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🚀 Join us for BESO Demo Day - Nov 14th! Watch as Indiana's leading Black and Brown Entrepreneur-Serving Organizations (BESOs) unveil innovative solutions to transform small business support in our state. Our inaugural BESO Fellows will showcase 10 months of groundbreaking work to create more equitable access to capital and resources for underestimated entrepreneurs. Plus: Be Nimble has a major announcement that will reshape Indy's entrepreneurial ecosystem! 👀 Don't miss this landmark event in Indiana's journey toward inclusive economic growth. [Register] https://lu.ma/rihigrx1 #IndyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #EconomicEquity

EatHere's 2024 Chicken & Beer Festival - Indianapolis was a massive success! With endless food and drinks, dozens of food trucks, and so much more, the energy was non-stop. We welcomed over 2,000 attendees, who spent the day enjoying the event with family and friends, and the lines never slowed down! A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s festival unforgettable! Indiana Sports Corp + Sports Tech HQ, Be Nimble Foundation, Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Conversation Piece Podcast, Indiana War Memorial and others. Don’t miss this recap and other highlights on the festival's Instagram page: https://lnkd.in/ga8C4Pmg.

Building a strong network is key to success in any industry, but it can be especially challenging for Black and Brown professionals in tech. ✊ This week, we're sharing actionable strategies to help YOU build a powerful tech network that boosts your career and connects you with valuable resources! ➡️ Swipe through to learn more!

22.6%. That was the share of women workers in high-tech roles in 2022 according to the Washington Post. Read it again. 🙇🏽♀️ So why hasn’t representation of women in tech barely budged in a generation? While the industry might be thinking of the future, the workforce isn’t. As tech companies scale back on DEI programs (wild, we know), it's clear we can’t afford to go backward. Now, more than ever, we need to push for equity and diversity in the future of work. Wouldn’t you agree? 🤔

🚨 It’s official! The new #AddToCart cohort has begun, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome these incredible brands into our program! 🎉 Over the next 12 months, you’ll witness their transformation as they elevate their businesses to the next level. 👀 Make sure your notifications are ON so you don’t miss a thing Let’s show some love and support as these founders embark on this amazing journey. ✨ 💋Kiss of Silk Kiss of Silk offers plant-based, handcrafted skincare, cosmetics, and home fragrance products designed for health-conscious individuals. 💄NV Artistry NV Artistry is a premier beauty and esthetics brand offering top-tier services, educational training, and professional-grade products 🌎Mothers Earth Mothers Earth is a holistic oral and body care brand offering natural, innovative solutions for oral hygiene. 🫖Tea's Me Cafe Indy Tea’s Me Cafe offers premium loose-leaf tea, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere to connect and inspire the community 🍴Gavi Sauce Gavi Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy, offering a taste of Indianapolis in every bite. 🏡iDesign Home Decor IDesign Home Decor blends minimalist elegance with a deep commitment to sustainability. Have you ever shopped with any of these brands before? Let us know which products are your favorite in the comments below! Thank you to our sponsors for making this program possible! Cummins Inc. Eli Lilly and Company IAAQLI (Indy Urban League) Bank of America

We’re tipping things off in Indy! 🏀 We’re excited to share that our Co-Founder Kelli N. Jones is serving on the Local Organizing Committee as the Innovation Co-Chair for the 2026 NCAA Men’s Final Four. Indiana Sports Corp 📍Mark your calendar for April 4-6, 2026! #FinalFourIndy

We're thrilled to announce we've humbly accepted a #BofAgrant of $45,000 for our Entrepreneurship Programs! The focus area of this grant is for economic mobility addressing community development needs through entrepreneurship. We’re committed to serving our #Indy community and with Bank of America’s support, it’s driving our impact further. With this grant, we’ll be able to continue our mission of growing our entrepreneurial super footprint and educational reach through programs like our Add to Cart Accelerator, Upskilling Program, Melon Kitchens, Pardi events, and more. #BofAGrants At Be Nimble, we see Bank of America not just for what they do as a company – but for who they are – and what they stand for as a company in the way they support entrepreneurship. The work continues! 

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth! This month encompasses many important dates to celebrate span this annual 30 day period. Check out some of them below: September 15th - Independence Day 🇨🇷Costa Rica 🇸🇻El Salvador 🇬🇹Guatemala 🇭🇳Honduras 🇳🇮Nicaragua September 16th - Independence Day for Mexico 🇲🇽 September 18th - Independence Day for Chile 🇨🇱 October 9th - Día de la Raza ⛰️

Indy Night Market was SUCH A VIBE! 👀 Every year we aim to shine a light on the city's diverse offerings and support up-and-coming food. It’s dedicated to fostering local entrepreneurship and creating a more equitable food system in our community! It also shines a light on the importance of equitable food access. So many barriers, especially in Black and Brown communities contribute to the lack of access to fresh, healthy food. Addressing these issues is critical for building stronger, healthier communities and who doesn’t want that?

🚨One week away🚨 🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 25th   ⏱ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST   📍 Location: Zoom Join us for a FREE Virtual Fireside Chat on Freelance Training & Coaching with Emerson Cunningham, a seasoned expert with 24 years of experience, moderated by Michael Lee. Learn how to leverage training & coaching as a freelance skill for tech development and beyond. Don’t miss out on practical strategies, industry insights, and actionable tips to elevate your freelance career! Sign up now and secure your spot! ➡ https://lnkd.in/d5ynTSPd Darye Henry Be Nimble Foundation