Business Equity for Indy

🌟 Save the Date! Black Dolla Indy’s 3rd Annual Business Tees & Tennis Shoes Networking Event 🌟 Stop by on November 3rd from 3-7 p.m. at Spotlight Center NW for an energetic day of networking. Black-owned businesses will showcase their incredible products and services. If you're interested in being a vendor or attending, visit blackdollaindy.com for tickets and more information. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, support, and celebrate Black entrepreneurship! #BlackDollaIndy #SupportBlackBusiness

In our latest blog post, Erien Dickens, CEO and founder of All Things MOMMIE is preparing for the annual MomsGiving event this November 17. On the blog, Erien is sharing her journey as a leader and mother, highlighting the unique challenges faced by women balancing career and family. As women of color continue to break barriers, the need for equitable resources and support grows. Erien’s story is a powerful reminder of the work still needed to ensure that all mothers have the opportunities and support they deserve—both at home and in the workplace. 🌸 Read the full blog post and join us in celebrating all the incredible moms this MomsGiving: #Momsgiving #Leadership #WomenInBusiness

🚀 Calling All XBEs! 🚀 Purdue University's Office of Supplier Diversity is hosting an exciting event: Relationship 2 Partnership: The Next Giant Leap, aimed at connecting Minority, Women, Veteran, and Disabled-Owned Businesses (XBEs) with opportunities to collaborate on Purdue’s projects across Indiana at High Alpha. This event is especially geared toward XBEs who have yet to work with Purdue or have not partnered with them within the last 2-5 years. This is a fantastic chance to learn about upcoming projects and potentially become a part of Purdue's supplier network. 📋 How to Participate: Interested businesses will soon be able to submit their information online for review. Selected companies will be invited to join us in person at High Alpha on November 22, 2024, from 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. EST. Don’t miss this opportunity to build impactful partnerships and take your business to the next level!

Congratulations to the #BizEquityIndy member companies and leaders being honored as 2025 Champions of Diversity! 🌟 🌟 BEI Members: Shannon Williams, The Mind Trust Fred Payne, United Way of Central Indiana Darry Locket, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Indiana Sharon Barner, Cummins Inc. 🌟 BEI Leadership: Central Indiana Corporate Partnership—Melina Kennedy and Latoya Alexander Botteron 🌟 Workforce Pilot Participant: Seth Morales, Morales Group, Inc. 🌟 BEI Partner: Marshawn Wolley, Black Onyx Management, Inc. #Equity #ChampionsOfDiversity

“Equity is not about checking boxes—it’s about creating environments where all people can thrive.” – Bryan Kryder, RightHand CEO. Through the BEI Workforce Pilot, RightHand helped to capture videos documenting how Central Indiana companies worked to make equitable commitments actionable. Learn more about how they approached this project on the blog. 🔑 #EquityJourney #BusinessForGood #BEIWorkforcePilot

Mentors Of Color, in partnership with Business Equity for Indy and EmployIndy, is on a mission to reshape the landscape of entrepreneurship by empowering Black founders through mentorship. With only 31% of Black professionals having access to senior leaders, the need for these connections is critical. Mentorship offers invaluable guidance, opportunities, and support to help Black entrepreneurs overcome challenges and scale their businesses. 🌟 Want to be part of this impact? Whether you’re an experienced mentor or eager to grow as a mentee, Mentors of Color is creating meaningful pathways to success. Read more about the mission and the recent event that brought Black founders, mentors, and mentees together for a night of insights and networking. 📣 #BlackEntrepreneurs #MentorshipMatters #MentorsOfColor

Is your company ready to make a lasting impact in 2025? Align your corporate values with Business Equity for Indy (BEI) and join a community of businesses committed to driving equity in Central Indiana. 📌 By becoming a BEI member, you’ll be part of innovative solutions that foster diverse talent, increase business competitiveness, and create a more inclusive future for all. And, membership is free. Together, we can make equity a core value in your business and beyond. https://lnkd.in/g6UjnSPC #BizEquityIndy #Equity #CorporateValues

What an incredible evening! On October 17th, 2024, Mentors of Color had the honor of hosting an empowering dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. The night was filled with powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and actionable strategies to uplift Black founders in our community. From discussions on leveraging unfair advantages in business to unlocking access and scaling opportunities for founders of color, the energy was inspiring. We shared insights, exchanged ideas, and witnessed the beauty of collective empowerment. Special thanks to our sponsoring partners Business Equity for Indy and EmployIndy and to everyone who joined us to foster growth, diversity, and collaboration in the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌟 Together, we’re unlocking new opportunities and creating the change we want to see. 💼✨ #Mentorship #BlackFounders #Entrepreneurship #Empowerment #Networking #BusinessOpportunities #Diversity #Community Darye HenryMichael LeeKristen Lampkin, MBAEricka SandersLinda Calvin, JD (she/her/hers)Jaylan FisherMarshawn Wolley, CDE, CFRE, CFMPDr. Toby Malichi, Hon.D.Bus. DHL, LHD, The Global GodfatherJennica AndersonEmil EkiyorDurrell CullensDamon TaziyahJoy E. Mason, CSSBBChristina Snorten, MBAJay S.San PathakCornelius GeorgeRachel Woods, PHRChavonne HendersonAnthony Murdock II, J.D.Martina JacksonErreol MorganJeffrey HarrisonNicole M.Melissa RobertsLora Steele (She/ Her/ Hers)Cynthia Gardner

Unstoppable is back at Maven Space on November 2. Have you purchased your tickets yet?! 🎟️

Get ready for the final Procurement Roundtable of 2024! 🚀 On November 14, 2024, in partnership with BeNimble, we’ll be spotlighting 5 incredible tech-based businesses. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, learn about innovative solutions, and grow your network. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to elevate your procurement strategies and build valuable connections! 📅 Save your spot: #TechInnovation #ProcurementOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingEvent