INDIANAPOLIS (June 18, 2020) – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) announced today the creation of the Race and the Legal Process Working Group, whose work will combat racism and bias in Indianapolis, as well as the disparate impact of pandemic-related events on the Black and other traditionally underrepresented minority communities. The Working Group will [...]
June 5, 2020 RCRLN Membership and Guests, On behalf of the leadership of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee and the Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network, we thank you for investing the time and energy to engage in our effort to increase awareness and inspire action on the issues impacting our community. For over 25 years, [...]
INDIANAPOLIS (May 8, 2020) - The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) has convened leaders from all sectors of the community since 1965. Its membership is representative of leading businesses and nonprofit organizations from throughout the Greater Indianapolis area. GIPC focuses on improving the quality of life for all residents of Greater Indianapolis. Through the Race [...]
Funds focus on addressing short-term device and internet connectivity needs for Marion County public schools and districts INDIANAPOLIS (April 27, 2020) - The advisory committee for the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund unanimously approved the release of $1.5 million in targeted aid to public school districts and public charter schools across the city to fund critical device [...]
Fund to be administered by the Indianapolis Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation and will support strategies for transition to e-learning INDIANAPOLIS (April 8, 2020) - A collaborative of local stakeholders has established the Indianapolis E-Learning Fund with an initial investment of more than $2.6 million to support Indianapolis educators, students, and families during the transition [...]
INDIANAPOLIS (December 4, 2019) – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) and Mayor Joe Hogsett presented Bill Shrewsberry with the 2019 Charles L. Whistler Award during a breakfast ceremony today, December 4, at the Ivy Tech Community College Culinary and Conference Center. The annual award recognizes individuals who, outside the regular duties of their chosen [...]
INDIANAPOLIS (September 27, 2019) – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) and Mayor Joe Hogsett are pleased to announce that Bill Shrewsberry will receive the 2019 Charles L. Whistler Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who, outside the regular duties of their chosen professions, have brought together the public and private sectors for civic improvement [...]
Mayor’s highest honor for civic leadership recognizes those dedicated to the betterment of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 30, 2019) - The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is seeking nominations for the 35th annual Charles L. Whistler Award. The award recognizes an individual who has brought together the public and private sectors toward civic improvement in [...]
Initiative has successfully employed more than 6000 young adults in its first three years and continues furthering employer partnerships in 2019 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 30, 2019) – Today at the Indianapolis Zoo, Mayor Joe Hogsett and EmployIndy announced this year’s kick off of Project Indy, the administration’s youth jobs program. Since its initial launch in [...]
Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2019 INDIANAPOLIS (January 14, 2019) — The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is now accepting nominations for the 18th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards. The awards are presented to businesses and organizations throughout Marion County that embrace, celebrate, and apply holistic inclusion practices, promoting participation of a diverse [...]