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EatHere Brings Flavor, Inclusion, and Community to Downtown Indy

EatHere Brings Flavor, Inclusion, and Community to Downtown Indy   On Saturday, October 18, 2025, University Park in downtown Indianapolis will come alive with bold flavors, music, and community connection as the Chicken & Beer Festival – Indianapolis returns for its fifth anniversary celebration.   Founded by the local food-tech platform EatHere®, the festival has […]

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Supplier Diversity in Action: Highlights from the 3rd Quarter BEI Procurement Roundtable

Supplier Diversity in Action: Highlights from the 3rd Quarter BEI Procurement Roundtable   “It pays to be in the room where it happens.” That phrase perfectly captures the spirit of the 3rd quarter Business Equity for Indy (BEI) Procurement Roundtable, where diverse suppliers, corporate partners, and community leaders gathered to share capabilities, uncover opportunities, and

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Transform Your Talent Strategy through the Modern Apprenticeship Program

  Talent attraction and workforce development have always been critical to cultivating vibrant communities with strong economic impact; however, in the wake of the pandemic, the quest for talent attraction has never been more competitive. Across Indiana, businesses are grappling with significant talent and workforce changes amidst an evolving economic landscape. According to recent data,

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Corporate Social Responsibility: You’re Invited to Join Business Equity for Indy to Stand for Change

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a strategic imperative. Research conducted by Gallup found that companies with highly engaged employees experience 59% lower turnover rates. Engaged employees are more likely to feel connected to the organization’s mission and values, which are often aligned with CSR initiatives; highlighting the significant impact CSR efforts can

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Celebrating Culinary Excellence: Recap of the February BEI Procurement Roundtable

Business Equity for Indy (BEI) hosted its much-anticipated Procurement Roundtable in February, sponsored by Salesforce and EatHere with support from Regions Bank. This event, held quarterly, serves as a cornerstone in BEI’s mission to bolster the launch, growth, and success rates of Black-owned enterprises in Central Indiana—and this month, our procurement and supplier diversity partners

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