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Behind the Region

Behind the Region

South Bend Regional Chamber

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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Behind the Region episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Behind the Region for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Behind the Region episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Behind the Region - Steve Messenger | President & Co-Owner, CRS Custom
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08/02/24 • 23 min

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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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Ismail gives us a look into the long history of the newspaper. He discusses how newspapers and print media in general has changed, and how the South Bend Tribune is adapting to that, and what does the future of print media look like.

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This week, we give you a Chamber update as we sit down with our team members, Jeff Jarnecke and Alyson Herzig.

Jeff is the Executive Director of Visit South Bend Mishawaka and will fill us in on what's new in the destination marketing and tourism space.

Alyson has key updates on construction projects, big and small, going on in the area.

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Behind the Region - Kristian Stankiewicz | Founder & CEO, MAKS Plastics
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12/06/24 • 26 min

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Kristian's journey to owning MAKS Plastics is interesting, and he will tell us about it. He will also tell us why he owns MAKS Plastics and why he comes to work invigorated, and it's probably not for the reasons you think. He also has a dedicated and loyal staff, and he will tell us his secret to attracting and retaining his top talent.

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Donald will tell us the history of RLA, the biggest challenges facing private schools, how they attract and retain their teachers and staff, and their future plans.

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Behind the Region - Mike Noland | President and CEO, South Shore Line
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04/28/23 • 29 min

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We chat with Mike about everything South Shore. He will discuss the double track, travel times, moving the train to the west side of the South Bend International Airport, and what that means. We will also talk about the possibility of bringing the train back into downtown South Bend and get an update on the government funding that is available.

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Dr. Cummings discusses everything South Bend Schools. Day to day operations, the new facilities plan and what does the future for the corporation look like.

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Erik Johnson talks about always looking for new adventures. Perhaps nothing describes this young entrepreneur more. At age 34, his incredible visionary leadership has led to the founding of multiple businesses and a strong commitment to community. Join us, as we dive into what's behind the success of our 2023 Outstanding Young Business Leader.

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Larry will tell us how a kid from Ohio made his way to South Bend Indiana to head up the largest employer in the region, it's quite a story.

Larry also talks about the pressure of being responsible for 7,000 employees and their families....

The exciting changes and growth not only coming to the downtown South Bend Campus, but also Beacon Health Services overall.

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Amanda will tell us about her interesting career path and how it led to the corner office. She will talk about the history of public broadcasting, not just nationally but also here in Michiana, and how the future looks.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Behind the Region have?

Behind the Region currently has 89 episodes available.

What topics does Behind the Region cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Business and Indiana.

What is the most popular episode on Behind the Region?

The episode title 'TJ Jorgensen | Founder & CEO, TJ21 Media Group' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Behind the Region?

The average episode length on Behind the Region is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Behind the Region released?

Episodes of Behind the Region are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Behind the Region?

The first episode of Behind the Region was released on Jan 11, 2023.

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