Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

We're 'Getting Started' with a salute to Robert Vane, founder of Veteran Strategies.   He is the 'Certified Vendor of The Month' from the Indianapolis office of Minority and Women Business Development.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We caught up with a very busy Gavin Goode at his Semperfly Studios in Noblesville to record a segment for our upcoming Celebrating Heroes special. This Marine veteran was recently given the honor of creating a special tribute to the lost lives at the World Trade Center.  But for Gavin, it isn't about praise, it is about how his art can affect the lives of others.  See Privacy Policy at h...

The female owner of Mitchell Electric, LLC was one of the many new business owners to go through IBE's Business Training Initiative. Now, she is encouraging other females to consider starting their own business in the trades.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Last week we shared what our friends at Prideland Comics and Collectibles were doing for Halloween. While there, owner Ramone Edmonson introduced us to his talked son, Damani who is making his own career moves into the comic book space.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We talk to the Senior VP of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the impact of A.I. on small business. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

How to profit from podcasting and how to amplify the power of your podcasts with A.I. that is the focus of the next PodIndy conference. Podcaster Brad Miller gives us a preview.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

First Merchants Bank executive Patrick Molex believes building community relationships is key to helping small business prosper. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're going to 'Get Started' by introducing you to Patricia Roe, an inspiring entrepreneur who, instead of retiring, is using what she learned through the IBE Business Training Program to start a new and exciting next chapter in her career.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We met Chef Dexter Smith and his wife, Toni, during the Circle City Classic Entrepreneur Day. They were there as part of the IBE Business Training Initiative.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

 The 'haunted house industry' is a multi-million-dollar business that employs local workers seasonally, and, because of its high tech nature, helps support people in special effects, props and Halloween-related businesses.  Our cameras go behind the scenes at the 'Indy Scream Park' - one of the region's largest haunted house attractions, find out more about this growing industry.  S...

Kelly Sparks created the Indiana Small Business Expo in 2008 to help support Indiana small business. Each year the event has grown. She gives us a preview of what to expect this year.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ty Shea has tips for business owners about planning for promotions and raises.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Last July we introduced you to Ramone Edmunson - owner of 'Prideland Comics & Collectibles'. We were there initially to explore the role that comic books play during the Halloween season. Our conversation, however, took a turn when we found out the impact our first visit played in the community.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Shaneeka Abram is the CEO and founder of 'Abundant Solutions' consulting.  She helps business owners grow through branding, social media marketing, and web design. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We're 'Getting Started' downtown at the Indiana state capital. Local commercial photographer Antonio Chapital is working with the 'Mexican Cultural Arts Center' of Indiana to put together a very special Dia de Los Muertos (day of the dead) celebration.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Anita Cobb is founder of 'One Drop World' - it's an on-line art collective. She briefly stepped away from Entrepreneur Day last month to explain how programs like the IBE 'Business Training Initiative' have been valuable tools for her company and how others can benefit as well.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Circulus Digital Media is part of our entrepreneurial family, we're both owned by our parent company, 'Circle City Broadcasting' Circulus was on hand this year as a presenter for 'Innopower Minority Business Week'.  Nelson Spade, General Manager of Circulus, makes the case for digital media as an effective tool for company branding.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Climate responsibility by businesses was one of the many topics addressed at this year's 'Rally Innovation Conference'. Indiana-based Cummins is a global leader in power technology. I sat down with the general manager for Cummins Engine Components -at Rally- to find out more about the company's 'Destination Zero Initiative'. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

Time for our monthly check-in from Jane King at the NASDAQ about what is happening on Wall Street with Indiana companies.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The National FFA is headquartered here in Indianapolis. This year the organization announced a record-breaking membership milestone: more than one million members across the United States. We caught up with CEO Scott Stump at the Indianapolis location as he was making the final plans for the 97th 'National FFA Convention and Expo' returning to downtown Indianapolis this week.   See...

Sweeties Candy Boutique and Emporium is in Brownsburg. The company specializes in vintage candy.  Tiffany Johnson Bass owns it and was one of many local businesspeople who were on hand at this year's 'Circle City Classic Entrepreneur Day' event at Lucas Oil Stadium. She took time to talk with us about her business and how the IBE 'Business Training Initiative' has help her develop a her...

We're 'Getting Started' with a look at how Wayne Township's 'Adult Learning Program' is helping young adults get a jump-start on a career while adding more qualified people to the local workforce See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Kelly Box has been in business since 1955 providing custom corrugated box products.  It's a family owned and operated business that has grown over the years and added locations. But the company says everyone from the team on the line to the clients they serve, are family.  Adam Kelly, representing the third generation, gave us a tour.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Coming up on October 25, 'Pattern' is once again hosting The Indiana Creative Economy Summit. It's a one-day event takes a serious look at the growth and development of Indiana’s creative industries.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Marc Bessiake is a local videographer whose mission is to turn his client's vision into works of art. He often collaborates with the creative agency, GangGang. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .