Indianapolis Events Guide

Summer Celebration is now the largest African-American event in the nation, with over 300,000 people in attendance. The myriad of programs and events stretches over an 11-day period and includes business workshops, health and wellness, employment opportunities, spiritual enrichment, exhibits, youth activities and entertainment. Local and national celebrities along with individuals, families and members of the corporate community all join in celebration of African-American heritage and culture. Summer Celebration is the signature fund raiser for the nonprofit community organization Indiana Black Expo, Inc. and its’ year-round youth and family programs.

Calendar of Events (with links back to the ibesummercelebration.com website)

7/10/2008 – Summer Celebration: Ecumenical Service

7/10/2008 – 4th Annual Peace in the Streets Circle of Peace Rally

7/11/2008 – Dance Diaspora!

7/12/2008 – Unite 2 Fight: Race Against Prostate Cancer presented by Unique Home Solutions

7/12/2008 – Raising the Praise – Youth Explosion

7/13/2008 – IBE Movies at IMAX

7/14/2008 – WTHR-TV 13 Employment Fair Seminars presented by WorkOne

7/14/2008 – Children’s Day presented by Fox 59/CW4

7/14/2008 – Black Business Conference: Mayor’s Breakfast

7/14/2008 – Black Business Conference: Economic Development Roundtable

7/14/2008 – Preparing Successful Grant Proposals (Day 1 of 2)

7/14/2008 – BBC: Contracting Opportunities with US Housing and Urban Development

7/14/2008 – BBC: RFI/RFP Process for MBE/WBE’s

7/14/2008 – BBC: Small Business Administration – Starting a Business: Is it Right For Me?

7/15/2008 – BBC: Preparing Successful Grant Proposals (Day 2 of 2)

7/15/2008 – BBC: Legal Accountability

7/15/2008 – BBC: Business Diversity Series: Contact to Contact – Invitation Only

7/15/2008 – BBC: Six Sigma Tools: Uncover Hidden Savings in Your Business (Part 1)

7/15/2008 – BBC: Sigma Six in Action – Success Stories by Small Businesses (Part 2)

7/15/2008 – BBC: Professional Networking and Business Card Exchange

7/15/2008 – BBC: Governor’s Reception

7/15/2008 – Youth Entrepreneur Seminar (YES) CEO Camp Day 1

7/16/2008 – Youth Entrepreneur Seminar (YES) CEO Camp Day 2

7/16/2008 – BBC: National Minority Manufacturing Institute (NMMI) – Keeping You Competitive Today, Ensuring Your Existence Tomorrow

7/16/2008 – BBC: Cash Management

7/16/2008 – BBC: Personal Money Management for Entrepreneurs

7/16/2008 – BBC: Media Reception: Honoring Minorities in the Media – Invitation Only

7/17/2008 – Children’s Day at the Circus

7/17/2008 – WTHR-TV 13 Employment Opportunity Fair

7/17/2008 – Black and Minority Health Fair “INShape Indiana” Opening

7/17/2008 – Circle City Classic College Readiness Workshop

7/17/2008 – Cultural Arts Pavilion Opening Reception

7/17/2008 – IBE Corporate Luncheon presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment

7/18/2008 – IBE President’s & Chairman’s Reception

7/18/2008 – New Generation Kick-Off Party

7/18/2008 – IBE Youth Empowerment Summit “YES” Presented by Purdue University

7/18/2008 – Black & Minority Health Fair

7/18/2008 – Exhibit Hall Hours

7/18/2008 – BBC: Elected/Appointed Officials’ Reception

7/18/2008 – Cultural Arts Pavilion: Artists Market Registration

7/18/2008 – Children’s Day at the Circus

7/18/2008 – Statewide Forum to Promote Cultural Competence in Education presented by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission