Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

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Business & Beyond with Gerry Dick

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.

  1. Indiana Wesleyan President Jon Kulaga on innovating education, strengthening state's workforce

    MAR 24

    Indiana Wesleyan President Jon Kulaga on innovating education, strengthening state's workforce

    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 are big plans on the Marion campus, too, including new athletic and hospitality facilities. Kulaga also reflects briefly on how growing up in Flint, Michigan, influenced his views on education and vocational training. He projects significant enrollment growth and an increased national profile for the university over the next decade.

    30 min
  2. Polina Osherov: The Power of Indiana’s Creative Class

    MAR 16

    Polina Osherov: The Power of Indiana’s Creative Class

    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 state’s future.

    36 min

  3. MAR 10

    Larry Hall, VP of the Indianapolis Colts: An Inside Look at the Jim Irsay Collection

    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.

    37 min
  4. Huse Culinary CEO and Co-Owner Craig Huse

    MAR 3

    Huse Culinary CEO and Co-Owner Craig Huse

    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.

    37 min
  5. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson

    FEB 24

    Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson

    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.

    26 min
  6. Sally Grant, Crew Carwash Executive Vice President

    FEB 17

    Sally Grant, Crew Carwash Executive Vice President

    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 higher.

    30 min
  7. Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mike Hicks

    FEB 10

    Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research Director Mike Hicks

    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.

    31 min
  8. Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness on new event center, growth

    FEB 3

    Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness on new event center, growth

    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.

    30 min
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    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.

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