Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast

Episode 142: Mayor Dean Vonderheide, Jasper

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Jasper Mayor Dean Vonderheide. Mayor Vonderheide and Matt discuss downtown revitalization, talent attraction, quality of place, and working with other communities.

Episode 141: Butler Mayor Mike Hartman and Mandy Cline, Goodwill Industries

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Butler Mayor Mike Hartman and Mandy Cline, Student Transition Coordinator with the Goodwill Industries Pre-ETS Program. Mayor Hartman and Mandy discuss pre-employment transitions, monster trucks, and infrastructure improvements in the city.

Episode 140: Pam Howard, Waterloo Town Manager

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Waterloo Town Manager Pam Howard. Pam and Matt discuss the appeal of small communities, engaging with citizens, and summer and holiday events.

Episode 139: Two Town Council Members

On today's episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Lynnville Council President Rachel Titzer and Bargersville Council Member Susie Qualls. Susie and Rachel discuss their paths to public service, the growth of their communities, and interacting with Aim through education and networking.

This episode of Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast is sponsored by Boyce Systems.

Episode 138: Indiana Afterschool Network

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Brent Wade and Derrick Carnes with the Indiana Afterschool Network. Matt, Brent, and Derek discuss out of school programing, the effect of afterschool programs on local workforce, and ways to engage in local out-of-school programs.

This episode of Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast is sponsored by Lochmueller Group, Inc.

Market Street to Main Street: April 22

We’re releasing a special episode of the Market Street to Main Street Podcast Series, Aim’s legislative episodes of the Hometown Innovations Podcast and a supplement to this Legislative Summary. In today’s episode, Jennifer, Matt, and Jenna are joined by Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, the Aim Legislative Committee Chair. The group discusses the highs and lows of the legislative session, gearing up for next session, and how to get involved with your legislators now.

This episode of Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast is sponsored by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LLC.

Episode 137: Robin Brandgard, Plainfield Town Council President

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Plainfield Town Council President Robin Brandgard. Robin and Matt discuss Robin’s four decade tenure with the community, the importance of quality of place, and state and local involvement.

This episode of Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast is sponsored by Commonwealth Engineers.

Episode 136: Alex Downard, Imagine One 85

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Alex Downard, Executive Director with Imagine One 85. Matt and Alex discuss Imagine One 85, building quality communities through collaboration, and a unique internship program in Wabash County.

Market Street to Main Street: March 12

The Market Street to Main Street Podcast Series, Aim’s legislative episodes of the Hometown Innovations Podcast is a supplement to our e-newsletter, Legislative Summary. In this episode, Jennifer, Matt, and Jenna discuss pizza ratings, the last hours of session, and anticipated big issues for the 2025 session. Thanks for listening, Mainstreeters!

Episode 135: Mayor Ryan Daniel, Columbia City

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel. Matt and Mayor Daniel discuss connecting with citizens through social media, young municipal leaders, the mayor’s passion for local government, and rural communities.