On this special episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Alex and Michael Noël-Kosene, sons of the late Nancy Noel. They talk about the new exhibition now open at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, some of the challenges and successes Nancy had throughout her career, and being remembered as Indiana’s great painter. Learn more about Nancy Noël at https://nanoel.com/ and find exhibit information at https://www.childrensmuseum.org/exhibits/na-noel. Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Brian Schutt, co-owner, and Griff Housemeyer, Marketing Manager, of Homesense Heating & Cooling. They talk about the journey from marketing gurus to HVAC specialists, the responsibility local businesses have when it comes to their communities, and the number one thing you can do consistently to keep your HVAC system in tip-top shape. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Homesense Heating & Cooling at https://trusthomesense.com/. Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On part two of this two-part episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Steve Sanner, franchise owner of Jiffy Lube of Indiana. They talk about the hardest part about being a business owner, the positive impact of the Jiffy Lube Cares Fund, and the imperative need for more tradespeople. Learn more about Indiana Owned charter franchise member Jiffy Lube of Indiana at https://jiffylubeindiana.com/.  Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On part one of this two-part episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Steve Sanner, franchise owner of Jiffy Lube of Indiana. They talk about the first few years in business and the growth plan of Jiffy Lube, the email that led to the rebrand of Indiana Owned, and the importance of creating opportunities for our fellow Hoosiers to succeed. Learn more about Indiana Owned charter franchise member Jiffy Lube of Indiana at https://jiffylubeindiana.com/.  Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Jennifer Seffrin, founder of Indy Holistic Hub. They talk about the growing curiosity of holistic health and wellness, Wellbeing Fest returning in person to the Biltwell on Sunday, November 7, 2021, and what Jennifer would have done differently in her business knowing what she knows now. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Indy Holistic Hub at https://indyholistichub.com/.   Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Beth Clary Schwier of Beth Clary Schwier Fine Art. They talk about how joining the circus at age nine changed her career goal of becoming a teacher, the journey to becoming a nationally recognized artist, and the joy (and commitment) of opening your own gallery. Learn more about Indiana Owned member Beth Clary Schwier Fine Art at http://www.bethschwier.com/home.html.   Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Distinct founder Vincent Aguirre about the motivation to return to Indiana after college graduation, how his agency works to keep small businesses competitive against the big guys, and the importance of controlling your marketing message. Learn more about Distinct at https://becomedistinct.com/.   Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with CoasterStone owner David Glenn about acquiring the Indiana Original business, the growth from four employees to 40+, and some of the sacrifices you make as a business owner. Learn more about CoasterStone at https://www.coasterstone.com/. Thank you for listening to “Local Matters” made possible by Indiana Owned and Indiana.Gifts. It’s an honor to bring you incredible stories about Indiana Owned businesses making a positive impact in Indiana and the entrepreneurs leading the way. Learn more about why local matters, find local now, and become a member at IndianaOwned.com.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with FetchaDate founder Sheryl Matthys about the new dating app years in the making, what makes her app unique, and the importance of finding the right team to get the job done. Learn more about FetchaDate at https://fetchadate.com/ and download the app to sign up for your free profile. Special thanks to IndianaOwned.com and Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Find local now and become a member at IndianaOwned.com. Thanks for listening! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Local Matters, Mel McMahon chats with Glimpse Video owner Greg Cross about what lead to the idea for simplifying video messaging platforms, how competition spurs innovation, and the benefits of creating a company that lets you have the lifestyle you want. Learn more about Glimpse Video at https://glimpsevideo.com/.   Special thanks to Indiana.Gifts for making this podcast possible. Find local now at IndianaOwned.com. Thanks for listening!  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.