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Episode 85 Are We Here Yet? Podcast

A Little Bit of HistoryHow did two guys, one a touring musician and educator, the other a home-builder join forces while gravitating towards work that addresses challenges in economic development, community building and employee ownership? The next installment in our...
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Episode 82 Are We Here Yet? Podcast

It All Starts Here A blueprint for re-building our neighborhoods,  EPIC style. Series 'An EPIC Guide to Community Building' Episode 3     Photos Courtesy of SMGSMG's 'Are We Here Yet?' founder Scott M. Graves and Ethan DeSota, experienced and innovative...
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Press Release 10.14.21

New Partnership Announces EPIC, LLCOctober 11, 2021 Ethan DeSota of Exponent Construction Group and Scott M. Graves of SMG Creative Enterprise announce the opportunity for community-driven real estate ownership. ‘In forming EPIC, LLC (Exponential Property Investment...
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Episode 103 Are We Here Yet? Podcast

Aug 4, 2022

The Journey IS the DestinationPhoto credit Hunden Strategic PartnersWe're joined this week by our guest Rob Hunden, President and CEO of Hunden Strategic Partners of Chicago, IL. Rob discuses with us a topic that has as of late been top of mind for many of our...

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Episode 73 The Jazz Room

Aug 4, 2022

Jon Faddis, Pt II An AWHY? Music Feature Photo courtesy of  Joan Watson-JonesWelcome to part two of our interview with Trumpeter Jon Faddis. He talks about his long relationship with Dizzy Gillespie and the many influences in his career. Learn more at...

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