Paul and Brianna saw a need for a community space in Zionsville — so they created one. Learn how Our Place Coffee came to be, their plans for the future, and Boone EDC resources that helped get them on their feet!

Learn more about Our Place Coffee ➡️ https://www.ourplacecoffee.com/

Superintendent Jon Milleman, Ph.D. joins us on the #BetterInBoonecast to share insights on Lebanon Community Schools and their continuous investment in high quality education. Listen to learn about increased emphasis on STEM education, facility renovations, and the inside scoop on Lebanon Schools!

Learn more about Lebanon Community Schools ➡️ https://www.leb.k12.in.us/

Dull's Tree Farm started out as a choose-and-cut tree farm and has since grown into an agritourism destination. Lucas Dull shares the importance of agritourism and the ways Dull's Tree Farm is connecting people to agriculture through hands-on experiences.

✅ Did you know? After planting a Christmas tree, it takes 7-8 years to be ready for picking!

Learn more about Dull's Tree Farm ➡️ https://dullstreefarm.com/home

Rental space at Dull's ➡️ https://dullstreefarm.com/GroupEvents

Festool employee Brian "Sedge" Sedgeley created an Instagram account on a whim to show his kids what he did at work. Now, the accidental influencer has more than 36K followers and uses the platform on a larger scale to increase the company's exposure and train customers on using their tools! 

Learn more about Festool ➡️ https://www.festoolusa.com/

Follow Festool Sedge on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/festoolsedge/

Listen to the Festool Shop Talk podcast ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/6UBnJykGyABU1zTA3lREpI?si=8f7ddfb7d7a24b96

Boone EDC Board Member and owner of ATEC, INC. in Lebanon, Shane Conner shares his story of entrepreneurship in Boone County. Named one of the fastest-growing companies in Indiana, ATEC, INC. grew from part-time work in 2005 to a full-time business with 29 employees and clients as large as the NFL. 

Learn more about ATEC, INC. ➡️ https://atec-electric.com/

This week we dive into the many ways volunteers like Rick Hammerle make a difference in the Boone County community! Rick is the volunteer coordinator for the VITA and TCE programs that provide income tax assistance at the Lebanon and Thorntown Public Libraries. He also volunteers with the Shalom House, a Boone County nonprofit providing meals and sack lunches to adults and children who are food insecure. Rick also shares the many ways to get involved with the Megan Hammerle Memorial 5k, Random Acts of Kindness Day, and a memorial scholarship for Lebanon High School students to celebrate the memory of his daughter. 

Learn more:

Shalom House ➡️ https://www.theshalomhouse.org/

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) ➡️ https://www.uwci.org/indy-free-tax-prep

Megan Hammerle Memorial 5k ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/MeganHammerleMemorial5k

Megan Hammerle Random Acts of Kindness Day ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/meganhammerleday

Megan Suzanne Hammerle Memorial Scholarship ➡️ https://communityfoundationbc.org/lebanon-scholarships/

You may be familiar with Fundae's Ice Cream & Sweets, but do you know the story behind how they got started? Listen to episode 2 of the #BetterInBoonecast where we sit down with co-owner Kas Miller as she shares the scoop on the origin of Fundae's, their connection to Boone EDC, and plans for the future. 

Learn more about fundaes here ➡️ https://www.visitfundaes.com/

Welcome to the first full episode of #BetterinBoonecast! Listen and learn about Indiana Gifts, a new shop on the square in Lebanon promoting products from Indiana artisans. Hear how owner Mel McMahon got connected with the Boone EDC to make it happen. 

Learn more about Indiana Gifts here ➡️ https://shopindianagifts.com/pages/about-us

Welcome to #BetterInBoonecast, hosted by the Boone EDC. Each week, we’ll bring in members of the Boone County community who have a unique story to tell about their life, business, or experience in Boone County.