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  221. <title>E60: Increasing Healthcare Access for Rural Communities</title>
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  249. <title>E58: Performance Psychology and Motivation- Lessons for Leaders</title>
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  263. <title>E57: The Illinois Department of Human Services- Providing Safety Net Services for People in Need</title>
  264. <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:21:45 +0000</pubDate>
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  277. <title>E56: Retaining and Growing Employees</title>
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  291. <title>E55: "Quiet Quitting" and "Quiet Firing"</title>
  292. <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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  305. <title>E54: Expanding Rural Broadband</title>
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  319. <title>E53: Providing Dependable and Affordable Rural Transportation</title>
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  333. <title>E52: The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living</title>
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  361. <title>E50: The Veterans Assistance Commission- Empowering and Supporting Veterans</title>
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  375. <title>E49: Creating an Inclusive Work Culture</title>
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  389. <title>E48: Launch Your Career with The Illinois National Guard</title>
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  403. <title>E47: Growing the Regional Economy: Available Business Incentives</title>
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  643. <title>E30: Overcoming Addiction- Reducing Stigma, Promoting Awareness</title>
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  648. <description><![CDATA[<p>Luke Tomsha, Founder and Executive Director of the Perfectly Flawed Foundation, joins the program to discuss his own journey of recovery from addiction and how he came to found his organization. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem of addiction, and what employers need to keep in mind if they have suspect that an employee has an addiction. Luke also reveals why employers should hire individuals in recovery. </p>]]></description>
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  658. <title>E29: How Credit Unions are Innovating and Adapting in Times of Disruption</title>
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  718. <title>E25: Supporting Businesses During Economic Disruption</title>
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  723. <description><![CDATA[<p>Kris Noble, Executive Director of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce joins the program to discuss some of the resources that are available for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. </p>]]></description>
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  733. <title>E24: Taking Care of Your Mental Health </title>
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  748. <title>E23: COVID-19 Updates- Services and Job Openings</title>
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  763. <title>E22: An Overview of the Opioid Crisis Dislocated Worker Grant</title>
  764. <itunes:title>E22: An Overview of the Opioid Crisis Dislocated Worker Grant</itunes:title>
  765. <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 21:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
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  768. <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you'll hear from the Opiate <span style= "display: inline !important; float: none; background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> <span style= "background-color: transparent; color: #b00000; font-family: -apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,Oxygen,Ubuntu,Cantarell,'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"> G</span></span>rant Coordinator for BEST, Inc., as she discusses the work that is being done to help individuals impacted by the opiate crisis to find meaningful employment. Discover who is eligible, the challenges and opportunities involved, and the crucial role of businesses and employers. </p>]]></description>
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  778. <title>E21: An NCI Works Success Story</title>
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  783. <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you'll hear from Joyce Doyle, finance manager for the <span style= "color: #424242; font-family: &quot; open sans&quot;; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Coloma Township Park District, as she shares her experience as a participant in the workforce system. Joyce reveals how NCI Works helped her to obtain training that she needed to advance her career. </span></p>]]></description>
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  793. <title>E20: Horizon House of Illinois Valley- Supporting and Empowering People with Disabilities</title>
  794. <itunes:title>E20: Horizon House of Illinois Valley- Supporting and Empowering People with Disabilities</itunes:title>
  795. <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:43:08 +0000</pubDate>
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  798. <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you'll learn about Horizon House of Illinois Valley and the services that they provide for persons with disabilities. Discover how Horizon House is helping its residents get jobs in the community, and the benefits of employment for both workers and businesses. </p>]]></description>
  799. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, you'll learn about Horizon House of Illinois Valley and the services that they provide for persons with disabilities. Discover how Horizon House is helping its residents get jobs in the community, and the benefits of employment for both workers and businesses. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  808. <title>E19: Economic Development in Northwest Illinois </title>
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  810. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:19:36 +0000</pubDate>
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  995. <title>E07: Silver Creek Farms- Using An Innovative and Sustainable Farming Method</title>
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