Veteran Leadership, Cybersecurity & Racing Industry Innovation | Nov 24, 2024

From veteran-owned business growth and cybersecurity foresight to custom menswear and the power of racing innovation, this week’s BE&O celebrates Hoosiers building excellence across industries — just in time for Small Business Saturday.

🎨 Getting Started: Brian Wheeler, President & Chief Visionary Officer, Vertical Immersive — The youth-focused training organization helps high school students gain hands-on skills in digital storytelling, social media, and video production — complete with paid work experience and professional portfolios.
💰 Access to Capital: Patrick Molex, First Merchants Bank — The U.S. Army veteran discusses financial wellness strategies and how First Merchants empowers clients to achieve long-term business stability.
📈 This Week in Business: Andrea Sloan, President & Owner, GroundBreakers — The veteran- and woman-owned utility management company showcases how hiring veterans creates resilience, leadership, and innovation on every project.
📊 Accounting & Bookkeeping: Courtney Kincaid, President & CEO, Indiana CPA Society — When is it time to hire a CFO? Kincaid explains how a CPA can fill that critical role and support sustainable business growth.
👩‍💼 Running Your Business: Charles Carmakal, CTO, Mandiant Consulting, Google Cloud — As cybercrime evolves, Carmakal outlines AI-driven threats and Google’s 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast — plus how businesses can defend against phishing, voice spoofing, and deepfake scams.
💻 Industry Focus: Ben Diallo, Owner & Designer, J. Benzal — The entrepreneur blends business acumen and fashion expertise to bring European-cut, custom-made menswear to Indianapolis and Carmel.
🌟 Success Story: Michael Good, President, Performance Racing Industry; Chris Gahl, CEO, Visit Indy; Rollie Helmling, Director, IEDC Motorsports Development — A look ahead to PRI 2024, the world’s premier motorsports trade show driving $70 million in local economic impact and showcasing 1,000+ exhibitors.

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