Sponsors – The Black Owned Business Block Party

Tha Sponsors

Simply put, without our generous sponsors, Tha Block Party would not be affordable to the vast majority of the Indianapolis community. As a result of their generosity, we’re able to provide a free experience for attendees to experience live performances, a venue for Black-owned businesses and patrons to network with others, and contribute to the landscape of Black joy and entrepreneurship in Indy. By donating to Tha Block Party Vol. 7, each has furthered our mission to provide opportunities to illuminate Black Excellence in entrepreneurship and supporting the youth of Indianapolis in their educational pursuits.

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For those of you who don’t know, Flanner House has been a staple in the Indianapolis Community consistently contributing to the uplift and support of Black People since it’s inception in 1898! “For 125 years, Flanner House of Indianapolis has been at the epicenter of helping people move to a place of self-reliance and self-sufficiency. Focusing on Education, Employment, Wellness, Peace and Safety, and Economic Development, and Food Justice, Flanner House is prepared to serve the evolving needs of our area residents.”

Morningstar, a subsidiary of Flanner House of Indianapolis, Inc., is a neighborhood-based, multidisciplinary behavioral health center that offers culturally affirming and responsive mental healthcare to the residents of the Near Northwest Side.

Vibranium Sponsorship

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Black Onyx Management, a benefit corporation, is a Black owned applied research firm and management consultancy with clients across the country. We believe the journey of diversity, equity, and inclusion is an intentional decision informed by empathy, a commitment to learning, and a desire to change. We advance diversity, equity, and inclusion by developing programs, implementing strategies, analysis and assessments, and training that are both action-oriented and produce results. Our advisors leverage their senior leadership experience in government, businesses including Fortune 500 companies, national think tanks, and major non-profit and civic initiatives to support clients on their diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.

PMPHASE

PMPHASE is a consulting firm that believes “all jobs are projects”. The organization’s purpose is to assess, address and resolve issues that may be complicating or compromising daily business operations. Our goal is to promote platinum level service with integrity, quality and commitment.

The company has engaged with several top level organizations in the healthcare industry as well as one of the leading firms in the legal industry. We value our clients and their dedication to education, training and development, and process improvements for their staff and organization overall.

PMPHASE focuses on project management, education, training and development, business analytics, revenue cycle management, and process improvement. With over twenty five years of experience in the company, we offer the expertise needed to successfully complete all projects we are involved in.

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Magnolia Angels LLC mission is to provide professional, affordable, highest quality patient care delivered with compassion and respect for every person we provide care to in home living assistance for our clients at all stages of life, from infants to the elderly, in the Indiana area.

At Magnolia Angels, LLC, we are committed to providing professional, person-centered care services to everyone that we serve. We believe that everyone deserves quality care, which is why we serve everyone who needs our expertise without bias against age, gender, race, religion, or disability. We strive to enhance the dignity, independence, and overall quality of life of all our clients.

Our Certified Caregivers – are totally committed, highly qualified, and carefully selected individuals who are thoroughly screened, background checked, drug tested, bonded, and insured. Our typical caregiver profile is a Certified Nurse Assistant (C.N.A), Home Health Aide (HHA), Registered Nurse (RN) with experience as a caregiver.

PMPHASE focuses on project management, education, training and development, business analytics, revenue cycle management, and process improvement. With over twenty five years of experience in the company, we offer the expertise needed to successfully complete all projects we are involved in.

Platinum Sponsor

Since our beginnings in 1893, we understand that it’s about the customer. We make our customers feel at home. We show them we care. We make them feel special. Give them advice. Give them value. Keep our promises. Help them out when they really need it. Reach out to them. Know them. Thank them.

First Merchants Corporation is the largest financial services holding company located in Central Indiana. We provide our customers with broad financial services delivered locally by bankers who are known and trusted in their communities. We offer personal banking, business banking, mortgage lending, treasury management services, and wealth management.

We are focused on building deep, lifelong client relationships and providing maximum shareholder value. We provide an environment where customers can bank with their neighbors, realizing that our business begins and ends with people.

The largest part of our company is First Merchants Bank, providing the best of what banking can offer since 1893:

• Local leadership and relationship professionals

• Community involvement with talent, time and treasury

• Local decision making

• Local boards of directors who are committed and engaged

to ensure that the voice of the customer is heard

24K Sponsor

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The mission of the National Minority Home Care Association is to unite minority home care owners. It is our hope that we’re able to build a lasting community of home care and healthcare professionals.

Join us as we are creating sustainable proactive healthy habits. We teach a discipline that embodies Western science & Eastern methodology. We utilize an alternative and adjunctive homeostatic philosophical approach to educate, create, and connect.

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Republic Security is a fully licensed/insured private security and protection agency owned and operated by certified law enforcement officers. We offer trained uniformed guards, available armed and unarmed, 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Republic Security provides a collaborative and efficient approach to security and personal protection services that helps our clients reduce costs, manage risk, while maintaining a safe working environment.

Our security guards are put through rigorous, in-depth training specified for each post assigned. They are uniformed in provided police style uniforms or uniforms that are requested by the client.

We operate our own security training facility where we license and train all our guards. Our guards are CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

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Republic Security is a fully licensed/insured private security and protection agency owned and operated by certified law enforcement officers. We offer trained uniformed guards, available armed and unarmed, 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Republic Security provides a collaborative and efficient approach to security and personal protection services that helps our clients reduce costs, manage risk, while maintaining a safe working environment.

Our security guards are put through rigorous, in-depth training specified for each post assigned. They are uniformed in provided police style uniforms or uniforms that are requested by the client.

We operate our own security training facility where we license and train all our guards. Our guards are CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

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“Nap Or Nothing” is an Indianapolis based clothing store pushing “NAPTOWN” culture through fashion design. All threads in the shop are produced locally (Circle City Prints). We’re located downtown in the heart of “Mass Ave.” We’re growing and look forward to your next visit.”

We can’t thank Nap or Nothing enough for their support of this event as every penny raised helps keep this event free to the public and provides the much needed support and amenities to make each volume of Tha Block Party a huge success!

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The NBMBAA is one of the largest non-profit organizations advocating minority business professionals with more than 9,000 active members in 45 Chapters across the county. Our members are part of a strong and growing network. The NBMBAA represents a dynamic group of educated, accomplished buisness leaders. You will find excellent opportunities business and social networking and the opportunity to impact your community locally and nationally.

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Cassandra is an innovator in the hair industry. Known for her unique and innovative hairstyles and sharp haircuts that catches people’s attention. She comes from a humbling background where her love for hair started when her mother could not afford to take Cassandra and her two sisters and two brothers to the barbershop and hair salon. Cassandra at the age of 13 years old, decided to take matters into her own hands. She taught herself how to cut and design hair to help her brothers and sisters feel and look better. Now, she teaches others to embrace their talents and gifts. Cassandra overcame bullying and feeling like an outcast and wasn’t comfortable in her own skin. Now she helps people to embrace their true identity and loving themselves. With a big heart and a driven purpose to spread self-love and helping people find their true identity through hair, she is not planning to slow down anytime soon. She is certified with the board, she is certified with her community, and she is definitely certified among other hair stylists.

Chiro One’s high-quality chiropractic care can help you find relief from pain, reach your wellness goals, and get back to doing what you love.

Silver Sponsor

For over a century, Witherspoon Presbyterian Church has been an oasis of hope for countless generations of faithful seekers in need of refuge and community – and we continue in this Salvific ministry of connection and care even today. As one of the oldest African American Presbyterian Churches in the nation, we especially take seriously our congregational call to model for others what we believe is God’s vision for the world.”

“Witherspoon Presbyterian Church is welcoming and inclusive of all people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, family makeup, social status, income, ability, or physical or mental health. It is our desire that Witherspoon remains a living example of what full inclusion looks like. Here at Witherspoon, our doors, hearts, and minds are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of who they are and where they are on their spiritual journey. We are a life-giving Church where people from all walks of life are embraced, affirmed, loved, and celebrated.

Our mission is to encourage people to be a member of a covenant community, which nurtures spiritual growth through fellowship. This church will nurture the gifts and talents of each individual through teaching, motivating and inspiring everyone to reach their fullest potential in Christ. Here at Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, we are followers of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, seeking to bring Glory to God.

Bronze Sponsor

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Welcome to Thē Writer’s Blocc – your all-in-one haven for authors and writers! Here at Thē Writer’s Blocc, you’ll find an array of tools, from writing templates to marketing strategies, articles, book promotion, and a social forum to interact with other writers and authors.

We exist to inspire and support writers on their journey to literary success. Our comprehensive platform offers a wealth of resources, expert insights, and a community of like-minded individuals to help writers achieve their publishing and writing goals.

Thē Writers Blocc is more than a web and mobile app—it’s a supportive ecosystem where words come alive, dreams take flight, and the love for writing is celebrated. Welcome to a community where your story matters. Join us, and let’s redefine what it means to have “Writer’s Blocc.”

Media Partners

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Midwest Leak is an urban lifestyle marketing brand based in Indianapolis.

Our company is home to Midwest Leak Magazine which is a digital/print publication dedicated to sharing our community’s light. Midwest Leak Magazine celebrates our excellence by shining a light on all aspects of our culture creatively documenting our experiences through stories to inspire and empower our community across generations.

We are event engineers with key annual events being an awards show highlighting excellence in entrepreneurship and entertainment called the Leak Awards, Finesse the Runway which brings independent streetwear brands, artists, vendors and models together for an urban streetwear showcase and Music Monday which is an open mic and concert series.

We also have a community for entrepreneurs, the Creators’ Club, and a line of t-shirts and merchandise that promote messaging from our vision in our retail space called the Black Love Exchange.

Ultimately, we are passionate about connecting individuals with ways to market and grow their gifts, skills and talents turning them into entrepreneurship opportunities and encouraging self-sustainability to build our community.

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iHeart Media’s affiliate home of Hip Hop and R&B, Real 98.3 FM Indianapolis!!! Naptown’s new home for Hip-Hop n’ R&B will officially be in the house for this year’s event to hold it down and Keep it REAL. “We are the Culture. Every single one of Us.”

!Create Podcast is a platform that shines light on others through their journey! #!CreatePodcast

E.G.O. Entertainment is a multimedia production and service company established in 2017, comprised of three divisions, JQLM RADIO, E.G.O. MAGAZINE, and EGO TV. This company not only provides music, talk shows, and other entertainment with the highest levels of listener satisfaction in mind when it comes to radio, but also provides support, advertising (radio, magazine, and television), and other opportunities to help grow businesses and brands all over the world.

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