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July 13th, 2026

Mayor's Breakfast

The Mayor’s Breakfast marks the start of the Summer Celebration week with purpose, connection, and vision. This energizing morning event welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs, businesses, corporations, civic leaders, professionals, and community changemakers for meaningful conversations and shared inspiration.

Celebrate the power of collaboration and hear directly from the Mayor of Indianapolis about our business community’s future. The Mayor’s Breakfast is also a unique chance to network, build relationships, and be in the room with the voices shaping our community’s future.

Full program details will be shared closer to the event. Join us for a morning that moves the city forward.

The Mayor’s Breakfast is an integral part of Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration. This annual tradition is a morning of great networking and collective celebration of our city’s progress and potential. Guests gain valuable insights from the mayor of Indianapolis and connect with a diverse group of Indianapolis’ top business leaders, innovators, and community stakeholders.

Location: Indiana Convention Center, 500 Ballroom
Speaker: Mayor Joe Hogsett, City of Indianapolis
Emcee: Rafeal Sanchez, WXIN-TV FOX59 and Jalea Brooks, WTHR-TV
Time: Check-in begins at 8:00 AM; 8:30AM-10:15 AM
Cost: Invitation Only

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS

Support Indiana Small Businesses

We invite corporate partners to support initiatives that expand professional education, business development training, and growth opportunities for small businesses, including MBEs, WBEs, VBEs, and DOBEs across Indiana.

Sponsorship investments help equip small businesses with the knowledge, networks, and resources needed to strengthen their operations, increase revenue, and contribute to a more inclusive and thriving state economy.

Consider making an impact by becoming a sponsor for the Mayor’s Breakfast. Two levels are available:

Table Sponsor — $2,500

  • Reserved table at the Mayor’s Breakfast
  • Name listed in the official event guide
  • Name and logo displayed on event screen

Business Conference Patron Sponsor — $5,000

  • Reserved table at the Mayor’s Breakfast
  • Logo listed in the official event guide
  • Logo displayed on video screens at the Mayor’s Breakfast
  • Company name announced during the Mayor’s Breakfast

Purchase a Table

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