Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast

Episode 152: African American Constituency Group

On today’s episode of Hometown Innovations Podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller and Aim COO Jennifer Simmons sit down with the 1972 Group to discuss the launch of the African American Constituency Group. The Group hopes to build a supportive community and amplify the voices of current and future Black municipal officials. The episode was recorded right after the inaugural convening of the Constituency Group at the 2024 Aim Ideas Summit.

Episode 151: 2024 Aim Ideas Summit Exhibit Hall

Today's Aim Hometown Innovations podcast is a mashup with Aim Run Like a Girl podcast. Aim CEO Matt Greller and Aim COO Jennifer Simmons take the microphones on the road to Fort Wayne for the Aim Ideas Summit Exhibit Hall. Jennifer and Matt chat with attendees and staff about the event, workshops, and more! This special episode is a fun, fast-paced one you won't want to miss.

Episode 150: Danville Town Manager Mark Morgan & Assistant Town Manager Will Lacey

On today's episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim COO Jennifer Simmons sits down with Danville Town Manager Mark Morgan and Assistant Town Manager Will Lacey. Mark, Will, and Jennifer discuss preserving the small town feel in a growing community, planning for infrastructure growth, and the unique perspectives everyone brings to the table.

Episode 149: Nicole Bolden, Bloomington Clerk

On today's episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Bloomington Clerk Nicole Bolden. Matt and Nicole discuss the role of a clerk in a city, public service, and Nicole’s unique history.

Episode 148: Mayor Deb Whitfield, Lawrence

On today's episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield. Mayor Whitfield and Matt discuss quality of place, the unique features of the city, plans for the future, and the Mayor’s first six months in office.

Episode 147: Mayor Brandon Sakbun, Terre Haute

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun. Mayor Sakbun and Matt discuss the Mayor’s journey into the role, his history of public service, and his vision for his hometown that he affectionally calls Terredise.

Episode 146: 2024 Aim Ideas Summit Preview

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Jennifer Simmons, Aim COO, and Lesley Mosier, Aim Chief Administrative & Development Officer. Matt, Jennifer, and Lesley discuss the upcoming Aim Ideas Summit, including conference details, what they’re looking forward to, and how members can plan their conference experience.

Episode 145: [RE-RELEASE] Live from the Aim Ideas Summit!

As we all anxiously await the opening of Aim Ideas Summit, on today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast we’re re-releasing last year’s live podcast recording at the 2023 Aim Ideas Summit Exhibit Hall. Listen as Aim CEO Matt Greller and Aim COO Jennifer Simmons chat with attendees and staff about the event, workshops, and more!

Episode 144: ILMCT Annual Conference Exhibit Hall

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller goes on the road to the Exhibit Hall at the ILMCT Annual Conference in South Bend. Matt visits with Clerks and Clerk-Treasurers from around the state on this fast-paced, rapid fire episode, covering education, challenges, networking, and more!

Episode 143: Speedway Town Manager Grant Kleinhenz

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Speedway Town Manager Grant Kleinhenz. Matt and Grant talk about community engagement, the upcoming centennial celebration and the impact of the Indianapolis 500 on the town.