On 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 of IWIL regarding the organization, its history and goals, plus a bit about the ATHENA Award, this year's nominees. and the upcoming gala that the group is putting on!

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On this episode of Business in the 217, Trent R. Nelson talks with:
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<li>Heather Burton  - <a href="https://www.iwil.biz/">Illinois Women In Leadership</a></li>
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Trent R. Nelson spoke with Heather Burton of IWIL regarding the organization, its history and goals, plus a bit about the ATHENA Award, this year's nominees. and the upcoming gala that the group is putting on!
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Business in the 217: Heather Burton of the Illinois Women In Leadership joins the program to discuss the upcoming event, ATHENA Award nominees and more!

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 restaurant is under construction on the west side of Springfield, with additional space available for a second restaurant or retail use.




Shangri-La Dispensaries will hold a grand opening at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, for its new Springfield dispensary. Shangri-La, 3128 S. Dirksen Parkway, represents the company’s first entrance into Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market. The event will include area vendors, food trucks and live music.




Wildflowers and Barley is holding a grand opening and vendor fair from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, July 12.




The first $10,000 raised by the community for the businesses and residents affected by the fire at 413 E Adams Street on June 19 will be disbursed next week.

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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:
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A new restaurant is under construction on the west side of Springfield, with additional space available for a second restaurant or retail use.
 
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Shangri-La Dispensaries will hold a grand opening at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11, for its new Springfield dispensary. Shangri-La, 3128 S. Dirksen Parkway, represents the company’s first entrance into Illinois’ adult-use cannabis market. The event will include area vendors, food trucks and live music.
 
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The first $10,000 raised by the community for the businesses and residents affected by the fire at 413 E Adams Street on June 19 will be disbursed next week.
 
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Business in the 217: Springfield Business Journal Chat with Michelle Ownbey - 07/10/2024

On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning a specific, recent Supreme Court opinion that could impact Illinois moving forward regarding guns, wetlands protection updates, a financial review of the state as fiscal year 2025 begins - and so much more!

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On this episode of Full Disclosure - recorded late this past week - Trent R. Nelson speaks with the President and CEO of the Better Government Association, David Greising, concerning a specific, recent Supreme Court opinion that could impact Illinois moving forward regarding guns, wetlands protection updates, a financial review of the state as fiscal year 2025 begins - and so much more!
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Full Disclosure w/ the Better Government Association - 07/09/24

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
Liquor License Resolutions
General Economics and Infrastructer
So much more!

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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:
<ul>
<li>Progress Of Railway and Legacy Pointe Projects</li>
<li>Local Small Businesses and the Adams Street Fire from Juneteenth</li>
<li>Liquor License Resolutions</li>
<li>General Economics and Infrastructer</li>
<li>So much more!</li>
</ul>
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Business in the 217: Heather Burton of the Illinois Women In Leadership joins the program to discuss the upcoming event, ATHENA Award nominees and more!

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