Yellow Hat Consulting’s Kimberly Ransom took Indianapolis small‑business perspectives to Capitol Hill
Kimberly Ransom, founder and CEO of Yellow Hat Consulting, was one of five small‑business owners nationwide selected by JPMorgan Chase’s American Dream initiative to meet with congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.; the article reports she returned from the trip on Sept. 18, 2026.
Kimberly Ransom traveled to Washington, D.C., representing Midwestern independent entrepreneurs in meetings with congressional representatives after being chosen by JPMorgan Chase’s American Dream initiative. Ransom leads Yellow Hat Consulting, a professional learning solutions firm based on Indianapolis’ north side; the article says she planned to raise operational, market and regulatory challenges facing modern small businesses.
The story cites JPMorgan Chase regional data showing the Indianapolis‑Carmel‑Greenwood area had about 2.2 million residents and 1.0% population growth, a 95.7 cost‑of‑living index and 3,100 new business entries. The article also reports regional employment down 1.0% with unemployment at 3.2% (versus a U.S. rate of 4.3%), and it summarizes JPMorgan Chase’s local small‑business commitments, including hiring plans and expansion of its Coaching for Impact program.
BusinessIndy examines this development and its implications for Indiana businesses and communities using the linked sources.
Related coverage
- Indy Chamber names Alan Pyrz COO to strengthen operations supporting Indianapolis businesses
- Young and SBA chief push higher SBA loan caps to help Indiana farmers and manufacturers
- Indy Chamber, Mirror Indy award five small businesses IN Focus ad campaigns with $10,000 plus $26K match