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BE&O November 26, 2023 – The Silver Tsunami, Watchman Security, and Kismetic Brewery
November 27, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: Ray Drew on the Silver Tsunami AKA “The great Wealth Transfer”. How secure is your place of business? And we raise a...
BE&O November 19, 2023 – Federal opportunities available to Hoosiers, ZeroCarb LYFE, and the Burmese-American business community
November 20, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announces federal opportunities in Indiana. Living a ZeroCarb LYFE. And we look into the Burmese-American business...
BE&O November 12, 2023 – Tech Apprenticeship, Clean Energy Report, and a “Class Act”
November 13, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: If you’re looking for a life in technology, the road can start as an apprentice. A new Nature Conservancy report...
BE&O November 5, 2023 – The Role of HR, IMS, and WDRFA Clothing
November 07, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: The role of HR in a small business plan. The economic impact of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. And a local clothing company...
BE&O October 29, 2023 – Shape (Y)OUR Future Summit, Remembering Madam Walker, PodINDY, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
October 31, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: We preview the upcoming Shape (Y)OUR Future Summit. A new memorial honors a local legend. A conference for the independent podcaster....
BE&O October 22, 2023 – Microelectronics, New Lafayette Square Cinema, and Kountry Kitchen Re-Opening
October 23, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: Indiana University is investing big in microelectronics. Our Industry Focus meets the visionary bringing new life to the city with...
BE&O October 15, 2023 – The Art of Modern Manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, and an inspiring Success Story
October 16, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: A new exhibit showcases the Art of Modern Manufacturing. CPA Courtney Kincaid talks mergers and acquisitions. And our Success Story...
BE&O October 8, 2023 – Tea’s Me Cafe, Fraud Mitigation, and Indy Fresh Market
October 09, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: The story of Tea’s Me Café. Kim Ray from 5/3 Bank talks fraud mitigation, and we visit an oasis in...
BE&O October 1, 2023 – National Women’s Small Business Month, CCC Entrepreneurs Day, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 03, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: We observe National Women’s Small Business Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. And See how the Circle City Classic was...
BE&O September 24, 2023 – Civic Education and Engagement, Using AI in Business Finances, and Conscious Capitalism
September 26, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: A new initiative seeks to improve civic education and engagement. CPA Courtney Kincaid talks about using AI in business finances. And,...
BE&O September 17, 2023 – Champions of Diversity, Handling Payroll, and Creative Economy Summit
September 19, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: The new Editor-in-Chief of the Indianapolis Recorder talks about the Champions of Diversity 2024. CPS, Courtney Kincaid, discusses handling payroll. And,...
BE&O September 10, 2023 – Circle City Classic, Orthopedic Industry, RALLY Wrap-Up, and RALLY Software winner
September 11, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: There’s more to the Circle City classic than just a football game. Inside the Orthopedic industry in Indiana and why...
BE&O September 3, 2023 – RALLY Innovation Conference, What is Capital, Incorporating Spanish
September 05, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: Indianapolis just hosted the RALLY Innovation Conference bringing people from different areas and industries together for what they call “creative...
BE&O August 27, 2023 – Love Thy Neighborhood Awards, Protecting against scams, and DEI Leadership Certification
August 28, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: We get an update on activities leading to this year’s Love They Neighborhood awards. Courtney Kincaid, President and CEO of the...
BE&O August 20, 2023 – Tips for Small Businesses seeking capital, A veteran owned company doing the “dirty work”, and Two Young Minority Entrepreneurs
August 21, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: Techpoint talks tips for small businesses seeking capital. We meet a Veterans-owned specialty contracting company focusing on complete innovation remediation services...
BE&O August 13, 2023 – Don Briggs Professional Photography, INDOT Procurement Opportunities, and E-Sports
August 14, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: We meet a life long Hoosier who keeps his keen eye on his business as a professional photographer. The Department of...
BE&O August 6, 2023 – SBA Development Programs, New Mentoring software, and Branding and Marketing for black owned businesses
August 07, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: We are Getting Started with Sharon Harvey, SBA Indiana Sr. Outreach & Marketing Specialist, who tells us about the development...
BE&O July 30, 2023 – RALLY Conference, Mission41K, and Financial Tips for Business Owners
August 01, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: RALLY, the largest global cross-sector innovation conference is coming to Indy August 29-31, bring together companies, investors, and entrepreneurs in...
BE&O July 23, 2023 – SBA Contracting, Employee Retention Credit, and Camp Bow Wow
July 25, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity and Opportunities Podcast: How the SBA can help you and your small business Get Started. The Employee Retention Credit and how to prevent...
BE&O July 16, 2023 – New Hotel Opportunity, IBE Business Conference, and Google
July 17, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: A new hotel project brings big opportunities for entrepreneurs. We go to the Indiana Black Expo Business Conference. And Google is putting...
BE&O July 9, 2023 – NEXT Studios on B-Corps, Growing the next generation of CPS’s, and Men’s Wear
July 10, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We’re Getting Started with the story of the B-Corp movement. What it is and how NEXT Studios became the first B-Corp member...
BE&O July 2, 2023 – Andretti Formula E drivers, SBA Rural Communities Act, and GEMCO
July 03, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We are Getting Started with a name familiar to auto racing fans, Andretti. In Running Your Business Day-to-Day, dealing with disaster...
BE&O June 25, 2023 – Women in Agriculture, Beneficiaries, and the VIP Center for Business Women
June 26, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: The expanding role of women in agriculture. What is a business beneficiary? Courtney Kincaid has the answer. And new entrepreneurs get...
BE&O June 18, 2023 – One Year Anniversay Show
June 19, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: BE&O celebrates one year on television with some of our top tips and a look at our own Success Story.
BE&O June 11, 2023 – Corner Stone Construction, Newfangled Confections, and author Marilyn Moss Rockefeller
June 12, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Meet the June minority or women owned vendor of the month. We have a truly “sweet” Industry Focus. And we wrap things...
BE&O June 4, 2023 – IEDC’s motorsports plans, equity and diversity, and author Jeff Cowan.
June 05, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: The head of motorsports development for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation speaks to the IEDC’s plans to bring more motorsports...
BE&O May 21, 2023 – Diversity at IMS, Conexion Winners, and Summer Construction Boom
May 22, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has made a pledge to appeal to an increasingly diverse group of fans, sponsors, and racers. We...
BE&O May 14, 2023 – Access to Capital, Indiana’s Exporter of the Year, and an Asian American Heritage Success Story
May 15, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We hear from the President of 5/3 Bank in our Access to Capital segment. Meet Indiana’s exporter of the Year. And we...
BE&O May 7, 2023 – Indiana India Business Council, Contracts, and the Success Story of the Asian American community.
May 08, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We look at how a vibrant Indian community contributes to Indiana’s international growth. Ty Shea has tips on dealing with contracts. And,...
BE&O April 30, 2023 – INSTEP Program, Financial Records to save, and Multicultural Media Producer Program
May 01, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: every journey begins with one step. If you’re starting your own business it could be an INSTEP. CPA Courtney Kincaid tells us...
BE&O April 23, 2023 – Preparing for Stress, INNOPower Indy, and Empower Results
April 24, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We take a look at an organization that’s offering help for businesses dealing with stress in the workplace. We discuss our...
BE&O April 16, 2023 – USDA Rural Development, financial statements, and a visit to a family farm
April 17, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: The USDA is helping farmers invest in renewable energy. Courtney Kincaid from the Indiana Society of CPAs talks about financial statements,....
BE&O April 9, 2023 – Seed Funding, Stress in the Workplace, and the Business of Golf in Indiana
April 10, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: A healthcare tech company gets Access to Capital in a big way. We deal with stress in the workplace. We asked some experts...
BE&O April 2, 2023 – 16 Tech Community Corporation, Health Equity, and an Industry Focus on the Trades.
April 03, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We visit the 16 Tech Community corporation which promises to bring together entrepreneurs, academics, start-ups, corporations, and community members. What does...
BE&O March 19, 2023 – Healthy Soul, the Looming financial Crisis, and Eskenazi Health.
March 27, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We visit the AMP Food Hall for some Healthy Soul Food. Our CFO talks about the troubled banking picture in Accounting...
BE&O March 19, 2023 – Newfangled Confections, CPA Services, and Indiana Tourism
March 20, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Getting Started with a sweet tale of an Indiana Artisan and a case of “true confection.” We’ll look at what your...
BE&O March 12, 2023 – Geyer Fire, Featured Woman-Owned Business, and a small dentistry Practice
March 13, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: we’re Getting Started with a local company with a fiery focus. We mark Women’s History month by highlighting the work of...
BE&O March 5, 2023 – Tips for small business, women’s health services, and a “Power”ful Success Story
March 06, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: A brand new Brigadier General shares how the Army handles its finances. As we begin Women’s History Month we turn our...
BE&O February 26, 2023 – How SBA helps small business, International Women’s Day Event, and Attorney Nathaniel Lee
February 27, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We’re Getting Started by meeting a business owner who knows firsthand how much the Small Business Administration helps enable success. The...
BE&O February 19, 2023 – Grant Submissions, HBCU Internships, and the Morales Group
February 20, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We ask the pros about grant submissions and grand management in our Access to Capital segment. Eskenazi Health is teaming up...
BE&O Febrary 12, 2023 – Keeping Track of Finances in the Digital Age and more
February 13, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Ty Shea is back with tips for keeping track of your finances in the digital age. Our Industry Focus is...
BE&O February 5, 2023 – Diversity, Staffing with a Purpose, and Technical Education for Communities
February 13, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We talk diversity with the IU School of Medicine. We visit a company that provides staffing with a purpose. And,...
BE&O January 29, 2023 – Detecting Nanoplastics, Workplace mental Health, and a Success Story
January 30, 2023
On this episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Meet a local high school student who's already looking to curb nano plastic pollution. Get more insight about mental health...
BE&O January 22, 2023 – Hispanic Business Council, Workplace Mental Health, Catalyst Product Development, and The Round Room
January 23, 2023
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Meet the new director of the Hispanic Business Council. More tips on Running Your Business Day to Day. In our Industry Focus:...
BE&O January 15, 2023 – Tax Season, the RV Industry, and another Champion of Diversity
January 16, 2023
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We're entering tax season. Ty Shea gives you tips on handling it. Today's Industry Focus is on one of northern Indiana's biggest...
BE&O January 8, 2023 – small business consulting, The Power of Pivot, and another Champion of Diversity
January 09, 2023
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We talk small business consulting with Y.E.S. Consulting. The Author of The Power of Pivot talks about setting goals and visions for 2023. And we...
BE&O January 1, 2023 – Getting started in the New Year, Tech Point’s new collaboration, and Jeff Smulyan’s new book
January 03, 2023
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Laura Schafsnitz, Public Affairs Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration explained what small business owners and startups need to know as we...
BE&O December 25, 2022 – Including Podcasts in your Business Plan, The COVID climate, and Leading the charge for economic development in Indiana
December 26, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Christ Spangle talks about including Podcasts in your Business Plan. Matthew Murphy the third gives us his insights on how coping with...
BE&O December 11, 2022 – Starting a business from a simple idea, Know your numbers, and Eli Lili’s racial justice commitment
December 13, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast:Lori Taylor is the founder and CEO of The Produce Moms which started as a grassroots effort and has become a global movement,...
BE&O December 4, 2022 – Entrepreneurship and the Future, year end tax tips, and using technology to shrink our ecological footprint
December 05, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: This Week in Business we talk about entrepreneurship and the future. As we approach year's end we talk with the pros about...
BE&O Nov. 20, 2022: Spokenote; Atarraya’s Shrimpbox harvest; David Watkins
November 28, 2022
On this week's "Business, Equity, and Opportunities" podcast: this Week In Business we meet a founder and chief executive officer of a new tech company in Fishers with innovative ways...
BE&O November 13, 2022 – Entrepreuership Initiative, QR Codes, and A Barbershop with Attitude
November 14, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: This weekthe Indiana Economic Development Commission is launching it's entrepreneurship initiative that includes a publication that features success stories from across the...
BE&O November 6, 2022 – Helping Veterans/Military Families, Growing Indiana’s technology sector inclusively, and Diverse participation in construction
November 07, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Veterans and military families have a new ally in their quest for business success. Courtney Zaugg, ambassador for Bunker Labs Indianapolis explains...
BE&O October 30, 2022 – Diverse Supplier Grant Initiative, a Manufacturing Innovation Conference, and a Motorsports Success Story
November 01, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We find out about a nation wide Divers Supplier Grant Initiative, what it is and how it makes it easier for minority...
BE&O October 23, 2022 – Minority Business Development Agency grant winner, Accessing Capital through Kickstarter, and an educator helping students develop a world view
October 24, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: A small business owner who turned to Kickstarter and found success accessing capital. the US Department of commerce Minority Business Development Agency...
BE&O October 16, 2022 – Diverse company practices, aviation summit, and an aviation success story
October 17, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We get tips from an award winning hospital system on how to make sure you practice diversity in your business dealings. We...
BE&O October 9, 2022 – Creditworthiness and loans up to 500k, Payroll, and the owner of a real estate brokerage company helping to break language barriers
October 10, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Access to Capital is a key challenge to anyone hoping to start and run a small business you have to get the...
BE&O October 2, 2022 – Multilingual representation, Creditworthiness, and a local CEO in the top 100 for diversity
October 03, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Rosy Casas is a broker with Libertad Real Estate in Indianapolis, a firm that specializes in companies and people that require multi-lingual...
BE&O September 25, 2022 – What’s happening in the stock market, Child Lbor Laws part 2, and a local orthodontist
September 26, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: Jane King takes a look at what's happening in the stock market that affects your world, tips and information you can use...
BE&O September 18, 2022 – Getting started, child labor laws, and a local gym owner who has found his calling as an online influencer
September 19, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: The Executive Director for Bankable shares insights on how you can give your business a strong financial start, what we can and...
BE&O September 11, 2022 – Cyber Security, The new Editor-in-chief of the Indianapolis Recorder, & Personal Service through Social Media
September 12, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: We talk to Roosevelt Smith, the Chief Technology Officer of Circulus Digital Media, who shared challenges and safeguards to help you keep...
BE&O September 4, 2022 – Influencers, the Procurement and Participation Task Force, & Employee Recruitment Retention
September 06, 2022
In this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities we meet an online influencer who explains why your business plan should include a detailed strategy for presenting yourself through social media. Find...
BE&O August 28, 2022 – Love Thy Neighborhood, Thrival Indy Academy, Crew Car Wash
August 29, 2022
On this week's Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast: In Access to Capital we look as another example of the commitment LISC makes to improving livability, opportunity, vitality, and education to...
BE&O August 21, 2022 – Revitalizing Communities through Community Development Corporations, the Booming Field of Home Health Care, and What’s Happening in the World of Digital Media
August 22, 2022
In this week's Business Equity and Opportunities podcast: In our Getting Started segment, if you are thinking about building your business in or around Indianapolis - consider checking out the...
BE&O August 14, 2022 – The importance of giving back to your community, how local small business is benefiting from the Indiana State Fair, and a local whiz in marketing, public relations, and personal branding shares the story of her own personal success
August 15, 2022
In this week's Business Equity and Opportunities podcast we look at the many benefits that can come with being certified as a minority or women owned business enterprise and just how you...
BE&O August 7, 2022 – Angel Investors, Marketing and Public Releations tips for small business, and new digital resources
August 08, 2022
In this week's Business Equity and Opportunities podcast we have insights on angel investors and what you need to know about their expectations. That's in our 'Access to Capital' segment. We...
BE&O July 31, 2022 – Find and Retain Quality Employees, collaborative workspaces, and a software development and cybersecurity success story.
August 02, 2022
In the inaugural episode of the Business, Equity, and Opportunities podcast we get tips on how to find and retain quality employees- that's in 'Running Your Business Day to Day'. Our 'Industry...