The people and purpose
behind IBP.
More than networking.
This is community.
IBP is a community of Black professionals in the Indianapolis area dedicated to supporting and empowering one another in our personal and professional lives. We provide a space where Black professionals can connect, learn, and grow together, working toward a more inclusive and equitable future for ourselves and the next generation.
Through networking events, professional development, and social gatherings, we foster a supportive environment where members build meaningful relationships and advance their careers. We recognize the unique challenges Black professionals face and are committed to providing the resources and community to help our members thrive.
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.
Leadership & Board
IBP is guided by a dedicated team of professionals who are deeply invested in Indianapolis and the people who make it up.
Five core values.
Everything IBP does flows from these five principles. They shape how we show up for each other and for the city.
Every decision starts with what is best for the people we serve.
Expanding doors and making sure our people can walk through them.
Honoring who we are and where we come from in every space we build.
What we have, we share. Collective wealth over individual accumulation.
Our roots are local. Our vision reaches across the diaspora and the world.