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!

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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:

• MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express is reopening Sept. 4 for dine-in service, more than two years after shifting its business model to focus on catering and special events.

• VELE is expanding into the space just south of the current restaurant and plans to have private dining rooms available in time for the holiday season.

• Lincoln Land Community College has received a gift from the O’Shea family to fund a scholarship for LLCC students in the construction trades program.

• 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.

Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent R. Nelson speaks with Ryan McCrady, 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:

• Progress Of Railway and Legacy Pointe Projects
• Local Small Businesses and the Adams Street Fire from Juneteenth
• New Warehouse on the outskirts of Springfield, Selection Process
• General Economics and Infrastructure
• So 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.

In this episode of Let's Talk...with Trent R. Nelson, our host speaks with:

• Director Brandy Stabler - Compass for Kids

For this discussion, Trent R. Nelson had an absolute pleasure speaking with Brandy Stabler concerning the history and purpose of Compass for Kids, as well as what this year's Back To School Brunch at Erin's Pavilion will be like and much more.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

• Tara Matheson - ImpactLife

Trent R. Nelson spoke with Tara Matheson of ImpactLife concerning the joy of being kind to others, donating blood, and what kind of positive incentive those who give the gift of life can receive all August and September long!

Share and subscribe, and ensure that your neighbors and loved ones have the gift of knowledge.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fire on Adams Street has renewed calls for a master plan to assist with redevelopment of downtown Springfield as a whole. Mayor Misty Buscher says it’s coming soon.

• Isringhausen Imports and Downtown Springfield, Inc. have opened applications for the 2024 Isringhausen DRIVE Grant, a sizable cash grant presented yearly to individuals looking to kick start or expand a business in downtown Springfield.

• Make a nomination now for this year’s 15 Under Fifteen small business awards.

Subscribe to the Springfield Business Journal and their weekly Biz Bites email newsletter.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.