Congratulations to Kristen Lampkin, MBA, Director of Business Equity for Indy who was recognized as a Black Rising Star by InnoPower LLC (InnoPower Indy)! 🌟 Kristen gives tirelessly to #BizEquityIndy and beyond ensuring that Black talent have resources at every stage of their career. Please help us congratulate Kristen! #RisingStar #BEI #Equity #Inclusion
Business Equity for Indy
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Joint effort of CICP and the Indy Chamber with support from the Indianapolis Urban League to grow an inclusive economy.
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BEI is a joint effort of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, the Indy Chamber, in collaboration with the Indianapolis Urban League to grow a more inclusive business climate and build greater equity and economic opportunity for the Indy Region’s Black residents and people of color.
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Black Business Month is coming to an end, but #BizEquityIndy is committed to the advancement of Black talent year-round. ⚡ This August, we sat down with Starla Kay Mathis and Lateva Woolfork, the visionaries behind Create. Connect. Collab. to learn more about how they elevate Black women founders and entrepreneurs through programming, business development, community, and The Create. Connect. Collab. Foundation. BEI members, we're calling on your corporate support to help Create. Connect. Collab. meet their goal of 100 women attending Intentionally Unstoppable 2024. ✅ Learn more about how you can sponsor a ticket to support a woman's attendance at the event on the BEI blog: #SupportBlackWomen #BlackWomenInBusiness #BlackBusinessMonth #IntentionallyUnstoppable2024
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BEI leaders Kristen Lampkin, MBA and Christina Snorten, MBA will be participating in InnoPower LLC (InnoPower Indy)'s Indiana Minority Business Week @ RALLY over the next two days. This collaboration created access for over 300 central Indiana business owners to the largest cross sector innovation conference in the world!
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Indiana Minority Business Week RALLY kicks off today! 💡 Learn more about how InnoPower LLC (InnoPower Indy) is working to make this event more global, more connected, and more inclusive for Black talent and the innovation economy on the #BizEquityIndy blog:
Black Innovation Leaders Invited to InnoPower Minority Business Week @ RALLY - Business Equity for Indy
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"The way to drive change is to be engaged." 🎙️ Justin Christian, CEO & Founder, BCforward said it best—and one of the most effective ways to get engaged in equity is through #BiqEquityIndy. Membership is free, and the benefits are endlessly making our community a better, more inclusive place to be. Don't take our word for it, join the movement and get involved: businessequityindy.com
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Indianapolis saw the third-highest increase in Black-owned business openings in the nation in 2023, with a 59% increase from 2022 according to Yelp data—but even with a recent boost in openings, the business ownership gap remains in Indy and across the state. 📈 Axios has more on this story:
Indy ranks top 3 in nation for Black-owned business growth
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Missed the August People Community of Practice (PcP)? We'll have a recap of the event on the #BizEquityIndy blog very soon! In the meantime, we'd like to thank our speakers: 🎙️ Kristen Lampkin, MBA, Central Indiana Corporate Partnership 🎙️ Nicole Carey, PhD, Indy Equity Collaborative 🎙️ Claire Cagiano Bozzano, Second Helpings 🎙️ Monique Charlebois, Morales Group, Inc 🎙️ Lora Steele (She/ Her/ Hers), EmployIndy 🎙️ Lloyd Daley-Graham, IndyGo Stay tuned for details on the next PcP installation, coming soon.
We would like to recognize our VP of People + Culture, Monique Charlebois, from our People + Culture Team for her outstanding representation of Morales Group at the BEI Workforce Pilot Panel. Monique emphasized the crucial role HR leaders play in leveraging their influence to create psychological safety, fostering a diversity of thought that drives organizational growth. We're grateful to Central Indiana Corporate Partnership and Indy Chamber for partnering with us and providing the platform to share and learn from these impactful Equity Projects. These initiatives, backed by detailed Implementation Plans, showcase the power of intentional DEI strategies. We're proud to be part of this journey towards equity and inclusion. #PeopleAndCulture #DEI #HRLeadership #MoralesGroup
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We’re excited to invite you to the virtual 2024 Indiana Health Equity Summit, “From Reflection to Action: Understanding Our Past to Create a Better Future,” hosted by the Indiana Public Health Association and Health by Design! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 28, and Thursday, August 29, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET. This summit will bring together statewide partners to delve into inequities, structural racism, and concrete steps to enhance the health and well-being of our communities. #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #IndianaHealthSummit #ActionForEquity
2024 Indiana Health Equity Summit
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Are misconceptions holding back your DEI initiatives? 🤔 This insightful Forbes article debunks three common myths that can derail equity efforts in the workplace. Understanding these misconceptions is crucial for fostering a truly inclusive environment. Dive into the details and strengthen your DEI strategies: #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #DEI #WorkplaceCulture
3 Current Misconceptions That Derail Equity Efforts In The Workplace
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Why don’t more Americans work for Black-owned firms? This insightful article from The Brookings Institution explores the barriers and potential solutions for increasing employment in Black-owned businesses. Discover how supporting these firms can enhance well-being and economic growth. Read more: #BusinessEquity #EconomicGrowth #BlackOwnedBusinesses
Why don’t more Americans work for Black-owned firms? Implications for increasing well-being | Brookings
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