Mayor Judy Sheets and the City of Frankfort are pleased to announce the next Sparkling Success Leadership Series Luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Frankfort Neighborhood Center.
The August luncheon will feature keynote speaker Vanessa Green Sinders, President and CEO of the Indiana Chamber, the state’s largest, broad-based business advocacy group. She is the first female president for the chamber.
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11:00 a.m., event begins at 11:30 a.m.
Location: Frankfort Neighborhood Center, 259 South 3rd Street, Frankfort, IN 46041
Sinders is a former Fortune 100 executive at a cable and broadband company, Charter Communications/Spectrum, and prior to that, oversaw advocacy work for the government affairs team of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Earlier in her career, she spent a decade on Capitol Hill as a policy strategist in multiple chief-of-staff roles for previous senators.
The Sparkling Success Leadership Series, hosted by Mayor Sheets, was created to provide meaningful opportunities for local leaders to gather, learn, and connect through the voices of influential women who have shaped communities across the state. Each luncheon offers intentional space for professional networking, shared learning, and thoughtful conversation over a welcoming lunch setting. Sponsorships are available for both the annual series or per event.
“Ms. Sinders is leading an organization of stakeholders within our state that strives for us to want to live, work, and do business here,” said Mayor Sheets. “I look forward to hearing and being inspired by her collaborative work across Indiana.”
Doors will open at 11:00 AM for networking and photos. Tickets are $25 per person and include lunch and refreshments. Payment may be made by cash, check, or card (a 3% service fee applies to card transactions).
RSVPs are requested by August 12, 2026 by calling the Mayor’s Office at 765.659.7332. Reservations can also be made online via the link: https://forms.gle/wxJfjATVtTdJKtFd6
Community members, business leaders, and professionals are encouraged to attend this inspiring afternoon focused on leadership, connection, and the shared vision of progressing Frankfort forward.
