Business and Beyond with Gerry Dick is a weekly conversation with Indiana leaders in business, politics, sports, entertainment…and beyond. The 30-minute podcast explores the successes, failures and memorable moments that have shaped the lives of high profile, high-performing individuals with a Hoosier connection. Inspirational, informative and sometimes emotional, Business and Beyond is an intimate conversation with well-known guests who share their personal, unfiltered stories and what motivates them in their daily pursuit of success and happiness, personally and professionally.
When many people think of Goodwill, they think of those popular retail stores—but Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is doing more…a lot more. In this episode, we sit down with CEO Kent Kramer to discuss how Goodwill is transforming lives, from unique workforce training programs to innovative adult high schools across 10 states. They are even doing business in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico! Join us for an inspiring conver...
Dr. Jon Kulaga, the 10th president of Indiana Wesleyan University, joins the podcast this week to outline his strategic vision for Indiana’s largest private university. Kulaga discusses the launch of a unique vocational training initiative aimed at addressing Indiana’s skilled labor shortage and details IWU’s ambitious expansion plans, including transformation of the Fort Wayne regional campus into a healthcare education hub. There...
From artists and designers to musicians and filmmakers, it is estimated that the creative class employs more than 81,000 workers and contributes more than $9 billion to the state’s Gross Domestic Product. But the Hoosier state is often overlooked as a hub for creative talent. In this episode, Pattern, Inc. Executive Director Polina Osherov explains how that is changing and why a thriving arts and cultural scene will be key to the s...
In this special episode, we take you inside the extraordinary collection of music, art, and culture amassed by Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay. Join us as we sit down with Larry Hall, the chief curator of The Jim Irsay Collection, a treasure trove of rare pieces from the most iconic names in the world of entertainment and historical artifacts that tell the story of music and pop culture.
From Peyton Manning’s post-game pilgrimages to its eye-watering shrimp cocktail, St. Elmo is known around the globe as an iconic Indianapolis destination. In this episode, Huse Culinary CEO and Co-Owner Craig Huse talks steak, sports and stories from behind the scenes at the legendary steakhouse. He also says more growth---both inside and outside of Indiana---is on the menu for the restaurant group.
She grew up in the shadow of the Pentagon, spent 20 years with Habitat for Humanity and is now leading Bloomington in a time of economic transition. In this episode, Mayor Kerry Thomson talks about how she fell in love with the city and what she sees as keys to a new path forward.
In this episode, we sit down with a third-generation member of the Dahm family to talk about the vision, values and culture that have propelled Crew Carwash into an industry powerhouse. Founded more than 70 years ago in Fort Wayne as Indiana’s first automated car wash, Crew now boasts 45 locations in Indiana and Minnesota. Executive Vice President Sally Grant explains how technology, training and tenacity are pushing that number hi...
What is the economic outlook for Indiana and how does it compare to the rest of the nation? Ball State economist Mike Hicks joins us for an insightful discussion on the Hoosier economy that is generally upbeat, but with some definite concerns as well.
In this episode, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness talks about the bold decision to build the new 7,500 seat Fishers Event Center and the more than $1 billion in investment that continues to transform one of Indiana’s fastest growing cities. He also talks about future investment in the city’s downtown, the life sciences and motorsports and why Fishers is on track to become Indiana’s third-largest city.
For the first time ever, WWE is putting its three largest events---Royal Rumble, WestleMania and SummerSlam---in one city. In this episode, we sit down with WWE Executive Vice President Chris Legentil and Indiana Sports Corporation President Patrick Talty to talk economic impact, global exposure and how Indy pulled off the hat trick.
It was created to build the Indiana Convention in what was then a sleepy downtown Indianapolis. Sixty years later, the Capital Improvement Board is responsible for the highest profile venues in Indy---from Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse to Victory Field and what is now one of the ten largest convention centers in the nation. CIB Executive Director Andy Mallon gives us an inside look at the...
In this episode we sit down with Trevor Yager, the dynamic founder of TrendyMinds, who grew the company from a student venture into one of the largest full-service marketing firms in Indiana. Trevor shares his journey as an entrepreneur, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a successful business while keeping people first along the way.
As he prepares to leave office, Eric Holcomb sits down with Gerry Dick for a special vodcast, reflecting on his two terms as Indiana Governor. From defining moments to navigating a global pandemic to record economic development, he shares personal stories, lessons learned, and his vision for Indiana’s future.
You could call him Mr. Roncalli. Chuck Weisenbach grew up in the shadow the of southside Indianapolis High School, graduated there and for the past 39 years has led the Blue Ribbon school. In this episode, the Roncalli president offers perspective on a resurgence in Catholic education, the evolving state of education in Indiana and the important role of the private sector.
In his more than 25 years in the entertainment business, Elevate Entertainment & Event Support Services CEO Andy Wilson has seen Indianapolis’ emergence as a music city. From small venues to Taylor Swift, Indy is making its mark as a destination for prime-time performers, and that means some high notes for the city’s brand and economy.
Girl Scout Cookie season. It is a beloved tradition that has provided enormous financial support and entrepreneurial experiences for generations of young girls. And while Girl Scouts of Central Indiana sells more than 3 million boxes of cookies annually, CEO Danielle Shockey says it is just a fraction of a new and deeper mission to empower girls to become leaders. And it’s grabbing national headlines.
<...For nearly 40 years, Shepherd Community Center has stayed true to its simple yet powerful mission of “breaking the cycle of poverty.” The Indianapolis east side nonprofit is in the business of changing lives-- physically, emotionally, spiritually, and academically. In this episode, the center’s passionate CEO, Jay Height, talks about Shepherd’s enormous impact, the challenges of increasing demand for se...
He’s a musician. A cheesemaker. A game designer. A filmmaker. But most of all, Tommy Reddicks is an educator. In this episode, find out how this Wyoming native-turned Hoosier has combined his diverse background with a passion for education to create Paramount Schools of Excellence and why it’s a model grabbing national attention.
While Indiana has obvious strengths in the life sciences, from the private sector to world class academic institutions, does it have what it takes to be a global leader? Biocrossroads CEO Vince Wong believes the answer is an unequivocal yes. In this episode he makes the case for Indiana as a life sciences epicenter and offers perspective on the impact that could have.
From Artificial Intelligence to shifting patient care models, healthcare delivery is undergoing transformational change. In this episode, Community Health Network Chief Transformation Officer Dr. Patrick McGill talks technology, accessibility and the biggest challenges facing the healthcare system in Indiana.
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