Mr. Craig Walker, managing director of SBK – Brooks Investment Corp.

In this video, Craig Walker discusses what new market tax credits are, how organizations can use them and how they impact the local community. He also describes the application process.

Mr. Aaron Quick, principal and V.P. of government affairs for Farnsworth Group

Aaron Quick discusses the One Voice process of selecting local projects to support and presenting the list of projects to our congressional delegation. He also discusses the importance and value of this method as compared to others.

Mr. Ed Mason, EDC Incubator Advisory Board & former assistant director of research at Illinois State University

Ed Mason discusses business incubators and the EDC/Illinois State University partnership to develop one in McLean County.

Mr. Mike Matejka, director of governmental affairs for the Great Plains Laborers’ District Council

Mike Matejka talks about the history of labor unions in McLean County and how they benefit a community.

Mr. Dick Eikenberg, president of Business Builders and EDC board chair 2007-2008

Dick Eikenberg tells us what One Voice is and how it works. He also talks about the annual One Voice Washington D.C. trip.

Ms. Margy Sweeney, Bliss PR

This Talking Economic Development interview features Margy Sweeney, from Bliss PR, who discusses the importance of social media and how it can benefit local businesses and economic development.

Mr. Bob Okabe, Angel Investor

This Talking Economic Development interview features Bob Okabe, an expert on angel investing networks, who discusses what angel investors can expect and what entrepreneurs need to know.

Mr. Alejandro Tribin, Trade Representative for Colombia

On August 20th, 2008, Mr. Tribin visited Bloomington-Normal and met with local community and business leaders. In the video he discusses why someone should invest in Colombia, the stability of the Colombian economy and how a company can get its product into the Colombian market.

Mr. Scott Goldstein, Teska Associates, Inc.
This Talking Economic Development interview features Scott Goldstein, from Teska Associates, who discusses the importance of the West Side revitalization program.

Amb. Nomvume Pearl Magaqa, Consul General for South Africa

On April 1st, 2009, Consul General Magaqa visited Bloomington-Normal and met with local community and business leaders. In the video she discusses the benefits of doing business with South Africa and encourages McLean Country businesses to partner with South Africa.