Introduction to the Special Edition
Many of you may not know what "XBE" is. XBE is simply a generic term to cover all MBE, WBE, DBE, and VBE businesses. It is not in any way a separate certification.
This edition of the newsletter contains content from most of the agencies or service providers that directly or indirectly support the XBE community at large. Each article contains information on the agency and its current activities to assist XBE businesses in this current crisis and will have contact information in the "Read More" link.
Down the left side of the page is a listing of links to the agencies' Facebook pages. Most are posting their most up-to-date information and current contracting opportunities as well.
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INDOT Economic Opportunity Division
INDOT's Economic Opportunity Division has continued it's EDI programming in a virtual format. So if you were one of the lucky attendees, you have been able to continue with that content. We also have other services available to certified DBEs at this time. If you want to know more, please click the Read More link below.
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IDOA Division of Supplier Diversity
IDOA's Division of Supplier Diversity, in the face of the Covid-19 crisis, has inaugurated a webinar series highlighting a broad range of guest speakers and topics. The webinar series will continue through June and will feature Indiana's state institutions of higher learning. To see the June featured topics, click the "Read More" link below as well as for details on their certification renewal extensions.
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The City of Indianapolis Office of Minority & Women Business Development
The Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) is committed to serving businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and people with ADA disabilities. The agency helps you access contract opportunities from the city, county, municipal, and privately funded projects in Central Indiana.
Looking for educational resources? OMWBD provides them. You can also certify your business as a Minority Business Enterprise, Woman Business Enterprise, Veteran Business Enterprise, or Disability-Owned Business Enterprise.
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IndyGo Opportunities
Every year is a brand new adventure for us with new business, partnership, communication, and education opportunities. IndyGo is dedicated to connecting our community to economic and cultural opportunities through safe, reliable, and accessible mobility. We are also dedicated to being good stewards of funds, helping to create a level playing field and improving the economic growth and access for small, minority, and disadvantaged businesses.
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Opportunities for DBEs and ACDBEs at IND
The Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has a long-standing commitment to deliver public value by providing opportunities to the small and diverse business community. The breadth of opportunities varies from construction to concession ownership and goods and service providers.
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U.S. Small Business Administration
The Indiana District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration has multiple options to assist small businesses in this difficult time. These include funding options, small business resources, and various small business programs. For more information, click the link below:
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The Indy Chamber
The Indy Chamber sprang quickly into action to address the current business crisis. Partnering particularly with the City of Indianapolis, and other entities to, almost overnight, the chamber formed a package of actions and initiatives to assist central Indiana businesses. Click the Read More link below to learn more of their ongoing projects and how to obtain assistance from them.
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The Indiana Bankers Association
“Unprecedented,” “new normal” and “abundance of caution” are catchphrases we’ve heard lately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Within the business community, other new phrases are “CARES Act,” “Paycheck Protection Program” and “E-Tran.”
The global reach of the coronavirus is affecting every aspect of our lives: physical, emotional and economic. This article focuses on the economic health of Indiana, and specifically on a remedy being applied successfully to help small businesses: the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Indiana PTAC
The Indiana Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a part of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. They provide procurement technical assistance to help you sell your products or services to the appropriate government agency by offering confidential counseling services and workshops at no cost. The core of its procurement assistance program is counseling and education. Indiana PTAC is a key member of our XBE group and has been closely partnering with several other members, particularly the SBA.
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Weathering an Unexpected Storm: COVID-19
This is an article submitted by Tom Quinn of our supportive services provider CEI:
So, we have to plan for something no one has planned for. The Coronavirus Pandemic is affecting everyday life as we know it. The first thing we must realize; the pandemic is here, and we will need to address it and the effect it will have on our family and business. As a business owner, you will have to deal with stress on many levels, in different forms and from different people. There are several steps that we suggest thinking about during this difficult time.
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