SPEAKER SERIES TO HOST ERIN EDDS, FOUNDER OF HOOSIER MOMMA

GREENCASTLE— Former Ivy Tech Community College student and founder of Hoosier Momma™, Erin Edds will share her success story at the Ivy Tech Business and Entrepreneurial Services Center (BES Center) on Wednesday, February 27 at 4 p.m. A reception will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Ivy Tech and the BES Center are located at 915 South Zinc Mill Road in Greencastle.

A call from a New York City event planner looking for Indiana-based gift products for the Indianapolis Colts 2010 Super Bowl appearance causes Erin Edds to describe her entrepreneurial journey as a “happy accident.” The call led to the development of a vegan, gluten-free Bloody Mary mix that propelled Erin and her two partners, KC Cranfill and Cat Hill, to expand the Hoosier Momma ™ product line and grow distribution to over 900 locations in six states in less than three years.

Having taken culinary and hospitality classes at Ivy Tech, she gained more than “practical and applicable knowledge” for operating a business. Erin will share her insights on her entrepreneurial journey and will be available during the reception to answer questions and visit with guests.

“We are excited to have Erin share her story with the Wabash Valley,” said Ken Eitel, director of the BES Center. “To have what really is a new story, starting just three years ago, brought to Greencastle, we think it will inspire others to go after their dream.” Her presentation is part of the BES Center 2013 Speaker Series.

The BES Center, which opened in July of 2012, officially kicked off the Speaker Series with “Famous Dave” Anderson on September 11, 2012. To learn more about the Speaker Series and other entrepreneurial activities and programs offered at the BES Center, contact Ken Eitel by phone at 653-7410 x5031, by email at keitel@ivytech.edu, or visit the website at www.IvyTech.edu/BES.