BNBiz Show
BNBiz Show 8/24/10 – John Carter, Jack Lewis Fine Jewelry
Beth gets a twinkle in her eye whenever she talks about jewelry, and she got her chance on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Beth and Marty talk with John Carter from Jack Lewis Fine Jewelry in Bloomington about the history of the local jewelry store.
BNBiz Show 8/17/10 – Ruth Taha, Chicago Style Pizzeria
Beth and Marty try and learn the secret behind the great salad bar at Chicago Style Pizzeria on this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Owner of Chicago Style Pizzeria, Ruth Taha, has all the details.
BNBiz Show 8/10/10 – Natalie Galligan, Shoe Shoe Baby
Beth and Marty get a look at fashion when Natalie Galligan of Shoe Shoe Baby in Bloomington stops by this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 8/3/10 – Rebecca Rossi, The Green Institute at Heartland Community College
Rebecca Rossi of the Green Institute at Heartland Community College stops by this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Rossi talks about how the staff at the Green Institute can help your business be greener, and there could be financial incentives too!
BNBiz Show 7/27/10 – Erik Anderson, Infinity Print Group
Erik Anderson from Infinity Print Group in Bloomington visits this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Beth and Marty talk with Anderson about how Infinity Print Group got started and what they offer to their clients.
BNBiz Show 7/20/10 – Trish Nusbaum, The Red Oak
Beth and Marty welcome Trish Nusbaum from The Red Oak Comfort Food and Pie Company to this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Find out more about The Red Oak in Bishop Hill or go online to their Web site, TheRedOak.com
BNBiz Show 6/29/10 – Adam Bellas, Bellas Landscaping
Beth and Marty get a lesson in landscaping when Adam Bellas from Bellas Landscaping visits this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 6/22/10 – Ron Birkey, Birkey’s
Birkey’s Farm Store is moving into the Interstate Center in Bloomington this August. Ron Birkey, president and CEO of Birkey’s, visits this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 6/15/10 – Amy Calhoun, A. Renee Wine Boutique and Wine Café
Beth and Marty welcome a new business in downtown Bloomington to this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Amy Calhoun from A. Renee Wine Boutique and Wine Cafe talks about how they got started and the latest in downtown Bloomington.
BNBiz Show 6/8/10 – Pamala and Herb Eaton, Eaton Studio and Gallery
Beth and Marty welcome Herb and Pam Eaton from Eaton Studio and Gallery to this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC. The Eatons explain how art can be a successful business.
BNBiz Show 6/1/10 – Ryan Fiala, DP Dough
Beth speaks with Ryan Fiala of DP Dough, as well as WJBC’s Ag Director, Carrie Muehling, on the opening day of the Uptown Normal Farmer’s Market. Fiala discusses his special Farmer’s Market-themed calzone and how he plans to leverage the market to grow his business.
BNBiz Show 5/25/10 – Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson and Tim & Katie Norman, STL Technology PartnersBeth welcomes Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson and Tim and Katie Norman to a special edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Halvorson invited the Normans to Washington, D.C. to talk to the House Small Business Committee as a “small business hero” in honor of National Small Business Week. The Normans are owners of the STL family of businesses in Central Illinois.
BNBiz Show 5/18/10 – Maria Kemp, Decadence Bakery & Pastries
Beth and Marty welcome Maria Kemp of Decadence Bakery and Pastries to this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Kemp left in the IT world in 2007 to follow a dream of becoming a pastry chef.
BNBiz Show 5/11/10 – Pam Westerdahl & Sandy Hoffmann, Entrepreneur EssentialsPam Westerdahl and Sandy Hoffmann from Heartland Community College tell Beth and Marty about a new opportunity for entrepreneurs. Westerdahl and Hoffmann introduce Entrepreneur Essentials on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 5/4/10 – Steve McClintock & Ricky Sturdivant, Artkore Tattoos & Body Piercing
Beth and Marty start to ponder their tattoos as they welcome Steve McClintock and Ricky Sturdivant from Artkore Tattoos and Body Piercing in Normal.
BNBiz Show 4/27/10 – Stephanie Thomas, The Hair Stadium
Marty and Beth talk with Stephanie Thomas, owner of the Hair Stadium, about how she handles running a business while also holding down a full-time job as VP of PR/Marketing at Advanced Rehab & Sports Medicine.
BNBiz Show 4/20/10 – Marty Vanags, EDCMarty is in Washington D.C. this week to discuss Economic Development with other leaders from around the country on this week’s edition in BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 4/13/10 – Money Smart Week – Ken Springer, EDC & Laurie Peterson, National City PNC
Beth and Marty gear up for Money Smart Week on this week’s edition on BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Ken Springer from the EDC and Laurie Peterson from National City-PNC have all the details.
BNBiz Show 4/6/10 – Lety McCloud, The Organic Cleaning Machine
Marty and Susan Almeida (filling in for Beth Whisman) speak with Lety McCloud of The Organic Cleaning Machine about how she came from Mexico knowing little English and was able to grow her passion for cleaning into a successful business 10 years later.
BNBiz Show 3/30/10 – Heather Stiles, Adrian’s Shoes & Repair/The Red Wing Shoe Store
Beth talks with Heather Stiles from Red Wing Shoes – Adrian’s Shoes and Repair on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Adrian’s Shoes and Repair has been in business since 1948 and in Bloomington since 1978.
BNBiz Show 3/23/10 – Sarah Evans, Sevans Strategy
This week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC features Sarah Evans of Sevans Strategy. Evans talks with Beth and Marty about how social media and new media can help a business.
BNBiz Show 3/16/10 – Mike O’Grady, Whitacre’s Furniture and One Voice Trip Reflections
Marty Vanags with the EDC and Mike O’Grady from Whitacre’s Furniture in Hudson talk with Beth about last week’s One Voice trip on this week’s edition for BNBiz Radio on WJBC. O’Grady also talks about the latest with Whitacre’s Furniture.
BNBiz Show 3/9/10 – Marty Vanags, One Voice Washington, D.C. TripMarty Vanags with the Economic Development Council heads to Washington, D.C. for the One Voice trip. Vanags talked with Beth Whisman about the recently announced cuts in Bloomington and what the One Voice trip is all about.
BNBiz Show 3/2/10 – Dr. Chris Byers, Advanced Rehab
Beth and Marty learn how Advanced Rehab started in Central Illinois and how it has grown over the years on this week’s edition of BN-Biz Radio on WJBC. Co-owner Chris Byers explained all the details about Advanced Rehab.
BNBiz Show 2/23/10 – Dr. John Zozzaro, Zozzaro Chiropractic & RehabDr. John Zozzaro from Zozzaro Chiropractic and Rehab takes time away from working on local athletes to visit Beth and Marty on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 2/16/10 – Andy & Angie Scott, EnergisticsBNBiz Radio on WJBC is one year old! Beth and Marty welcome back their first guests, Angie and Andy Scott of Energistics.
BNBiz Show 2/9/10 – Gayle Miller, Crossroads Global HandcraftsCrossroads is a unique business in downtown Bloomington, mixing a commercial retail store with a nonprofit mission. Store Manager Gayle Miller is this week’s guest on BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 2/2/10 – Cathy Heissler, Learning for Tomorrow, Inc.Cathy Heissler took her education background and started the business “Learning for Tomorrow, Inc.” She talks about her experience on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 1/26/10 – Ken Ropp and Carol Ropp, Ropp Jersey CheeseCarol Ropp and her son, Ken, from Ropp Jersey Cheese visit Beth on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC (and they brought some tasty treats as well!). Check out their Web site RoppCheese.com.
BNBiz Show 1/19/10 – Matthew Newell, Normal WatchesBeth and Marty welcome Matthew Newell, owner of Normal Watches, to this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Newell explains how his watches have become well known around the world. Check out his Web site at www.normalwatches.com.
BNBiz Show 1/12/10 – Jeremy Masters, Masters Bros.Jeremy Masters from Masters Brothers tells Marty and Beth about how his business started and gives some insight into the latest in the world of heating and cooling.
BNBiz Show 1/5/10 – Jason Mack, Mack Glass CompanyJason Mack of the Mack Glass Company in Bloomington visits with Beth and Marty on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. Mack Glass built the glass Christmas tree in front of the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. Check out their website at MackGlass.com.
BNBiz Show 12/8/09 – Brad Kalavitinos, Le Scent StudioBeth and Marty talk with Brad Kalavitinos of Le Scent Studio in Uptown Normal. Kalavitinos explains the reason behind opening up the store and what his future plans are.
BNBiz Show 12/1/09 – Todd Shumaker, Midwest FiberTodd Shumaker of Midwest Fiber is this week’s guest on BN-Biz Radio on WJBC. Beth and Todd talk about how Midwest Fiber has evolved and it’s impact worldwide.
BNBiz Show 11/17/09 – Ken Springer, EDCBeth and Marty welcome one of the Economic Development Council’s own to this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC. EDC Project Analyst Ken Springer provides insight on the financial steps a new business should take and other tips on how to succeed.
BNBiz Show 11/10/09 – Mary Ann Webb & Dawn Carlson, Sulaski & Webb, CPAsBeth and Marty welcome Marry Ann Webb, CPA and Dawn Carlson, CPA with Sulaski & Webb CPAs to this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 11/3/09 – Cally Shane & Kacy Rader, Fabulous AffairsBeth and Marty welcome Cally Shane and Kacy Rader from Fabulous Affairs in Uptown Normal to this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 10/27/09 – Carl Olson & Fran Strebing, Central Illinois Regional AirportThis week’s episode focuses on the Central Illinois Regional Airport and its impact on local economic development. CIRA is also offering a chance to win two tickets on American Airlines for each attendee at the Community Leaders Breakfast on Nov. 5th.
BNBiz Show 10/20/09 – Tricia Shaw, B & B Awards and RecognitionBeth and Marty welcome Tricia Shaw with B&B Awards and Recognition to this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 10/13/09 – Jim Carroll, Churchill’s FormalwearJim Carroll of Churchill’s Formalwear visits with Beth and Marty on this week’s BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 9/29/09 – John and Barbara Mincy, Sign-A-RamaJohn and Barbara Mincy, owners of Sign-A-Rama, talk about leaving their other careers to start their own franchise business.
BNBiz Show 9/22/09 – Billy Adkisson, Adkisson ConsultantsToday’s guest was Billy Adkisson of Adkisson Consultants. He discusses how his business has grown from a physician recruitment firm into other areas of need in the healthcare field.
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BNBiz Show 9/15/09 – Skyler Davis and Lauren Vanags, Clean Cut ClothingSkyler Davis and Lauren Vanags, BNBiz Show co-host Marty Vanags’ daughter, talk about running their unique clothing and record store.
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BNBiz Show 9/8/09 – Erik Barnlund, Mavidea Technology GroupErik Barnlund of Mavidea Technology Group discusses forming a business partnership and carving a niche for your business. He also discusses Mavidea’s Extreme Technology Makeover contest.
BNBiz Show 9/1/09 – Joe Herbers, Pinnacle Actuarial ResourcesJoe Herbers, consultant and managing principal of Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, discusses the interesting occupation of actuaries and how his business became what it is today.
BNBiz Show 8/25/09 – Todd Hovenden, Biaggi’sToday’s guest was Todd Hovenden, CEO of Biaggi’s. He discusses how he built his business from one restaurant into a national chain. He also talks about the importance of customer service.
BNBiz Show 8/14/09 – Casey Lartz, Casey’s Garden ShopCasey Lartz of Casey’s Garden Shop talks about running a family business started by his grandparents 60 years ago and the transitions the business has gone through over the years.
BNBiz Show 8/7/09 – Larry Maschhoff, Bank of IllinoisLarry Maschhoff of the Bank of Illinois discusses banking issues in the midst of an economic recession.
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BNBiz Show 7/31/09 – Marty Vanags, EDCMarty Vanags, CEO of the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area, talks about a business incubator, the EDC’s business mentoring program and other EDC initiatives.
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BNBiz Show 7/21/09 – Brian Simpson, Babbitt’s BooksIn this episode of the BNBiz Show, Vanags and Whisman speak with Brian Simpson, owner of Babbitt’s Books, about how his business has transitioned from a clothing store to a book store and about his role as Uptown Normal Business Association president.
BNBiz Show 7/14/09 – Jack Bataoel, Rhino’s Nightclub and Coldwell Banker HOA RealtorJack Bataoel, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Heart of America Realtors, talks with Beth about how he became a Realtor and the many other hats he wears on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 7/7/09 – April Fritzen, The Coffee HoundThe Coffee Hound and EDC brew a great relationship.
BNBiz Show 6/30/09 – Chad Parker, Cybernautic, Inc.Chad Parker, founder of Cybernautic, Inc., talks with Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags about the start of his company, how a website can help your business and social media on the latest edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 6/16/09 – Jim Greenwood, Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.Jim Greenwood, President of Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc., has been involved in the incubator industry since 1984. Greenwood talks with Beth and Marty about how a business incubator could help McLean County on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 6/9/09 – Margy Sweeney, Bliss PR, and Erik Anderson, Infinity Print Group – Social Media SpecialThis week’s edition of BNBiz Radio talks about the latest social networking opportunities for promoting your business.
BNBiz Show 6/2/09 – Julie Hile, Hile GroupPresident and founder of the Hile Group, Julie Hile, talks with Beth about how a business can improve their safety, efficiency and find solutions to their problems from within their own business instead of looking to outside sources on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio.
BNBiz Show 5/26/09 – John Hanson, Hanson’s CleanersIt’s another edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC with Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags. This week Beth and Marty talk with John Hanson of Hanson’s Cleaners.
BNBiz Show 5/19/09 – Erik Pages, EntreWorks ConsultingPresident of EntreWorks Consulting Erik Pages talks with Beth and Marty about how communities and organizations can achieve their entrepreneurial potential on this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio.
BNBiz Show 5/12/09 – Connie Mandula, CM PromotionsConnie Mandula with CM Promotions is this week’s guest entrepreneur on BNBiz Radio on WJBC.
BNBiz Show 5/5/09 – Brad Barth, Trace DesignIt’s another edition of BNBiz Radio presented by WJBC and the Economic Development Council. This week Beth and Marty talk to Brad Barth with Trace Design.
BNBiz Show 4/28/09 – Tim Davis, Suzi Davis TravelThinking about traveling? Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags sit down for another edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. This week Tim Davis of Suzi Davis Travel stops by the show.
BNBiz Show 4/21/09 - Ryan Fiala, DP DoughIt’s another edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC. This week Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags visit with local business owner Ryan Fiala of DP Dough.
BNBiz Show 4/14/09 – Julie Kubsch, Specs Around Town Optical BoutiqueBeth Whisman and Marty Vanags sit down for another edition of BNBiz Radio. Beth and Marty discuss maintaining a business and offering customers more options with Specs Around Town owner Julie Kubsch.
BNBiz Show 4/7/09 – Harlan Geiser, Integrity Technology SolutionsIt’s another edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC with Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags of the Economics Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area. Beth and Marty welcome Harlan Geiser from Integrity Technology Solutions to the show.
BNBiz Show 3/17/09 – Elizabeth Binning, Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISUIn this week’s edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC, Beth Whisman and Elizabeth Binning from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at ISU are joined by Greg Ekdale of the Highland Pet Hospital and Wellness Center.
BNBiz Show 3/3/09 – Mary Strack, Jimmy John’sIt’s another edition of BNBiz Radio on WJBC with Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags. Beth and Marty welcome local Jimmy John’s owner Mary Strack to the show.
BNBiz Show 2/24/09 – Vicki Tilton, Fox & Hounds Hair Studio and Day SpaBeth Whisman and Marty Vanags sit down for another edition of BNBiz Radio with WJBC and the EDC. Beth and Marty welcome local business owner Vicki Tilton of Fox and Hounds.
BNBiz Show 2/17/09 – Eric Schlipf, Morgan StanleyIt is time for another edition of BNBiz Radio with WJBC and the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area. Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags welcome Eric Schlipf with Morgan Stanley to this week’s show.
BNBiz Show 2/10/09 – Aaron McArdle, Zeller Digital InnovationsIt is time for another edition of BNBiz Radio with WJBC and the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area. Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags welcome Aaron McArdle with Zeller Digital Innovations to this week’s show.
BNBiz Show 2/3/09 – Andy & Angie Scott, Energistics SolutionsWelcome to BNBiz Radio! WJBC and the Economic Development Council of the Bloomington-Normal Area are teaming up to connect local entrepreneurs, community leaders and the public. In this inaugural episode, hosts Beth Whisman and Marty Vanags talk to a young couple who started the company Energistics. Owners Andy and Angie Scott share their story about starting a business from scratch.
Radio Broadcasts
WJBC 12/16/08
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council CEO Marty Vanags talks about the state of the economy in the area, and what lies ahead.
WJBC 11/18/08WJBC’s Beth Whisman speaks with EDC CEO Marty Vanags and Illinois Wesleyan University Economics Professor Mike Seeborg about the national and local economies and the EDC’s upcoming Economic Summit.’
WJBC 11/25/08Marty Vanags with the Economic Development Council talks with WJBC’s Beth Whisman about President-elect Barack Obama’s new economic team, Thanksgiving and more.
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