Chris Wakefield

As a participant in the JPMorgan Chase American Dream Initiative, Kimberly Ransom went to Capitol Hill to discuss some of the major problems facing small business owners today. Ransom, the owner of Yellow Hat Consulting, says her experience representing small businesses in Washington, D.C.was an honor. Ransom was one of five small business owners to […]

Once you are able to unlock Google Insights, your small business’s advertising strategy can maximize data to reach new audiences. Jenna Akers, a Paid Media Specialist for Circulus Digital Media, says tools like Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) help businesses understand website visitors, measure engagement, and improve digital marketing performance. Akers […]

The innovative program helps mission-driven organizations turn what they do into sustained revenue streams. Completed in August, the first six-week cohort of the Impact Studio served as an accelerator designed to help mission-driven nonprofit organizations develop sustainable earned-income opportunities while continuing to serve their communities. Carletta Clark, the founder of Akua Coaching and Consulting, says […]

The October 10th event allowed children and parents the opportunity to conduct science experiments, learn about robotics, and more. The 15th annual Celebrate Science Indiana Festival brought together thousands of students, families, educators, and science enthusiasts to the Indiana State Fairgrounds for a day of hands-on learning and exploration. Organized by the Science Education Foundation […]

Several federal and state tax payments deadlines have been postponed since parts of Indiana were declared a federal disaster area. Tom Bayer, a CPA with Sikich LLP, says the tax relief available to Hoosiers following the August flooding in Indiana applies to 21 counties. He says the declaration provided eligible taxpayers with additional time to […]

Several challenges face farmers during a particularly unpredictable harvest season, the impact of rising fuel costs and avian flu. However, there are emerging opportunities for the state’s agricultural industry. Eric Pfeifer, the president of Hoosier Ag Today, says this year’s harvest is “a year of the haves and the have-nots,” with crop conditions varying dramatically […]

When he first started working as a part-timer at McDonald's in his native Puerto Rico, Victor Rivera probably had no idea just how far he would go in the industry.

The emergency restoration company was awarded the honor by the Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development. David Fredricks, the Director of the Indianapolis OMWBD, said Restorm Indy deserved the recognition for its work in the community. He said the program was created nearly four years ago to recognize certified vendors for their contributions […]

As Indianapolis-based Lilly trades below market expectations, its largest shareholder just sold off a large portion of shares. The Lilly Endowment, the drug maker’s largest shareholder, sold $347 million in shares as part of its required annual charitable payout. While the selloff is not considered a bearish signal, Lilly’s share price did take a slight […]

When it comes to emergency plumbing needs, finding a plumber that’s honest and provides excellent customer care can be a challenge. Jonathan Geisler, the owner of The Water Heater Guys, says the right plumber can make a significant difference for homeowners. He says even though his company specializes in water heaters, it also offers a […]