The Kheprw Institute is collaborating with Forward Cities to launch a pilot entrepreneur hub in Maple Crossing at 38th and Illinois Street, which will provide space for under-resourced entrepreneurs to work, develop skills, and build their network.

The hub will be located at Alkemy (3802 N. Illinois Street) and open for business February 18- March 21 with the goal of gauging community needs and collecting learnings to adapt and scale the project. Join them on Monday, February 17 at 6 p.m. to check out the space and learn more about the pilot! More info here.

Planning is underway for the 2nd Annual Tarkington Park Fest! Last year's festival welcomed over 6,000 people to Tarkington Park- a festival by neighbors and for neighbors. This event is a great opportunity for businesses and community organizations to have a presence and meet lots of neighbors. 

Sponsorship, vendor, and volunteer opportunities are available. To learn more about these opportunities, please email [email protected] with your interest.

On February 18, head to the Prosperity Indiana Summit- 20/20: Seeing Opportunity thorough the Lens of Values. Hear from keynote speaker Anne Price and attend sessions about affordable housing, asset building, inclusive economic development, and more. Plus, Prosperity Indiana members get a free ticket through February 12! Learn more and register today.

Indy Parks is hiring now for summer positions-400 of them, to be exact! Positions include lifeguards, day camp counselors, cashiers, and more. With pay increases from last year, these jobs are paying more than ever before. These positions are good-paying, reliable employment opportunities through the summer for both youth and adults. 

Want to apply or share with someone who might be interested? Head here.

Don't forget to vote!!

USA Today/10Best has hand-selected The Children's Museum of Indianapolis to be the best children's museum in the country but they need our help! Now through February 17, 11:59 a.m. EST you can vote for TCM Indy to win. The museum that receives the most eligible votes will be designated as the Readers' Choice Best Children's Museum in the United States for 2020.

Here's how the voting works: Each day voting period begins at 12 p.m. EST and ends at 11:59 a.m EST. There's a limit of one vote per person, per category, per day. Help the rest of the country see how great The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is by voting each day!