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Behind the Region

South Bend Regional Chamber

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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31:05

Randy Kelly | Executive Director, Leadership South...

Behind the Region ·

2025/01/04

Send us a textThe program, founded in 1974, just celebrated its 50th anniversary. For the first 41 years, it was a Chamber program. In 2015, it elected to leave the Chamber and go out on its own.Randy will tell us about the program and how it has transformed since its days with the chamber.

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12:36

Julio De La Cruz-Owner of DLX Studios

Behind the Region ·

2024/12/27

Send us a textJulio has an interesting path on how he got to where he is today, experiencing both success and failure, and he will tell us about both. He talks about as a business owner, how you overcome failure and how you have the strength and drive to keep going, and the courage to do it all over again.

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26:06

Rich Carlton-President and CEO of Aunalytics

Behind the Region ·

2024/12/20

Send us a textRich will tell us what Aunalytics does in the I.T. space. How do they keep up with this ever-changing industry, and how do they attract and retain their top talent, especially with new, national brand competition coming into the market?

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28:10

Josh Gobel - Owner of Gobels Commercial Cleaning Service

Behind the Region ·

2024/12/14

Send us a textJosh tells us about his journey from law enforcement into entrepreneurship. How he went from owning one company to several within a very short period of time, and all from different industries. With a company that is constantly growing, how does Josh attract and retain his talent?

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26:33

Kristian Stankiewicz - Founder and CEO of MAKS...

Behind the Region ·

2024/12/06

Send us a textKristian's journey to owning MAKS Plastics is interesting, and he will tell us about it. He will also tell us why he owns MAKS Plastics and why he comes to work invigorated, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. He also has a dedicated and loyal staff, and he will tell us his secret to attracting and retaining his top talent.

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16:29

Anne Witsken - Director of Marketing and Area Manager...

Behind the Region ·

2024/11/29

Send us a textAnne will explain StretchLab and its health benefits. There are only seven StretchLabs in Indiana, so what led to us getting one here in Granger? How does StretchLab attract and retain specialized talent in such a niche market?

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27:43

Tony Stearns | General Manager, Mishawaka Fieldhouse

Behind the Region ·

2024/11/22

Send us a textTony will explain the Mishawaka Fieldhouse, its economic impact on the community, and how you can utilize the facility.

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26:57

Tom Stout-President/Owner of Burston Marketing

Behind the Region ·

2024/11/15

Send us a textTom'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?

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30:36

Aaron Nichols | Executive Director, South Bend Civic...

Behind the Region ·

2024/11/08

Send us a textAaron 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.

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25:42

Cherri (Peate) Kulp-Founder and CEO of UnEarthed...

Behind the Region ·

2024/11/01

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.

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26:16

Mark Nowak | Owner, Culver's Franchisees

Behind the Region ·

2024/10/25

Send us a textWe 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.

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25:31

Shawn O'Brien | Executive Director, MACIAF (Michiana...

Behind the Region ·

2024/10/18

Send us a textShawn 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.

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26:42

Greg Giczi | President & CEO, PBS Michiana - WNIT

Behind the Region ·

2024/10/11

Send us a textWNIT 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?

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24:33

Jennifer Liddell-President of Junior League South Bend

Behind the Region ·

2024/10/04

Send us a textJennifer 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.

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27:30

Nick Swisher | Director of Marketing, Communications...

Behind the Region ·

2024/09/28

Send us a textNick 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?

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27:51

Phil Blasko | Superintendent of Parks, Mishawaka...

Behind the Region ·

2024/09/20

Send us a textWe 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.

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25:45

Taryn MacFarlane | Vice President, Regional...

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2024/09/13

Send us a textWe 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.

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29:04

Congressman Rudy Yakym

Behind the Region ·

2024/09/06

Send us a textComing 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?

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31:41

Caleb Bauer | Executive Director of Community...

Behind the Region ·

2024/08/30

Send us a textCaleb 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!

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24:58

DJ Tavernier | Owner, River Valley Construction Group

Behind the Region ·

2024/08/23

Send us a Text Message.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?

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