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Indiana Black Expo 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.

This is event is held at various locations throughout Indianapolis. Please click the event to get complete details. However many events occur at The Indiana Convention Center.

Click here to download a pdf of the exhibit floorplan at The Indiana Convention Center and RCA Dome

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Website

Calendar of Events

7/12/2007 – Ecumenical Service at Light of The World Christian Church

7/13/2007 – Dance Diaspora! at The Scottish Rite Cathedral

7/14/2007 – Raising the Praise at Temple of Praise Assembly

7/15/2007 – IBE Movies at IMAX at Indiana State Museum in White River State Park

7/16/2007 – WTHR-TV 13 Employment Fair Seminars presented by WorkOne at The Indiana Convention Center

7/16/2007 – Children’s Day at The RCA Dome

7/16/2007 – Black Business Conference: Breakfast with the Mayor at The Indiana Convention Center

7/16/2007 – Black Business Conference: Economic Development Roundtable at The Indiana Convention Center

7/16/2007 – Black Business Conference: The 4 E’s of Grant Management at The Indiana Convention Center

7/16/2007 – Black Business Conference: Developing Annual Sustainability for Non-Profits (Day 1) at The Indiana Convention Center

7/16/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshops: Contracting Opportunities with U.S. Housing & Urban Development at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Youth Entrepreneur Seminar (YES) CEO Camp Day 1 at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Black Business Conference: Developing Annual Sustainability for Non-Profits (Day 2) at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshops: Six Sigma: What It Can Mean To Your Business at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Volunteer Walk-thru at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Black Business Conference : Governor’s Reception at The Indiana Statehouse Rotunda

7/17/2007 – Black Business Conference: Professional Business Card Exchange at The Indiana Convention Center

7/17/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshops- Business Diversity Series: 2007 Matchmaker Connection at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Youth Entrepreneur Seminar (Day 2) at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Black Business Conference – Media Reception: Honoring Minorities in the Media at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshops: Preventing Fraud at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshops: Cash Management at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Black Business Conference: Exploring Business Ownership at The Indiana Convention Center

7/18/2007 – Children’s Day at the Circus at The Indiana State Fairgrounds

7/19/2007 – I Am IU Extravaganaza! at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – IBE/ The Indianapolis Recorder Event at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – Children’s Day at the Circus at The Indiana State Fairgrounds

7/19/2007 – Circle City Classic College Readiness Workshop at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – IBE Poetry Slam at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – WTHR-TV 13 Employment Opportunity Fair at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – Black and Minority Health Fair ?INShape Indiana? Opening at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – Cultural Arts Pavilion Opening Reception presented by State Farm Insurance at The Indiana Convention Center

7/19/2007 – Corporate Luncheon presented by Pacers Sports & Entertainment at The RCA Dome 

7/20/2007 – IBE President?s Reception  at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Black Business Conference: Elected/Appointed Officials’ Reception at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – IBE Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) Presented by Purdue University at The Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown

7/20/2007 – Cultural Arts Pavilion Presented by State Farm Insurance at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Music Lounge: Music Industry 101 presented by wigSPLITTER.com at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Exhibit Hall Hours at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Club Level Ladies Night at Club Level, 120 E Market St

7/20/2007 – Children’s Day at the Circus at The Indiana State Fairgrounds

7/20/2007 – Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Trophy Viewing at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Black Business Conference Workshop: International Economic Development Forum at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Black & Minority Health Fair at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Kids? World at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Sgt. Harvey Power Hour at The Indiana Convention Center

7/20/2007 – Bermuda: Feel the Love at The Indiana Roof Ballroom

7/20/2007 – Purdue University Almuni Reception

7/21/2007 – Black & Minority Health Fair at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – New Generation Party at The Hyatt Regency Hotel – Cosmopolitan Ballroom

7/21/2007 – The Amp Harris and Reggie Wayne Saving our Youth Celebrity Basket Ball Game at The RCA Dome

7/21/2007 – Club Expo at The Sagamore Ballroom

7/21/2007 – Exhibit Hall Hours at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – Music Heritage Festival at Conseco Fieldhouse

7/21/2007 – Kids? World at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – IBE Youth Empowerment Summit ?YES? Presented by Purdue University at The Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown

7/21/2007 – United Way Minority Volunteer Recognition Breakfast at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – StarQuest Talent Competition at The RCA Dome (East End)

7/21/2007 – Cultural Arts Pavilion Presented by State Farm Insurance at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – Holla Back Teen Forum at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – IBE Fashion Show: Hosted by Eva at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – Music Lounge at The Indiana Convention Center

7/21/2007 – Teen Bling Party at Circle Center Mall 4th Floor

7/22/2007 – Kids’ World at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – A Celebration of Praise Church Service at The RCA Dome (East End)

7/22/2007 – Cultural Arts Pavilion Presented by State Farm Insurance at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – Music Lounge at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – Gospel Explosion at The RCA Dome (East End)

7/22/2007 – WhiteLies.tv Free Concert on The American Legion Mall

7/22/2007 – Exhibit Hall Hours at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – The Grand Finale at Club Level 120 E Market St

7/22/2007 – Eddie Levert at The Wabash Ballroom

7/22/2007 – Indiana University Alumni Reception at The North Club Lounge

7/22/2007 – Black & Minority Health Fair at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – Shine Expo: Hair Show at The 500 Ballroom at The Indiana Convention Center

7/22/2007 – IBE Youth Empowerment Summit (YES) Presented by Purdue University at The Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown

Visit The Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Website

Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration Website