Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast

U.S. Army veteran and First Merchants Bank executive Patrick Molex believes building community relationships is key to helping small business prosper. 

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We're 'Getting Started' with a look at a post-high school education program that is helping young adults learn how small business works.   

For a young adult who wants to learn about how small business works and become an expert craftsman in specific areas of marketing, such as social media, digital storytelling and audio/video creation, there’s no better place than Vertical Immersive! Beginning in their 2nd year, students enjoy paid work experience at Vertical Studios or an external organization in their area of interest. They graduate with a resume boasting real-world work experience, and a portfolio to prove it.

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November 30th is Small Business Saturday, a chance to support small business on a big scale. Crimson Tate: Modern Quilter is participating. It's a 13 year fixture on Mass Avenue. The owner, Heather Givens, has reached worldwide acclaim with her innovative new fabric designs. 

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Today's industry focus looks at trauma care and the people who deal with serious injuries that are often life-threatening. 

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Last week, small business owners gathered at the state fairgrounds for The Indiana Small Business Expo trade show conference' We caught up with Kelly Sparks, to see how this year's event has grown. 

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This is the segment each week in which we turn our attention to the financial aspects for your business. We check in with Jane King. She has big news on how Indiana companies are doing on the NASDAQ. 

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This week, basketball leagues and high school programs are back on the courts with a very different outlook, now that more referees are available. Last year we introduced you to a local tech company that came up with an innovative solution to the shortage of certified referees. This morning, we check back in with Kayle Armstrong, the founder and CEO of "Ref Reps" to see what a difference a year has made.

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The pathway to entrepreneurship for America’s veterans is not always an easy one. Courtney Zaugg and Venture Vets are doing something about that. 

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We introduce you to Jennica Anderson.  She's an entrepreneur who knows the importance of customer service and leadership. She's teaching small businesses how to excel in both. 

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Sam Glanders is a veteran who has taken lessons he learned as a member of the special forces and used them to create a specialty contracting business, working on some of the biggest and most challenging remediation sites in the country. 

He has also become a champion for fellow veterans by helping them reenter the civilian workforce. 

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