Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

In this episode, Victor Rivera shares his inspiring journey from starting as a part-time crew member at McDonald's in Puerto Rico to owning 10 McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. Rivera discusses his career growth, family involvement in the business, and commitment to community and employee development. He highlights his various roles and achievements within McDonald's, including being on the board...

In this episode we delve deep into the history and foundational principles of Centier Bank with CEO, Mike Schrage. Centier has a lasting family legacy that dates all the way back to 1895. Now in its fifth generation of ownership, the Schrage family is proud to helm the largest private, family-owned bank in Indiana and has a wealth of artifacts and information about the history of the bank and thei...

In this episode, we welcome Dan O'Toole, founder and CEO of Arrive AI, to NASDAQ's Market Site to celebrate the company's listing under the ticker symbol ARAI. Located in Fishers, Indiana, Arrive AI is revolutionizing autonomous delivery with its innovative AI-powered delivery centers. Dan O'Toole shares his heartfelt thanks to his team, investors, and family, highlighting the company's journey fr...

In this episode, Mike McLeod, founder of the World Food Championships, and Jeff McCabe of Hard Truth Distilling Co., discuss their collaboration on a live fire cooking qualifier in Indiana. McLeod explains the tournament structure, which includes various food categories and specifies how contestants earn their way to the championships through judged qualifiers. McCabe shares the journey of Hard Tr...

For about 14 years, Tom Alvarez has been a regular contributor on WISH-TV style shows, he brings with him decades of experience.  We sit down to talk with him about his successful varied 50-year career as a television producer/director/talent, documentary filmmaker, entrepreneur, model/actor, free-lance print and broadcast journalist, performing arts critic, arts administrator, development di...

Hoosiers, Kris Keys and Carl Doninger are co-founders of PopCon Indy, are on a mission to create an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can just be themselves.  We sit down with them for an exclusive extended conversation with them where they share their story and open their hearts as they reveal what the event means on a very personal level. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

We sit down for a exclusive extended conversation with Certified Vendor of the Month from the City's Office of Minority and Women Business Development. It is International Global Solutions Corporation, led by President Clarence Lyles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Carolene Mays See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Between now and the June 16th release of the NAWBO Indy Boss Ladies magazine, we're introducing you to some of the leading local women of business and hear their success stories. Today, we meet Jamalia Brashears, the owner of JLB Advisors. She credits NAWBO for helping her professional growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

You may know Geno Shelton as DJ Geno. He's a bit of an icon in the Indianapolis entertainment business. He sat down with us to talk about his industry and ended up sharing much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Tammy Butler Robinson is the CEO of Engaging Solutions. Her path to this point in her life has been dedicated to making a positive impact on her community at every level.  Tammy is one of this years featured leaders in the upcoming NAWBO Boss Ladies Magazine. A few minutes with her and you will know exactly why she was picked.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

We continue our AAPI Heritage celebration with an introduction to father-and-son McDonald’s franchise owners with a story that will inspire you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

For the last 26 years, Tech Point has honored tech innovators and development leaders at the annual 'Mira Awards' gala.  It is an opportunity to salute the most innovative people and companies contributing to Indiana’s tech ecosystem.  We sat down for an exclusive extended conversation with 'Resilience Award' winner, Nida Ansari who we highlighted as our ‘Success Story’.  See Privac...

Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks established Whatever It Takes Consulting (WIT) with the philosophy of providing services that promote professional growth to enhance performance, are highly engaging experiences that model best practice and are customized to meet the needs of the organization. They are now collaborating with LiMStudioS, NAWBO, and BOSS Ladies magazine.  See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Last month, WISH-TV's Celebrating Women's Special featured a conversation with Dr. Dorothy (Doty) Simpson-Taylor. She's an Airforce veteran, educator, counselor, and woman of faith, who co-founded the 'Sister Soldier Network' that helps support female veterans as they make the move from military service back to civilian life. She has dedicated her entire life in service to others and serves u...

ALÉJANDRA CANALES FLORES IS A DAUGHTER OF HONDURAN IMMIGRANTS WHO EARNED HER COSMETIC LICENSE THROUGH THE PIKE HIGH SCHOOL COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM.  NOW SHE HAS HER OWN ACADEMY AND IS HELPING OTHERS FIND NEW CAREERS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

TODAY WE TURN OUR FOCUS ON MOTORSPORTS, SPECIFICALLY THE NEW MOTORSPORTS SCHOOL, BASED IN ITALY, COMING TO INDIANAPOLIS.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

A NATIVE HOOSIER AND IU KELLY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS GRADUATE, RICHARD HALL CO-FOUNDED 'HALL MADDEN' UTILIZING A UNIQUE BUSINESS PLAN AND $500. HE NOW OWNS 10 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

APRIL 15 IS A BIG TAX DEADLINE FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND SOME SMALL BUSINESS PROPRIETORS.  COURTNEY KINCAID IS HERE TO KEEP US IN THE KNOW.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

THE CITY OF WESTFIELD ANNOUNCED LAST WEEK THAT IT IS SEEKING ARTISTS TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL DIGITIAL ARTWORK FOR A NEW ROLLING CANVAS ART INSTALLATION.  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, KAYLA ARNOLD, FILLED US IN.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

TODAY'S 'GETTING STARTED' INTRODUCES YOU TO THIS MONTHS CERTIFIED MBE VENDOR OF THE MONTH: 'VERUS ENGINEERING'. IT'S A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRM FOUNDED IN 1980.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

EARLIER WE INTRODUCED YOU TO JOHN MOORE, ENREPRENEURSHIP TEACHER, AS HE PREPARED FOR THE WESTFIELD INNOVATION COMPETION. NOW MEET THE STUDENTS.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

INDIANAPOLIS-BASED REPUBLIC SERVICES IS PARTNERING WITH BLUE POLYMERS TO CREATE WHAT LEADERS SAY WITLL BE THE FIRST COMPLEX IN NORTH AMERICA TRANSFORMING PLASTICS FROM CURBSIDE TO CONSUMER PACKAGING AND BACK AGAIN.  THAT IS THIS WEEK'S INDUSTRY FOCUS. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL COFFEE ASSOCIATION'S ECONOMIC IMPACT REPORT, MORE THAN 70% OF AMERICAN ADULTS DRINK COFFEE EACH WEEK AND SPENT $32.9 BILLION AT COFFEE SHOPS. THERE ARE NEARLY 2000 COFFEE SHOPS IN INDIANA.  OUR BUSINESS EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITIES CREW RECENTLY VISITED 'THE COMMISSARY BARBER & BARISTA' TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BUSINESS.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...