Back To School – August 2026 Networking & Events

August is packed with opportunities to grow your business, build meaningful connections, and learn from fellow entrepreneurs. Join us for our monthly Business Spotlight networking event to introduce yourself and discover what other local businesses are doing. Bring your ideas to the 1st Friday Business Lunch Mastermind, where entrepreneurs collaborate to solve challenges and share fresh perspectives over lunch. Then, if you’ve discovered that entrepreneurship isn’t always as glamorous as social media makes it look, don’t miss Starting A Business Sucks—an honest, practical conversation about the real challenges of building a business and how to overcome them. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level, August is the perfect time to grow, learn and connect with the INSPIREsmall.biz community.

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

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
4th Friday Meetup — Monthly Networking for Entrepreneurs & Professionals4th Friday Meetup — Monthly Networking for Entrepreneurs & Professionals

Hosted By: Ryan Henry

Category: Business
Posted By: Ryan Henry

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