Bitcoin Is Taking Root in Illinois 🌆 | The Illinois Bitcoin CouncilConnect with Tim Neimeyer: https://sites.google.com/view/historyechoesbitcoin/home@tim_niemeyer_, @HistEchoBTC & @BTCLincolnLandContact: historyechoesbitcoin@gmail.com & lincolnlandbitcoin@gmail.comLearn: Lincolnland Bitcoin website & Lincolnland Bitcoin FB Group
Book: History Echoes Bitcoin - https://a.co/d/eoEXz65In this episode, I sit down with Tim Niemeyer, President of the Illinois Bitcoin Council (IBC), a military veteran, lifelong educator, and Bitcoin advocate who’s helping lead one of the most impactful state-level Bitcoin initiatives in the U.S.Tim, a teacher with nearly two decades of experience, has studied Bitcoin since 2018. He’s the author of History Echoes Bitcoin, developed Bitcoin curricula for Operation Bitcoin, and co-hosts the Lincolnland Bitcoin Meetup @BTCLincolnLand. With his background in education, curriculum design, and technical problem-solving, Tim brings heart and structure to the IBC’s mission of education, advocacy, and collaboration across Illinois.💡 The Illinois Bitcoin CouncilFounded by Tim Niemeyer and Jeffrey Hilsenbeck, the Illinois Bitcoin Council is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit dedicated to advancing Bitcoin education and adoption through outreach to policymakers, schools, and local businesses.Jeff Hilsenbeck, an experienced pilot and entrepreneur, serves as Vice President and Board Member. Jeff is currently a Boeing 747 Captain and C-130H3 Instructor Navigator. As a member of Bitcoin Veterans, Jeff brings global perspective, discipline, and leadership to help drive Bitcoin adoption and advocacy throughout Illinois.🌆⚖️📜 Incredible work happening in Illinois!@Tolbyus and @JohnCabello, Assistant House Minority Leader and Illinois State Rep. created @ABRWealthFund, the first community-run #Bitcoin treasury in U.S. public housing🏙 The Altgeld Bitcoin ReserveLaunched in Altgeld Gardens, Chicago, ABR is the nation’s first community Bitcoin reserve, structured as a Wyoming DAO LLC and built on principles of transparency, education, and long-term financial stability.Founded by Tolbyus Shepard, ABR serves as a blueprint for community-driven, fiscally responsible innovation rooted in sound money principles. Earlier this month, Tolbyus was invited by Cory Klippsten (Swan Bitcoin) to attend BTC in DC, where he met with Senator Cynthia Lummis, Conner Brown, and Senator Tim Scott’s Banking and Finance Committee to showcase Illinois’ model on a national stage.#Illinois sets the standard.🧠 IBC Advocacy & Local Bitcoin AdoptionThe IBC leads several initiatives across Illinois:🔹 Advocacy Hub advancing pro-Bitcoin policy and education at the state level.🔹 Volunteer Merchant Outreach, empowering local businesses to accept Bitcoin through giveandgetlocal.com.Volunteers identify Square merchants, distribute educational flyers about the Lightning Network, and accept Bitcoin Payments🔹 Education Programs, from 16-week financial literacy and Bitcoin courses to small-business 🔹 Community Collaboration, connecting small business owners, educators, and policymakers to build a stronger Bitcoin economy in Illinois.🔗 Get Involved📍 Illinois Bitcoin Councilhttps://illinoisbitcoincouncil.org/💬 IBC on Xhttps://x.com/ilbtccouncil🌐 Advocacy Hubhttps://illinoisbitcoincouncil.org/advocacy🏪 Give and Get Localhttps://giveandgetlocal.com/Subscribe to the channel and join us as we highlight the educators, builders, and leaders pushing Bitcoin forward at the state level.#Bitcoin #IllinoisBitcoinCouncil #BitcoinEducation #bitcoinnews