s happening to spur economic vitality in the South Bend, Indiana, Region, and surrounding areas? And who are the people behind these efforts? We'll dive deeper beyond the headlines to keep you informed on the people and businesses making things happen in the region. You’ll hear casual and candid conversations with real people—business and community leaders driving the region forward. Hear authentic, unscripted stories from entrepreneurs, business owners, elected officials, and more!
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Tom Stout | President, Burston Marketing
Send us a text Tom's story is very unique and he will tell us how he got his start at a very young age. He will tell us how he was able to land a major contract with General Motors without having a physical building or employees at the time. How does Tom attract and retain employees in such a competitive industry?
Nov 15, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Aaron Nichols | Executive Director, South Bend Civic Theater
Send us a text Aaron will tell us just what the South Bend Civic Theater is, and why it's so much more than just performances. We will talk about the state of the theater business, what makes the South Bend Civic Theater so successful, and what the future looks like for civic theaters in general, not just here in South Bend.
Nov 08, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Cherri (Peate) Kulp | Founder & CEO, UnEarthed Coaching and Consulting
Send us a text Cherri will tell us how, as a leader, you can build confidence, not just for yourself but also for your team. She will help you understand the art and science of networking, and how to make social and professional capital.
Nov 01, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Mark Nowak | Owner, Culver's Franchisees
Send us a text We will chat with Mark about making a major career change after 2 decades in teaching and what went into that decision. He will tell us about life in the very demanding food industry, how he attracts his workers, and what keeps him up at night.
Oct 25, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Shawn O'Brien | Executive Director, MACIAF (Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund)
Send us a text Shawn will tell us exactly what MACIAF is and what it does. We will discuss how the organization is helping to ensure that we have enough construction workers to work on the multiple big projects happening in St. Joseph County. Shawn will also talk about the construction industry's future and what that looks like.
Oct 18, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Greg Giczi | President & CEO, PBS Michiana - WNIT
Send us a text WNIT is celebrating 50 years of informing and entertaining Michiana. Greg will tell us how they have managed to stay relevant in an industry that is constantly changing. What is he most proud of during his tenure at WNIT? What are he and his staff currently working on and looking into his crystal ball, what does the future hold for public broadcasting?...
Oct 11, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Jennifer Liddell | President, The Junior League of South Bend
Send us a text Jennifer will tell us just what Junior League is. She will discuss the good they do in the community and why and how you can get involved in this great organization.
Oct 04, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Nick Swisher | Former Director of Marketing, Communications and Events, IDEA Center, University of Notre Dame
Send us a text Nick will tell us what the IDEA Center is and everything they do. Why is it important for Notre Dame to have an IDEA Center? Why have they grown so quickly, and what exciting things do the future hold for Nick and his staff?
Sep 28, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Phil Blasko | Superintendent of Parks, Mishawaka Parks and Recreation
Send us a text We will talk with Phil about the continuing transformation and renovations of all the parks within the city. What goes into a park renovation, and how do Phil and his team choose what Amenities to put in a park? Phil will also update us on current projects within the parks and what is next on the docket.
Sep 20, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Taryn MacFarlane | Vice President, Regional Initiatives, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership
Send us a text We will find out what the Partnership does, and how it affects regional development. We will discuss Regional Cities, Readi Grants, and the economic impact those programs have on the region. Taryn will also look into the future and tell us what the Partnership is working on, and what we should be excited about moving forward.
Sep 13, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Representative Rudy Yakym | Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
Send us a text Coming up on 2 years on the job, we talk about the life of a Congressman. How Rudy manages to be a terrific, ever-present husband and father, yet a very effective Congressman, whose office is in Washington D.C. What keeps him awake at night, and what excites him about the future?
Sep 06, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Caleb Bauer | Executive Director of Community Investment, City of South Bend
Send us a text Caleb will take us through a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment addressing all the projects the city has going on, and even some on the horizon that you may not be aware of yet. From Notre Dame, to the new Beacon Patient Tower, to multiple new housing options all across the city, including in the heart of downtown, if there is a crane in the air or a hammer being swung in the city, Caleb knows about it and will tell us about it today!...
Aug 30, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 25
DJ Tavernier | Owner, River Valley Construction Group
Send us a text We will talk about the ever-changing housing market and the seemingly never-ending quest for affordable housing and what can be done about it. What went into DJ's decision to go out on his own, what are some challenges he is experiencing, and how is he overcoming those challenges?
Aug 23, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Nate Zolman | Owner, Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care
Send us a text Nate tells us about the company's humble beginnings and what his parents had to endure when they decided to open a small tire shop in Mishawaka, Indiana. Why did he choose to stay in the family business? How has he taken his father's dream, and grown it into double-digit locations in 2 states? Nate also discusses the dynamic of working in the family business, working for his parents and the grooming of the 3rd generation to take over someday....
Aug 16, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Chris Mahlmann, Founder | Jenny Craig Brown, Executive Director | GreatNews.Life
Send us a text This week we talk with Chris Mahlmann, the Founder, and Jenny Craig Brown, the Executive Director of GreatNews.Life. We will find out what GreatNews.Life is, the amazing story of how it started, and what went into Chris's decision to leave his job at the Chicago Board of Trade, move to Northwest Indiana, and start an organization dedicated to spreading good news. AND DIRECTOR OF MEMBER RELATIONS….MARK MCGILL...
Aug 09, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Steve Messenger | President & Co-Owner, CRS Custom
Send us a text Steve tells us about the state of the body shop world these days and the changes he's endured over the years. The challenges of running a family business, especially when every family member works there. Steve will also talk about the thinking behind his recent million-dollar expansion in Osceola.
Aug 02, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Stephanie Murphy | Executive Director, St. Joe County Public Library
Send us a text This week we chat with Stephanie Murphy, the Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. Stephanie will tell us what's new at the library, and how it stays relevant in these ever-changing times. We will talk about the beautiful new branch in Downtown South Bend and what went into the decision to make it what it is today and what changes are ahead for the other branches....
Jul 27, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Jim Conklin, Co-Founder & Executive Director | Julie McGill, Partnership & Donor Engagement, Cultivate Food Rescue
Send us a text Jim is the Executive Director and Julie is the Development Director for Elkhart County. Jim is also one of the founders and will tell us exactly what Cultivate Food Rescue is, how the idea for Cultivate came to be, what was the original plan for the organization and how it developed into what it is today. Jim and Julie will also tell us about Cultivate's expansion plans here in St. Joseph County and across all of Michiana, and how you can get involved with this amazing organizatio...
Jul 19, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Matt Schrock | Vice President, DJ Construction
Send us a text Matt talks about what it's like to be part of the leadership team of a 3rd generation, family business, and the modern-day pressures to keep the business growing. What is the current state of commercial construction in St. Joseph County, and does he foresee a slowdown on the horizon? And with all the construction projects happening locally, Matt chats about employee attraction and retention, and what the secret to their success is in that area....
Jul 12, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Ryan Woodruff | Regional Manager, GVC Mortgage
Send us a text We will learn about Ryan's journey from retail, into the mortgage industry and all the stops in between. What does it take to be a successful mortgage broker? What is the current state of the housing industry, and what does the future look like?
Jul 05, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Matt Helmkamp | President, Gates Automotive Group
Send us a text Matt talks to us about the keys to running a 4th generation business, and what it is like to groom the 5th generation. What is the secret that makes the Gates Automotive Group so successful? What is the current state of the car business and what does the future look like, especially in the EV space?
Jun 28, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Kareemah Fowler | CFO & Assistant Superintendent, South Bend Community School Corporation
Send us a text Kareemah was the Woman of Influence Award Winner at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. She will tell us what best practices the corporation has implemented to make it more efficient. Kareemah will also talk Career Center and tell us what exciting things are on the horizon for South Bend Schools.
Jun 21, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Amber Pulford | Market President, Everwise Credit Union
Send us a text Amber discusses her career path and how she became a Market President at such a young age. How the business of banking has changed, and why she is so passionate about giving back to the community.
Jun 14, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Kate Lee | Executive Director of Education & Workforce, South Bend Regional Chamber
Send us a text Kate tells us about the important work being done in conjunction with our schools, trying to help prepare our students for What's Next? We chat about the career center and how we can connect with employers to ensure their workforce needs are met.
Jun 07, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Christina McGovern | CEO, Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County
Send us a text Christina will tell us about the great work her team is doing to combat teen homelessness, She also chats about how she runs the agency like a business, even though it is a non-profit organization. The fundraising challenges she faces in this sea of so many worthwhile non-profits, and the future of YSB, including their brand new building going up on the South Bend/Mishawaka border....
May 31, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Bob Hayden | Consultant, Retired Jordan Automotive Group
Send us a text This week we chat with Bob Hayden, our Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award Winner, at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. Bob just "retired" after 50 years in the car business, spending most of those years with the Jordan Automotive Group. We talked to Bob about the key to spending 50 years in the automotive industry. How has the car business changed from when Bob started, and what does the future look like? How do you attract and retain top people in the car indu...
May 24, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Dr. Tracy Warhop | Owner, House of Health
Send us a text Tracy will explain what the House of Health is and why we are lucky to have such a unique business, originally dedicated to helping professional athletes, right here in Michiana. Tracy talks about what went into the decision of opening a clinic like this in South Bend, and how she deals with a work life balance, having 2 young children. .
May 17, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Debie Coble | President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Michiana
Send us a text Debie will dive into all of the amazing work that Goodwill does, and yes they are more than just thrift stores. Debie will tell us how Goodwill's mission is always changing to meet the growing needs in the community. She will talk about the expansion project they are preparing to embark on, and her journey from being an employee at a Goodwill Store, to becoming the President & CEO of this incredible organization....
May 10, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jeff Rea, President & CEO | Alyson Herzig, Director of Economic Development | South Bend Regional Chamber
Send us a text This week we pull back the curtain on the Chamber's Economic Development arm, and flip the script where our President/CEO, Jeff Rea is not the interviewer, but the interviewee. Jeff is joined by the Director of Economic Development at the Chamber, Alyson Herzig. They will chat about all things E.D. happening in the county, big and small. How big projects come to be, start to finish, and is there a chance we run out of viable land options someday? ....
May 03, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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