What’s happening to spur economic vitality in the South Bend, Indiana, Region, and surrounding areas? And who are the people behind these efforts? We'll dive deeper beyond the headlines to keep you informed on the people and businesses making things happen in the region. You’ll hear casual and candid conversations with real people—business and community leaders driving the region forward. Hear authentic, unscripted stories from entrepreneurs, business owners, elected officials, and more!
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House of Saturday - Week 8 Recap | S,B,R,C | Interrogation Room | SEC Ranked | Week 9 Preview
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Send us a text Week 8 Recap - Michigan/Illinois | 7:21 - Alabama/Tennessee | 18:05 - Georgia/Texas | 27:49 - Kentucky/Florida | 36:03 Rundown | 46:28 - Oklahoma St./BYU - Nebraska/Indiana - Miami/Louisville - Texas A&M/Miss State - LSU/Arkansas - UCF/Iowa State - Colorado/Arizona Start, Bench, Redshirt, Cut | 1:09:37 Interrogation Room | 1:20:40 Sp…
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Aaron Nichols | Executive Director, South Bend Civic Theater
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Send us a text Aaron will tell us just what the South Bend Civic Theater is, and why it's so much more than just performances. We will talk about the state of the theater business, what makes the South Bend Civic Theater so successful, and what the future looks like for civic theaters in general, not just here in South Bend.…
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House of Saturday - Week 9 Recap | Classroom | Will or Won't | Top 5 QB | Week 10 | Headlines
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Send us a text Week 9 Recap - Bama/Mizzou | 14:02 - Navy/ND | 16:29 - Oregon/Illinois | 17:34 - Texas/Vanderbilt | 18:43 - LSU/A&M | 23:58 Classroom | 30:16 Will or Won't | 56:44 Sportsmen List - Top 5 QBs | 1:29:29 Week 10 Preview/Picks - 1:36:26 - Pitt/SMU, Kentucky/Tennessee, Florida/Georgia, Oregon/Michigan, Ohio State/Penn State, A&M/SC, India…
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Cherri (Peate) Kulp | Founder & CEO, UnEarthed Coaching and Consulting
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Send us a text Cherri will tell us how, as a leader, you can build confidence, not just for yourself but also for your team. She will help you understand the art and science of networking, and how to make social and professional capital.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text We will chat with Mark about making a major career change after 2 decades in teaching and what went into that decision. He will tell us about life in the very demanding food industry, how he attracts his workers, and what keeps him up at night.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Shawn O'Brien | Executive Director, MACIAF (Michiana Area Construction Industry Advancement Fund)
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Send us a text Shawn will tell us exactly what MACIAF is and what it does. We will discuss how the organization is helping to ensure that we have enough construction workers to work on the multiple big projects happening in St. Joseph County. Shawn will also talk about the construction industry's future and what that looks like.…
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House of Saturday - S,B,R,& C | Week 7 Recap | Will or Won't | Playoff Elite | Week 8 Preview | Pigskin Prayers | Top 10
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Send us a text Roll Call Start, Bench, Redshirt, & Cut | 6:30 Week 7 Recap - Texas/Oklahoma | 24:02 - OSU/Oregon | 31:14 - Penn State/USC | 42:24 - Florida/Tennessee | 50:25 - Ole Miss/LSU | 59:37 - Kansas State/Colorado | 1:05:02 Will or Won't | 1:13:34 Playoff Elite | 1:23:45 Week 8 Preview - Michigan/Illinois | 1:37:26 - Alabama/Tennessee | 1:43…
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Greg Giczi | President & CEO, PBS Michiana - WNIT
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Send us a text WNIT is celebrating 50 years of informing and entertaining Michiana. Greg will tell us how they have managed to stay relevant in an industry that is constantly changing. What is he most proud of during his tenure at WNIT? What are he and his staff currently working on and looking into his crystal ball, what does the future hold for p…
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House of Saturday - Week 6 Recap | Top 10 | Will or Won't | Week 7 Preview | Conference Champs
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Send us a text Roll Call | 23.32 - Week 6 Recap | 1:24:38 Top 10 | 1:33:5 Will or Won't | 1:40:39 Week 7 Preview | 2:02:58 Championship Roundtable | 2:11:35 Last Words. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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House of Saturday | Emergency Pod | VAN-DER-BILT!!!
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Send us a text Down goes #1! Down goes Bama! The Champ and GreenDaddy give you their thoughts after a monumental upset! #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmen
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Jennifer Liddell | President, The Junior League of South Bend
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Send us a text Jennifer will tell us just what Junior League is. She will discuss the good they do in the community and why and how you can get involved in this great organization.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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House of Saturday - Week 5 Recap | SBRC | Playoff Elite | Will or Won't | The Classroom
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Send us a text Welcome to the House of Saturday. Join the gang as they recap an explosive week 5, Discuss Pick Em Results, Start, Bench, Redshirt, and Cut four top WRs, Give their Playoff Elite, Debate Will or Won't, Top 10 and so much more. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefour…
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Send us a text The Champ Jason and Adam give you a quick preview of what to expect from tomorrow's episode of House of Saturday. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Nick Swisher | Former Director of Marketing, Communications and Events, IDEA Center, University of Notre Dame
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Send us a text Nick will tell us what the IDEA Center is and everything they do. Why is it important for Notre Dame to have an IDEA Center? Why have they grown so quickly, and what exciting things do the future hold for Nick and his staff?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Week 5 Preview | Will or Won't | UNLV QB | Playoff Poll
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Send us a text The gang previews some of the big matchups for the Saturday slate including the gigantic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, go rapid-fire style through a this or that list we like to call Will or Won't, discuss the UNLV QB situation, and give their thoughts on the Playoff 12 if the bracket started tomorrow. #thefoursportsmen #riva…
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Send us a text The Champs gives us a break down of Friday's upcoming show. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Send us a text The guys ease back into the studio with a Week 4 Recap of some of the biggest games on the college football slate. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Phil Blasko | Superintendent of Parks, Mishawaka Parks and Recreation
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Send us a text We will talk with Phil about the continuing transformation and renovations of all the parks within the city. What goes into a park renovation, and how do Phil and his team choose what Amenities to put in a park? Phil will also update us on current projects within the parks and what is next on the docket.…
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Taryn MacFarlane | Vice President, Regional Initiatives, South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership
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Send us a text We will find out what the Partnership does, and how it affects regional development. We will discuss Regional Cities, Readi Grants, and the economic impact those programs have on the region. Taryn will also look into the future and tell us what the Partnership is working on, and what we should be excited about moving forward.…
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Representative Rudy Yakym | Indiana's 2nd Congressional District, U.S. House of Representatives
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Send us a text Coming up on 2 years on the job, we talk about the life of a Congressman. How Rudy manages to be a terrific, ever-present husband and father, yet a very effective Congressman, whose office is in Washington D.C. What keeps him awake at night, and what excites him about the future?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Caleb Bauer | Executive Director of Community Investment, City of South Bend
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Send us a text Caleb will take us through a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment addressing all the projects the city has going on, and even some on the horizon that you may not be aware of yet. From Notre Dame, to the new Beacon Patient Tower, to multiple new housing options all across the city, including in the heart of downtown, if there is a …
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DJ Tavernier | Owner, River Valley Construction Group
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Send us a text We will talk about the ever-changing housing market and the seemingly never-ending quest for affordable housing and what can be done about it. What went into DJ's decision to go out on his own, what are some challenges he is experiencing, and how is he overcoming those challenges?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Nate Zolman | Owner, Zolman's Best One Tire & Auto Care
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Send us a text Nate tells us about the company's humble beginnings and what his parents had to endure when they decided to open a small tire shop in Mishawaka, Indiana. Why did he choose to stay in the family business? How has he taken his father's dream, and grown it into double-digit locations in 2 states? Nate also discusses the dynamic of worki…
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Chris Mahlmann, Founder | Jenny Craig Brown, Executive Director | GreatNews.Life
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Send us a text This week we talk with Chris Mahlmann, the Founder, and Jenny Craig Brown, the Executive Director of GreatNews.Life. We will find out what GreatNews.Life is, the amazing story of how it started, and what went into Chris's decision to leave his job at the Chicago Board of Trade, move to Northwest Indiana, and start an organization ded…
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Steve Messenger | President & Co-Owner, CRS Custom
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Send us a text Steve tells us about the state of the body shop world these days and the changes he's endured over the years. The challenges of running a family business, especially when every family member works there. Steve will also talk about the thinking behind his recent million-dollar expansion in Osceola.…
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Stephanie Murphy | Executive Director, St. Joe County Public Library
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Send us a text This week we chat with Stephanie Murphy, the Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. Stephanie will tell us what's new at the library, and how it stays relevant in these ever-changing times. We will talk about the beautiful new branch in Downtown South Bend and what went into the decision to make it what it is tod…
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Jim Conklin, Co-Founder & Executive Director | Julie McGill, Partnership & Donor Engagement, Cultivate Food Rescue
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Send us a text Jim is the Executive Director and Julie is the Development Director for Elkhart County. Jim is also one of the founders and will tell us exactly what Cultivate Food Rescue is, how the idea for Cultivate came to be, what was the original plan for the organization and how it developed into what it is today. Jim and Julie will also tell…
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Matt Schrock | Vice President, DJ Construction
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Send us a text Matt talks about what it's like to be part of the leadership team of a 3rd generation, family business, and the modern-day pressures to keep the business growing. What is the current state of commercial construction in St. Joseph County, and does he foresee a slowdown on the horizon? And with all the construction projects happening l…
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Ryan Woodruff | Regional Manager, GVC Mortgage
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Send us a text We will learn about Ryan's journey from retail, into the mortgage industry and all the stops in between. What does it take to be a successful mortgage broker? What is the current state of the housing industry, and what does the future look like?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Matt Helmkamp | President, Gates Automotive Group
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Send us a text Matt talks to us about the keys to running a 4th generation business, and what it is like to groom the 5th generation. What is the secret that makes the Gates Automotive Group so successful? What is the current state of the car business and what does the future look like, especially in the EV space?…
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Kareemah Fowler | CFO & Assistant Superintendent, South Bend Community School Corporation
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Send us a text Kareemah was the Woman of Influence Award Winner at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. She will tell us what best practices the corporation has implemented to make it more efficient. Kareemah will also talk Career Center and tell us what exciting things are on the horizon for South Bend Schools.…
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Amber Pulford | Market President, Everwise Credit Union
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Send us a text Amber discusses her career path and how she became a Market President at such a young age. How the business of banking has changed, and why she is so passionate about giving back to the community.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Kate Lee | Executive Director of Education & Workforce, South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Kate tells us about the important work being done in conjunction with our schools, trying to help prepare our students for What's Next? We chat about the career center and how we can connect with employers to ensure their workforce needs are met.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Christina McGovern | CEO, Youth Service Bureau of St. Joseph County
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Send us a text Christina will tell us about the great work her team is doing to combat teen homelessness, She also chats about how she runs the agency like a business, even though it is a non-profit organization. The fundraising challenges she faces in this sea of so many worthwhile non-profits, and the future of YSB, including their brand new buil…
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Duck, Dodge, Dip, Dive and Duck: A Fabian Goins Story
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Send us a text On this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen - Adam, Jason, and Will search high, low, near, and far for our dear friend Fabian Goins. After making ridiculous Call of Duty claims on last week's episode, Fabian has failed to pay the FPS Piper. In addition to Fabian hiding in his room from the big bad Adam Green monste…
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Bob Hayden | Consultant, Retired Jordan Automotive Group
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Send us a text This week we chat with Bob Hayden, our Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award Winner, at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. Bob just "retired" after 50 years in the car business, spending most of those years with the Jordan Automotive Group. We talked to Bob about the key to spending 50 years in the automotive industry…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen are blessed by Will's absence. Adam, Fabian, and Jason discuss Caitlyn Clark, EA Sports College Football 25, finish up the Classic Rock Bracket of Glory, and much much more. Stay tuned to the end as there is a special challenge issued. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Faceboo…
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Dr. Tracy Warhop | Owner, House of Health
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Send us a text Tracy will explain what the House of Health is and why we are lucky to have such a unique business, originally dedicated to helping professional athletes, right here in Michiana. Tracy talks about what went into the decision of opening a clinic like this in South Bend, and how she deals with a work life balance, having 2 young childr…
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Send us a text With Adam absent due to sickness, on this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen, Jason and Fabian try their best to carry Will's dead weight. Judging from the short run time of this episode it's clear how uninteresting Will is. We do apologize if this week's show isn't as entertaining and funny without Adam in the stu…
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Debie Coble | President & CEO, Goodwill Industries of Michiana
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Send us a text Debie will dive into all of the amazing work that Goodwill does, and yes they are more than just thrift stores. Debie will tell us how Goodwill's mission is always changing to meet the growing needs in the community. She will talk about the expansion project they are preparing to embark on, and her journey from being an employee at a…
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Send us a text The Sportsmen are back! On this return edition of Rival Radio the Sportsmen talk about their recent lives, a Nashville trip, review some restaurants, a new Segment - Black Facts, and determine the Greatest Gay Person of All-Time in an intense bracket featuring 32 of the most famous and influential queer people of all time. All this a…
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Jeff Rea, President & CEO | Alyson Herzig, Director of Economic Development | South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text This week we pull back the curtain on the Chamber's Economic Development arm, and flip the script where our President/CEO, Jeff Rea is not the interviewer, but the interviewee. Jeff is joined by the Director of Economic Development at the Chamber, Alyson Herzig. They will chat about all things E.D. happening in the county, big and sm…
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Eric Garton | Executive Director, Wellfield Botanic Gardens
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Send us a text Eric will take us on an audio tour of the gardens, telling us all that they have to offer year-round. Eric will talk about how the gardens got started, and about the major expansion currently underway.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Theresa Cruthird | Partner, Generations AdventurePlex
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Send us a text Theresa, a doctor by trade, has a great story about why she chose to leave a very successful career in the medical field and open up a family fun center, and why she chose to do it here in Michiana. We will learn how she overcame struggles while taking a dream and making it into a reality. How Generations AdventurePlex is continuing …
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Seth Maust | Executive Director, Five Star Life
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Send us a text Seth will tell us exactly what Five Star Life is and how it is impacting the youth of today. We will also discuss what challenges Seth faces, leading a business that relies heavily on outside funding.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Juan Constantino | Executive Director, La Casa de Amistad
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Send us a text Juan talks about his journey from immigrating here with his family in 1998, to leading one of the fastest growing non profits in the area. How La Casa de Amistad has grown into what it is today, and what does the future hold.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Amanda Ellis | Editor in Chief, Livability.com
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Send us a text Amanda was the keynote speaker at our Salute to Business Luncheon this year. We chat with Amanda about her time visiting South Bend. How our area compares to other areas she has researched and visited, what should we be most proud of and what areas need some improvement.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Rich Naponelli | Owner, Fetch Pet Care of Michiana/Dog Training Elite
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Send us a text Rich went from being a successful Estate Planning Attorney, to purchasing not one but two different franchises. What went into the decision to give up a good paying job to "put your name on the sign?" What are the challenges of being a small business owner in the current climate, and what are the pros and cons of buying into a franch…
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Dr. Jerry Thacker | Superintendent, Penn-Harris Madison School District
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Send us a text Dr. Jerry will give us a "State of the School District" overview, discussing things like how they are able to attract and retain world class teachers. What the day to day challenges of the school district are and what the future looks like.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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John David & Jonathon Gouge | Michiana Health Insurance
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Send us a text John and Jon unravel the confusing world of health insurance, especially if you are a small business in need of adding benefits for your employees. They will also tell you what you need to know about insurance, as you are trying to attract and retain top talent.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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