HCLA Blog
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Class of 2025 Spotlight | Education Class Day
Education is the bedrock of any thriving community. In Hamilton County, our schools are among the best in the state—and even the country—attracting families who seek top-tier learning opportunities for their children. However, the landscape of education is changing...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Angie Frazier
Spring is coming! But what do we do in the meantime? I asked friends from all over Hamilton County how they spend their time here in the winter months. I was pleased to find that no matter how cold, most residents still make their way outdoors! We are fortunate to...
Class of 2025 Spotlight | Agriculture Class Day
To say that farming and agriculture are important to all of us is a massive understatement. It's fundamental to our survival, yet many Hamilton County residents might take this for granted. Those who picture farming as nothing more than a scene reminiscent of Grant...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | New Year New Career Words of Wisdom
The start of a new year often inspires fresh beginnings, and for some may include embarking on a new job or career path. While exciting, the transition into a new role can feel overwhelming. To assist in the transition, Hamilton County Connectors have shared valuable...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Sherese Martin
The holiday season may bring back fond memories of your parent’s laughter, cooking, or other family traditions. For me, this season comes with a host of bittersweet emotions that make me feel both grateful and heartbroken. The holiday season that I’ve always...
Class of 2025 Spotlight | Workforce & Economic Development Class Day
Last week, our Hamilton County Leadership Academy cohort gathered at the Carmel Clay Public Library for a class focused on workforce and economic development. Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam opened the day by discussing the city’s place-based development strategies designed...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Stephanie Perry
We’re full steam ahead into the busyness of the holiday season, and between the decorating, entertaining, traditioning, and gift shopping, there is a lot to check off your holiday “to do” list. While shopping for the perfect gift can be overwhelming, with just a...
Class of 2025 Spotlight | Planning & Infrastructure Class Day
As our HCLA cohort dove into the complex world of infrastructure and planning this month, it became clear that while buildings and highways may grab headlines, it’s the strategy and collaboration behind the scenes that truly shape Hamilton County’s future. From...
Hamilton Connections Spotlight | Lindsay McGuire
It seems like every week brings another return to office (RTO) mandate across my LinkedIn feed. Every time, I’m still surprised. I’ve been a remote worker since 2018. In my previous position at a local tech company, we had an open office policy: come in when you...
Class of 2025 Spotlight | County & Municipal Government Class Day
A primary driver of my interest in the Hamilton County Leadership Academy was having a better understanding of the inner workings of local government. From my perspective, we give too much time and attention to federal government and too little consideration to the...