{"id":2399,"date":"2022-04-13T11:54:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T15:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/?page_id=2399"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:01:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:01:32","slug":"ibe-business-conference","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianablackexpo.com\/ibe-business-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"IBE Business Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space mobile_height=&#8221;32px&#8221; height=&#8221;120px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_column_padding=&#8221;true&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730729790657{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; animation=&#8221;animation fade-in&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684256557388{padding-right: 6% !important;padding-left: 6% !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;July 14-15th, 2025&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h6|font_size:20px|text_align:left|color:%232be7e3|line_height:32px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730740888978{margin-top: 6px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The 2025 IBE Business<br \/>\nConference&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:64px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:64px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Playfair%20Display%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730740778788{margin-top: 6px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space mobile_height=&#8221;10px&#8221; height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Gateway to Opportunities&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]This annual conference offers real and meaningful opportunities for black, brown, women, veterans, and disabled business owners. Every year we host key decision-makers who share business development initiatives and multi-million dollar contracting opportunities. Past conferences have included established executives and business owners sharing insights on doing business with public, private, and international companies.<\/p>\n<p>All workshops are free and open to the public; however, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, online registration is highly recommended.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The Annual Business Conference will include:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:left|line_height:30px&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<ul>\n<li>A Lunch &amp; Learn<\/li>\n<li>Mayor\u2019s Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Governor&#8217;s Awards Reception<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;]\t<a class=\"btn      regular\" href=\"#register\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\" title=\"Register Now\"><span>Register Now<\/span><\/a>\n\n\t[\/vc_column][vc_column thb_color=&#8221;thb-light-column&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1684350177242{padding-top: 2% !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3103&#8243; img_size=&#8221;720&#215;900&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row thb_column_padding=&#8221;true&#8221; thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716926941391{padding-top: 6% !important;padding-bottom: 6% !important;background-color: #0a2336 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716926905133{padding-right: 12% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner thb_color=&#8221;thb-light-column&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716926926748{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2503&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730746749009{padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Indianapolis Mayor<\/strong><br \/>\nJoe Hogsett[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner thb_color=&#8221;thb-light-column&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-left&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mayor&#8217;s Breakfast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This event includes business development, diversity highlights, award recognition and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> Mayor Joe Hogsett, City of Indianapolis<br \/>\n<strong>Emcee:<\/strong> Rafeal Sanchez, WXIN-TV FOX59 and Jalea Brooks, WTHR-TV<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong> Check-in begins at 8:00 AM; 8:30AM-10:15 AM<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> Invitation Only<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716927080833{padding-top: 2% !important;padding-bottom: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716926913654{padding-right: 12% !important;padding-left: 12% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716926920551{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;3042&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner thb_color=&#8221;thb-light-column&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\"><strong>Governor&#8217;s Awards Reception<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\">This reception acknowledges the outstanding achievements throughout the State of Indiana. These awards recognize some of the community\u2019s unsung heroes who work tirelessly for the advancement of all Hoosiers. Awards will be presented to recipients in the following categories: Lifetime Achievement Award, Excellence in Media Award, and Screen Image Award.<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 2:30 PM &#8211; 4:00 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Indiana Convention Center, Hoosier Corridor &#8211; 2nd Floor<br \/>\n<strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Indiana Civil Rights Commission<br \/>\n<strong>Cost:<\/strong> Invitation Only[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; thb_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747839532242{margin-top: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 2% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;10\/12&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;2025 Workshops&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:48px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:48px&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;&#8221; 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12:00PM | <strong>2026 Project Pipeline <\/strong>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1684248257747-1663437e-d57e&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this workshop, information about upcoming multi-million-dollar projects with numerous contracting opportunities for the minority\/women\/ veteran and disability-owned and small business community will be provided. Details and opportunities on several projects involving Department of Public Works, Indianapolis Airport Authority, Shiel Sexton, Health and Hospital Corporation and Indiana University Health-Construction and Supply Chain will be shared with attendees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Todd Wilson, Director, Department of Public Works &#8211; City of Indianapolis; Chelci Hunter, Program Manager, Business Alliance &#8211; Indianapolis Airport Authority; Adrian Russell, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion\/Procurement \u2013 Shiel Sexton; Felicia J. Roseburgh, Director, Supplier Engagement and Economic Impact- Health and Hospital Corporation; Jarrah M. Hamer, Senior Consultant, Supply Chain \u2013 Indiana University Health<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"32\" r=\"20\"\/><path d=\"m20 15v-14h24v14\"\/><path d=\"m44 49v14h-24v-14\"\/><path d=\"m32 20v12l8 4\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Time<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>10:30 AM- 12:00 PM<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac52b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m32 3l-30 30h9v30h12v-16h16v16h12v-30h11z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Location<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Indiana Convention Center, Room 241<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac5f5.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac6b1\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m1 21c0 20 31 38 31 38s31-18 31-38c0-8.285-6-16-15-16-8.285 0-16 5.715-16 14 0-8.285-7.715-14-16-14-9 0-15 7.715-15 16z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Moderator<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Akilah W. 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From residential and commercial lending to shifts in the banking landscape and marketing, our leaders and industry experts will share what we\u2019re seeing, what we\u2019re anticipating, and how our services align with the evolving environment. Catrina Tate, VP of Retail \u2013 A leader in retail strategy, driving innovation and customer-focused solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters: <\/strong>Trisha Smith, Vice President of Marketing, Darrius Davis, Commercial Lending Relationship Manager, Jeff Oman, Mortgage Loan Originator, Dr. Matthew Will, Associate Professor of Finance, University of Indianapolis MBA Program<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"32\" r=\"20\"\/><path d=\"m20 15v-14h24v14\"\/><path d=\"m44 49v14h-24v-14\"\/><path d=\"m32 20v12l8 4\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Time<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>12:15PM - 1:45 PM<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac788.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content 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.iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac83b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac83b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac83b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac83b.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac83b.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac8f3\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" 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{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac8f3.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac8f3.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac8f3.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac8f3.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Monday, July 14th | 2:00PM &#8211; 3:30PM | <strong>Project Pursuit Basics<\/strong>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1684248256370-bedfd0b7-64d6&#8243;][vc_column_text]The Project Pursuits Basics workshop is to provide an outline of the basic steps of Identifying and tracking project opportunities, Developing an Approach to pursue those opportunities and prepare a response\/proposal for those opportunities. The workshop is intended to be an open forum for those just starting out and for those who are looking to enhance their responses to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) or Proposals (RFPs).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenter:<\/strong> Mr. Jason Frank, PE, MBA \u2013 Midwest Aviation Leader for Garver<br \/>\n<strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bac99f\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"32\" r=\"20\"\/><path d=\"m20 15v-14h24v14\"\/><path d=\"m44 49v14h-24v-14\"\/><path d=\"m32 20v12l8 4\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Time<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>2:00PM - 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Join our expert panel to expand your business network, sharpen your acumen, and explore emerging ways to grow within our thriving communities. Don&#8217;t miss out on this transformative event where collaboration meets creativity, paving the way for you to do business across the State. During the workshop, the panel will share a presentation explaining their procurement process followed by a Q&amp;A session. At the end of the workshop, all attendees will have an opportunity to grow their business acumen by networking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moderator:<\/strong> Eli Sturgeon, Director of Contract Compliance, IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Bernice L. Walker, Esq., Supplier Engagement &amp; Diversity Manager, Duke Energy Corporation: Meechelle Riley, Supplier Engagement Manager, Citizens Energy Group: Janet Descho, Supplier Supply Chain Management Category Direct Buyer Manager, Applied Energy Service Corporation (AES): Tasha Wood, Supplier Diversity Manager, NiSource, Inc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors<\/strong>: Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacd10\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g 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{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacd10.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacd10.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacd10.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacd10.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacda8\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m32 3l-30 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class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Moderator<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Eli Sturgeon, Contract Compliance Manager at IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80bace3e.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Tuesday, July 15th | 11:15 AM \u2013 1:00 PM | <strong> Get Game Ready To Do Business with SEI(S) <\/strong>&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1684249786618-c9f2081d-200c&#8221;][vc_column_text]Learn from State Educational Institutions (SEI) procurement officers, operations lead, and small business diversity professionals about upcoming opportunities, ongoing needs, and the strategies you must employ to be recognized as a viable candidate for current and future business opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Selena Claire Drake, Project Lead, Capital Planning and Facilities, Indiana University; Marie Jeannette Davis, Manager, Office of Supplier Diversity, Purdue University; Roger Hassenzahl, Director of Purchasing Services and Business Auxiliary Contracts, Ball State University; Michael Morrison, Director of Procurement, Diversity Spend and Risk Manager, Vincennes University; Marcus D. Bickle, Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing, Ivy Tech Community College; Bryan Bromstrup, Director of Procurement, Office of Procurement, Indiana State University; Jeffrey Sponn, Director of Procurement and Risk Management and Julie Weinzapfel, Manager of Procurement Operations, University of Southern Indiana<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80baceaf\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g fill=\"none\" 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{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80baceaf.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80baceaf.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80baceaf.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t  #thb-iconbox-68b3d80baceaf.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p {\n\t\t\t\t  font-size: 16px;\n\t\t\t  }\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><path fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"m32 3l-30 30h9v30h12v-16h16v16h12v-30h11z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Location<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Indiana Convention Center, Room 242<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content p,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content span {\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\/* Hover *\/\n\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacf0f.thb-iconbox:hover .iconbox-content h5 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Join us for a timely and informative conversation featuring policymakers and business leaders as they break down the latest legislative updates, procurement opportunities, and economic trends affecting Indiana&#8217;s business climate. Attendees will walk away with tools to navigate the evolving policy landscape and advocate for inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Presenters:<\/strong> Representative Alex Burton, District 77, Anita Williams: Program Director, Indy Black Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Jamyce Curtis Banks, National Association of Business Women Owners (NABWO), Dr. Demetrius Glover: President and CEO, Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsors:<\/strong> Everwise Credit Union, Carrier, City of Indianapolis, Crossroads Public Affairs, KeyBank, Ice Miller, Indianapolis Airport Authority, National Black MBA Association \u2013 Indianapolis Chapter, Labcorp, WISH TV, Indiana African American Quality of Life Initiative, Black Onyx[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]\t<div id=\"thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0\" class=\"thb-iconbox top type2    animation-true \" href=\"\" target=\"_self\" data-animation_speed=\"1.5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 64 64\"><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#000\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\"><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"32\" r=\"20\"\/><path d=\"m20 15v-14h24v14\"\/><path d=\"m44 49v14h-24v-14\"\/><path d=\"m32 20v12l8 4\"\/><\/g><\/svg>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"iconbox-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Time<\/h5>\t\t\t<div class=\"thb-iconbox-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>1:15 PM \u2013 2:30 PM<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0.thb-iconbox figure svg path,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0.thb-iconbox figure svg circle,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0.thb-iconbox figure svg rect,\n\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0.thb-iconbox figure svg ellipse {\n\t\t\t\tstroke: #000000;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t#thb-iconbox-68b3d80bacff0.thb-iconbox .iconbox-content h5{\n\t\t\t\tcolor: 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