The Exchange at the Indianapolis Urban League

04/28/2026

Family! As the spring arrives, or not — we want to invite you all to come out and make pour decisions with The Exchange! 🍹

This happy hour event allows us to build community, network, and kick back for a few hours. Slide through the function and have a good time with the young professionals of Indianapolis!

Get cute, get fly, because we are taking pictures! 📸

📅: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
📍: Astrea | 17 W Market St 11th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204

04/27/2026

Family! Join us this Wednesday to make POUR decisions with The Exchange! This is an opportunity to connect, network, kickback, and relax. We hope to see you all there!

Family! As the spring arrives, or not — we want to invite you all to come out and make pour decisions with The Exchange! 🍹

This happy hour event allows us to build community, network, and kick back for a few hours. Slide through the function and have a good time with the young professionals of Indianapolis!

Get cute, get fly, because we are taking pictures! 📸

📅: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
⏰: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
📍: Astrea | 17 W Market St 11th Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204

04/23/2026

A huge congratulations to our Programs Co-Chair Mesgana Waiss on her 1st place award for Arts & Entertainment Writing as a journalist for Mirror Indy! She was awarded by the Society of Professional Journalist for the Best in Indiana Journalism Awards.

Thank you for your commitment to writing news for the community via truth and storytelling!

One Band, One Sound! ✨

04/22/2026

Congratulations to our member Twanyea Donaldson (Technology) and President Kelly Doucet (Government, Tourism, & Arts) for being selected as finalists for the 2026 Indy’s Best and Brightest Awards, presented by Junior Achievement of Central Indiana.

Thank you both for your dedication and the empowerment you bring to the Indianapolis community!

One Band, One Sound! ✨

04/21/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended this month’s special General Body Meeting for The Exchange Shark Tank event! It was exciting to see dreams turn into potential deals as participants worked in community to build bold ideas!

To our speakers/judges , we thank you for taking the time out to make this event possible!

This is the movement. This is One Band, One Sound! 🦈✨

04/20/2026

Join us tonight for a special General Body Meeting! 🦈✨

For our April General Body Meeting we are holding a special event for the people!

In conjunction with National Urban League Young Professionals Day of Service, The Exchange invites you out to our version of “Shark Tank” where you will gain valuable insight into what it means to start and market a new business.

Participants will be grouped into teams and will utilize AI tools to create a mock business plan and craft a pitch to a panel of local business experts. Everyone will have time to do research on the market and industry on their business. Each group will receive feedback from our panel.

The group that wins will leave with something special from The Exchange. We hope that everyone will be ready to start or manage a real business with new skills that carry them throughout their journey!

Come learn how to turn dreams into deals! 🦈✨

📅: Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰: 6:00PM
📍: 777 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202

One band, one sound!

04/19/2026

Help us wish The Exchange’s very own Vice President a very special happy birthday! Thank you for your continuous commitment to the movement and the mission! We appreciate you! Happy birthday Madam VP! 🥳🎈✨

04/15/2026

Congratulations to our very own Vincent Ash and Burnell “BJ” Grimes on being named to the 2026 IBJ Forty Under 40 class!

These two gentlemen exemplify what it means to show up for Indianapolis, leading with purpose, investing in their community, and making a lasting impact every step of the way.

When our members win, Indianapolis wins. We are incredibly proud to stand alongside Vincent and BJ as they receive this well-deserved recognition. Their dedication, drive, and commitment to this city is exactly what The Exchange is built on, and this honor is a reflection of everything they pour into the work every single day.

Join us in celebrating two of Indianapolis’ finest as part of this incredible 2026 class!

04/14/2026

For our April General Body Meeting we are holding a special event for the people!

In conjunction with National Urban League Young Professionals Day of Service, The Exchange invites you out to our version of “Shark Tank” where you will gain valuable insight into what it means to start and market a new business.

Participants will be grouped into teams and will utilize AI tools to create a mock business plan and craft a pitch to a panel of local business experts. Everyone will have time to do research on the market and industry on their business. Each group will receive feedback from our panel.

The group that wins will leave with something special from The Exchange. We hope that everyone will be ready to start or manage a real business with new skills that carry them throughout their journey!

Come learn how to turn dreams into deals! 🦈✨

📅: Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰: 6:00PM
📍: 777 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46202

One band, one sound!

04/10/2026

A special thank you to everyone who joined us tonight to learn more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ways in which it is shaping our world. We learned it is critical to be aware of its uses, harms, and values.

To our panelist, thank you for being informative, transparent, and intentional in our discussion with you all this evening!

Get “AI”CQUAINTED with intention! ✨

04/08/2026

Hello friends! This is a friendly reminder to sign up for our virtual event tomorrow! https://tinyurl.com/ExchangeAI (register via the link)

In the ever changing world of technology, it’s important that we keep up by understanding the impacts and importance of systems like Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Join The Exchange and our panel of experts to discuss AI and learn more about navigating these tools.
Let’s Get “AI”cquainted!
📅: April 9, 2026
⏰: 6:30pm EST - 7:30pm EST
📍: Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/ExchangeAI (register via the link)

In the ever changing world of technology, it’s important that we keep up by understanding the impacts and importance of systems like Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Join The Exchange and our panel of experts to discuss AI and learn more about navigating these tools.

Let’s Get “AI”cquainted!

📅: April 9, 2026
⏰: 6:30pm EST - 7:30pm EST
📍: Zoom (register via the link in our bio)