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Here’s how to work with city government: Alex Hillman, Indy Hall

When Alex Hillman first started Indy Hall, the city’s Commerce Department called to ask how they could help his new business. Hillman turned them down. Since then, he’s changed his approach when it comes to working with city government. Here’s what he learned, and what he wish he knew then.

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When Alex Hillman first started Indy Hall, the city’s Commerce Department called to ask how they could help his new business. Hillman turned them down. Since then, he’s changed his approach when it comes to working with city government.

Here’s what he learned, and what he wish he knew then.

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