News Summary
Indianapolis is inviting nominations for its Holiday Gift Guide, highlighting products and services from local minority-owned businesses. The guide aims to promote diverse entrepreneurs and support the local economy by showcasing giftable items and services for the holiday season. Community members can submit nominations online to help elevate noteworthy businesses, fostering engagement and celebrating diversity within the Indianapolis community.
Indianapolis Opens Nominations for 2025 Holiday Gift Guide Highlighting Minority-Owned Businesses
The city of Indianapolis is now accepting nominations for its upcoming 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, an initiative designed to showcase products and services from minority-owned and diverse businesses within the community.
Purpose and Scope of the Gift Guide
The Indianapolis Recorder aims to feature a variety of local entrepreneurs, makers, artisans, and small business owners who operate in or serve the Indianapolis area. The guide seeks to promote businesses that offer tangible, giftable items or services that can be purchased, given as presents, or enjoyed as experiences. By doing so, the initiative supports local economic growth and promotes community engagement, especially highlighting minority-owned enterprises.
Eligibility Criteria for Nominees
- Business ownership must be minority-owned, or the business must be a local entrepreneur, maker, or artisan.
- The business should be actively operating and serving the Indianapolis community or surrounding areas.
- Products and services featured in the guide should be suitable as gifts, including physical items, packaged products, or experiences such as memberships or classes.
How to Submit a Nomination
Community members and business owners can nominate eligible companies via an online form. Submissions require the following details:
- Business name
- Owner’s name
- Contact information (phone number, email)
- Description of offerings and what makes the business unique
- Examples or photos of products or services (if available)
- Website or social media handles
- Pricing details and information about shipping, local pickup, or delivery options
The nomination form can be accessed at this link.
Selection Process and Publication
The editorial team of the Indianapolis Recorder will review all submissions and curate a list of highlighted businesses and gift ideas. The selected businesses will be featured in the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, which will be published both in print and online formats. This guide aims to help consumers find unique, local gifts while giving businesses increased visibility during the holiday season.
Previous Year’s Guide and Its Impact
The previous edition, entitled “Indianapolis Recorder’s Ultimate Minority-Owned Gift Guide“, highlighted outstanding products from local minority entrepreneurs. Participation in the guide provides local businesses with significant exposure, potentially increasing sales and strengthening community ties. The initiative emphasizes the vital role of minority-owned businesses in contributing to the local economy and fostering community development.
Community and Economic Significance
The call for nominations underscores the importance of supporting minority-owned and small businesses as a means to enhance community engagement and economic vitality. Recognizing local entrepreneurs during the holiday season promotes economic empowerment and highlights the diverse talents within the Indianapolis area.
Contact for Questions
Individuals with inquiries about the nomination process may contact Hanna Rauworth, the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder. She can be reached at 317-762-7854 or through her Instagram account @hanna.rauworth.
All interested parties are encouraged to submit nominations promptly to ensure their favorite businesses are considered for inclusion in the 2025 Holiday Gift Guide and to support the ongoing celebration of diversity and entrepreneurship in Indianapolis.
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Additional Resources
- Indianapolis Recorder: Nominations for 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
- Axios: Black Entrepreneurs in Indianapolis Growth
- IndyStar: Braun Admin’s Latest DEI Target
- WRTV: Local Black-Owned Businesses Thrive
- WISH TV: Wayne Township Repeals Minority Business Policy
- Wikipedia: Minority-owned business
- Google Search: Minority Business Support
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Business
- Google Scholar: Diversity in Business
- Google News: Minority Entrepreneurship
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