Local Matters

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses and community members making a positive impact in Indiana. I’m Mel McMahon, co-founder of Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts, and today, we are chatting with Missy Krulik of The Heart of Lebanon and Claire Collett of Boone County Economic Development Corporation. We’ll talk about the influence of entrepreneurship in both of their roles, the appetite for more locally businesses in Lebanon, and how Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts ended up on Main Street. It’s all about our mission–creating healthier stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana through the support of local. Thanks for listening.” 

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Pat Sullivan of Sullivan Hardware & Garden and Allisonville Home & Garden by Sullivan. They talk about taking over the family business, the support he has had while transitioning from traditional hardware stores to lifestyle stores, the importance of giving back to the important causes, and the role small business play in creating healthy, vibrant communities. Thanks for listening!

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #SupportLocal

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Celebrate local talent, support local creatives, and send local gifts at ShopIndianaGifts.com. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way.

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon gives you a few more details about the changes going on with Local Matters and what’s to come. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Looking to buy a local gift for yourself or someone special online? Visit our sister company Indiana Gifts at shopindianagifts.com.  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way.  On this replay episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Distinct founder Vincent Aguirre about the motivation to return to Indiana after college graduation, how his agency works to keep small businesses competitive against the big guys, and the importance of controlling your marketing message. Learn more about our member Distinct at https://becomedistinct.com/.

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts.

It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Sharon Hashim, creator and owner of Fluid Life by Sharon, original art specializing in fluid painting with poured acrylic paints. They discuss starting a business while being a stay-at-home mom, what it takes to break into the “local” art market when you are not from Indiana, and the business lessons learned from the pandemic. Learn more about Fluid Life by Sharon at https://fluidlifebysharon.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://shopindianagifts.com/discount/WISH22 

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon shares Part II of the LIVE broadcast from Community Day at Georgetown Market. 

Mel chats with:  

Aaron McNicholas, Co-Host, “Awaken Indy” Podcast 

Julia Rutland, The Gifted Gown 

Emily Freimuth, Indiana Birth Coalition 

Colleen Murphy, Marketing Director, Georgetown Market 

Learn more about our member at https://georgetownmarket.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://shopindianagifts.com/discount/WISH22 

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this special episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with third generation owner Andrew Montieth LIVE at Georgetown Market’s Community Day. They discuss growing up in the family business, how knowledge and passion for healthy and sustainable grocery options keeps them ahead of their competitors, and the significance of the evolution of the local health food and supplements customer base. Learn more about our member at https://georgetownmarket.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe

to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for

listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana

Owned and Indiana Gifts. It is an honor

to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a

positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more

about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link

to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for

listening! https://shopindianagifts.com/discount/WISH22 

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Nancy Beck, founder of Beck Financial Strategies and #1 best-selling author of “The Art of the Plan.” They discuss having three strikes against her when starting out in the financial planning world almost 40 years ago, the importance of investing in your team, and what it took to break the mold of the stereotypical “financial planner.” Learn more about our member Beck Financial Strategies at https://www.beckfs.com/ and fill out the “Contact Us” form for your complimentary copy of “The Art of the Plan.” Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It is an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://shopindianagifts.com/discount/WISH22

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Mel McMahon previews the Great Indiana State Fair. She had the privilege of attending the Media Preview Day, and boy do they have a lot in store this year! The 165th Indiana State Fair opens Friday, July 29 and will continue through Sunday, August 21. The Fair opens daily at 9 a.m. (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays).

The 2022 Indiana State Fair is celebrating its automotive theme, Fun at the Speed of Summer - Celebrating Indiana's Automotive Excellence, presented by Tom Wood Automotive Group.

Mel chats with

• Cindy Hoye, Executive Director, Indiana State Fair Commission
• Brooke Williams, Director of Communications, American Dairy Association
• Lynda Franc, Corporate Marketing Director, North America Midway Entertainment
• Nancy Leonard, Superintendent of the Indiana State Fairgrounds Arts Building
• Linda Bauknecht, Agriculture & Horticulture Department Staff
• Anna Whelchel, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center

Mel’s dear friend Terri Stacy from WIBC makes a special appearance, too!

Keep up to date on everything with the Fair at indianastatefair.com. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22  

“Local Matters” brings you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. On this episode, Indiana Owned co-founder Mel McMahon chats with Joan Carney, owner of Lilly’s Wearable Art. They chat about the fear of opening a store and introducing the community to something unfamiliar, the value of listening to those willing to mentor you, and the impact of being grateful for every single day. Learn more about our member Lilly’s Wearable Art at https://lillyswearableart.com/. Thanks for listening!  

Subscribe to this podcast for a new episode every Friday! #supportlocal 

Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Use this link to visit Indiana Gifts and receive 10% off at check out as a thank you for listening! https://indiana.gifts/discount/WISH22