A long-overdue investment in Black wealth took a visible step forward April 23, as Generations Community Bank marked its ribbon cutting in Indianapolis. This is Indiana’s first Black-led, minority depository institution, intended to expand access to capital for Black families. Local data shows that white families in central Indiana hold nearly eight times the wealth of Black families.
Fraud remains a growing concern across Indiana. Evansville residents are invited to take part in a free community forum focused on fraud prevention, hosted by AARP Indiana. The event will take place on April 30 and is designed to help individuals, especially seniors, recognize and avoid common scams that continue to impact local families.
As an act of faith, Jasmine Coit launched LIT University to provide people the power to grow, solve problems, and build deeper connections.
What started as a creative outlet for Taneasha Torain, quickly turned into a passion for bringing people’s vision to life. Twist of Magic Balloons OPC is a balloon décor business that specializes in creating custom balloon designs for celebrations and special events-transforming ordinary spaces into unforgettable experiences with color and creativity.
Doug Madison Jr. started Fast Removal Property Services, a business that offers rapid hauling of unwanted items for commercial and residential customers.
Evansville Housing Authority will be building 44 new single-family homes in Evansville.
Nineteen residents completed the 10-week JumpStart EVV developer training program—launched to help everyday Evansville residents acquire the skills, mentorship and financing knowledge needed to become small-scale developers.
Fuel to heat our homes can mean high bills. And heating increases the risks of fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning. But a heating system that works efficiently can mean more warmth, more safety—and more money left for other things.
