Sunday, April 12, 2026 Business Highlights

Featuring updates on OWMBD, Saks Global, OMWBD certification, comedy business, and female-owned design firm

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:11pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of business documents, a laptop, and a pen arranged on a clean, white background, symbolizing the abstract concepts of corporate strategy, finance, and business operations.A refined, conceptual still life captures the essence of the diverse business topics covered in this episode of the BEO Show.Indianapolis Today

This episode of the BEO Show covers a variety of business topics, including the OWMBD Vendor of the Month, an update on the collapse of Saks Global, a new OMWBD certification management system, a look at the business of comedy with Sherri Shepherd, a salute to the female-owned design firm IDO, Inc., and tax and overtime tips from the Indiana CPA Society.

Why it matters

The BEO Show provides a comprehensive overview of important business news and trends impacting the Indianapolis and Indiana business community, covering topics ranging from minority-owned business development to the evolving retail landscape to the growing comedy industry.

The details

The episode features interviews with several business leaders and experts, including Jill Hall of ReproGraphix, Inc., William Stern of Cardiff, David Fredricks of OMWBD, comedian and talk show host Sherri Shepherd, and the principals of the female-owned design firm IDO, Inc. The topics discussed offer insights into the challenges and opportunities facing businesses of all sizes in the region.

  • The BEO Show airs on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Jill Hall

Owner of ReproGraphix, Inc., a print and graphics company.

William Stern

CEO and Founder of Cardiff, a business consulting firm.

David Fredricks

Director of the Indianapolis Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD).

Sherri Shepherd

Talk show host and business woman.

Amanda J. Medlen

Principal and CEO of IDO, Inc., a female-owned design firm.

Lee A. Boyland

Principal and COO of IDO, Inc., a female-owned design firm.

Jennifer Knotts

CFO of IDO, Inc., a female-owned design firm.

Courtney Kincaid

President of the Indiana CPA Society.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to support and empower minority and women-owned businesses in our community.”

— David Fredricks, Director, OMWBD

“The business of comedy is evolving, and comedians need to think strategically about building their brands and revenue streams.”

— Sherri Shepherd, Talk Show Host, Business Woman

“As a female-owned firm, we are proud to design spaces that reflect the diversity and creativity of our community.”

— Amanda J. Medlen, Principal/CEO, IDO, Inc.

What’s next

Viewers can find more information about the topics covered in the episode on the websites and social media pages of the featured guests and organizations.

The takeaway

The BEO Show provides a valuable platform for showcasing the vibrant and diverse business community in Indianapolis and Indiana, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and innovative solutions that are shaping the region's economic landscape.