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News, Speakers & Announcements
Guest speaker recaps, community events, and everything happening in the room — updated weekly.
Guest Speaker: Johnce Wells — Dayton's Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing
Don't ignore slow drains — comfort you can count on.
Read moreGreg — Featured Speaker: Expenses & Indiana Tax Codes
Greg walked members through tracking business expenses the right way and how different Indiana tax codes apply to local business owners — practical, plain-English guidance instead of accountant-speak.
Read moreKerin — Featured Speaker: Why Bedford Refillery Exists
Kerin spoke on cutting down single-use plastic, why shopping local keeps more money circulating right here in Lawrence County, and what a refillery actually is — bring your own bottle and refill everyday products like soap, shampoo, and household cleaners instead of buying new plastic every time.
Read moreJarrett Owens — Education Corner: AI, SEO, GEO & AEO
Jarrett broke down how AI is already shaping day-to-day life and how people search, why template website builders like Wix and other one-size-fits-all platforms fall short on real SEO, and what the newer terms GEO (generative engine optimization) and AEO (answer engine optimization) actually mean for a local business owner trying to get found online.
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Guest Speaker: Lawrence County Community Foundation
The Community Foundation Partnership connects generations of donors with meaningful causes across Lawrence and Martin County — funding scholarships, nonprofits, and community programs that make a real difference. We were glad to have them in the room. Thank you for sharing your mission with B2B Bedford.
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