ABOUT US
Our community. Our choice. Our future.
The Expo
NoblePalooza, an Expo to Thrive, is a free community showcase featuring Noble County-based and serving organizations and businesses from all sectors of the economy. Participating "booths" offer free information and activities, all falling withing one or more of the 5 Pillars of Thrive. A local "marketplace" features small businesses and entrepreneurs and their wares and services. Cultural activities are also featured. NoblePalooza takes place on the second Saturday in March at the Community Learning Center in Kendallville.
Our Story
Thrive Noble County is an idea that took root in Noble County in 2008, based upon concepts developed by the founders of Hometown Competitiveness (HTC), a collaborative built in Nebraska. These concepts were introduced locally by the Dekko Foundation and have been adopted by many leaders in Noble County. Formed as the Thrive Steering Committee, these leaders fleshed out a consensus of thought about how Noble County, as a community, can thrive. The result is the development of the "5 Pillars of Thrive" a framework that is promoted to help residents and other stakeholders in Noble County become more intentional about making choices that strengthen the community under each of the 5 Pillars. Learn more about Thrive>>>
Steering Committee
A volunteer Steering Committee provides leadership and guidance to execute NoblePalooza each year. Anyone interested in learning more or joining the committee is welcomed to Contact Us!
Alexis Wagner
Visit Noble County
Operations & Data Intelligence Director
Grace Caswell
Visit Noble County
Executive Director
Caroline Foster
Impact Institute
Adult Education Assistant Director
Lori Gagen
Catchy Creations LLC
Owner/Designer
Gary Gatman
Room-2-Room
Entrepreneur
Eric Heineman
Kendall & Davis
Managing Consultant
Melanie Kellogg
Be Noble Inc.
Executive Director
Brittany Leath
Kendallville Public Library
Assistant Director
Tom Leedy
Dekko Foundation
President
Julie Poertner
Crossroads United Way
Senior Director of Community Impact
Tara Streb
Be Noble Inc.
Operations Director
Julia Tipton
Community Learning Center
Director
Margarita White
Community Foundation of Noble County
Executive Director