Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast

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.

Market Street to Main Street: March 1

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 and Jenna discuss the end of conference committees, what we’re watching during the last weeks in session, and preparations already underway for 2025.

Market Street to Main Street: February 23

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 recap the Aim Legislative Dinner and bills we’re watching.

Episode 134: Clarence Anthony, National League of Cities

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with NLC CEO Clarence Anthony. Matt and Clarence discuss the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities, federal funding for the opioid epidemic, pre-emption measures, and diversity among elected officials.

Market Street to Main Street: February 16

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 and Jenna chat about what happened during the Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee meeting, annexation, and the importance of engaging with Aim during the legislative session.

Market Street to Main Street: February 9

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 and Jenna discuss the halfway point of this legislative session, several interesting bills that are no longer moving, and the upcoming Aim Legislative Dinner.

Episode 133: Live from Mayors School

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller and Aim COO Jennifer Simmons take the microphones on the road to Aim Mayors School, part of the Aim Newly Elected Officials Training. Jennifer and Matt chat with new and veteran mayors as they prepare to take office. You won’t want to miss this special episode as we get to know the mayors.

This episode of Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast is sponsored by Dentons.

Market Street to Main Street: February 2

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 bills that are no longer moving forward, property taxes, and the upcoming Aim Legislative Dinner.

Market Street to Main Street: January 26

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 and Jenna discuss mobile integrated health, the fast approaching half-way point in session, and how to get involved in the Aim legislative process.

Episode 132: Elaine Bedel, Indiana Destination Development Corporation

On today’s episode of Aim Hometown Innovations podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Elaine Bedel. Elaine is the Secretary and CEO of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, a quasi-governmental tourism agency. Matt and Elaine discuss the corporation’s efforts to increase tourism in Indiana, matching grants for local murals, and attracting talent to Hoosier communities.