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Today’s biggest business issues, told from a Chicagoland perspective. A podcast about emerging industries, shifting borders, economic ecosystems, and you. Featuring experts and entrepreneurs. Hosted by Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage. DuPage Business Beat is produced by Choose DuPage and sponsored by Fastener SuperStore, Inc. , proudly located in DuPage County.
Choose DuPage hosts DuPage Business Beat, a news show with 31 episodes published.
In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov sits down with DuPage County Board Member and Animal Services Committee Chair Brian Krajewski and DuPage County Animal Services Administrator Laura Flamio
In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov sits down with Phil Salerno, Partner at Clingen Callow & McLean , to discuss one of the most important and often overlooked aspects of business ownership:
Transportation infrastructure plays a major role in how communities grow, businesses move goods, and regions stay connected. In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov talks with Manar Nashif about
In this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov sits down with Rick Trujillo, Director of Economic Development at Nicor, to explore how energy is shaping business growth, site selection, and long-term i
A global event like the Presidents Cup takes years of planning, coordination, and collaboration. In this episode, Greg Bedalov sits down with Joie Chitwood, Executive Director of the Presidents Cup, John Duggan, Vice Cha
Attracting and retaining young talent can be a challenge for employers. In this episode, Greg Bedalov sits down with Laura Batterberry of Wight & Company and Phil Hardy of Benedictine University to examine what today’s e
In DuPage, office vacancies remain elevated while industrial demand and data centers reshape the market. In this episode of DuPage Business Beat, host Greg Bedalov sits down with Jim Adler and Mark Moran, Executive Vice
In the years following WWII, about 49% of military veterans started their own business. For today’s veterans, that number has fallen to about 5-7%. What changed? Why the disparity? How does it impact today’s veterans? An
What happens when we come together to change our world for the better? How can we help nonprofits expand their capacity and prepare for the future? And what are local organizations and individuals doing to make a differe
On this episode, host Greg Bedalov joins four members of the “Century Club”—leaders of local family businesses that have been in operation for over 100 years. What does it take to keep a family business going for decades
From flying combat missions as an Air Force pilot to founding Calamos Investments and Calamos Real Estate, John P. Calamos, Sr. has lived a life founded on leadership, service, and an ability to focus deeply. Today, his
For the first time in 27 years, the Global Botanic Gardens Congress is returning to North America—and it’s coming right here to Chicagoland. Scheduled for summer 2027, the “Olympics of Conservation” brings together resea
For the first time in 27 years, the Global Botanic Gardens Congress is returning to North America—and it’s coming right here to Chicagoland. Scheduled for summer 2027, the “Olympics of Conservation” brings together resea
It’s no secret that we live in a politically polarized world. But there’s one thing that most business leaders agree on: When an economy grows and thrives, so do the people, businesses, and communities within it. On this
Across the United States, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and other issues related to mental health are on the rise. While these issues affect individuals directly, they also impact entire communities—and solving t
We live in a world of continuous change. For educators, that creates an imposing challenge: How do you prepare the next generation for their careers when you don’t necessarily know what those careers will be? On this epi
From urgent housing needs to the rapid growth of e-commerce, communities everywhere are under tremendous pressure to rethink and reuse existing spaces. On this episode, host Greg Bedalov sits down with two local leaders
Host Greg Bedalov joins a pair of talent placement experts to break down Chicagoland’s approach to one of America’s toughest challenges: the workforce. How can we close the gap between good talent and great job opportuni
Host Greg Bedalov joins two guests from Illinois’ economic development organization, Intersect Illinois, to discuss our biggest challenges and opportunities – and how their organization is addressing them now. Special Gu
Host Greg Bedalov sits down with Illinois Congressman Bill Foster, congress’ only PhD physicist, for a sweeping conversation on AI, economics and more. Why do smarter algorithms often require more energy? How does public
Jim Hart
Vice Chair of the Host Committee · BCS Consultancy
1 appearance on this show
Christopher White
clinical mental health counselor and addiction specialist · Conservation International
1 appearance on this show
John Atkinson
leader of Marsh’s Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice · Intersect Illinois
1 appearance on this show
Bill Foster
Congressman · Illinois Congress
1 appearance on this show
Brian Krajewski
DuPage County Animal Services
1 appearance on this show
Rick Trujillo
Nicor
1 appearance on this show
Phil Hardy
Benedictine University
2 appearances on this show
Laura Batterberry
Wight & Company
1 appearance on this show
Jim Adler
NAI Hiffman
1 appearance on this show
Lynn Lowder
Veteran Business Project
1 appearance on this show
Greg Schwarze
DuPage County
1 appearance on this show
Mike Sitrick
DuPage Foundation
1 appearance on this show
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