DuPage Business Beat

About DuPage Business Beat

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 (https://www.choosedupage.com/) and sponsored by Fastener SuperStore, Inc. (https://www.fastenersuperstore.com/?utm_source=Choose+DuPage+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Awareness&utm_id=DuPage+Business+Beat), proudly located in DuPage County.

Publisher

Choose DuPage

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2023

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   How New Markets Tax Credits Drive Local Investment

   New Markets Tax Credits can help make community projects possible when traditional financing falls short. On this episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage, talks with Tom Oldenburg, Senior Vice President, Business Development Officer at US Bank, about New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and the role they can play in economic development. Tom breaks down how NMTC financing works, what makes a project a strong candidate and why location and community impact matter. He and Greg also discuss a local DuPage County example and explore how this financing can support business growth, job creation, workforce development and investment in communities. The conversation also offers a practical takeaway for businesses and developers: what types of projects might qualify, and what should you do if you think yours could be a fit? To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready (https://www.choosedupage.com/Ready/). Thank you to our sponsor, Fastener SuperStore, Inc. Visit them at fastenersuperstore.com (http://fastenersuperstore.com) to easily purchase standard screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, and other fasteners in bulk.

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   From Classroom to Career: Building DuPage County's Workforce

   Students are approaching careers differently, from the fields they’re interested in, to the skills and credentials they’re pursuing. That’s changing how educators prepare students and how employers need to think about finding and attracting talent. On the latest episode of the DuPage Business Beat Podcast, Greg Bedalov, President & CEO | Choose DuPage, talks with Amber Quirk, Regional Superintendent of Schools, DuPage County Regional Office of Education, and Michael Fumagalli, Executive Director, Technology Center of DuPage, about the changing path from education to employment. The conversation covers career and technical education, the industries drawing student interest, and the skills employers are looking for beyond academics. They also discuss certifications and other credentials, how artificial intelligence is changing education, and what today’s students value when choosing where to work. The episode also takes a closer look at the Technology Center of DuPage and its role in giving students hands-on experience and connections to careers. Greg, Amber and Michael share ways businesses can engage with schools and help create stronger connections between students and the jobs waiting for them. To keep up with what’s happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready (https://www.choosedupage.com/Ready/). Thank you to our sponsor, Fastener SuperStore, Inc. Visit them at fastenersuperstore.com (http://fastenersuperstore.com) to easily purchase standard screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, and other fasteners in bulk.

3. 

   31 Aug 2026

   From Green Goals to Business Gains: DuPage Businesses Focus on Sustainability

   Host Greg Bedalov interviews Cassie Carroll, Jennifer Larson, and Saba Haider about practical sustainability resources for DuPage businesses, revealing how green initiatives drive smart business growth.

Who has been a guest on DuPage Business Beat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Cassie Carroll
• Jennifer Larson
• Saba Haider
• Brian Krajewski
• Laura Flamion

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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