#BetterInBoonecast

In this episode, Claire chats with Missy Bowman, Executive Director of Indiana Teen Challenge and The Refuge Coffee in Lebanon, IN.

Dr. Lori Buzzetti was serving as a doctor at a women's health clinic when God put a picture in her mind of a place where pregnant women could find shelter, food and love. She shares the story of how the Mountain House Maternity Home in Whitestown went from a dream to a reality on today's #BetterInBooneCast

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

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.

Jeronna Bolden joins on the #BetterInBoonecast to share her story of transitioning from client, to volunteer, to Director of Programs at Dress for Success Indianapolis. Listen to learn more about their clothing boutique and programming geared towards promoting career mobility and economic independence in women.

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!

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!

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.

✅ Did you know? After planting a Christmas tree, it takes 7-8 years to be ready for picking!

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! 

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. 

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. 

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You may be familiar with Fundae's Ice Cream & Sweets, but do you know the story behind how they got started? Listen to episode 2 of the #BetterInBoonecast where we sit down with co-owner Kas Miller as she shares the scoop on the origin of Fundae's, their connection to Boone EDC, and plans for the future. 

Welcome to the first full episode of #BetterinBoonecast! Listen and learn about Indiana Gifts, a new shop on the square in Lebanon promoting products from Indiana artisans. Hear how owner Mel McMahon got connected with the Boone EDC to make it happen.