2026 New Year's Celebration and Book Exchange

We’re starting the New Year together — with food, connection, inspiration, and one of our favorite traditions: a white-elephant–style book exchange! This year, we’re celebrating at zWORKS in Zionsville, a vibrant hub for creators and innovators.

Join us for an evening of festive fun, meaningful conversations, and the kind of supportive energy that will carry you into 2026 feeling hopeful, seen, and connected.

• A festively wrapped book for our white-elephant–style exchange
• Optional: A small sample of your product if you’d like to share it
• Your appetite, your good vibes, and your favorite festive outfit!

Note: You do not have to bring a book to attend. If you’d prefer to just eat, drink, and socialize while others exchange gifts, you are absolutely welcome.

6:00 PM — Arrival, check in, grab food, mingle
6:30 PM — White-elephant–style book exchange begins
8:00 PM — Wrap up + hugs + Happy New Year cheer

This celebration is designed for our entire community:

• Startup Ladies Members
• Founders
• Investors
• Corporate Executives
• Women in Business
• Anyone who wants to expand their network in a warm, inclusive environment
• All genders welcome!

We believe that diversity and inclusion make our startup culture more fun, experienced, and intellectually stimulating. The Startup Ladies welcome people from every gender identity to become members and participate in our educational programming and events.

The Startup Ladies strive to uphold the highest ethical standards of inclusiveness and respect. In the event of a violation of these standards, we reserve the right to ask you to leave an event.

Members: Just RSVP to save your seat — it’s free!
Non-Members: Tickets are $45 and include food and drinks. (Non-refundable.)

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