Ecumenical Service
Light of the World Christian Church, 4646 Michigan Road. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, senior pastor of St. Stephen Baptist Church. Host pastor: Bishop T. Garrott Benjamin Jr. Parking and shuttle service available from the International School, 4330 Michigan Road. 7 p.m. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
SATURDAY
July 9
Film Festival
Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. In Tobias Theater. “Maafa21: 21st Century Genocide,” documentary explores the long-term political agenda adopted to maintain an elite status quo, noon. “Zero Currency,” short documentary challenges us to give up money and examine how it affects our true nature, 2:25 p.m. “Walk of Redemption,” story of a reformed Bahamas gang leader and his influence on gang violence. (Meet filmmakers Jason North and Tim Sutherland), 2:35 p.m. “Wounded Healers,” short documentary showcases the extraordinary personal accounts of Rwanda’s genocide survivors facing the killers, 3:35 p.m. “Bilal’s Stand,” drama features a Muslim high school senior’s struggle to pursue his chance for a scholarship and social mobility (meet filmmaker Sultan Sharrief), 4:15 p.m. $5 all day. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
SUNDAY
July 10
Film Festival
Indianapolis Museum of Art, 4000 Michigan Road. In Tobias Theater. “For Once in My Life,” documentary features special needs adults who dream to make music, 1 p.m.; “Boom Squad,” short documentary about at-risk students in Evansville discovering hope, 2:40 p.m.; “Wounded Healers,” short documentary showcases the extraordinary personal accounts of Rwanda’s genocide survivors facing the killers, 3:20 p.m.; “Zero Currency,” short documentary challenges us to give up money and examine how it affects our true nature, 3:45 p.m.; “The Wayman Tisdale Story,” documentary of the life and battle with cancer of the late NCAA Hall of Famer, NBA star, Indiana Pacers’ center and power forward and jazz musician (meet filmmaker Brian Schodorf), 4:10 p.m. 1 p.m. $5 all day. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
MONDAY
July 11
Black Business Conference — Mayor’s Breakfast
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Keynote speaker, Indianapolis Mayor Gregory Ballard. Includes business development, diversity highlights, award recognition and networking. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. In Sagamore Ballroom 1, 2 & 3. Online registration required. 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Children’s Day presented by Anthe
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Featuring the Anthem Farmer’s Market, Felege Hiywot Center Urban Gardening, Tamika Catchings’ “Catch The Stars” Fitness Clinic and St. Florian Center Market Day. In Halls A & B. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Legal Issues for Small & Emerging Businesses, Part II
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Workshop highlights the challenges facing small and emerging businesses and answers common questions about the need for a business attorney, protecting a business when entering into contracts and what Intellectual Property is and how to protect ideas. It also discusses strategic partnerships and community resources available to strengthen one’s business. In Room 201. Registration required online. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Bridging the Information Gap: A Conversation Between Black Grantmakers and Community-Based Nonprofit Leaders
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Panel of nonprofit organizations that service Black communities in Indiana discuss issues in philanthropy with Black foundation program officers and trustees. Learn about the grant-making process, strategies for building funding relationships and the challenges experienced by nonprofit grant-seekers. In Room 205. Registration required online. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Doing Business with Indiana State Education Institutions
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Panel of Indiana State Educational Institutions’ (SEI) purchasing and contracting officials share key information needed to successfully secure contracts for goods and services from SEIs. Bring questions for interactive discussion. In Room 202. Registration required online. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Dynamically Growing Your Business with Keybank, a Preferred SBA Lender
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Panel discussion presented by Key Bank and the U.S. Small Business Administration includes short informative snippets followed by Q&A on topics including: What is SBA?; Who makes the loan?; SBA 7A Loan Size Parameters; General Guidelines/Eligibility and The 5Cs of Credit and Start Up Businesses: What to Include in a Business Plan. In Rooms 203-204. Registration required online. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Exploring Asian Business Opportunities Through Local Connections
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Workshop highlights key opportunities currently being explored by the State of Indiana and City of Indianapolis. Learn secrets and successful tips from experts from China, Korea, India, Japan and Vietnam on how to do business with Asia and access local resources and connections. Presenters include local Asian business leaders and local economic development officials. In Rooms 206-207. Registration required online. 2:30 to 5:15 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference Opening Reception
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Conference for registered conference attendees only includes networking with business owners, light hors d’oeuvres and music. 5:15 to 7 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
TUESDAY
07.12.11
MWBE Central Indiana Resource Fair
Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington St. The State of Indiana’s Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise (MWBE) Division presents “Framework for Building a Million Dollar Business,” offering workshops on bonding and assurance, capacity building for MWBEs, contracts that protect MWBEs legally and direct connections to industry leaders. Also, new individual, one-on-one assessments for MWBE owners that address their goals in social media, branding and general business acumen. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Youth Entrepreneur Seminar (CEO Camp) Day 1
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave. Featuring the Marketing Plan Competition with prizes awarded to first, second and third place winners. In Rooms 109-110. Pre-registration required online. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.
Black Business Conference — Promising African Emerging Market: What You Must Know 1-2-3
Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington St. Economic development officials, business development experts and business owners provide information on promising emerging market and business possibilities in Africa. Panelists discuss the challenges and barriers in doing business with/in Africa and explain where and how to gain access to related resources. Registration required online. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. (317) 925-2702 or www.indianablackexpo.com.