
Episode 11: Indy Veterans, Veteran-Owned Businesses, and Companies Interested in Hiring Vets
11/05/17 • 39 min
Blaine Zimmerman of Circle City Vets and Matt Hall, the Indianapolis Mayor's Veteran Service Officer join Harrison and Douglas Karr for an inaugural podcast, Veteran Cast. The mission of Veteran Cast is to educate, inform, and improve the lives of Veterans in our community. This episode speaks to the economic impact of Veterans in the region, why Vets make amazing employees, and where Veterans can go and listen to be involved. If you're a Veteran, be sure to subscribe to Veteran Cast.
Special Guests: Blaine Zimmerman and Matt Hall.
Blaine Zimmerman of Circle City Vets and Matt Hall, the Indianapolis Mayor's Veteran Service Officer join Harrison and Douglas Karr for an inaugural podcast, Veteran Cast. The mission of Veteran Cast is to educate, inform, and improve the lives of Veterans in our community. This episode speaks to the economic impact of Veterans in the region, why Vets make amazing employees, and where Veterans can go and listen to be involved. If you're a Veteran, be sure to subscribe to Veteran Cast.
Special Guests: Blaine Zimmerman and Matt Hall.
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Episode 10: Women-Owned Businesses Serving Their Community
Does your work inspire you? Does it serve others? Are you changing the world around you? Today, we speak with three female entrepreneurs that left corporate life and the stability of a great paycheck to pursue their passions.
We have an amazing conversation with 3 female business owners who have created businesses serving their community. The founders of JenDaisy Boutique, Indiana Originals, and Fatherless Daughters are an inspiration - and we interview them here in Off the Circle.
Special Guests: Jen Russell and Mel McMahon Stone.
Sponsored By:
- DK New Media: If you're a marketing and technology firm that isn't driving leads through your online presence, we can help. We help you develop and execute a digital marketing strategy while educating your staff and providing all the resources. Promo Code: offthecircle
- My IT Indy: My IT Indy is a complete technology solution provider. We are 100% committed to making sure business owners have the most reliable and professional IT service in the United States. Promo Code: offthecircle
Support An Indianapolis Business Podcast: Off the Circle
Links:
- Indiana Originals — Indiana Original's mission is to create healthier, stronger communities and more jobs in Indiana by encouraging and facilitating a greater use of local, Indiana original businesses.
- JenDaisy Boutique — JenDaisy is unlike other boutiques. Where other boutiques leave you feeling pressured to buy, JenDaisy's number one goal is to make sure you've found the best look for you- and that you had fun during your time with us. You can order online, over the phone, or by visiting our boutique!
- Fatherless Daughters — Fatherless Daughters is a community of women from all over the globe that understand and share the grief of losing a father. They are a strong, loving, supportive, amazing group of women who communicate, meet and share through social media and their online forum. Members have made lifelong friendships, written and spoken with the most amazing women through their shared experiences and love of their fathers.
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Episode 12: Meet The Passionate Leaders Protecting Indiana's Forests
Indiana has 4.7 million acres of forestland (just over 20% of IN land base) and 4.6 million acres of timberland. 95% of Indiana's forests are classified as hardwood forest types and more than 635,000 acres have been enrolled in the Classified Forest program.
Have you ever wondered why Indiana forests are so amazing? Would you like to keep them amazing? Meet two of the people from organizations fighting to keep and grow our forests plentiful. Anne Laker and Shannon Anderson talk about the importance of saving our forests and what challenges they run into in that battle.
Special Guests: Anne Laker and Shannon Anderson.
Sponsored By:
- My IT Indy: My IT Indy is a complete technology solution provider. We are 100% committed to making sure business owners have the most reliable and professional IT service in the United States. Promo Code: offthecircle
- DK New Media: If you're a marketing and technology firm that isn't driving leads through your online presence, we can help. We help you develop and execute a digital marketing strategy while educating your staff and providing all the resources. Promo Code: offthecircle
Support An Indianapolis Business Podcast: Off the Circle
Links:
- Earth Charter Indiana — Earth Charter Indiana inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth charter.
- Indiana Forest Alliance — Preserving and restoring Indiana’s native hardwood forest ecosystem for the enjoyment of all
- Find Your Legislator — Find and let your legislators know that these issues and others are important to you.
- Central Indiana Landtrust — CILTI preserves the best of Central Indiana’s natural areas, protecting plants and animals, so Hoosiers can experience the wonder of the state’s natural heritage.
- Donate a Tree to Indiana's Tree Project — By donating just $10 to plant a tree, you will help wildlife, prevent soil erosion, support our state’s largest agricultural industry, and help bring back natural beauty to our state.
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