Martindale Brightwood CDC

Hiring Event for Construction Laborers
2023-08-02 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us for a hiring event for construction laborers. Positions are available for all skill levels and specialties.
What to bring?

State ID or Drivers License
Resume or overview of skills and construction work experience

Who is hiring?

Meyers Construction Management, Inc. (Prime Contractor for Frederick Douglass Family Center)
Commercial Trade Source (Staffing Agency)
Horning Roofing (Looking for field roofing & sheet metal tradesman)
and more…

https://hiring-construction-laborers.eventbrite.com

Jumpstart Martindale Brightwood
2023-08-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Martin University, 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, 46218, United States
Jumpstart Martindale Brightwood was launched to help Martindale Brightwood residents to become developers of their own neighborhoods through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options. The program is free! The program was established to create a training program for aspiring/new real estate developers who were seeking a mentor to guide them through the world of residential real estate development. The program targets developers who reside in Martindale Brightwood or Indianapolis and have a strong interest and commitment to developing the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood. Spaces are limited! Apply Now! https://mbcdc.org/jumpstart-apply/
Topics Covered:

Business Fundamentals
Tenancy & management
Raising capital & financing
Sales, management, and leasing
Conforming w/ legal requirements
Locating, evaluating, and purchasing target properties
Creating, estimating & implementing renovation and construction.

Dates: Every Thursday, August 3rd – September 14th
Location: Martin University, 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
For more information contact mcarter@mbcdc.org
*Application Deadline is June 15th, 2023

Summers in the Garden - Gardening and Mental Health
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Soul Food Project Farm, 2436 Sheldon St, 46218, 2436 Sheldon St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us for an hour of education/training during our Summers in the Garden series! This year’s topics include yoga, sound baths, gardening, financial wellness, and more. Participants are provided lunch, and these events are FREE to the public!
Wednesdays, July 26th – Aug 30
Noon – 1 PM
Soul Food Project Farm, 2436 Sheldon St, 46218
Session Topics:

July 26: Intro to Gardening
August 2: Yoga
August 9: Gardening and Mental Health
August 16: The Importance of Credit and How it Works
August 23: Foraging
August 30th: Healing with Sound Bath

Register Today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summers-in-the-garden-tickets-634806522397?aff=oddtdtcreator
*Registration is required

Jumpstart Martindale Brightwood
2023-08-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-08-31 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Martin University, 2186 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, 46218, United States
Jumpstart Martindale Brightwood was launched to help Martindale Brightwood residents to become developers of their own neighborhoods through quality, community-focused real estate development training and financing options. The program is free! The program was established to create a training program for aspiring/new real estate developers who were seeking a mentor to guide them through the world of residential real estate development. The program targets developers who reside in Martindale Brightwood or Indianapolis and have a strong interest and commitment to developing the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood.
Topics Covered:

Business Fundamentals
Tenancy & management
Raising capital & financing
Sales, management, and leasing
Conforming w/ legal requirements
Locating, evaluating, and purchasing target properties
Creating, estimating & implementing renovation and construction.

*Applications Closed

Summers in the Garden - The Importance of Credit and How it Works
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Soul Food Project Farm, 2436 Sheldon St, 46218, 2436 Sheldon St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States

Summers in the Garden - Foraging
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Soul Food Project Farm, 2436 Sheldon St, 46218, 2436 Sheldon St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States

Martindale Brightwood CCD Grand Opening Fundraiser
2023-08-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
We invite you to come celebrate with us at the Martindale Brightwood CCD Grand Opening Fundraiser! Join us on Sat Aug 26, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT for a fun-filled day of celebration and community. We are excited to announce the opening of our new location at 2435 Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46218. Come and enjoy the festivities, meet our team, and learn more about our mission to serve the community. Your attendance at this event will help us raise funds to support our programs and services. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sponsorship Levels:
Title Sponsor $10,000 – Acknowledged as Title sponsor on the Event Banner, event
program and social media, speaking opportunities during the short
program, Display table during the event, Logo in MBCDC annual
report, and 2 Social media shoutouts.
Platinum $5,000 Logo listed on the Event Banner, event program, and social media,
Display table during the event, Logo in MBCDC annual report, and
2 Social media shoutouts.
Gold $2,500 Logo listed on the Event program and social media, display table
during the event, logo in MBCDC annual report, and 2 Social
media shoutouts.
Silver $1,000- Logo listed on the Event program, Logo in MBCDC annual report,
and 2 social media shoutouts.
Bronze $500- Logo listed on the Event program, Logo in MBCDC annual report.
Individual Donor- Name listed in the event program.
Register TODAY! https://mbcdcgrandopening.eventbrite.com

For more information, please contact Joi Harmon at Jharmon@mbcdc.org or Amina Pierson at 317-924-8042

Summers in the Garden - Healing with Sound Bath
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Soul Food Project Farm, 2436 Sheldon St, 46218, 2436 Sheldon St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States

Homeowner Empowerment Fest
2023-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us at the Brightwood Plaza to board the Fifth Third Bank Mobile Empowerment Bus (the eBus)! The eBus is a large, retrofitted bus with customer service and learning stations inside! Community partners, including an estate attorney, representatives from the Marion County Treasurer’s Office, and financial planners will be onsite to answer questions.
E-bus Services Activities:
Credit Checks: Experian Credit Portal, Credit Karma, and/or Annual Credit Report -Printing available
– Review with 5/3 Bankers
-Self-Paced E-Learnings
-Mortgage Advisors
Workshops Include:
-Budgeting & Saving Money
-Boost Your Credit Score
-Strategies to Slash Your Debt
-Protecting Your Identity
-Preparing for Home Ownership

Register Online via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeowner-empowerment-fest-with-fifth-third-financial-education-ebus-tickets-704896623777?aff=oddtdtcreator

Talent Talk - Reach Your Full Potential in the Workplace
2023-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Martindale Brightwood Employment Services is hosting Talent Talk – Reach Your Full Potential in the Workplace!
Presented by Keri O’Gara, Marketing Manager of Spherion Staffing & Recruitment.
Spherion of Central and Northeast Indiana will present their ME Inc. program, a program that helps students prepare for the workplace. ME Inc. equips students with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to effectively brand themselves and reach their full potential in the workplace.
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Register Here
For more information on upcoming sessions, view our EVENTS page or contact LaNita Nixon at lnixon@mbcdc.org or call 317-924-8042

XBE Certification with OMWBD
2023-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Small business owners are invited to an in-person workshop to review and submit applications for minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned certifications. Staff from the Office of Minority Business Development (OMWBD)with the City of Indianapolis will be onsite to walk entrepreneurs through the application.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to attend the OMWBD workshop on September 26, 2023 or have reviewed the application prior to attending this session. Full applications will be available onsite.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
• Review the application process for minority certifications with the City of Indy
• One-on-one business consultation opportunities
• How to register as a vendor through the City’s Purchasing Division
• How to obtain information on current and upcoming bidding opportunities
• Submitting a complete certification application with supporting documents
Bring your copies!

Hiring Event
2023-09-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Looking for a new career? You are invited to an MBCDC Mobile Employment Services Hiring Event! Employers from all over Indianapolis will be a part of this event. Positions are available for all skill levels and specialties.
What to bring?

State ID or Drivers License
Resume or overview of skills and construction work experience
Business casual dress

When:
Thursday, September 28, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martindale-brightwood-cdc-employment-services-hiring-event-tickets-712243989947

Homebuyer Education Course
2023-10-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Are you looking to purchase a home in the next 6-12 months? This homebuyer education course is designed to help you navigate your way through and complete the recommended education that qualifies you for some FHA loans.
Dates: Wednesdays, October 4 – November 1
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation, 2435 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Topics Include

Budgeting
Understanding Credit
Financial Goals
Determine How Much You Can Afford
Mortgage Programs/Down Payment Assistance
Homebuying Process
Realtor’s Role
Home Inspections & Insurance
Efficient Homes
And MORE!

For registration, visit Eventbrite or contact Joi Harmon at jharmon@mbcdc.org or call 317-924-8042

QuickBooks Workshop
2023-10-09 10:30 - 17:00 | Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Small business owners are invited to a 6-hour workshop that provides a brief overview on reading financial statements and then the set-up and ongoing workflow of the QuickBooks Online software. Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet for hands-on learning.
Attendees will leave with a solid understanding of the proper set-up for their business; how to enter and process the ongoing financial transactions; and how to generate and customize reports.
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:
1. Attendees will understand the importance of keeping accurate financial records.
2. Attendees will understand how to read a Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
3. Attendees will know which version of QuickBooks Online will best meet their needs.
4. Attendees will know how to customize the set-up and Chart of Accounts to track the most helpful financial information.
5. Attendees will understand the basic QBO workflow for their day-to-day business operations.
6. Attendees will understand month-end bank reconciliations and report customization.

Pre-Holiday Hiring Event
2023-10-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Brightwood Plazw, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Needing extra cash for the holidays? You are invited to an MBCDC Mobile Employment Services Hiring Event! Employers from all over Indianapolis will be a part of this event. Positions are available for all skill levels and specialties.
What to bring?

State ID or Drivers License
Resume or overview of skills and construction work experience
Business casual dress

When:
Thursday, October 26, 2023
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/martindale-brightwood-cdc-employment-services-pre-holiday-hiring-event-tickets-732296788407?aff=oddtdtcreator

Financial Foundations for Small Businesses
2023-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
A 2-hour workshop that teaches and practices the “how-to’s” of reading and analyzing a Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
Attendees with leave with knowledge and multiple opportunities to practice the concepts and methods taught.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet for hands-on learning.
Date: October 30th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Martindale Brightwood CDC, 2435 N Sherman Dr. Suite #4

Please register on Eventbrite or call 317-924-8042

Open House for Garden Townhomes at Rural
2023-11-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Garden Townhomes at Rural, 2411 N. Rural Street, Indianpolis, IN, 46218
Come and see the beautiful townhomes, which is a part of Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corporation’s comprehensive development plan for affordable housing on the 2400 block of N. Rural Street.

Volunteer Leaf Removal
2023-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Rural Street Community Garden, 2425 N Rural St, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Join us this Friday, while we clean up the street of leaves and debris. tools and supplies will be provided for volunteers.

Financial Foundations for Small Businesses
2023-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
A 2-hour workshop that teaches and practices the “how-to’s” of reading and analyzing a Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
Attendees with leave with knowledge and multiple opportunities to practice the concepts and methods taught.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or tablet for hands-on learning.
Date: November 29th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Martindale Brightwood CDC, 2435 N Sherman Dr. Suite #4
Please RSVP on Eventbrite or call 317-924-8042

MBCDC Employment Services Information Session
2023-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
We are currently enrolling for 2024!
Join us for an informational session focused on MBCDC Employment Services programs offered.
SERVICES OFFERED

Resume Assistance
Mock interviews
Post Secondary placement
Occupational training
High school equivalency

JOB PLACEMENT

Advanced Manufacturing
Construction
Healthcare
Logistics

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N Sherman Drive, Suite #4, Indianapolis IN 46218

Orientation - Talent Talk for Cohort 3.5
2023-12-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Martindale Brightwood CDC, Brightwood Plaza, 2435 North Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46218, 2435 North Sherman Drive Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN, 46218, United States
Martindale Brightwood Employment Services is hosting Orientation – Talent Talk forCohort 3.5
Employers

Mi-tech Metals
CTS
IndyGo
Belflex Staffing
Jane Pauley
Stratosphere
UPS

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Brightwood Plaza, 2435 N. Sherman Drive, Suite 4, Indianapolis, IN 46218
Register Here
For more information on upcoming sessions, view our EVENTS page or contact LaNita Nixon at lnixon@mbcdc.org or call 317-924-8042
