Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration

Schedule:

Business Conference Workshops - Day Two: Finding Business Opportunities and Recognizing Ongoing Needs at State Educational Institutions Learn From State Educational Institution (Sei) Procurement Officers and 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.

Moderator: Richard J. Wise, Director of Supplier Diversity, Indiana University Presenters: Roger Hassenzahl, Director of Purchasing Services, Ball State University; Michael Morrison, Director of Purchasing and Risk Manager, Diversity Spend Program Manager, Vincennes University; Marcus D. Bickle, Executive Director of Strategic Sourcing, Ivy Tech; Bryan Bromstrup, Director of Procurement, Indiana State University; Jeffrey Sponn, Director of Purchasing, University of Southern Indiana, Richard J. Wise, Director of Supplier Diversity, Indiana University

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Room 232

Preparation Meeting Opportunity: Doing Business Across the State

Come Unlock Potential Opportunities With Various Organizations Through an Innovative Preparation Meeting Opportunity (Pmo) Workshop Designed to Empower Your Business. Join Our Expert Panel as We Explore Emerging Opportunities to Integrate Resources Into Our Everprospering Communities. Don’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&a Session. At the End of the Workshop, All Attendees Will Have an Opportunity to Grow Their Business Acumen by Networking.

Moderator: Eli Sturgeon, Contract Compliance Manager at Idoa Division of Supplier Diversity

Presenters: Meechelle Riley, Supplier Diversity Program Manager, Citizens Energy Group; Tasha Wood, Manager of Supplier Diversity, Nisource, Inc; Tierra Radford, Supplier Diversity Specialist, Indygo; Chari E. Burke, Chief Administrative Officer, Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Time: 11:15pm - 12:45pm

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Room 231

SSBCI Readiness Workshop

This Hands-on and Instructional Workshop Will Provide and Assist Xbe Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses With the Information and Documents Needed to Apply for Nontraditional Capital, Emphasizing the Need for Strategic Planning and Risk Management.

Moderator: Deborah Oatts, Owner, Nubian Construction Group

Presenters: Kiahna W. Davis, Ceo, Myb Accounting and Consulting, David Herron, Executive Director, Business Ownership Initiative (Boi), Natasha Jensen-matta, Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Development, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Room 233

Governor’s Awards Reception

This Reception Acknowledges the Outstanding Achievement of Africanamericans Throughout the State of Indiana. The Awards Recognize Some of the Community’s Unsung Heroes Who Work Tirelessly for the Advancement of All Hoosiers. Awards Will Be Presented for the Following Categories: Sam Jones Trailblazer, Reverend Charles Williams Community Service, Achievement in Education, Achievement in Business, Entrepreneurship; “next Level” Award, and Harold O. Hatcher Award

Keynote Speaker: Aaryn Eady, Minoritybusiness Initiative Director, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Location: Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom

IBX Youth Entrepreneur Series

The Ibx Youth Entreprenuer Series is Designed for Current Middle and High School Aspiringentrepreneurs. Youth Entrepreneurship Has Been Proven to Improve Academic Performance, School Attendance, Interpersonal Skills, Job Readiness, Problem Solving Skills and Decision Making Abilities. Ibx Yes Workshops Are Created to Introduce Young People to the Basic Ideas, Activities, and Skills Needed to Successfully Launch, Lead and Grow a Business.

Time: 9:00am-12:00pm

Location: Indiana Convention Center, Room 236 -238

Date: June 20-30, 2024