Indiana Minority Business Magazine

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Minority Business Highlight: Good Dee's

1 week ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East

Deana Karim, founder of Good Dee’s, transformed her Lebanese American heritage and personal health journey into a thriving keto and allergen-free baking empire. As a certified Arab-owned business leader and member of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) Business Board, Karim’s story reflects resilience, cultural pride and a mission to make indulgence accessible to all. Karim’s entrepreneurial spirit was forged in her parents’ immigrant journey.
Minority Business Highlight: Elite Scholar - Indiana Minority Business Magazine

1 week ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Hanna Rauworth

In Indianapolis, Elite Scholar stands out as a beacon of educational excellence, offering tailored tutoring services that cater to each student’s unique learning style. Founded by Makailya Rice, an educator with a Bachelor of Science in information technology and a Master of Science in student affairs and higher education, the organization embodies her commitment to fostering academic success and personal growth among scholars.
Deana Karim and the recipes of resilience and success

1 week ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East

As Arab American Heritage Month spotlights the contributions of Lebanese immigrants and their descendants, few stories resonate as powerfully as Deana Karim. The founder of Good Dee’s, a thriving keto and allergen-free baking brand, Karim embodies the resilience and ingenuity of her parents, who fled Lebanon’s civil war in the 1970s to build a new life — and legacy — in Texas.
Minority Business Highlight: Transformative Family Dentistry

1 week ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com |

Transformative Family Dentistry is a Black-owned dental practice in Indianapolis, owned and operated by Dr. Kyle Ratliff DDS. Originally from New Albany, IN, Ratliff graduated from the IU School of Dentistry and opened up a single dentist practice as a way to prove accessibility to his patients. Ratliff specializes in family dentistry, smile makeovers, dental implants and crowns.
Second Chance Expo connects community to valuable resources

2 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East

Trusted Mentors, in conjunction with Martin University and many community sponsors, hosts the Second Chance Expo Job and Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 25 at the university’s campus at 2186 North Sherman Drive. The event provides justice-impacted individuals access to job opportunities, workshops and valuable resources for a fresh start. Martin University President Sean Huddleston knows how important events like the Second Chance Expo are to the community.
Minority Business Highlight: VS Engineering is April's Vendor of the Month

2 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East

VS Engineering, a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and one of the Midwest’s leading civil engineering consulting firms, is the Vendor of the Month for April by the Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD). The recognition highlights the firm’s decades-long commitment to excellence, community impact and mentorship of other minority-owned businesses. Founded in 1980 by Bhagwan C.
Minority Business Highlight: Indy Loves Coffee - Indiana Minority Business Magazine

2 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Hanna Rauworth

Indy Loves Coffee began in 2015 as a blog celebrating Indianapolis’s growing coffee culture. What started as a casual exploration of local cafés quickly became a deeper passion for coffee, prompting the founders to dive into home brewing. Their dedication paid off in 2017 when they won first place in Indianapolis’s inaugural Brewer’s Cup, hosted by Tinker Coffee. In 2023, Indy Loves Coffee officially became a home-based micro roastery.
Minority Business Highlight: The Jewelry Lady

2 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com |

Founded in 1995 by Joann Carter, The Jewelry Lady is a Black- and family-owned business located in the heart of Indianapolis. Carter got her start in the industry by selling jewelry at local beauty and barbershops, coining the nickname “The Jewelry Lady.” In 2005, Carter opened her storefront with the same nickname and ran the business with the help of her sisters before later teaching the trade to her daughters.
Minority-Owned Business Highlight: Indy Black Brides

3 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com | Noral Parham |Big East

Indy Black Brides, founded by Ashlee Rae, is an Indianapolis-based bridal platform dedicated to serving Black women by connecting them with inclusive wedding vendors and resources. The business addresses a disparity in the wedding industry by prioritizing representation and accessibility for Black brides, ensuring they have access to professionals who understand their cultural and aesthetic needs.
Minority Business Highlight: Running for Real Estate Nonprofit

3 weeks ago | indianaminoritybusinessmagazine.com |

Running for Real Estate is a local nonprofit dedicated to offsetting gentrification. Created by Anthony Bellamy, Running for Real Estate focuses on preventing families — usually from marginalized communities — from being displaced from their homes. This work often includes advocating for policies incentivizing the construction of affordable housing, supporting the acquisition and preservation of existing affordable units and investing in community land trusts, according to the website.