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

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

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…

Brad Rateike's Story: "Why I Own a Racehorse" - The Pressbox ⁦Brad Rateike⁩ ⁦Eric Halstrom⁩ ⁦Rachel McLaughlin⁩ ⁦John G. Dooley⁩ ⁦Brian Arrigoni⁩ ⁦Tammy Knox⁩ thepressboxlts.com/brad-rateikes-…

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 (The Pressbox).

.Brad Rateike, Ellie A and Audrey Plutat were invited to Mitch Daniels Leadership Foundation's “The Future of America's Economy: The Significance of the National Debt & Transformative Tax Policies” with Mitch Daniels and Todd Young, gaining valuable insights into fiscal responsibility.

Last week Brad Rateike and Abbey Moman spent the day in Plainfield collaborating with Walmart Inc. 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.

.Lauren Schregardus attended Sylvia's Breakfast alongside Applied Research Institute's Kate Swanson, and Town of Zionsville'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.

Spotted on WISH-TV News: Lauren Schregardus sharing the inside scoop on Indy's 500 Festival 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…

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…

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…

Did you know 91% of every dollar spent by Indianapolis International Airport (IND) stays local? Great presentation by Executive Director Mario Rodriguez at Hamilton County OneZone Chamber this morning. Grateful for our award-winning airport! ✈️

2025 Women in Business Conference in Greensburg/Decatur County was a great success!! Ellie A 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 of Commerce for hosting!

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

👏Big congratulations to Lauren Schregardus for graduating from this year’s SKL class with Leadership Indianapolis!! 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

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 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

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

Congratulations to Brad Rateike on being named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list! We're incredibly proud to have him lead the BAR Communications team. This recognition is well-deserved, and we're honored to work alongside him. indiana250.com/profiles/2025-…

Proud to see Aaron Smith featured on WRTV Indianapolis highlighting City of Noblesville's downtown revitalization!