Nctv17 Podcasts

Scott Pelley has been a reporter and photographer for more than 45 years. Pelley writes as a witness to events that changed our world, including the collapsing World Trade Center on 9/11 and private moments with presidents he’s known for decades.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Legal-Ease Law Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm providing affordable representation. 2) Dunham Counseling offers expert, compassionate individualized counseling to help our clients find relief from stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, anger, and conflict. 3) Dealer Inspire, the innovative, scrappy disruptor building unprecedented technologies for dealerships to sell and service more cars.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naperville Jaycees, Naperville’s Young Person’s organization dedicated to Philanthropy and Volunteerism. 2) TEDxNaperville, a community organization and disruptive ideas conference that shares powerful ideas from the Chicago area’s most original and visionary thinkers. 3) Path to Recovery Foundation helps support, educate and promote guidance for individuals and families struggling with substance use disorders.

What do the DuPage Children’s Museum (DCM) and the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce (NACC) have in common? Both organizations are introducing new leaders to the community. In this episode, Liz Spencer finds out how that came to be and what’s on their agenda for the first 100 days.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Laura Garofalo Law, LLC is an employment law firm focused on employment litigation prevention - helping companies stay out of court by counseling them on their day-to-day Human Resources. 2) Aspire Winning Edge focus is on those who are looking to strengthen an area of their performance opposed to the typical mindset of, I have an issue. 3) Avenida Naperville offers a fresh new approach to active living for adults 62 and better.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) The Resiliency Institute uses permaculture education and design to foster nature and human connection, grow food security and build resilient communities. 2) Chance for Sports collects gently-used sports equipment for underprivileged children in the United States and around the world. 3) The Greater Naperville National Charity League is a Mother Daughter organization that focuses on philanthropy, leadership and culture.

Entrepreneurs are unique individuals, driven by a passion to provide a product or service. In this episode, Nicki Anderson is joined by author John Dallas to discuss the psychology of an entrepreneur and how it can influence success.

The start of the holiday season is known for healthy habits sliding off track and waistbands getting tighter. In this episode, the moms are joined by Dr. Alicia Martin from DuPage Medical Group to discuss ways to maintain physical health during the holidays.

In this episode, Dana is joined by Tracy Weems, Jessica Gimeno and clinical therapist Adam Ratner with Grow Wellness Group to discuss the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety disorder and break down the stigma of mental illness.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation has been partnering with Indian Prairie School District 204, since 1988 with a mission of enriching education for students by supporting their academic, artistic, emotional and physical needs. 2) Literacy DuPage recruits and trains volunteer tutors who teach adults English. Since 1972, they have been equipping a big-hearted army of tutors to sit side-by-side with adults in DuPage County who cannot understand, speak, read, or write English. 3) Naperville Gives, a collaborative giving platform, allows those that support Naperville to donate to their favorite charities all through one website – www.NapervilleGives.org – while inspiring individuals to take collective action to improve our community, give back to the local charities and causes they support, and raise as much money as possible within a 24-hour period.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Medicare Solutions 4 Seniors, offers no cost and no obligation Medigap comparisons and helps you learn about options for Medicare Supplement policies. 2) Codeverse, the world’s first fully interactive coding school and educational tech platform that teaches kids (aged 6-13) to code. 3) Partners In Performance Automotive Service and Repair, leader in Automotive Service and Repair in the Naperville and surrounding areas.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naperville Hurling & Camogie Club, is dedicated to growing the national sports of Ireland, hurling and camogie, in the western suburbs. 2) Ray Graham Association, is a nonprofit organization that supports nearly 2,000 individuals with disabilities and their families in DuPage County. 3) Ride Assist Naperville, is a non-profit that pairs Naperville seniors and their caregivers with a driver to their medical appointments.

Former CEO and President of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nicki Anderson, gives career advice and share the lessons she's learned.

In this episode, Nicki Anderson sits down with John G. Blumberg, author of Return On Integrity, to discuss the role of core values for both leaders and those within an organization.

Fertility and Family Planning by NCTV17

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Century Moving, Inc. a family owned business in Lombard, serving the Chicagoland community for over 40 years. 2) Audio Video Specialists, provides custom AV solutions, home theater, whole house music, and smart home and office technologies. 3) Impact Business Coaching, Inc. One of four consulting services is Succession Planning for small to medium sized businesses. 4) PB Kitchen Design, a kitchen design firm serving all of west suburban Chicago.

The Cradle and several parents touched by adoption, share their personal stories, hoping to give future parents another option to consider.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naperville Noon Lions Club, helps those in need with sight and hearing impairments, raises awareness of diabetes issues and sponsors programs for youth. 2) PAVE, works both to prevent sexual assault and heal survivors through social advocacy, prevention education, and survivor support. 3) The Conservation Foundation, improves the health of communities by preserving and restoring open spaces, natural lands and rivers.

On the latest episode of Business Connection, host Liz Spencer, chats with: 1) Accounting Service Associates Inc., Leslie is the founder/owner of Accounting Service Associates Inc. and an accounting rock star who launched her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers after earning her B.B.A in Accounting. 2) BMO Harris Bank, a leading bank driven by a single purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good, in both Business and Life. Every day, we continue to set our sights higher, inspired by our purpose and energized by the opportunity to create positive change for the customers and communities we serve. 3)Dutchman Heating and Cooling Inc., a Christian owned company started here in Naperville in 1975. Dutchman serves Du page and Will county primarily.

David Lagercrantz is a Swedish journalist and bestselling author. He grew up in Solna and Drottningholm, just outside of Stockholm. In December 2013, David Lagercrantz reached an agreement with Norstedts and Moggliden regarding a set of sequels to Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, the global blockbuster phenomenon featuring hacker Lisbeth Salander and reporter Mikael Blomkvist.