IndyEast Promise Zone

04/28/2026

The Roadmap to Small Business Fair will be held at the John H. B***r Community Center on Monday, May 4th from 8:30a-3p. This is a free, one-of-a-kind experience hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the IndyEast Economic Mobility District as part of National Small Business Week. The day will feature exhibitors and mini-information sessions especially tailored to meet the needs of small business owners. Stop by anytime throughout the day!

Registration: https://indyeast.org/2026-smallbusinessweek/

Resource tables at the Fair:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Black Dolla Indy
Business Ownership Initiative
Central Indiana Women’s Business Center
Employ Indy
Emprendedoras Latinas en Indiana
First Internet Bank
Generations Community Bank
Indianapolis Public Library Business Services
Indiana Secretary of State – Business Services
Indiana Small Business Development Center
Indianapolis Urban League
Intend Indiana
Indy Chamber
LISC Indianapolis
Martindale Brightwood CDC
Near East Area Renewal
Office of Minority and Women Business Development
Old National Bank
Palma Business Center
Projection Hub
SCORE

04/15/2026

Small Business Week is coming to Indy — and it’s bigger than ever. May 4, May 6, May 8

Three days designed to help entrepreneurs grow with:
• Finance, AI, and certification workshops
• Mental wellness + resilience sessions
• Business matchmaking + real networking
• Access to resource partners and decision-makers

Whether you’re starting, scaling, or rebuilding, this week is for you.

Scan the QR code and register now to claim your spot.

12/02/2025

Stay warm, stay safe. Call 2-1-1 to find warming centers open in your community. Indiana 211 community navigators are available and can provide you with updated locations and hours of warming centers in your area. Click here to access the directory yourself: https://in211.communityos.org/

11/03/2025

The HOPE Team will be having their 8th annual Hope for Christmas event on Dec 13th for individuals and families in need.

Hats, coats, shoes, and more will be distributed starting at 10 am and ending until supplies last.

They are seeking donations and volunteers for this event.

Members need hand sanitizer, water, Kleenex, band-aids, pens, and notepads donated.

Any/all items should be received no later than the 1st week of December.

For any questions on what to donate or to volunteer please email [email protected]!

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Congratulations to our VISTA team members as they prepare to finish their terms! Read their reflections, memories, and lessons learned here:

Our 2024-2025 IEPZ VISTA team members are nearing the end of their terms. They are the 9th and final cohort of AmeriCorps VISTA members to serve in the Promise Zone initiative as it reaches the end of its federal designation period (2015-2025). The IndyEast Economic Mobility District (IEMD) initiati...

10/30/2025

Join Helpings of Hope for a Day of Gleaning on Tuesday! This amazing urban farm is located right outside the Fitness Zone at the B***r Fitness & Learning Center.

There will be the the following you-pick veggies:
* Asian eggplant
* Hot peppers
* Squash
* Lettuce
* Kale
* Turnip greens
* Assorted seeds

Stop by on November 4 from 1 - 3 p.m. before the cold weather hits!

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Englewood Christian Church - Indianapolis is hosting a screening of Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness, an important local documentary, followed by a panel discussion including one of the filmmakers!

Visit the link below to get your free tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-bridge-a-solution-to-homelessness-screening-tickets-1661079596789?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

10/22/2025

You won't want to miss SEND 's Fountain Fright Night - Thursday, October 30th from 6-10pm at the Rooftop Garden Cocktail Lounge! All proceeds from the evening go to SEND's Fountain Fund, to keep the fountains and the plaza maintained. To date, SEND has invested $48,000 to keep the fountains flowing - so we are hoping to end the fountain season with a big event!

Checkout the Facebook Invite here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19wNuJ1tzk/

Can't make it and still want to support the Fountain Fund? Visit: https://www.sendcdc.org/fountain-fund