From the podium
What they spoke about.
Plain-language recaps from members and guests who took the floor at B2B Bedford.
Member Spotlight: Zarod Myers, Mortgage Loan Originator
Thinking about buying a home or refinancing? Most people wait because they're trying to time the market and the rates. Zarod's advice: don't worry about that part. As a Mortgage Loan Originator at First Financial Bank, his job is to guide you through the purchase process and help you choose the right loan for your home ownership goals, whether that's a purchase, a refinance, or just questions about getting ready for either. Ready to apply? Start your application through his mortgage portal. Not sure yet, or want to talk it through first? Book a time with Zarod and ask away. Know an employee, customer, or family member who keeps saying "someday I'll buy a house"? Send them his way. Zarod Myers, NMLS #2054758.
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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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