Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.  

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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. 

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We look at ways your company can build up a digital advantage in 2025.

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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. 

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Emil Ekiyor joins us again to update us on the Indy Biz Pass and what is coming up this year.  

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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.  

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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. 

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