EP 63: Brackets for Good, NeuroHope, & Midtown Indy
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On today's show, we're welcoming back Brackets for Good and this year's winner - Neurohope. We also have Midtown Indy - a group of dedicated to the economic vitality of downtown Indianapolis. All this today on the EDGE! Sponsor Edge of Indy is brought to you by Site Strategics, a digital marketing agency located in downtown Indianapolis. As the title sponsor of the program, they are offering you a chance to save 30% on their Digital Marketing ROI Report. This report will tell you the return on investment your SEO, content, social media, and PPC are bringing. To get your digital...
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EP 62: Christamore House Guild & B. Happy Peanut Butter
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Today's show is all about benefit luncheons and peanut butter consumption. First up, we'll be joined by a team from the Christamore House Guild to discuss the upcoming book and author benefit. Then we'll eat peanut butter with as a spoon as we welcome B. Happy Peanut Butter. All that and more, today on the EDGE! Christamore House Guild The Christamore House Guild is an organization of women who commit to supporting the Christamore House through volunteering and charitable fundraising. One of their main fundraisers the Book & Author Benefit is happening on April 20. Kara Kavensky and Dina...
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EP 61: Indiana Historical Bureau & Vino Mobile Bar
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Today we're joined by a team that provides publications, programs, and other opportunities for Indiana citizens of all ages to learn and teach about the history of their communities, the State of Indiana, and their relationships to the nation and the world - that's the Indiana Historical Bureau. Then we're drinking WINE - at least, Brittany is. We'll be joined but the state's only mobile wine bar - that's Vino Mobile Bar. Sponsor Edge of Indy is brought to you by Site Strategics, a digital marketing agency located in downtown Indianapolis. As the title sponsor of the program, they are...
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EP 60: Get Lost Indiana & Embarque Yoga
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Are you getting Spring stir crazy - are you wanting to get out of the house? Well, this show is for you! We're getting lost - Truly! We're getting lost in Indiana with a local Facebook group: Get Lost Indiana - sharing with you some great destinations. Plus we're getting our Yoga on today with Embarque Yoga. We're getting lost and getting flexible, today on the EDGE! Get Lost Indiana Are you looking for something to do in Indianapolis this weekend? Then you need to join the Get Lost Indiana Facebook page! Sara Risley, the creator of Get Lost Indiana, created this group to build a community of...
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EP 59: Indiana DNR & Sribfolio
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It's a mouthful, but we're joined by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology to discuss their upcoming "Women at Work" Conference and then we'll welcome Scribfolio, a product to help foster creativity and exploration in Indy kids. All that and more, today on the EDGE! -- Jeanie Reagan-Dinius, the Director of Special Initiatives at Indiana DNR, joins Erin and Brittany to talk about their upcoming Women at Work Conference. This is the third year for the event and the event will be held at the Harrison Center for the Arts. This year's...
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EP 58: Tulip Tree Creamery & Family Choice Surrogacy
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We've got another great show on the docket for this week - we'll eat a little cheese and do some family planning. First up we have Tulip Tree Creamery - a local, urban creamery that will make you want to eat your weight in cheese. Plus, Family Choice Surrogacy - a company that wants to help educate Indy on all the family building options available. All that and more, this week on the EDGE. Tulip Tree Creamery was founded in 2014 by Fons Smits and Laura Davenport after Smits traveling all over the world consulting and developing small to medium scale dairy plants. They are located on the...
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EP 57: Brackets for Good & Iozzo's Garden of Italy
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Very few things are better than a good mashup, and boy, do we have a great combo for you today - that’s basketball and Italian food. First, we’ll be joined by Brackets for Good, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that helps local nonprofits through competitive, online fundraising tournaments. Then, we’re talking Italian - food that is! We’ll be joined by the owner of Iozzo's Garden of Italy, to talk about their long-running history here in Indianapolis and what you should put on your must-eat list. All that and more, today on the Edge! It's the first week of March, which means March...
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EP 56: Indy with Kids & IndyHub's "No Mean City"
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This week we're tapping into two of Indy's best resources - that's Indy with Kids, a resource for Indianapolis' parents and IndyHub - a resource for the professional millennials among us who are here to tell us about No Mean City. If you are a parent and live in central Indiana, then you better know about Indy with Kids. Katy Mann, the creator of Indy with Kids, moved to Indianapolis in 2002 and struggled to find information on local parks and events that suited her young family's needs. So, she set out to create that resource. Be sure to check out her website with great information on...
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EP 55: IUPUI Crossroads Education & Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery
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We recorded this episode on Valentine's Day - a day to enjoy all the things you love most. For us, that includes education and alcohol. On today's show, we're joined by Dr. Kevin Berkopes, Crossroads Education Founder and CEO, who recently made IBJ's 40 Under 40 List. He's here to tell us about how he's innovating education in the state of Indiana. Then, we drink! We have Katie Breden in the house, from Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery. She's here to tell us about the booming growth Hotel Tango is seeing, and to give us a glance at what lies ahead. All that and more, on another great episode of...
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EP 54: Freedom Healthworks & Second Helpings
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On today's show, we're joined by a company empowering physicians and patients to liberate themselves from the complexity of the healthcare system - that's Freedom Healthworks. You'll want to tune in and learn more about the work they're doing to simplify healthcare across the board. Then, we'll also welcome Second Helpings - a local organization transforming lives through the power of food and teaching. All this and more, this week on the EDGE! Are you as frustrated with the healthcare system as we are? Well, let us introduce you to Freedom Healthworks. They are looking to turn the...
info_outlineThe holidays are upon us Indianapolis. This week's episode will tell you about all the behind-the-scenes working of the Circle of Lights with Downtown Indy, Inc. and we'll also introduce you to People for Urban Progress and help give you some unique gift ideas for the upcoming Christmas season.
Downtown Indy, Inc. is a great organization in Indianapolis who is charged with developing, managing, activating, and marketing downtown Indianapolis to make it a better place to work and live. We wanted to have them on the show as the city is excited about the upcoming holiday season, and every season kicks off with the Circle of Lights celebration.
Jacqueline Cromleigh Eckhardt is the Community Engagement Manager for Downtown Indy, Inc. and she has all the inside scoop on what all is going into this year's event. Plus we find out what more about what is happening to all of their old lights as they transition to new LED lights this year.
To learn more about Downtown Indy, Inc., please visit their website: http://www.downtownindy.org/
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Check it out! Paul Poteet is in the studio! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we thought it would be great to get the family together before the holiday break this week. Here are this week's Thanksgiving-themed stories for Paul Poteet on the Edge!
THANKSGIVING Dinner in Potato Chip Form from Pringles - http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-thanksgiving-dinner-pringles-20171117-story.html
THANKSGIVING Dinner in Beer Form! - http://www.foodandwine.com/beer/thanksgiving-dinner-beers
And in honor of shopping and PARKING Friday - A man reported his car missing 20 years ago, but it turns out he just forgot where he parked it - http://www.viralthread.com/man-forgets-where-he-parks-his-car-then-finds-it-20-years-later/?all
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People for Urban Progress (PUP) is an Indianapolis-based 501c3 non-profit that is creating a smarter and more sustainable, resilient city by combining good design with existing resources. As the buildings in our cities begin to age, sustainability isn't just about recycling, it about rethinking waste and being smart with what we have.
According to their website, they are a mashup of Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity ReStore and Shinola - and they have worked on projects like salvaging the Suber Bowl XLVI banner and the roof of the RCA Dome. They have also worked with Hinkle Fieldhouse, Old City Hall, and Bush Stadium.
Emma Hagenauer, Brand Manager, and Jessica Bricker, Director of Design + Fabrication, both work with People for Urban Progress and are coming on the show to talk about their organization and what projects they are working on for 2018!
To learn more about People for Urban Progress, please visit their website: http://www.peopleup.org/