OneZone Chamber Studios
OneZone Chamber Studio is the official media and storytelling hub of the OneZone Chamber of Commerce, bringing powerful conversations, local insights, and leadership perspectives to life through dynamic podcast programming. Anchored by a commitment to spotlighting business innovation, civic leadership, and community connection, OneZone Chamber Studio serves as a platform for meaningful dialogue and regional collaboration.
Its flagship show, That One Show, is hosted by OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell and features a rotating slate of influential guests—from entrepreneurs and executives to nonprofit leaders and changemakers—discussing leadership, culture, and the “why” behind their work.
The studio also produces Beyond the Roundabout, a series hosted by Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam in conversation with Jack Russell. This show explores the intersections of business, government, and quality of life in one of Indiana’s most dynamic cities, offering an inside look at the people and policies shaping the future of Carmel and Hamilton County.
With a mission to elevate the voices shaping our region, OneZone Chamber Studio is where leadership meets storytelling.
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Beyond the Roundabout Episode #4 | Budgets, Business, and Building for the Future
In Episode 4 of Beyond the Roundabout, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam and OneZone Chamber CEO Jack Russell walk through the complex—but critical—process of building the city’s annual budget. From balancing appropriations and forecasting revenue to working within new state tax structures, they explain how Carmel’s administration is navigating economic pressures while protecting key priorities like public safety, roads, employee compensation, and the arts.
The episode also explores cost-saving measures already in motion, including streamlined services and smarter staffing, and highlights how budget transparency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s baked into the process. Plus, Jack and Sue touch on performance management reforms, job classification reviews, and why clear pay structures and job descriptions matter for equity, morale, and efficiency.
Whether you’re a city resident, business owner, or public policy nerd, this episode offers a thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at how Carmel is leading with transparency, managing change, and planning responsibly for long-term growth.