Inaugural Start Smart Expo – September 2026

From networking and mastermind conversations to opportunities to learn, connect and grow, INSPIREsmall.biz has a full lineup of events designed to help you build stronger relationships and a stronger business. And the month culminates with our biggest event of the year: the Start Smart Expo on September 24th at the Forum Events Center in Fishers. This all-day experience brings entrepreneurs, aspiring business owners, business experts and organizations together for a day packed with ideas, resources, connections and opportunities to help you Build Your Business with Confidence.

This list of events includes INSPIREsmall.biz events and events from our members. If you’d like to add your event to this list, log in or join.
Date/TimeEvent
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT
Business First Networking - Meaningful Conversations & REAL ConnectionsBusiness First Networking – Meaningful Conversations & REAL Connections

Location:
Old National Bank
900 S State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana, 46143

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Thursday, August 6, 2026
2:00 pm EDT – 3:00 pm EDT
Keystone Business Connections - Online Networking & LearningKeystone Business Connections – Online Networking & Learning

Hosted By: Jamie Hopper

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, August 7, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
First Friday Lunch - Monthly Mastermind for EntrepreneursFirst Friday Lunch – Monthly Mastermind for Entrepreneurs

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
12:00 pm EDT – 1:30 pm EDT
Light-Up Your Network: Indy Area's Only Smoking-Friendly Networking EventLight-Up Your Network: Indy Area's Only Smoking-Friendly Networking Event

Location:
Barringers Tavern
2535 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46225

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, August 14, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
Business Spotlight - Indy Area's Best Monthly Networking Event!Business Spotlight – Indy Area's Best Monthly Networking Event!

Location:
Dave & Buster’s Indianapolis
8350 Castleton Corner Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250

Hosted By: Ryan Henry & Jamie Hopper

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT
Business First Networking - Meaningful Conversations & REAL ConnectionsBusiness First Networking – Meaningful Conversations & REAL Connections

Location:
Old National Bank
900 S State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana, 46143

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, August 21, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
3rd Friday Lunch Business Mastermind – Where Big Ideas Come to the Table3rd Friday Lunch Business Mastermind – Where Big Ideas Come to the Table

Location:
Buca di Beppo Greenwood
659 US 31 N, Greenwood, Indiana, 46142

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
2:00 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT
Starting A Business Sucks - How to Grow The Right WayStarting A Business Sucks – How to Grow The Right Way

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, August 28, 2026
4:00 pm EDT – 5:30 pm EDT
4th Friday Meetup — Monthly Networking for Entrepreneurs & Professionals4th Friday Meetup — Monthly Networking for Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Location:
Books & Brews
9402 Uptown Dr #1400, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46256

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT
Business First Networking - Meaningful Conversations & REAL ConnectionsBusiness First Networking – Meaningful Conversations & REAL Connections

Location:
Old National Bank
900 S State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana, 46143

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Thursday, September 3, 2026
2:00 pm EDT – 3:00 pm EDT
Keystone Business Connections - Online Networking & LearningKeystone Business Connections – Online Networking & Learning

Hosted By: Jamie Hopper

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, September 4, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
First Friday Lunch - Monthly Mastermind for EntrepreneursFirst Friday Lunch – Monthly Mastermind for Entrepreneurs

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, September 11, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
Business Spotlight - Indy Area's Best Monthly Networking Event!Business Spotlight – Indy Area's Best Monthly Networking Event!

Location:
Dave & Buster’s Indianapolis
8350 Castleton Corner Dr, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250

Hosted By: Ryan Henry & Jamie Hopper

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT
Business First Networking - Meaningful Conversations & REAL ConnectionsBusiness First Networking – Meaningful Conversations & REAL Connections

Location:
Old National Bank
900 S State Road 135, Greenwood, Indiana, 46143

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, September 18, 2026
11:00 am EDT – 1:00 pm EDT
3rd Friday Lunch Business Mastermind – Where Big Ideas Come to the Table3rd Friday Lunch Business Mastermind – Where Big Ideas Come to the Table

Location:
Buca di Beppo Greenwood
659 US 31 N, Greenwood, Indiana, 46142

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Saturday, September 19, 2026
9:00 am EDT – 3:00 pm EDT
IMMERSION: A One-Day Luxury Retreat for Nervous System ResetIMMERSION: A One-Day Luxury Retreat for Nervous System Reset

Location:
Handy Yoga Studio
5172 E 65th St Suite 104, Indianapolis, IN, 46220

Hosted By: Potency of Touch and Handy Yoga

Category: Health
Posted By: Sharon Schweizer
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
2:00 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT
Starting A Business Sucks - How to Grow The Right WayStarting A Business Sucks – How to Grow The Right Way

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Thursday, September 24, 2026
10:00 am EDT – 6:00 pm EDT
Start Smart Expo: Build Your Business with ConfidenceStart Smart Expo: Build Your Business with Confidence

Location:
Forum Events Center
11313 USA Pkwy, Fishers, Indiana, 46037

Hosted By: INSPIREsmall.biz

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry
Friday, September 25, 2026
4:00 pm EDT – 5:30 pm EDT
10 Years of INSPIREsmall.biz: Friends, Fellowship & New Connections - 4th Friday Meetup10 Years of INSPIREsmall.biz: Friends, Fellowship & New Connections – 4th Friday Meetup

Location:
Barringers Tavern
2535 S Meridian St, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46225

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry

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