In our latest episode, WVPA economic development team member Rachel Huser interviews Patrick Hoban, CEO of Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council. Patrick discusses his background and how his professional experience led him to his curr

Growing Indiana Agriculture with Don Lamb

Jun 6th, 2023 20m 37s

Host Brian Anderson talks with Don Lamb, a second-generation farmer and longtime Boone REMC member who was recently named Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Don discusses his first few months in the role, his goals for the

Representing the Region with Heather Ennis

Apr 18th, 2023 22m 21s

In this episode, host Brian Anderson speaks with Heather Ennis, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum. The forum is a nonprofit focused on economic development growth and support for a seven-county region that makes up Northwest Indi

Rural USDA Funding Available with Christi Southerland

Mar 21st, 2023 24m 11s

In this episode, host Brian Anderson talks with Prosperity Ag owner Christi Southerland. The grant writing and consulting business has been busy since the USDA announced expanded funding through the Rural Energy for America Program. Prosperity

Going to Town: Our Talk with Crystal Jones of the Perry County (Mo.) Economic Development Authority

Feb 21st, 2023 19m 9s

In this episode, our host Brian Anderson talks with Crystal Jones, the executive director of the Perry County Economic Development Authority in Missouri. She discusses her experience, and how the Perry County community works together to bring b

Growing in Indiana with AgriNovus

Feb 9th, 2023 24m 20s

On this episode, WVPA Economic Development Director Brian Anderson talks with Mitch Frazier, the president and CEO of AgriNovus. The organization is committed to growing Indiana’s $52 billion agbioscience economy by another $4 billion by 2024.M

Partnering for Growth: Supporting a Thriving Business Environment

Feb 9th, 2023 46m 16s

Featuring:Matt Saltanovitz, Vice President of Domestic Business Expansion, Indiana Economic Development Corp.Brandon Noll, Senior Director of Business Development, Northeast Indiana Regional PartnershipBrian Anderson, Economic Development Direc

Buchheit, Inc.: A Case Study in Cooperative Support

Feb 9th, 2023 18m 7s

Wabash Valley Power profiled Missouri-based Buchheit, Inc.’s relationship with Citizens Electric Corp., its local electric cooperative, and how it benefited from a variety of economic development incentives as its grown over the years. Brian An

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