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👏Big congratulations to @LaurenAuld for graduating from this year’s SKL class with @leadershipindy!! She took the stage as a speaker at the alumni event and we are so proud to support leadership that drives change in our city #leadershipindianapolis #skl #communityimpact

In this month's @IBJnews column, @BradRateike explores why good referrals are built on something algorithms can't replicate: trust. Read his full column here ➡️ ibj.com/articles/brad-…

Cheers to connection! 🥂 We wrapped up the week with great convos, local sips, and even better company at our happy hour at @SILOAutoClub. This great event allowed us to welcome two new members of our team, Lucy Powers and Ryan Everett , with our clients in attendance! #comms

June brought momentum to BAR Communications—from expanding our team with two new employees (and an intern!) to building relationships at local events and a trip to Washington, DC. 📷 To read more, subscribe on Substack- open.substack.com/pub/barcommuni…

Cheers to a great day on the green ⛳️ @BradRateike represented the BAR team proudly as we were able to sponsor the beverage cart for @IUIndianapolis athletics Mike Carroll Golf Outing supporting their 250+ student athletes. #networkingonthegreen #sponsoredsip #community

2025 Women in Business Conference in Greensburg/Decatur County was a great success!! @ellieacra was able to listen to powerful entrepreneurs as they discussed their journeys about thinking bigger and gaining more confidence to lead. Thank you @gdc_chamber for hosting!

Did you know 91% of every dollar spent by @INDairport stays local? Great presentation by Executive Director Mario Rodriguez at Hamilton County @onezonechamber this morning. Grateful for our award-winning airport! ✈️

The May Edition newsletter is now live! From events at the IMS to Indiana’s best flower festival, May marked a successful month for the team. Here are the client stories, community connections, and celebrations that kept us busy this month. 🏁🏀🌷👨🏼‍🎓 open.substack.com/pub/barcommuni…

As April winds down, BAR Communications brings you the latest updates from our team as Indianapolis revs up for its most celebrated month. 🏁 Subscribe now on Substack: barcommunications.substack.com/p/the-bar-brie…

Spotted on @WISHNews8: @LaurenAuld sharing the inside scoop on Indy's @500Festival celebrations! From the Mini-Marathon to the Kids Day Rookie Run, she covered all the family-friendly festivities happening downtown this May 🏁 wishtv.com/news/entertain…

.@LaurenAuld attended Sylvia's Breakfast alongside @ARI_Innovation's Kate Swanson, and @ZionsvilleIN's Mayor Stehr and Alexa Lingg, joining 250 community leaders who gathered to commemorate the Child Advocacy Center's 15 years of service to Boone County's children and families.

Last week @BradRateike and Abbey Moman spent the day in Plainfield collaborating with @WalmartInc Community Relations and local teams! Together with store and market managers from across the region, we explored compelling stories that showcase the authentic Walmart experience.

.@BradRateike, @ellieacra and Audrey Plutat were invited to @MDLFindiana's “The Future of America's Economy: The Significance of the National Debt & Transformative Tax Policies” with Mitch Daniels and @ToddYoungIN, gaining valuable insights into fiscal responsibility.

With the 2025 thoroughbred horse racing meet beginning in Indiana this week, I took the opportunity to share why I enjoy being a horse owner. One of those reasons…the friendships I’ve made with the partners I’ve had, including the one and only Gene McLean (@thepressboxlts).

Brad Rateike's Story: "Why I Own a Racehorse" - The Pressbox ⁦@BradRateike⁩ ⁦@ericahalstrom⁩ ⁦@RacingRachelM⁩ ⁦@JohnGDooley⁩ ⁦@MrBAnalyst⁩ ⁦@HSIndyTammy⁩ thepressboxlts.com/brad-rateikes-…

Better late than never... the BAR Communications March newsletter is now available! See how our team delivered powerful results this month, amplifying client voices across media and policy arenas. Read the full issue and subscribe now via Substack: open.substack.com/pub/barcommuni…

Big News! For the first time ever, #CricIndy is launching a Women's League, empowering women in sports and leadership! Proudly sponsored by @iLABQuality , we’re excited to support these incredible athletes. Join us in celebrating unity, passion, and strength! #EmpowerHer

Save the Date! CricIndy Networking Day is back for its 10th Anniversary Edition! August 22, 2025 | 6 PM Palladium - The Tarkington Theatre, Carmel, IN An evening of networking, insights & celebration awaits! Stay tuned. #CricIndy10Years #CricIndy2025 #NetworkingDay #community

🎉 10 Years of #CricIndy Networking Days! A decade of uniting professionals, leaders & game changers! 🚀 📅 Aug 22, 2025 | 6 PM 📍 Palladium - The Tarkington Theatre, 3 Carter Green, Carmel, IN Stay tuned for registrations! 🔗 #CricIndy10Years #NetworkingDay #LegacyOfConnections

.@BradRateike's latest @IBJnews column "Your employees are not you, and that’s a good thing" challenges leaders to flip conventional wisdom—instead of expecting team members to bring ideas up, what if we shared more ideas down? Read the full column here: ibj.com/articles/brad-…