Where Black
Professionals
Thrive.
Community, connection, and opportunity for Black professionals and allies in Indianapolis.
Why we exist.
IBP creates community-centered experiences for Black professionals and allies that foster authentic relationships, collective growth, and shared opportunity. By expanding access to leadership, businesses, and networks, we turn connection into coordinated action across local and global communities.
More than networking.
This is community.
IBP brings together Black professionals and their allies across the Indianapolis area to build real relationships, advance careers, and invest in this city. We show up for each other, open doors for each other, and do the work that moves our community forward.
Meet the Team
Signature Events
Our annual gala celebrating excellence, culture, and community. This year's theme: Bridging Cultures. Building Legacy.
Annual GalaAn outdoor festival honoring African and African American culture through food, music, art, and community. Held at Morris Bicentennial Plaza.
Outdoor FestivalRegular networking events built for authentic connection. No elevator pitches, just real conversations between people building real things.
NetworkingCultural travel experiences connecting the diaspora. Our 2026 trip takes the community to Lagos, Nigeria for a week of immersion and connection.
Cultural TravelReady to connect?
Whether you are a seasoned professional, just starting out, or simply looking for community, IBP has a place for you.