Inventrek Technology Park

06/18/2026

You know how to use Canva. Now it's time to design with confidence.

Canva 201 will help you transform basic templates into polished, professional marketing pieces that better represent your business or organization. During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to customize designs, make stronger layout choices, and build a more consistent brand presence.

Led by Alliance Marketing & Communications Manager Misty Knisely, this session is ideal for anyone who already understands Canva's basics and is ready to create with more intention and control.

Bring a laptop, your logo file, and your brand colors if you have them. We'll help you put it all together.

Get registered here: https://greaterkokomo.chambermaster.com/events/details/linked-to-the-future-canva-201-designing-with-confidence-2741

06/17/2026

The journey to The Drive 2026 is officially underway.

After selecting this year's finalists, Alliance staff is now working closely with each entrepreneur to strengthen business plans, refine financials, and prepare for the live pitch competition on Oct. 15.

Presented by Inventrek Technology Park, The Drive is a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition that gives Howard County entrepreneurs the opportunity to compete for a $10,000 grand prize while receiving valuable coaching and business development support along the way.

This year's finalists are:

• Brix & Co. Candles, founded by Adrean Lamberg, a handcrafted candle and wax melt company focused on clean, non-toxic products inspired by self-care and healthy living.

• Olive Tree Boutique, owned by Whitnie Mitchell, a downtown Kokomo retailer offering modest, faith-inspired clothing and accessories designed to help women feel confident in every season of life.

• Elevated Hippie, led by Claire Cooper, a boutique celebrating individuality through ethically sourced products and support for local artisans.

Over the coming months, these entrepreneurs will continue refining their businesses and preparing to share their vision with judges and the community on competition day. We look forward to following their progress and celebrating their success.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Hey, we know The Fresh Fix Cafe! Since they're located right here in Inventrek, we get to enjoy their amazing food every day!

Best part of working at "festival HQ"? Getting free samples of the awesome stuff you can get at the Kokomo Strawberry Festival. And today we got a drive-by sampling from The Fresh Fix Cafe of the amazing strawberry trail mix they'll have at Friday's Strawberry Festival!

Friday, June 5. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Downtown Kokomo. Free admission. Details ➡️ kokomostrawberryfestival.com

05/12/2026

Know the basics of Canva but want designs that actually look polished and professional?

Canva 201: Designing with Confidence will help take those templates to the next level with simple branding tips, smarter design choices, and hands-on guidance from Misty Knisely, manager of marketing and communication for the Alliance.

Bring a laptop, a logo file if available, and brand colors if known. Help will be available to get everything set up in Canva during the session.

Seats are limited, so register today before the class fills up. And did we mention this is a free class?

Get registered at greaterkokomo.chambermaster.com/events/details/linked-to-the-future-canva-201-designing-with-confidence-2741

05/04/2026

📣 Coming up: Canva 201: Designing with Confidence

Take your designs from “good enough” to polished and professional. This session is perfect for anyone who knows the basics of Canva and wants more control, consistency, and confidence in their work.

💻 Hands-on workshop
🎨 Branding guidance included
📁 Bring your logo + brand colors if you have them

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to sign up! Get registered here: https://greaterkokomo.chambermaster.com/events/details/linked-to-the-future-canva-201-designing-with-confidence-2741