When Grant County entrepreneurs show up for one another, good things happen.

That spirit is at the heart of the Business Talk Breakfast, returning Monday, December 22, at 7:45 a.m. at Lolas’ at the Inn in Marion. Hosted in partnership with the City of Marion, this casual gathering is part of the ongoing Business Talk Small Business Series, created to give local business owners and entrepreneurs a space to connect, share ideas, and build community.

Business Talk—hosted by the City of Marion and open to all Grant County entrepreneurs—creates a supportive space where local business owners connect, learn, and grow together.

The City of Marion’s new Business Talk Breakfast series is open to all Grant County entrepreneurs. This relaxed monthly gathering offers small business owners a welcoming space to network, share ideas, and strengthen the countywide business community. Learn more about the upcoming holiday-season events and how to get involved.

Grant County Local Government: Why It Deserves Your Attention. As community members and professionals in Grant County, it’s crucial that we keep an eye on county-level decisions – they set the stage for our local business and living environment.

Last night was absolutely magical as Forge ECI — formerly the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership — unveiled its bold new brand at its 20th Anniversary Gala, held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie, Indiana.

The City of Marion is excited to welcome Megan Gilmore, a coaching and well-being educator and international speaker on cascading cultures of well-being and care, as the guest speaker for the Business Talk Small Business Series on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Marion City Hall, 301 S. Branson St., Marion, IN.

The City of Marion is excited to welcome Keenan Davis, a seasoned business professional and State Farm agency owner, as the guest speaker for the Business Talk Small Business Series on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Marion City Hall, 301 S. Branson St., Marion, IN.

The City of Marion is proud to feature Trent Dailey, owner and CEO of both GCA Title and Insurance Management Group (IMG), as the guest speaker for its Business Talk Small Business Series on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at Insurance Management Group, 959 East 4th Street, Marion, IN..

The City of Marion is thrilled to announce Kyren Monteiro as the first guest speaker for its Business Talk Small Business Series on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Marion City Hall, 301 S. Branson St., Marion, IN.