On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Tara Matheson & Jim Watts - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson & Jim Watts of ImpactLife about the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive across September and beyond!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:

• Angie Sowle - Springfield YMCA

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Springfield YMCA CEO Angie Sowle concerning August 23's Citizens Club of Springfield meeting, where she will speak about her own journey, about the Y, what it does, how it impact the community and much more; hear what she had to say on those matters and more before the event!

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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:

• Two longtime friends who both own food-related businesses have teamed up on a shared commercial space. Emerald’s Eats and Homemade Passions by Bryce have moved into the building at 713 N. Seventh St. in Riverton.

• Luminary Counseling & Solutions is relocating and the owners plan to significantly expand the practice, less than five years after opening.

• Growth Corp was named Illinois’ 504 Lender of the Year by the Illinois District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

• 217 Burger Week is happening Aug. 19-28.

• Looking for full-time, part-time or seasonal employment? Nearly 50 area businesses will be on hand at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 4-6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center.

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