Mayor’s highest honor for civic leadership recognizes those dedicated to the betterment of Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (August 15, 2017) – The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is seeking nominations for the 33rd annual Charles L. Whistler Award. The award recognizes an individual who has brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors towards civic improvement. Mayor [...]
Funds to support Mayor Hogsett’s youth summer jobs initiative INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 28, 2017) – Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett announced that the Pacers Foundation has committed $5,000 to Project Indy, the city’s youth summer jobs program. The Pacers Foundation, which has long worked to invest in the lives of Indianapolis youth, funds programs that teach [...]
Bus passes provided to participating Project Indy partners for distribution INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 7, 2017) - Today, Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee announced their continued partnership with IndyGo, in support of youth opportunities over the summer months. This year, IndyGo is providing more than 800 youth bus passes to Project Indy’s [...]
City and GIPC recognized by the American Planning Association for Plan 2020’s unique, decentralized approach to planning for city’s growth. INDIANAPOLIS (April 26, 2017) - The Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) and the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) are pleased to announce Plan 2020 will receive the Silver 2017 National Planning Achievement Award for a Best [...]
Event raised more than $100,000 for Project Indy INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2017) – On Monday, Mayor Joe Hogsett joined the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) to host the 16th annual Celebration of Diversity Awards. For the first time, the event raised funds for Project Indy, Mayor Hogsett’s summer youth employment initiative. Project Indy seeks to [...]
Local business to help raise money for City’s comprehensive youth summer jobs program INDIANAPOLIS, IN (October 6, 2016) –This week Project Indy, Indianapolis’ first comprehensive youth summer jobs program, announced a partnership with local t-shirt designer and vendor The Shop Indy, to produce a limited edition City of Indianapolis t-shirt, which will help raise money for [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 23, 2016) - The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) is pleased to announce that Sarah and John Lechleiter, the retiring Chairman, President and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, will receive the 2016 Charles L. Whistler Award. The annual award recognizes individuals who, outside the regular duties of their chosen professions, have [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 15, 2016) - The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the progress of this city by joining the widespread movement among employers, civic and neighborhood groups calling for expanded mass transit as one way to improve access to jobs, school, healthcare and other necessities across Indianapolis. Through a [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2016) - In light of the events of the last several weeks, in Indianapolis it is important to understand that we stand together. Once again the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee recognizes the importance of striving, as one City for justice, equity, and the acknowledgment of the dignity and worth of all [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 14, 2016) - For more than twenty years the Race and Cultural Relations Leadership Network, “the Network,” a standing committee of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee, has served as a forum to inform and mobilize leadership to address the racially and culturally charged issues in our community. The Network joins with community [...]