2024 Organizational Networking Luncheon

Sunday, April 21, 1:00–5:00pm
The District Tap, 3720 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Admission Fee:

Single admission $35

Table sponsorship $600

At this year's standing event, we will revisit and explore the current state of the much-concerned subject "Diversity in Education and Employment:  Revisited and Revised" from both national and local perspectives.

We have already confirmed an informed and DIVERSE panel of established professionals to cover different aspects of this important and prevalent topic.

PANELISTS:

  • Kevin Brown, Richard S. Melvin Emeritus Professor, Indiana University School of Law

    Mitchell Willoughby Professor, University of South Carolina School of Law

  • Doneisha Posey, Executive Vice President and General Counsel – Black Onyx Management

  • Robert Shegog, President and CEO – Recorder Media Group and Minority Business Review

  • Dr. Emetrude (Claire) Lewis, Director of Finance – Ivy Tech Community College

Photos from IPA's 2023 Fall Networking Event

IPA officers with distinguished panelists

Students and their mentor from the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis

Register now

Complete the online registration link and then click below to pay securely via PayPal (or major credit card)

Admission/Sponsorship

IPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and any net proceeds generated from this event will be used solely for charitable purposes.

TO PAY BY MAIL

Download this form and return it with payment by check or money order to:

Indianapolis Professional Association
Attn: IPA Treasurer
P.O. Box 20712
Indianapolis, IN 46220

PREVIOUS IPA EVENTS

Spring 2023 Organizational Networking Luncheon

Sunday, April 16, 1:00–4:00pm
The MLK Center, 40 W. 40th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208

Admission Fees:

$30 per individual
$600 sponsorship table or $1500 corporate sponsorship

EXPLORING RACIAL EDUCATION GAPS IN LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH SUBSTANCE AND SOLUTIONS

OVERVIEW BY:

Kimberly Stewart-Brinston, Senior Associate Director, Office of Admissions, IU Bloomington 

PANELISTS:

  • Earl L. Harris, Indiana State Representative, Chair of Indiana Black Legislative Caucus

  • Dr. Aleesia Johnson, Ed.D., Superintendent, Indianapolis Public School District

  • Clete Hassan Ladd, Innovator and Professor, University of Phoenix, College of Education

  • Gwendolyn J. Kelley, Education Researcher & Lead Editor, NAACP- Indiana Black Academic Excellence Plan/Black Student Achievement 

Spring 2022 Networking Event

Entrepreneurs in 2022 & Beyond

Date and location:

Saturday April 30, 2022 at 10 AM

Interchurch Center 1100 W 42nd St., Indianapolis, IN

Speakers will provide a great wealth of information including but not limited to funding, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship trends. A meal is included in the admission cost of only $25 and proceeds to benefit High Achieving College-Bound High School Students.

Featured speakers:

Deborah Oatts, Nubian Construction

Emil Ekiyor, InnoPower, LLC

Gloria Crawford, Lake City Bank

Nicol Bradberry, Ivy Tech

Stacia Murphy, Indy Chamber

Stacey Walston, Indianapolis Urban League

Admission Fees:

$25 per individual in-person or $10 for hybrid live stream
$600 sponsorship table or $1000 corporate sponsorship

Tickets are available via Eventbrite.

For general health & safety guest are encouraged to follow protective steps and social distancing guidelines outlined by the CDC.

IPA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and any net proceeds generated from its April 30, 2022 Spring Networking Event will be used solely for charitable purposes.

Thank you to our 2022 event sponsors