Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast

Today's Aim Hometown Innovations Podcast comes to you from the Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa in Michigan City where the 2026 ILMCT Annual Conference and State Board of Accounts School took center stage. In this rapid-fire episode Aim CEO Matt Greller and COO Jennifer Simmons talk to a handful of clerk-treasurers and comptrollers from around the state about evolving technologies, how Indiana's clerks got their calling, and the ILMCT conference!

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddlestun talks about how he was called to public service and how he's handling large data center projects in Hobart. 

Decatur Mayor Dan Rickord talks about how his city is using AI for quality of life initiatives and governance. 

Listen to more about this week at the Statehouse on the first episode of the 2026 Market Street to Main Street Podcast Series, Aim’s legislative episodes of the Hometown Innovations Podcast and a supplement to the Legislative Summary e-newsletter. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Matt to discuss the early start to the 2026 Legislative Session and what the team is working on in the coming months.

On today’s episode of Hometown Innovations Podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with Bob Courtney, Mayor of Madison. Mayor Courtney and Matt discuss his journey into politics, his commitment to the city, and the gems of Madison.

On today’s episode of Hometown Innovations Podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller is joined by Sue Finkam, Mayor of Carmel. Mayor Finkam and Matt chat about her background and journey into municipal government, youth civic engagement, connecting with municipal officials, and the importance of being active at the Statehouse.

On today’s episode of Hometown Innovations Podcast, Aim CEO Matt Greller sits down with outgoing Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Governor Holcomb and Matt discuss the governor's time in office, successful programs such as READI and Community Crossings, and more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.