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Business In The 217

Woodward Community Media

Weekly business news from Central Illinois -- which includes discussions with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal.

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10:50

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/07/09

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: The Wakery opened downtown a little over two years ago, but owner Elizabeth Wake said the business has not proven to be sustainable, despite a strong public receptionand winning several awards. University of

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10:12

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/07/02

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Tacology 201 was launched as the second version of the popular Mexican restaurant, which also experimented with bar partnerships at one point, but owner James Hamiltonhas announced that his time in the restaurant

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8:01

Business in the 217: IWIL's Heather Burton chats...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/30

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Heather Burton - Illinois Women in Leadership Trent R. Nelson spoke with Heather Burton about what the organization does, what the ATHENA Leadership Award is, the nominees, the time of the event, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:21

Business in the 217: Springfield Sangamon Growth...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/26

Business in the 217: Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance CEO Ryan McCrady - 06/26/25 Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Infrastructure updates across Springfield The recent words of Fed Chair Jerome Powell and what they mean Share and subscribe, and ensure that your

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10:25

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/25

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Three certified financial planners have joined forces to create Navigator Wealth Strategies, a Springfield-based financial planning firm serving central Illinois. Coltin Cunningham has launched Alpha Dog

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12:00

Business in the 217: Eric Hill of SkillsUSA Illinois...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/24

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Eric Hill - SkillsUSA Illinois Trent R. Nelson spoke with Eric Hill of SkillsUSA Illinois about what the organization does, why they support vocational training in schools alongside traditional education, how the state budget has played out, recent and upcoming events, plus more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See

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10:40

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/18

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: A new entertainment complex and indoor/outdoor food court is under construction in Legacy Pointe. A former restaurant in a historic Springfield neighborhood has new owners who plan to reopen it with a different

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9:46

Business in the 217: Jill Steiner of the YMCA and...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/15

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jill Steiner - YMCA & The Citizens Club of Springfield Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jill Steiner of the YMCA, who will be moderating the Citizens Club of Springfield event on June 27, about the organization, why mental health is so crucial, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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7:15

Business in the 217: Jim Watts of ImpactLife speaks...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/12

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jim Watts - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and why it is so crucial always, and much more. Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:52

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/12

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Sangamon County officials have solicited proposals from development groups interested in potentially building a new $100 million downtown hotel adjacent to a proposed $93 million expansion of the BOS Center. The

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21:39

Business in the 217: Springfield Sangamon Growth...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/07

Trent R. Nelson speaks with CEO, and President Ryan McCrady, for their bi-weekly chat concerning the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: Infrastructure updates across Springfield Tariffs, the federal government, foreign trade, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for

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5:46

Business in the 217: Express Employment's own Michael...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/06

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Michael Thomas - Express Employment Trent R. Nelson spoke with Express Employment's own Michael Thomas to chat about the organization, what opportunities it can provide folks with, a bit on the current hiring market and job economy, and more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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10:20

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/06/05

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: The Myers Building in downtown Springfield will celebrate its 100th anniversary in September, and the historic property now has a new owner after three generations ofownership by the Myers family. The Track

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9:56

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/28

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed In This Interview: A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held marking the start of a significant project at Woodside and Iron Bridge roads – a major infrastructure investment aimed at reducing traffic congestion and enhancing

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8:40

Business in the 217: The Salvation Army's Michael...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/25

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Michael Thomas - The Salvation Army Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of the The Salvation Army about what the organization does, why being kind is important at work, the upcoming comedy program, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:31

Business in the 217: CILCSA's Michael Thomas joins...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/24

In this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Michael Thomas - CILCSA Trent R. Nelson spoke with Michael Thomas of the Central Illinois Customer Service Association about what the organization does, why being kind is important at work, how to nominate folks for a Wow Award, and much more! Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:03

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/21

It’s been a little over a year since PNC Bank foreclosed on the former Sangamo Club and so far, there have been no takers to repurpose the downtown property, despitesignificant price reductions since it was first listed for sale. Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed

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8:34

Business in the 217: Jim Watts of ImpactLife speaks...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/20

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jim Watts - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and why it is so crucial always, a bit about the event this past Thursday in Springfield, the different types of blood and much more. Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:09

Business in the 217: Jim Watts of ImpactLife speaks...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/15

On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with: Jim Watts - ImpactLife Trent R. Nelson spoke with Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and why it is so crucial always, a bit about the event on Thursday in Springfield, the different types of blood and much more. Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:32

Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal...

Business In The 217 ·

2025/05/14

It’s been a little over a year since PNC Bank foreclosed on the former Sangamo Club and so far, there have been no takers to repurpose the downtown property, despitesignificant price reductions since it was first listed for sale. Trent R. Nelson speaks with Michelle Ownbey, publisher of the Springfield Business Journal and Illinois Times, about the latest happenings in the Springfield business community and all of the relevant bits fit for the greater community to learn about. Topics Discussed

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