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Why People Are Betting on This Midwest City | Ron Oler, Mayor of Richmond
Today's show is another special episode in our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Richmond Mayor Ron Oler, who covers Richmond's growth and what makes it a great place to live. Mayor Oler highlights Richmond's deep history like its location on the National Road, Underground Railroad connections tied to Quaker roots and Earlham College, and the Gennett Studio legacy as the birthplace of recorded jazz, including Hoagy Carmichael recording "Stardust." He outlines Richmond's economic strengths in manufacturing, plastics, packaging, life sciences, and major pet food producers, alongside arts assets like the Richmond Art Museum and symphony. Our conversation also focuses on downtown revitalization and housing initiatives, plus quality-of-life amenities such as parks, trails, events, and proximity to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Dayton. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The History of Richmond, Indiana - Why Mayor Oler Became Mayor - What Makes Richmond a Great Place to Live Thank you to our partners: Make My Move Check out these great clips from the show: 01:41 Richmond Roots and Founding 03:02 Arts and Industry Legacy 04:42 Gennett Studio Story 07:59 Underground Railroad History 09:26 Downtown Revival and Housing 14:36 Parks Food and Family Life 16:40 Affordability and Employers 20:35 Why He Became Mayor 22:23 Mummies and Local Museums 24:46 Colleges and Hidden Gems 26:55 Richmond Industry Snapshot 27:44 Logistics and Connectivity 28:07 Local Food Favorites 28:49 Districts and Riverfront Plans 30:09 Pitching Richmond to Newcomers 31:56 Weekend Itinerary Ideas 34:05 Future Vision and Safety 35:11 Collaboration for Growth 37:50 Statehouse Impact and Taxes 41:58 Community Pride and Cleanup 42:55 Indiana Memories and Hidden Gem 45:02 Hoosiers to Watch Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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