Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

One of biggest issues facing any business is how to Access Capital, not only get started, but also to keep things running and growing.  There are many funding options available for entrepreneurs and small business owners and over the years, we've shared insight on many of them.  Stakeholders and decision-makers bring us tips and solutions that you may not be aware of.  See Privacy P...

Each week we present information to help you get your business off the ground. We talk with new and established business owners to find out how they began - and their journeys from there.  In these segments, you'll find valuable resource information that you might not be aware of. Here is a sample from this year's Getting Started.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

There has been massive speculation over they year's about how Santa Claus accomplishes so much in such a short time each year.  There would seem to be some strong lessons to learn in leadership, scaling, logistics, and time management. Last year he took time out to share his unique perspective on how to run a successful global business.   We thought we would share it with you again....

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 .

December 26 marks the beginning of Kwanzaa, a week-long celebration of African-American culture and history.  Alecia Barnes is the head Care and Literature Coach at Ujamma Community Bookstore. She helps us understand the meaning and history of the culture-based holiday.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Jane King has moved from the NASDAQ in Chicago to center stage and the New York Stock Exchange.  She catches us up on how Indiana companies are doing as they wrap up 2024.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Now in its 26th year, the MIRA Awards are Indiana’s largest and most prestigious technology awards.  Tech Point President and CEO, Ting Gootee talks about why just being on this list can have a huge impact to a tech company and to the state.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

An interview with economist Tom Jalics who puts some perspective on the outlook for 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We catch up with a young entrepreneur we first introduced you to last march during the Minority All-Star Business Week.  He was organizing a special promo event for 8th graders - and encouraging young entrepreneurs.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Percussive Arts Society International Convention wrapped up its 2024 event last month. It's unusual for a convention in that it's open to the public as well as people in the industry. The group welcomed thousands of musicians, educators, students and music enthusiasts from around the world to gather for an experience like none other.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Last week we introduced you to Indiana author and publisher, Julia Royston, from Jeffersonville.   She shared insights into the publishing business.  In part two of that conversation, she talks about writing books in the digital age.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Last week you met the Certified Minority Veteran Vendor of The Month, Danny Portee, President of Professional Management Enterprises.  This week we dropped in on one of his many enterprises, Welltrans.  Its mission is to eliminate transportation barriers to good health.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Beneficial ownership information reports are due by the end of this year. Courtney Kincaid has important information you need to know, now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Yesterday the Performance Racing Industry wrapped up its 3-day PRI trade show at the Indiana Convention Center.  We had a chance before the show to talk with PRI President, Michael Good at the organization's Speedway headquarters about efforts to expand the racing workforce in Indiana.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

We first visited with Victoria Beaty at her Botanical Bar in August of 2023.  It's a black-owned and woman-owned plant shop. In our first conversation, she was creating a platform for underrepresented voices while contributing a welcoming green space to the community.  And it appears the community has embraced her. The Botanical Bar is included in the Indianapolis Recorder's Minorit...

We're getting started with local veteran Drew Mullee. He shares his personal journey from military service, and challenges he has faced and overcome, to getting his business off the ground.  We caught up with him at this year's Indiana Small Business Expo.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

It’s a Success Story more than a half century in the making.  The annual Thanksgiving Dinner from the Mozel Sanders Foundation fed nearly 10,000 people this year Mozel Sanders passed away in 1988, but he left a legacy of service that his family and community have continued to honor.  WISH-TV has followed that journey for years.  As part of our 70th anniversary celebration, we want t...

Julia Royston is a Jeffersonville, Indiana-based author and publisher who has helped hundreds of writers realize their dream to see their work in print.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Iesha Vaughn is the Banking Center Manager at the Avondale-Meadows branch of First Merchants Bank.  She offers suggestions for small businesses owners on how they can do a better job of setting their company up to prosper.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

As we edge closer to the upcoming January 20 inauguration, it may pay to ask yourself, "what will the first 100 days of the Trump administration mean for my business." Business expert, Jamar Cobb-Dennard is here with some thoughts on how business owners can prepare for any changes that may come.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

The Indiana Latino Institute has been addressing issues facing the Latino community for more than 20 years.  As the Latino community continues to grow, the institute expanded its focus and now includes education, advocacy and leadership programs. The institute's president and CEO, Marlene Dotson, spotlights the Leadership Circle. She tells us what it is and how you can apply to participa...

Dr. Leon Jackson is the founder of the Diversity in Leadership program which helps people grow skill sets to set them up for success in business, leading to more opportunities, larger salaries, and more promotions.  It's a different path to Accessing Capital.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

We're Getting Started with this month's certified vendor of the month from the Office of Minority and Women Business Development: Professional Management Enterprises Danny Portee, a service-disabled veteran owner, founded the company specializing in information technology staffing solutions.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Last week, Hi-Fi and MOKB Presents announced plans for a new indoor venue in the historic Murphy Arts Center.  Hi-Fi partner Josh Baker took time out to meet us at the Fountain Square location to talk about the construction and what it will mean to the community.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Our Business, Equity and Opportunities crew ran into Aaron Chandler, president of Precise Take Multimedia at this year's Circle Classic Entrepreneur Day.  He sat down with us to talk about the highly competitive world of independent video production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .