OWN Indiana
I started OWN Indiana in December 2025 with Carlos Garcia and Kevin King. It’s a network for people who own, run or want to buy a small business in Indiana.

The first room was in January 2026, and we’ve held one nearly every month since, from Indianapolis to Syracuse and Fort Wayne. Several of the early ones were at American Legions and VFWs. The rooms stay mostly owners. The best nights are an owner who bought a business telling everyone what the first year after the deal was really like.
OWN also sends Operator Notes, a free newsletter, every other week. In September 2026 the Indianapolis Business Journal wrote about what we’re building.
Next room
Thursday, October 29, 2026
BRU Burger Bar, Bloomington, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Forty Years of Starting Over”: Bill Black on eight businesses in forty years, and I’m moderating. Tickets and details.
hub.ownindiana.org
Rooms, Operator Notes and membership.