Michael Straza

#Entrepreneur and #investor working with and growing small businesses in Central Illinois and beyond.

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Very exciting news for several communities, including ours here in Bloomington-Normal. I have enjoyed working on this with ISU for nearly two years.

This will help us grow and retain talent and build new businesses that will allow our community to thrive.

[Chancellor Emeritus Susan Koch @ChancellorKoch]

What a pleasure it is to join with so many partners today at @InnovateSPI as we announce our partnerships with the Illinois Innovation Network. @UofILSystem

[Senator Dick Durbin @SenatorDurbin]

Great to see Mayor Chris Koos & members of @BNEDC today to discuss ongoing infrastructure investments in their community and future opportunities to expand economic growth in the Bloomington-Normal region.

[Illinois State Track & Field/XC @RedbirdTFXC]

Your contribution to the #ISUTFtreadmill will help us to continue competing at the highest level! If 6️⃣ new people make donations, Mike Straza (men’s T&F ‘92) will donate $2,500 to the campaign!

DONATE ➡️ https://t.co/TciuSTXY5S

[RJ Scaringe @RJScaringe]

Excited to announce another major financing of $1.3 billion with round led by T. Rowe Price!
https://t.co/O8jOYnV2Ct

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Thanks @cityblm Public Works for giving us a tour of water treatment plant and letting us try out the recycling truck and snowplow. Appreciate how you serve our community. #Bloomington101

[WGLT @WGLTNews]

.@Rivian is planning a community event from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 13 in @uptownnormal. #Rivian’s battery-powered R1T pickup and R1S sport utility vehicle will be on display. https://t.co/3oA0yiTUnm #EV

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Thanks @cityblmFD for your service to our community & for hosting our Bloomington 101 class. I enjoyed learning from you & trying on your gear! @cityblm

[WGLT @WGLTNews]

.@amazon announced today it plans to buy 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from @Rivian as part of a larger effort to reduce the online retailer’s carbon footprint. https://t.co/C7BfYKu9oR #BloNo #EV #Rivian #Amazon #ClimateChange

[Rivian @Rivian]

We’re excited to announce our latest strategic partnership — an equity investment of $350 million from #CoxAutomotive. https://t.co/BOGq8YW762

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

I had the pleasure of meeting w/ our Illinois US Rep @RodneyDavis + local startup @XSpaceSystems by @isaacdallas10 (product of @IllinoisStateU), discussing small biz & tech. Thanks to Rep Davis for supporting #BloNo business!
#bizdevelopment #BNbiz

[WGLT @WGLTNews]

.@IllinoisStateU is officially a tenant of the planned Trail East building in Uptown Normal after today’s Board of Trustees vote. https://t.co/Vv58bJQ2Hv #ilstu #blono #incubator

[Himanshu Rauthan @himanshurauthan]

What people think starting a #business like 🥮
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This #MarioBros comparison is so relatable
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❤️ If you are in this situation
RT: @larrykim

#FridayFeeling | #FridayMotivation

[Mary Cullen @MaryCullen7]

.@IllinoisStateU Board of Trustees approves lease for startup incubator space at the Trail East Building. That’s the one yet to be developed in Uptown @NormalILL. See more on this story later today on @WGLTNews and https://t.co/zOQeL2cGYf

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Communicate with your team while making a digital shift or transformation.

#shift #communication #smallbusiness #leadership #advice

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Community Development: What it is, its Importance, and How to Contribute in Your City

Read on the Consult Straza blog: https://t.co/Pay07gpnDS

#development #community #communitydevelopment

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Economic Development: What it is, its Importance, and How to Facilitate in Your City

https://t.co/9ztj2dJGza

#smallbusiness #business #development

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

How A Main Street Entrepreneur Sparked A Renaissance In A Pennsylvania City https://t.co/vV0cshr8ap via @Forbes

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

"Supporting entrepreneurs and young businesses is the key to employment growth and economic opportunity in cities around the country"

What Mayors Can Do to Grow Young Businesses in Their Communities: https://t.co/rqnzRKBI6Z

#entrepreneurship #politics #local #mayors

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

"Even though angels are getting tougher, they've remained true to their name when it comes to offering advice and support to entrepreneurs."

Earning Your Wings via @Inc https://t.co/Xi7rem1B1i

#angelinvesting #startups #investment #investing #entrepreneurship

[Michael Straza @consultstraza]

Are you communicating the right message and information to your staff?

#founders #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #advice #communication