C Monique Boutique sells handcrafted jewelry for Hoosiers who want to add something new to their look.
C Monique is the owner and curator of the boutique. According to their website, Monique handcrafts each item in her store, ensuring they reflect her taste for elegance and individuality.
“Our radiant looks are sure to make heads turn. From bold and sensational, to delicate and classy, C Monique has something for everyone. Touch on and elevate your style with our blazing looks,” states C Monique Boutique’s website.
The shop offers a variety of jewelry and accessories online such as watch bands, loc jewelry and bracelets. The boutique also sells handcrafted hats and fragrances.
For a custom piece or set, customers can submit online requests to Monique.
Staff Writer Malik Simon created this highlight. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, contact him at 317-762-7847 or via email at maliks@indyrecorder.com.
Roworld Gadgets is a minority-owned technology venture redefining the retail landscape in Indianapolis with innovative, customizable gadgets. Founded by entrepreneurs Rolonda Lolla and Clifton McCary, the business operates through two distinct storefronts — Rollin’ Dealz and Resell Indy — both dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality tech products that prioritize personality and functionality.
Since its launch in 2018, Roworld Gadgets has focused on bridging a noticeable gap in the local market by sourcing unique items that traditional retailers often overlook. According to Clifton McCary, the duo “started getting things that we didn’t see in Indianapolis anywhere in any stores,” underscoring the business’s core mission to provide exclusive tech solutions.
The product lineup includes LED bags, customizable hats and mini projectors. These gadgets are designed to be versatile, with an accompanying app that allows users to upload pictures and videos for personalized display — making them suitable for everything from sporting events to personal memorials.
Beyond its merchandise, Roworld Gadgets is committed to superior customer service and community engagement. Lolla and McCary have built a strong local presence that encourages residents to “shop local” and discover new products. Their innovative approach continues to make a significant impact on Indianapolis’s retail scene, proving that creativity and technology can intersect to offer memorable, consumer-driven experiences.
CC Bodycare: Exfoliating Body Scrubs for Beauty & Wellness is a premium CBD skin and body care business specializing in organic, handmade products.
Teeka Tolliver, founder and owner, started CC Bodycare in 2019, later earning Better Business Bureau accreditation in 2020. Her mission was to provide Hoosiers with safe and effective skincare solutions and all-natural products to improve skin health and promote overfall wellness.
“Our products are made with natural ingredients and are designed to nourish and hydrate your skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth,” the website states. “Whether you’re looking for a luxurious body lotion or a soothing facial serum, CC Bodycare has everything you need to pamper yourself and achieve a healthy, radiant glow.”
CC Bodycare remains committed to sustainability, transparency and their customers’ well-being through product offerings designed to make them “look good, feel good, smell good and taste good,” according to the website. All products, including CBD and Hemp oil-based items, are cruelty-free and made from plant-derived and ethically grown ingredients to deliver “potent concentrations of plant actives that are truly transformative.”
Skincare offerings range from body and fragrance oils to lip balms, sugar scrubs and massage oil candles. Products are designed to be both topical and edible, and made for whole body external use, including intimate areas.
CC Bodycare is located at 6709 Ossington Dr., but is a frequent featured vendor at events and festivals around Indianapolis, including the HBCU All-Stars Game in April of this year.
For more information or to shop the online store, visitccbodycare.com. To get in contact, email info@coociecane.site or call 317-217-0841.
This business highlight is presented in partnership with the HBCU All-Stars.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, email chloegm@indyrecorder.com.
2 Cousins Travel, a Central Indiana-based travel agency, is helping clients turn vacation planning into a more personalized and guided experience.
Founded in Indianapolis and incorporated in 2007, the agency operates out of Carmel and specializes in both domestic and international travel planning, with a strong focus on group trips, cruises and custom vacation packages. According to the company website, it was built on a shared passion for travel that began long before it officially became a business, with founders previously organizing and leading trips for friends and family.
The agency describes its approach as relationship-driven, emphasizing repeat clients and referrals as a core part of its business. Its team is trained and certified in cruise and land vacations, and it works with travelers across a range of budgets and group sizes.
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2 Cousins Travel also highlights its mission of making travel more accessible, encouraging clients to experience destinations near and far while handling the logistics of planning, booking and coordination. The company notes that it often works with groups and focuses on simplifying the travel process for its clients.
Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth.If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, email newsroom@indyrecorder.com.
Crimson Tate is a woman-owned fabric shop and studio located in Downtown Indianapolis.
This fabric shop offers contemporary modern fabrics from designers such as Amy Butler, Cotton + Steel and Heather Ross.
“Crimson Tate is good design coupled with attention to detail. We love seasoned quilters to the total newbies, with an emphasis on LOVE,” states Crimson Tate’s website.
Heather Givans is the owner and founder of Crimson Tate: Modern Quilter. She is a fabric designer, author of sewing patterns and an artist specializing in modern quilts.
Hoosiers looking for fabric can order from this shop online and have Crimson Tate’s selection of designer products on demand.
Other products such as jewelry, embroidery kits and informative craft books are also available. For customers looking to find a specific pattern, Crimson Tate’s website has a gallery of various patterns for fellow crafters.
Crimson Tate is located at 845 Massachusetts Ave., Suite A.
Staff Writer Malik Simon created this highlight. If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, contact him at 317-762-7847 or via email at maliks@indyrecorder.com.
The recipe for a successful culinary empire requires a blend of hustle, resilience and a product that speaks for itself. For the Moore family, the husband-and-wife duo behind the rapidly expanding brand Chef Flavas, that product is a nationally acclaimed spinach artichoke dip (which team members of the Indiana Minority Business Magazine got to try during the 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Indianapolis.)
Based in the Memphis, Tennessee suburb of Bartlett, Chef Flavas operates as a Black-owned brick-and-mortar restaurant renowned for its “flavaful” menu, which includes everything from pastas and Philly cheesesteaks to their signature dip-stuffed eggrolls.
But it is their retail expansion that has positioned the brand as a rising powerhouse in the food industry — and their products have officially landed on shelves across the Hoosier state.
Christopher Moore, an accomplished chef whose resume includes an appearance on the Food Network’s “Chopped” and cooking for the Obama family in Martha’s Vineyard, credits his culinary foundation to his parents. Moore’s mother instilled the importance of presentation. At the same time, his father taught him the essential hustle needed to survive the grueling hospitality business. Meeting his wife Regina in culinary school solidified the business partnership that would become the engine for the brand.
That collective hustle paid off historically. Out of 18,000 products evaluated nationwide, Chef Flavas’ signature Spinach Artichoke Dip was selected for a coveted spot on Walmart shelves. The brand has now expanded its reach to nearly 330 Walmart stores nationwide, successfully penetrating the Indiana market. It is also available at local Kroger locations.
The Moores, affectionately known as “Mr. and Mrs. Flava,” recently brought their culinary vision directly to Indianapolis. The brand showcased its signature dip at the 2024 Sweets & Snacks Expo, delivering what many considered one of the best bites of the entire expo and proving that its retail success is deeply rooted in genuine culinary quality.
For minority entrepreneurs looking to scale from a local kitchen to a national retail contract, Chef Flavas serves as a masterclass in staying the course.
Hoosiers looking to support the business — and taste the convention-stealing dip — can find Chef Flavas products at select Walmart and Kroger stores throughout Indiana. For more information, visit chefflavas.com.
If you would like your business highlighted in the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, contact multimedia reporter Noral Parham at 317-762-7846. Follow him on X @3Noral.
Sincere Brunch & Soulhaus is a new Indy-based eatery from the mind of Temicka “Chef Tweet” Moore, CEO and executive chef of Sincere Catering, Sincere Fresh and more.
Referred to as “the heart and soul” of Moore’s culinary experience, Sincere Brunch & Soulhaus celebrated its grand opening in March 2026. The restaurant blends taste and elegance, offering guests a cozy atmosphere, impeccable service and “a menu that will satisfy your cravings,” according to the website.
Sincere Brunch & Soulhaus features weekly specials, such as Brunch. Bites. Bougie Drinks Wednesday through Saturday; Sincerely Happy Hours from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays; Sincere Soul Fridays, which include live music and karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight; and Soulhaus Soulbar Sundays, which include brunch, a soul food bar and gospel music from noon to 4 p.m.
Originally from Fort Wayne, Moore graduated from Indiana University and the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Moore’s passion for cooking stems from southern and northern culinary styles passed down by her grandmothers. Moore’s catering business, Sincere Catering, is a “love letter paying homage to tradition and the evolution of cuisine,” according to the website.
The catering business offers a variety of options for breakfast, brunch, dinner, desserts, drinks and everything in between — from small plates and bites to martinis and shooters, sliders, tacos, wraps, pastas, salads and a mashtini baked potato bar. Sincere Catering also features specialty vegan, wedding and bar menus.
Clients can also choose from a variety of service options, including travel outside of Indianapolis, delivery-only, disposable setup, full-service buffet, plated fine dining and more.
Contact Arts & Culture Reporter Chloe McGowan at 317-762-7848. Follow her on X @chloe_mcgowanxx.If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, email chloegm@indyrecorder.com.
Winners highlight the people, companies and partnerships driving Indiana’s tech growth
INDIANAPOLIS (April 24, 2026) — TechPoint, the industry-led growth initiative for Indiana’s digital innovation economy, today announced the winners of the 2026 Mira Awards, known as the “Oscars of Indiana Tech.”
TechPoint presented 17 awards at tonight’s celebration, selecting winners from a slate of 106 finalists. A team of independent judges evaluated each finalist following live presentations. In total, TechPoint received 231 submissions for this year’s awards. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation and Google are the presenting sponsors of the Mira Awards.
“The 2026 Mira Award winners directly reflect the key role that technology now plays across every sector of Indiana’s economy,” said Eric Christopher, president and CEO of TechPoint. “From startups to established companies, their innovation, collaboration and true grit are driving productivity, supporting entrepreneurs, and strengthening communities statewide, while setting the pace for what comes next.”
Since 1999, the Mira Awards have celebrated Indiana’s top technology innovators, disruptors, business leaders, and game-changers. The awards showcase the state’s most advanced achievements across multiple industries and highlight the spirit of innovation that defines Indiana’s digital economy. With today’s awards, only 386 Mira Awards have been presented, selected from thousands of nominations.
“The achievements of this year’s winners reflect how central technology has become to Indiana’s economic growth and prosperity,” said Melina Kennedy, CEO of the CEOs of Indiana Corporate Partnership. “The alignment of talent, industry, and innovation is strengthening key industries, expanding opportunity in every region of our state, and building momentum for the future.”
FiberX earned top recognition for its breakthrough approach to replacing traditional polymers and forever chemicals with high-performance, plant-based alternatives. The company transforms agricultural byproducts into sustainable fiber materials designed for use across industries, including packaging, textiles, and consumer goods. Judges praised the company’s strong research partnerships, deep industry traction, and meaningful environmental impact, reducing agricultural waste while maintaining quality and cost competitiveness. With the potential to transform multiple markets, FiberX stands out as a powerful example of Indiana-rooted innovation shaping the future of sustainable materials.
AnalytiXIN AI Transformation Award: Indiana University (Bloomington)
Indiana University earned the AI Transformation Award for its institution-wide, strategic rollout of generative AI, which includes one of the largest ChatGPT implementations in higher education, impacting more than 120,000 students, faculty, and staff. Judges highlighted IU’s clear governance framework, its GenAI 101 microcredential that teaches 20 practical AI skills and reaches tens of thousands of learners, as well as a forward-looking roadmap that embeds AI into teaching, research, and operations in a responsible, scalable way. By pairing broad access to tools with structured training and real-world application, IU is building a model for how higher education can integrate AI at scale.
Ascend Indiana Talent Innovation Award: Eli Lilly and Company (Indianapolis), Ivy Tech Community College (Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Lafayette Campuses), Purdue University (West Lafayette and Indianapolis)
This cross-institutional partnership earned top recognition for its thoughtful, employer-driven approach to expanding Indiana’s tech talent pipeline at scale. Building on initiatives such as the Lilly Scholars program and workforce-aligned training across Ivy Tech, Purdue University, and Indiana University, the collaboration creates a more connected pathway from education to employment. Judges noted the program’s seamless coordination across major institutions, its ability to extend existing models into new regions and disciplines, and its clear alignment with real workforce needs. With strong funding, strategic design, and a direct pathway from training to employment, the initiative demonstrates a powerful, statewide blueprint for talent innovation.
BioCrossroads Life Sciences Innovation Award: Syra Health Corp. (Carmel)
Syra Health stood out for its thoughtful and scalable approach to innovation in mental and behavioral health, combining validated clinical tools with AI-driven support for patients and providers. The company delivers technology-enabled solutions across behavioral health, population health, and healthcare workforce services, helping organizations improve access, care coordination, and outcomes in real time. Their platform bridges critical gaps in access, care coordination, and language inclusivity, with early clinical validation and strong adoption indicators. With a growing team, multi-state expansion plans, and publicly traded momentum, Syra Health is well positioned to drive meaningful life sciences impact across Indiana and beyond.
Community Impact Award: P30 (Indianapolis)
P30 delivered one of the clearest and most compelling community-impact cases in this year’s field, demonstrating measurable and deeply rooted support for underserved entrepreneurs on Indianapolis’s far Eastside. Based in a repurposed community space, P30 provides coworking, business programming, mentorship, and access to capital, moving individuals from idea to execution with the tools and support they need to grow. P30 also creates on-ramps into the tech ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs to digital resources, innovation networks, and other opportunities that are often out of reach. Judges consistently highlighted P30’s visible outcomes, commitment to equity, and the meaningful pathways they are building for the far Eastside and beyond.
MSP Manufacturing was selected for its deep, multilayered integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, including advanced machining, robotics, AI-driven programming, digital twin initiatives, and next-generation ERP systems, all implemented largely in-house by a small but highly skilled team. The company, which has been manufacturing precision components for aerospace, defense, and aviation industries for more than 80 years, blends legacy craftsmanship with modern automation to deliver complex, mission-critical parts with speed and precision. Judges highlighted MSP’s willingness to take risks, upskill its workforce, and reinvest in people, resulting in increased wages, expanded capacity, and major diversification into new sectors. With deep collaboration across Indiana partners and a bold vision for future growth, MSP demonstrates what transformative, future-focused manufacturing looks like in the state.
Deal of the Year: BiomEdit’s $18.6M Series B
BiomEdit’s $18.6M Series B was selected as Deal of the Year for its strategic significance and strong signal of industry validation. The company is developing microbiome-based solutions using synthetic biology, including engineered probiotics designed to prevent disease in livestock without relying on antibiotics. Elanco Animal Health’s leadership in the round highlights both the commercial relevance of BiomEdit’s platform and a clear pathway to market through one of the industry’s leading animal health companies. Judges noted the scale of the investment, the caliber of participating investors, and the deal’s potential to drive long-term growth and economic impact within the state.
Jonathon Brack was recognized for his combination of technical excellence and servant leadership, resulting in significant growth and performance in a highly complex defense and national security environment. In his role at V2X, he leads teams developing and deploying mission-critical systems, with a focus on building scalable, repeatable solutions that perform in high-stakes conditions. Judges recognized his ability to build culture, mentor and elevate those around him, while delivering results that create meaningful impact for both his organization and the people it serves.
Innovation of the Year: Syra Health (Carmel)
Syra Health stood out for its technology-enabled innovation in healthcare, including HIPAA-compliant platforms and the emerging SyraBot, which judges described as potentially revolutionary for providers, patients, and system-level efficiency. The company delivers solutions across behavioral health, population health, and healthcare workforce services, with tools that support care navigation, training, and clinical operations. Their work is showing clear impact and growing adoption, particularly in high-need areas. While the broader statewide impact is still developing, the innovation’s significance to Indiana’s life sciences sector and its potential to shape a more effective and accessible healthcare ecosystem set Syra Health apart for Innovation of the Year.
Innovation Service Partner of the Year: Purdue Innovates (West Lafayette)
Purdue Innovates earned recognition for building a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that helps researchers and founders turn complex, real-world problems into commercial solutions, including the addition of in-house patent attorneys to accelerate and protect intellectual property. The initiative brings together funding, mentorship, startup support, and commercialization resources, guiding innovations from early research through company formation and market launch. This model already has supported a significant number of startups and products, bringing new companies, technologies, and investment into Indiana’s innovation ecosystem. With substantial resources devoted to growing this pipeline, Purdue Innovates is well positioned to expand that impact in the years ahead.
Nextech Computer Science Teacher of the Year: Carissa Domrase, Franklin Central High School (Indianapolis)
Carissa Domrase was recognized for her ability to build rigorous, hands-on computer science programs that prepare students for real-world success. Students in her AP Computer Science and web development courses take on semester-long projects with an emphasis on adaptability and collaboration, working in dynamic teams that mirror professional environments. She has guided students who have excelled in internships, advanced projects, and leadership roles after graduation, reflecting a classroom that develops both technical mastery and personal growth. As a department chair, Domrase mentors other educators and works across grade levels to ensure more students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, have the opportunity to succeed in STEM pathways.
Resilience Award: Alicia Mckoy, Peak Mind (Indianapolis)
Alicia Mckoy was honored for her extraordinary courage in the face of relentless cyber harassment, identity theft, and personal attacks that threatened both her wellbeing and her startup’s survival. Rather than be deterred, she transformed adversity into purpose, continuing to build Peak Mind, an Indianapolis-based technology company that uses AI, biometrics, and immersive tools like virtual reality to help individuals and organizations better understand and manage stress in real time. Judges noted Mckoy’s ability to stabilize her company while also advocating for others navigating trauma, and to remain an active contributor to Indiana’s entrepreneurial and tech communities. Her story reflects strength, determination, and an unwavering commitment to turning hardship into hope.
Rising Entrepreneur of the Year: Kyle Armstrong, RefReps (Indianapolis)
Kyle Armstrong earned top honors for delivering a best-in-class entrepreneurial performance marked by clear vision, meaningful traction, and exceptional execution. He founded RefReps to address a growing national shortage of sports officials, building a digital platform that provides standardized curriculum, interactive training, and real-world simulation tools that is used by schools and organizations across the country. Judges highlighted his ability to identify a critical market need, build an innovative training platform, and navigate obstacles with focus and discipline. His strong growth strategy and commitment to strengthening the sports officiating ecosystem set him apart as an entrepreneur with both momentum and long-term potential.
Startup of the Year: Ekkobar (Indianapolis)
Ekkobar, a technology company pioneering AI-driven social intelligence, was recognized for its sophisticated product, strong early traction, and a team with deep experience in the entertainment industry. The startup’s platform uses conversational and predictive AI to analyze billions of social signals, helping brands, creators, and sports and media organizations understand their audiences and respond to what’s shaping culture in real time. Judges noted the company’s clear market understanding, strong execution, and meaningful innovation in the sports media space. Ekkobar demonstrated the momentum and maturity of a startup poised for significant growth.
Tech Company of the Year: V2X (Indianapolis)
V2X earned top honors for its ability to deliver mission-critical innovation in one of the most complex and demanding industries: national defense and human safety. The company brings together advanced engineering, AI, cybersecurity, logistics, and training to support critical missions across the full lifecycle, from strategy to deployment, ensuring systems are ready in high-stakes environments. Judges recognized the company’s clear articulation of the problems it solves, its rapid concept-to-deployment execution, and its role in advancing a safer, more resilient world through technology built and deployed in Indiana. With a disciplined approach, strong purpose, and real-world impact, V2X demonstrated the leadership and momentum that define a standout tech company.
TechPoint Tech Innovation of the Year: Flexware Innovation (Indianapolis)
Flexware Innovation delivers a standout solution that directly addresses complex industrial challenges with clear, measurable impact. The company specializes in automation, systems integration, and custom software solutions, working closely with manufacturers to modernize operations and connect legacy systems with new technology. Their approach combines strong technical innovation with an experienced development team and a disciplined process that ensures reliability, scalability, and real-world adoption. Flexware’s ability to pair deep engineering expertise with practical, on-the-ground execution made them the clear choice for Tech Innovation of the Year.
In today’s digital retail landscape, Firstlady Boutique is building its presence as an online destination for women seeking stylish, everyday fashion.
Operating through an e-commerce platform, the boutique offers a curated selection of clothing items designed to help shoppers elevate their wardrobe with accessible, trend-forward pieces. Like many independent online boutiques, the brand focuses on convenience, allowing customers to browse and purchase directly from its website.
At its core, Firstlady Boutique reflects a broader movement of small, independently run fashion businesses leveraging digital storefronts to reach customers beyond their immediate communities. These platforms give entrepreneurs the ability to showcase their style, connect with shoppers and grow their brands without relying on traditional brick-and-mortar spaces.
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As online boutiques continue to expand, Firstlady Boutique represents the accessibility and entrepreneurial spirit driving today’s fashion industry — offering customers a simple way to shop curated looks while supporting small business owners.
Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth.If you would like your business highlighted by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine, email newsroom@indyrecorder.com.
The landscape of financial equity in Indiana underwent a historic shift on April 23 as Generations Community Bank (GCB) officially opened its doors, becoming the state’s first-ever Minority Depository Institution (MDI) and the first new startup bank in Indiana since 2008.
Drawing a crowd of over 400 community leaders, investors and residents to its new headquarters at 2110 North Illinois Street, the ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the culmination of a multi-year effort to bring a culturally focused, community-driven banking option to the city.
Generations Community Bank operates as a for-profit institution with a distinct and urgent mission: to serve communities that the traditional banking sector has historically marginalized. The bank places a specific focus on Indianapolis’ Black and Chin populations, seeking to close a racial wealth gap that currently sees white families in Central Indiana holding an average of 7.8 times the net wealth of Black families, according to ??? (press release, website).
For Al London, a veteran local banker who left J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. to become the CEO of Generations, the launch is deeply personal.
“I was at a point in my career where I had begun to ask myself, ‘What do I want my career legacy to be?’ and ‘How will I be able to identify how I made a difference in the community that I call home?'” London said. “The mission is part of the DNA of GCB versus being a department of the bank. My mother taught me and my siblings the importance of helping your fellow neighbor. The opportunity to lead Generations Community Bank allows me to honor that teaching while making an economic difference in Indiana.”
Earning the MDI designation
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Earning the MDI designation from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC). is a monumental milestone. To qualify, a bank must have at least 51% minority ownership or serve a primarily minority community and have a board of directors that is at least 51% minority. As of the end of last year, only 154 MDIs were operating nationwide.
The financial sector’s belief in the vision is already evident. While the initial goal was to raise $24 million in startup funds, Generations exceeded expectations by securing $29 million from 67 investors, including a dozen other banks.
Evansville-based Old National Bank played a major role in helping launch Generations, including working to secure regulatory approval. Several former and current Old National leaders sit on the new board, including former CEO Bob Jones, who came out of retirement to serve as the board chair.
“As the largest bank headquartered in the Hoosier state, we are thrilled to support Generations’ mission to drive economic growth and upward mobility for traditionally underserved individuals, families, and communities,” Old National Bank Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan said.
Rafael Sanchez, Old National’s Indianapolis market president and a lead organizer and board member for Generations, echoed that the goal is about creating lasting viability.
“Generations Community Bank is a true community bank with a mission to create economic mobility and viability for all Hoosiers,” Sanchez said. “Generations’ FDIC-insured financial products and services are specifically designed to address the challenges faced by underrepresented businesses and underserved individuals.”
‘Relationships over transactions’
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Operating out of a 7,500-square-foot space on the first floor of the AES Indiana building, the Illinois Street location serves as the primary hub. However, the bank is already preparing to expand its footprint to meet the community where they are.
A second branch is slated to open next month at the Baxter YMCA, 7900 Shelby St., strategically located on the south side to serve Perry Township.
The bank intends to focus heavily on education alongside traditional banking, aiming to turn denied mortgage applications into financial coaching sessions and to provide entrepreneurs with alternatives to personal credit card debt.
“We’re not a Black bank. We’re not a Latino bank. We’re a mission-driven bank for everyone,” London said. “And if we do it right, we’ll build trust that lasts not just years, but generations.”
