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Renew Indianapolis’ Build Fund Continues Momentum in the Promise Zone and Beyond

December 4, 2020 No Comments

The Build Fund recently received an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Community Services (OCS) that will address community barriers and improve revitalization efforts by providing technical assistance and loans to businesses in the Promise Zone and surrounding Opportunity Zones. A significant portion of the funds are

Eat, Post, Win: Support Local Businesses

November 16, 2020 No Comments

Restaurant traffic has dramatically declined in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing devastating economic effects across the nation. Restaurants and bars reported losing 48.1% of jobs from February to April, and according to a survey by the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association, more than 4 out of 10 restaurant operators in Indiana say, “it is unlikely they will be in business

U.S. Small Business Administration Continues Support of BOI’s REDi Program with PRIME Grant

November 16, 2020 No Comments

Business Ownership Initiative (BOI) received $200,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-entrepreneurs (PRIME), supporting their Re-Entry Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDi). PRIME grants support economic development by providing technical assistance to organizations that encourage training and education to build, expand, and sustain small businesses with special emphasis placed on organizations that assist

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U.S. EDA Supports Accelerator Project Development in Twin Aire

November 16, 2020 No Comments

Southeast Neighborhood Development (SEND) received $45,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct a small business incubator and accelerator feasibility study at the previous Citizens Energy Coke Plant, a 140-acre parcel in the Twin Aire Neighborhood Corporation (TANC) and within the IndyEast Promise Zone. The new Community Justice Campus in development is also located

Healthy Harvest on 10th Offers Second Chance Farmers Program in Eastside

November 15, 2020 No Comments

Over the past several years grocery stores have exited the Near Eastside for a variety of reasons, but in late 2019, Healthy Harvest Market came into the community with a goal in mind to open a grocery store that provides high-quality food at affordable prices. After operating for several months, the market realized they could

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National Coalition of Promise Zones Partners with Federal Agencies in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

November 15, 2020 No Comments

National Coalition of Promise Zones, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Liaisons, hosted the first annual National Coalition of Promise Zones 2020 Federal Convening, a virtual series of 16 presentations from federal agencies, change agents, and community leaders across the United States sharing resources and best practices on

COVID-19 Business Resource Guide

October 15, 2020 No Comments

COVID-19 Small Business Resource guide Below is a resource guide created by the Indy East Promise Zone. It is a compilation of resources on the following topics: Managing cash flow and diversifying revenue Marketing during COVID-19 Supporting employees New policies that affect your business and opening back up COVID-19 loans and grants Additional resources 1.

Box Factory Development Near Completion Along North Mass Corridor

August 31, 2020 No Comments

Stenz Construction Corporation in November 2016 bought the previous U.S. Corrugated-Fibre Box Company (predecessor to LDI Ltd.) on 1411 Roosevelt Avenue, just north of the Circle City Industrial Complex.

The Union – A Unique and Innovative Place to Call Home in the Eastside

August 31, 2020 No Comments

Three years ago, the John Boner Neighborhood Center asked the Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, “what their biggest barrier for students was, and what they could do to provide them support?” “Student mobility has been a challenge Thomas Gregg staff has faced each year” replied Ross Pippin, Executive Director of Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, a nonprofit

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RecycleForce Receives $4 million Pathway Home Grant from U.S. Department of Labor

August 31, 2020 No Comments

“Reducing recidivism is tied to a meaningful job. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration recognizes the dignity of work, especially for the forgotten men and women of America,” said Assistant Secretary of Employment and Training John Pallasch. With this commitment, the U.S. Department of Labor distributed $64,395,062 in Pathway Home grants to

Renew Indianapolis’ Build Fund Continues Momentum in the Promise Zone and Beyond

Eat, Post, Win: Support Local Businesses

U.S. Small Business Administration Continues Support of BOI’s REDi Program with PRIME Grant

U.S. EDA Supports Accelerator Project Development in Twin Aire

Healthy Harvest on 10th Offers Second Chance Farmers Program in Eastside

National Coalition of Promise Zones Partners with Federal Agencies in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

COVID-19 Business Resource Guide

Box Factory Development Near Completion Along North Mass Corridor

The Union – A Unique and Innovative Place to Call Home in the Eastside

RecycleForce Receives $4 million Pathway Home Grant from U.S. Department of Labor

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