Episode 53: Goats & A Reuben

What started as a passion for hospitality grew into a local business ecosystem. Lauren Brokish with Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery, Martinelli’s Market, Pekara Bakery, and Central Illinois Bakehouse shares her journey of keeping the businesses she loves alive and her strong desire for a good Reuben. Stay tuned in for a full weekend of events in the Champaign-Urbana area!   This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.   Show links: Krannert Center for Performing Arts: https://krannertcenter.com/ Busey Bank: https://www.busey.com/ Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery: https://www.prairiefruits.com/ Martinelli’s Market: https://www.martinellismarketchampaign.com/ Pekara Bakery: https://www.pekarabistro.com/ Central Illinois Bakehouse: https://cibakehouse.com/ University of Illinois Dads Weekend: https://calendars.illinois.edu/list/7999 Spinners & Weavers Guild Show & Sale: https://cuswg.org/show-and-sale/ Rest Lab: https://kam.illinois.edu/exhibition/rest-lab-fall-2024 Dia de los Muertos Celebration: https://champaignparks.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-celebration/ Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Urbana/RattlesnakeMaster Chambana Proud: https://www.chambanaproud.com/ Experience Champaign-Urbana Calendar of Events: https://www.experiencecu.org/events/calendar-of-events