Posted: September 12, 2024

Reimagining Economic Development in Chicago’s Suburbs

Economic Development Chicago Suburbs
How are Chicago’s suburbs reimagining vacant spaces post-pandemic? How are mixed-use developments changing the game? On the latest DuPage Business Beat, host Greg Bedalov joins Jim Adler and Mark Moran, Executive Vice Presidents of NAI Hiffman, for an update on all things real estate. Read More
Posted: August 19, 2024

Wellness that Works: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

Mental Health
Employers are doing everything they can to attract and retain good workers. But the biggest factor in an employee’s success is also one of the hardest to manage: mental health. In our latest episode, host Greg Bedalov joins Dr. Lindsey Harrington and Gina Sharp of Endeavor Health to talk about mental health in the modern […] Read More
Posted: August 5, 2024

How Nicor Gas is Powering the Future

Meena Beyers
How can we continue to get affordable, reliable energy while building a more sustainable future? On our latest podcast episode, host Greg Bedalov sits down with Nicor Gas Vice President Meena Beyers to find out. Read More
Posted: May 30, 2024

How Local Manufacturers are Developing Next-Gen Talent

Let’s talk talent. In our latest episode of the DuPage Business Beat podcast, host Greg Bedalov joins three experts to explore how Chicagoland manufacturers are developing and recruiting next-gen workers. How are manufacturers dealing with labor shortages? What can parents do to broaden their kids’ career horizons? And how is one local marketing agency inspiring the next generation of Mavericks? Find out on the Beat! Read More
Posted: April 24, 2024

Greater Together: How GCEP is Changing the Chicagoland Story

In January 2023, something unprecedented happened in Chicagoland. For the first time, seven Northeastern Illinois counties and the City of Chicago formed a partnership. Now, the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership (GCEP) is working to drive inclusive development, promote the region’s collective assets, and foster collaboration like never before. In the latest episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, host Greg Bedalov sits down with three local leaders to discuss how GCEP is changing the Chicagoland story. Read More
Posted: March 19, 2024

Argonne is Supercharging Manufacturers with Science

Chris Heckle Argonne
In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat podcast, host Greg Bedalov sits down with Chris Heckle, Director of the Materials Manufacturing Innovation Center, to discuss the transformative work happening at Argonne—and the collaboration behind it. Read More
Posted: January 22, 2024

People-nomics, Part 2: Housing, Aging & Inflation

Buckle up! In this follow-up to Part 1, Greg & co. dive into the rising cost of housing, the aging population, and the endgame of recent inflation. Hosted by Greg Bedalov. Featuring Matt Finn and Glenn Mazade of Old National Bank. Read More