Episode 15 – Titus Bakery, Terry Rake

In honor of National Donut Day this Friday, Molly chats with Terry Rake, owner of award-winning ⁠Titus Bakery⁠, about how this family-owned business stands the test of time. Plus, Terry shares how early they get up in the morning to start the dough (it’s early!). #betterinboone #nationaldonutday

Episode 14 – Abby’s Garden Parties, Abby Perry

What does 20 years in pharmaceutical sales and running a DIY terrarium business have in common? Find out on this episode of the #BetterInBooneCast with Abby Perry of Abby’s Garden Parties

Episode 13 – Indiana Diaper Bank, Ashley Burns

Whitestown resident Ashley Burns, CEO of the Indiana Diaper Bank has a calling in life to help families in her community. She shares her story with us today on the #BetterInBooneCast

Episode 12 –  Jawbone BBQ, Brad Thomas

From pulled pork to Pop Tarts, Brad Thomas of Jawbone BBQ shares the story of his restaurant and catering business located in Advance, IN.

Episode 11 –  Shawna Allen

Lebanon resident Shawna Allen joins us on the #BetterInBoonecast to share her story of involvement in the justice system.

Episode 10 –  Boone County Mentoring Partnership, Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson joins us on the #BetterInBoonecast to share how Boone County Mentoring Partnership is impacting local youth and ways people can get involved or share their mission.

Episode 9 –  Dress For Success

Jeronna Bolden joins the #BetterINBooneCast to share her story of transitioning from client, to volunteer, to Director of Programs at Dress For Success Indianapolis. 

Episode 8 – Our Place Coffee

Paul and Brianna saw a need for a community space in Zionsville — so they created one. Learn how Our Place Coffee came to be, their plans for the future, and Boone EDC resources that helped get them on their feet!

Episode 7 – Lebanon Community Schools

Superintendent Jon Milleman, Ph.D. joins us on the #BetterInBoonecast to share insights on Lebanon Community Schools and their continuous investment in high quality education. Listen to learn about increased emphasis on STEM education, facility renovations, and the inside scoop on Lebanon Schools!

Episode 7 – Dull’s Tree Farm

Dull’s Tree Farm started out as a choose-and-cut tree farm and has since grown into an agritourism destination. Lucas Dull shares the importance of agritourism and the ways Dull’s Tree Farm is connecting people to agriculture through hands-on experiences.

Episode 5 – Festool

Festool employee Brian “Sedge” Sedgeley created an Instagram account on a whim to show his kids what he did at work. Now, the accidental influencer has more than 36K followers and uses the platform on a larger scale to increase the company’s exposure and train customers on using their tools!

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Episode 3 – Rick Hammerle

Boone EDC Board Member and owner of ATEC, INC. in Lebanon, Shane Conner shares his story of entrepreneurship in Boone County. Named one of the fastest-growing companies in Indiana, ATEC, INC. grew from part-time work in 2005 to a full-time business with 29 employees and clients as large as the NFL. 

Episode 2 – Fundae’s Ice Cream & Sweets

This week we dive into the many ways volunteers like Rick Hammerle make a difference in the Boone County community! Rick is the volunteer coordinator for the VITA and TCE programs that provide income tax assistance at the Lebanon and Thorntown Public Libraries. He also volunteers with the Shalom House, a Boone County nonprofit providing meals and sack lunches to adults and children who are food insecure. Rick also shares the many ways to get involved with the Megan Hammerle Memorial 5k, Random Acts of Kindness Day, and a memorial scholarship for Lebanon High School students to celebrate the memory of his daughter.

Episode 1 – Indiana Gifts

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