Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

OUR INDUSTRY FOCUS COMES TO US FROM MIKE DYSON AND FAMILY, OWNER/OPERATORS OF CENTRAL URETHANE IN WABASH, INDIANA.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

AS THE DEEP FREEZE KEEPS GRIPPING INDIANA, THERE ARE SOME COMPANIES THAT EMBRACE THE ICE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

NAVIGATING UNEXPECTED CHANGES IN ANY BUSINESS CAN BE STRESSFUL.  HOW YOU PREPARE NOW, CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

JANE KING GIVES US A LOOK AT WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH INDIANA COMPANIES FROM THE FLOOR OF THE NEW STOCK EXCHANGE.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

MATTHEW B. MURPHY THE THIRD IS THE CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF 'EMBOSS PARTNERS'.  HE TAKES US THROUGH SOME OF THE BASICS OF 'ACCESSING CAPITAL'  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

WE MEET A LOCAL INVENTOR WHO HAS A BIG IDEA THAT COULD SAVE HOMES AND LIVES FROM THE DEVASTATION THAT RESULTS FOR FIRES.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Indiana Black Expo says it has had a very successful 2024, in part through the small businesses and entrepreneurs the Expo's efforts have touched.  President and CEO, Alice Watson dropped into to share some of those success and give us a look into 2025.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

According Globe Newswire, the climbing gym market is expected to become a $6.12 billion dollar industry by 2030.  North Mass Boulder located on Mass Avenue is one of the largest privately owned bouldering gyms in Indiana.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

While the number of people working remotely continues to grow, many national companies like Amazon, JP Morgan Chase, Walmart, and Disney are implementing full-time, return-to-office mandates for 2025 and some Indiana companies are looking at versions of that return.  Dr. Wen fan, founding member of the Work Time Reduction Research Network shares her findings and recommendations for business t...

Courtney Kincaid breaks down some of the issues that small businesses need to consider financially in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The inauguration of Governor-Elect Mike Braun marks a leadership change for Indiana.  On the eve of that change, we share thoughts from Governor Eric Holcomb about small business, economic growth and his thoughts for the future.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Schools are not generally the first place contracts look for opportunities, however in Indiana they spend millions on construction and other projects each year.    Washington Township has recently been awarded over $100 million to diversity suppliers for improvements in the district.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

At the recent Governor's Luncheon For Scouting, outgoing governor Eric Holcomb introduced the rebranding of the Boy Scouts Of America to Scouting America. The change is schedule to take effect on February 8th as part of the organization's 115th anniversary. Despite the name change, the organization says it will stay committed to teaching youth to be better prepared for life and leadership.&nb...

Rockland Page started his business apparel Design and Manufacturing company in the basement of his home in Merrillville, Indiana.  A recent grant from the Small Business Administration has made it possible from him to move to a new location in Indianapolis.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

On WISH-TV, we aired a one-hour special highlighting the Governor's Luncheon For Scouting.   National President and CEO of the newly rebranded Scouting America was in town for the event and chatted with us about the move away from the Boy Scouts name and the future of the organization's mission of growing responsible citizens and champions of industry.  See Privacy Policy at https:/...

We look at ways your company can build up a digital advantage in 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The 2025 Legislative Breakfast is coming up later this month.  It is a bi-partisan opportunity to look at legislation that could pass in the upcoming statehouse session and the economic issues that may affect your bottom line. Marlene Dotson is President & CEO of the Indiana Latino Institute. She gives us an overview and tells us how you can get involved.  See Privacy Policy at...

Emil Ekiyor joins us again to update us on the Indy Biz Pass and what is coming up this year.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Andrea Sloan is a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. She's also the president and owner of Groundbreakers considered one of Indiana’s fastest-growing companies. She shares her road to Accessing Capital, and acknowledges it was not an easy one.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We want you to meet an entrepreneur who started her business as a way of improving her own health.  Now she's sharing what she learned.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are proud to be able to offer local businesses an opportunity to share their own stories of success.  We feel it is a great way to challenge and inspire entrepreneurs and new business owners to believe that they too can find success.    That is why each week our last segment of the hour is a success story.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Each week, our Industry Focus gives you a deep dive into the world of a specific field from those who know it best. Even if it's not an area you know, we've found there are often lessons to learn. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Each week we present various business owners, community leaders and experts in the field of running a business to offer insider tips to help other businesses succeed. Often this information unfolds as they share their own personal stories of what they learned on their own path to success.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Every week, we fill our Accounting and Bookkeeping segments with timely updates on taxes, scams, tools and basic advice on how you can navigate one of the most crucial aspects of your business, your financials.  For this, we seek out trusted experts who are happy to share their expertise.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Through each of the 52 weeks of every year we want to make sure you are on top of 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 .