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Indianapolis Business Opportunities This Week
The Insider's Guide to The Indianapolis Business Community
Mike Marcellus
April 14, 2026
In partnership with
The Indianapolis Networker
👋 Good afternoon, Indianapolis! Welcome to The Indianapolis Networker, the local newsletter serving professionals in the Greater Indianapolis business community.
In today’s issue:
👍 Indiana small businesses see growth as nationwide optimism falls
👀 City of Indianapolis Improving Certification for Small Businesses
😮 Indianapolis businesses add fuel surcharge amid rising costs
📈 Indianapolis organizations that are seeking Refurbish and Upgrade Blue Emergency Phones, Lawn Mowing Service, Dynamic Signage, Hardware & Software, and more
❤️ Gov. Mike Braun announces $15-million investment to bring Israeli tech start-ups to Indiana
💼 Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Indianapolis
📅 Register for Indianapolis networking events
👨💻 And more …
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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Business Buzz
A look inside the Greater Indianapolis business community
Indiana small businesses see growth as nationwide optimism falls (Read)
City of Indianapolis Improving Certification for Small Businesses (Read)
Indianapolis businesses add fuel surcharge amid rising costs (Read)
100 top companies and startups in Indianapolis in April 2026 (Read)
New WM facility in Indianapolis to process 200,000 tons of recyclables annually (Read)
Downtown Indy office vacancies climb as suburbs post record occupancy gains (Read)
Nearly $2 billion included for new Indianapolis VA hospital in Trump’s 2027 budget proposal (Read)
How does your ZIP code impact housing affordability in Indianapolis? (Read)
Accounting firm makes $6 million proposal for new building in downtown Westfield (Read)
How cultural storytelling strengthens Indiana’s creative economy (Read)
📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing
Sales leads for Indianapolis professionals
Indianapolis Airport Authority needs Refurbish and Upgrade Blue Emergency Phones (Link)
Request For Proposal Lawn Mowing Service Indianapolis Housing Agency (Link)
Dynamic Signage needed in Indianapolis, IN (Link)
IndyGo Far Eastside Bus Stop Improvements-Phase I Project (Link)
Shuttle Bus Prediction Hardware & Software needed in Indianapolis, IN (Link)
❤️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support
Connect with tech, capital, and innovation in Indianapolis
Indiana researchers study the potential of AI-powered health care (More)
Gov. Mike Braun announces $15-million investment to bring Israeli tech start-ups to Indiana (More)
Indianapolis-Based Tech Company Ranked Among Fastest-Growing in Midwest by Inc. (More)
Braun announces $200M investment for affordable child care expansion (More)
Camp Tecumseh YMCA gets $10M for facility upgrades (More)
💼 CAREERS
Hiring & Talent
Discover top jobs and talent around Greater Indianapolis
🔥A Senior Director of Quality Strategic Business Development is needed in Indianapolis, IN. Compensation is $125K–$150K yr. (Apply)
👀 Zed Zai, an Information Technology Intern, is looking for new opportunities (Profile)
🔥A Director of Industry Services in Urology Business Development is needed in Indianapolis, IN. Pay is $125K–$150K yr. (Apply)
👀 Ashley Holden, a Product Graphic Designer, is looking for remote work (Profile)
👀Caleb Vahle, a Relationship Banker, is currently seeking employment! (Profile)
👀 Arlene Trocke, a Front Office Assistant, is seeking employment at a small company (Profile)
👀 Jay Meyer, a Crew Manager, is seeking employment (Profile)
📅 EVENTS
Business & Networking
Where Indianapolis professionals go to learn, connect, and grow
🤝 4/21 Odoo Business Show in Indianapolis, IN (Register)
🤝 4/22 VeteranWorks: Ignite Your Future at the VeteransConnect Virtual Networking Event - Indianapolis (Register)
🤝 4/23 2026 Women in Business Retreat (Register)
🤝 4/23 SEC Alumni Networking Event - April 2026 (Register)
🤝 4/24 4th Friday Meetup Monthly Networking for Entrepreneurs & Professionals (Register)
🤝 4/28 Exclusive Business Networking Event (Register)
🤝 4/29 Josephine Network & The Lemon Twigs (Register)
🤝 5/14 Networking on the 9s (Register)
🤝 5/30 Women in Business Networking Event (Register)
🤝 7/13 Not Your Normal Networking Event! (Register)
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