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Indy Chamber’s Commitment to Championing Equity through Business Equity for Indy 

Business Equity for Indy (BEI), a joint effort of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Indy Chamber, and in collaboration with the Indianapolis Urban League, was formed in 2020 to unite the Central Indiana business community to grow a more inclusive business climate and build greater equity and economic opportunity for the Indy Region’s Black residents and …

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BEI Partners with Mentors of Color for Speed Networking Event

Business Equity for Indy (BEI) and Mentors of Color hosted the Mentors of Color Brunch and Networking Event, an event for 40 Black young professionals and local business leaders at 16 Tech. This event was focused on building mentoring relationships with Black professionals. Mentors and mentees included leaders from Be Nimble, Black Onyx Management, Cummins, …

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Meet August’s Procurement Roundtable Suppliers

Adrian Howard, Owner, All Things Handy LLCDavita Johnson, President, Tikur SolutionsSean Sinimbou, CEO, Entourage Cleaning Services LLCGwendolyn Jones, President, Sheer Elegance Draperies, Blinds & More LLCDarrell Johnson, President and Owner, Diversity Press Get involved in the Procurement Roundtable and explore how a free BEI Membership can impact your business and our community.

Early Progress in Indiana Tech Workforce Growth but “There’s More Work to Do” 

A newly issued progress report from TechPoint on the first 10 months of its Mission41K initiative shows good overall progress, including a slight advance in the organization’s mission to inclusively grow the state’s tech workforce by 41,000 by 2030 and solidify Indiana’s national reputation as a vibrant tech hub. The new report compares 2022 job …

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Request for Proposal (RFP) – Evaluation Services for Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Best Practices Implementation Pilot

The Indy Chamber is seeking proposals from qualified evaluation consultants or firms to assess the programmatic success and outcomes of the BEI Best Practices Implementation Pilot. Submissions are due no later than Aug. 28, 2023, 5 p.m. ET. See document for submission details. See the attached file for the RFP: BEI Workforce Pilot RFP

Business Equity for Indy Membership: Commit, Implement, Thrive 

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of prioritizing business equity, fostering a fair and inclusive environment, and exploring untapped potential.   The good news is action towards these goals doesn’t have to come at a high cost—in fact, Business Equity for Indy membership is free. By committing to implementation and …

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Walmart’s Made Local Trailer Tour Comes to Indianapolis, Inviting Entrepreneurs to Apply for Open Call 2023

Trailer tour begins countdown to Walmart’s 10th annual Open Call event in October and showcases Walmart suppliers in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 25, 2023) — Today, the Walmart: Made Local trailer tour arrived in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning a celebration of Walmart’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing and its great local suppliers. The trailer’s stop in Indianapolis …

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Business Equity for Indy Launches Free Membership Program

The membership program seeks to engage more businesses committing to advance racial equity For Immediate Release July 20, 2023 Ind. (July 20, 2023) – Business Equity for Indy (BEI), a collective of local organizations committed to advancing racial equity and driving results for Black residents and residents of color, announces a new, free membership program. …

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