July 31 — Eat lunch with IndyBang, and learn how to connect to your community
The Indianapolis Business and Arts Networking Get-together hosts a lunch discussion of “The Arts and the Young Professional: Making Indianapolis a More Vibrant Community” with Molly Chavers of Indy Hub.
When: Thursday, July 31, 11:30AM -1:30PM
Where: Udupi Cafe in the International Bazaar 4225 Lafayette Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46254
the discussion is free. Udupi Cafe’s luncheon buffet starts at $6.99
IndyBANG! links business professionals with arts & culture professionals at the personal level through educational and promotional activities such as luncheons, salons, lectures, conferences, hands-on training programs, social networking, tradeshows and an online web portal to member organization web sites as well as online archived video and A/V podcasts of speakers and online fund-raising for nonprofit organizations. And ethnic food. Their luncheons start with a gastro-cultural speaker: This month’s will be Satish Calcuttawala, Proprietor of the Udupi Cafe, who will talk about “Authentic Indian Vegetarian Cuisine and Indian Culture in Indianapolis.”
The main speaker will be Molly Chavers. Says the official invitation:
She is the Executive Director of Indy Hub, Inc.,
a young professional networking organization focused on attracting and retaining the best and brightest to Central Indiana through engagement and involvement. Indy Hub strives to promote all opportunities for young professionals: Volunteerism, membership in professional organizations, community involvement, and social networking. Chavers’ responsibilities encompass all aspects of Indy Hub’s operation – from fundraising to event management. She works one-on-one with non-profits, for profit companies, and other community organizations to encourage young professional involvement. She also works closely with the Indy Hub Board of Directors and Advisory Council to develop the strategic direction of the organization. Chavers graduated from DePauw University with a double major in Communication and Political Science. Her civic board involvement includes Caleb Mills Organization, Indiana Sports Corporation, Indianapolis Alumni Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Junior League of Indianapolis. Chavers was honored as one of the Indianapolis Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2008.
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?IndyHub and IndyBANG are two excellent examples of how arts, business, and civic circles are trying to think of new ideas about transforming Indianapolis and its relation to the world. For an idea of what sorts of conversations IndyBANG provokes, check out the podcast from IMA’s Anne Laker in July.
