Innovate Springfield (iSPI)

Ben Hage, Innovate Springfield director, shares the new iSPI speaker series that will bring innovators to the capital to discuss their experiences and to network. The series; Founders, Failures, and Fun will also result in a podcast series in partnership with NPR Illinois.

The educational series begins Oct. 5.

Springfield-based TalentESO is working to be the "Uber" of IT. TalentESO's Corey Honegger, co-founder, and Deepak Dhankher, CEO, join Community Voices to shed light on the area tech scene.

Bruce Sommer is the Director of Economic Development and Innovation at the University of Illinois Springfield. He teaches Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and he is the co-founder of Innovate Springfield and Sangamon CEO. He spoke to Community Voices about the move Innovate Springfield will make in two years to 401 E. Washington St., where new programs and offerings will be provided to local entrepreneurs.

After renovations, the building is set to open in 2025 as the home of the UIS Innovation Center, one of 15 hubs of the Illinois Innovation Network.

Architect Paul O'Shea has been involved in many aspects of Springfield life, especially planning its development. Sports, philanthropy, and church have also been important areas of Springfield life for him.

Architect Paul O'Shea has been involved in many aspects of Springfield life, especially planning its development. Sports, philanthropy, and church have also been important areas of Springfield life for him.Originally aired October 25, 2021.

Sarah Beth Ayers, business incubation program director at Innovate Springfield (iSPI), joins Bea Bonner to share what iSPI has been up to during the…

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Originally aired February 23, 2021.hellowater co-founder Rusty Jones and Brandt chief marketing officer Karl Barnhardt discuss the partnership they…