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
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People-nomics, Part 1: Automation, Immigration & The Supply Chain

Welcome to “People-nomics” – the intersection of automation, immigration, housing, healthcare, and work. In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat, we unpack the labor crisis and discuss how it’s affecting Chicagoland businesses. Hosted by Greg Bedalov. Featuring Matt Finn and Glenn Mazade of Old National Bank. Read More
Posted: November 1, 2023

Engineering Chicagoland’s Future

When an experienced engineer looks at Chicagoland, what do they see? In today’s episode, our host Greg Bedalov chats with an expert on topics ranging from workforce sustainability and water resources to EV infrastructure and more. Read More
Posted: September 14, 2023

How Do Big Ideas Become Successful Businesses?

DuPage Business Beat Podcast
How do big ideas become successful businesses? In our latest episode of the DuPage Business Beat podcast, we explore Innovation DuPage, an organization that helps local startups and small businesses achieve their potential. Read More
Posted: June 23, 2023

The Workplace Will Never Be the Same

Office Space Podcast
Digital tools have made it possible to work from anywhere. But offices are still the best places for collaboration. So how are employers adapting? In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat podcast, host Greg Bedalov sits down with industry experts to discuss the ever-evolving modern workplace—and how businesses can adapt. Featuring Julie Watts of Corporate Concepts and Josh Tremblay IIDA of Wight & Co. Read More
Posted: May 1, 2023

In Chicago’s Suburbs, Developers are Rethinking Everything

DuPage Business Beat Podcast
DuPage Business Beat | Podcast Episode 1

COVID changed the way millions of people work. Now, its aftershocks are pushing developers and communities across Chicagoland to think creatively about how they use their space.

In this episode, host Greg Bedalov meets with two real estate industry experts to discuss the stories behind key trends in employment, industry sectors, the regional GDP, and more. From the ‘amenities race’ to innovative mixed-use developments, Greg and his guests cover the topics that impact people and businesses across the region.  Read More