Website
http://indyhub.org/
Primary Contact
Blake Johnson
Executive Director
Contact via email
Mission statement
IndyHub represents and advocates on behalf of the largest network of 20-/30-somethings in Indianapolis. We believe in involving and empowering Indy’s residents, community organizations and the private sector to change and improve our city.
Our mission is to cultivate, engage and support a community of 20- and 30 somethings who are excited about Indy and invested in its future.
In short, we’re here to help you connect to volunteer opportunities, memberships, social events and the like all over Indy. We’re also here to stand up for the voice of Indy’s 20-/30-something crowd is heard across our city and state and we’ve been doing it since 2005.
Actions
Actions are activities derived from the Plan 2020 planning process that a partner has committed to implement.
IndyHub is working on the following actions:
Strategy
Define the motivators for individual benefits of civic engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy and social responsibility by cohort and life stage.
Action
Elevate the findings of the IndyHub’s Love Indy Fellowship (Millennial Voices 2015) in collaboration with Leadership Indianapolis
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
90%
Strategy
Define the motivators for individual benefits of civic engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy and social responsibility by cohort and life stage.
Action
Utilize the findings of both the Millennial Voices 2015 and IndyHub’s 2013 study to illustrate the benefits of civic engagement amongst Millennials
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
50%
IndyHub has launched the Millennial Voices 2017 survey (as of 6/16/17). They will continue to draw from previous surveys for comparison and/or validation purposes.
Strategy
Educate residents in the greater Indianapolis community on the benefits of civic engagement, volunteerism, philanthropy and social responsibility.
Action
Utilize IndyVolved to continue the promotion of volunteer opportunities to Millennials and young professionals, annually
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
100%
IndyHub just wrapped up IndyVolved 12. It was the largest yet, with nearly 2,000 attendees and 105 exhibitors.
Strategy
Develop a strong, compelling communication plan and message for the various communities, stakeholders and residents of Marion County.
Action
Highlight and utilize IndyHub’s existing communications framework and the findings of previous civic engagement studies to support corporate HR’s new employee civic engagement each month
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
70%
IndyHub has developed, and continues to refine, a strong communication plan through the No Mean City (formerly Live Indy) platform. The launch of a monthly newsletter, along with trainings, for recruiters has commenced.
Strategy
Work to ensure that everyone knows what their cultural and entertainment options are.
Action
Promote positive stories and experiences found in Indy via Live Indy/No Mean City, monthly
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
100%
Strategy
Work to ensure that everyone knows what their cultural and entertainment options are.
Action
Grow and expand Passport to the Arts options and attendance
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2018
Progress
100%
IndyHub has updated the format and are getting ready to launch the second part of Season 9 at the end of July
Strategy
Work to ensure that everyone knows what their cultural and entertainment options are.
Action
Develop and launch Passport to Sports, a multi-ticket subscription to educate young professionals about Indy’s amateur (and likely professional) sports community
Start Date:
October 1, 2017
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
30%
IndyHub continues to have conversations about this concept with partners, however, until they need to identify additional resources in order to fully move the concept forward.
Strategy
Increase the number and type of high quality internships for college students, those pursuing technical training, and recent graduates.
Action
Provide resources to help Indianapolis employers recruit and on-board new interns and young professional employees
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
85%
IndyHub has worked with partners at the Indy Chamber, Indiana InternNet, TechPoint, as well as sponsors, to showcase IndyHub as a resource for interns.
Strategy
Increase the number and type of high quality internships for college students, those pursuing technical training, and recent graduates.
Action
Work with colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius of Indianapolis to help them connect students with this community and its employers
Start Date:
January 1, 2017
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
50%
IndyHub launched Student Voices this year, and will continue to support university partners through programming and communication.
Strategy
Expand existing and create additional industry-led, sector-specific workforce development and attraction efforts in high-growth, high-demand sectors.
Action
Align Live Indy and IndyHub strategies to help new young residents connect easily to the neighborhoods, amenities and civic spaces that will make them feel at home
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
100%
No Mean City has been infused into many IndyHub programs as a resource and/or promotional partner, including Hello Neighbor and IndyVolved.
Strategy
Expand existing and create additional industry-led, sector-specific workforce development and attraction efforts in high-growth, high-demand sectors.
Action
Create targeted communications (e.g. a “Consider Indy” page on the IndyHub website and “Hipster Indy” information for civic/convention events that attract Young Professionals) to help recruit new Young Professional talent to the city
Start Date:
October 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
85%
IndyHub has created more blog content, as well as implementing the successful Forward series has provided us the opportunity to support this tactic.
Strategy
Expand existing and create additional industry-led, sector-specific workforce development and attraction efforts in high-growth, high-demand sectors.
Action
Proactively share the voices and views of Young Professionals with the media
Start Date:
January 1, 2016
Completion Date:
December 31, 2020
Progress
65%
IndyHub has expanded outreach to the media, and continues to serve as a resource to media professionals in the area.