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Biz groups join forces: Agencies hope to reach more minority-, women-owned firms

September 26, 2005

Two organizations that aim to increase business opportunities for minorities and women have formed a united front, hoping to foster even greater diversity among companies. Indiana Business Diversity Council and the National Association of Women Business Owners’local chapter aren’t only sharing knowledge and resources-they’ll also share space when NAWBO moves in with IBDC later this fall. NAWBO hopes the partnership will enhance its networking capabilities. It also will give the all-volunteer organization it first-ever place to call home. For its…

Stadium off diversity mark: Some minority, female contractors say they’re being left out

May 1, 2006

Black businessman Lorenzo Gibson is optimistic that AFI Manufacturing Group will still get a chance to participate in the construction of the $950 million Lucas Oil Stadium and Indiana Convention Center expansion. But like Indianapolis Colts reserve quarterback Jim Sorgi, the owner of the Kokomobased metal fabricator has spent most of his time observing from the sidelines. “To watch a project of this magnitude go right by us is very disappointing,” Gibson said. “It’s very disheartening because you have companies…

Making connections: Networking groups help business owners reach out

February 26, 2007

Small-business owners know building relationships helps build business. But cultivating strategic connections also takes time-one commodity that’s always in short supply. That’s where networking groups come in. A growing number of such organizations are working to connect busy business owners so they can trade advice and customer leads in a short span of time. With weekly or monthly meetings, the groups promise a one-stop opportunity to make dozens of contacts that can lead directly to sales. One of the fastest-growing…

Women business PAC: Committee raising funds to promote female owners’ agenda

December 10, 2007

Local women business owners are trying their hand in politics heading into the 2008 campaign season. Launched in February, the Indiana Woman Business Owner’s Political Action Committee will raise money to promote political candidates who champion femaleowned businesses. “The purpose is to support candidates … that seek to protect and develop women-owned and minorityowned business,” said PAC Chairwoman Billie Dragoo, founder and CEO of Indianapolis-based medical staffing company Repucare. Its mission is simple, she said: “to advance the agenda of…

Creating opportunities in tough times: Tightening economy requires ‘patchworking’ sources of income

August 11, 2008

Women aren’t leaving the work force to stay home with their kids-they’re being forced out in equal numbers with men. That’s the word from “Equality in Job Loss: Women are Increasingly Vulnerable to Layoffs During Recessions,” a congressional report released July 21. Often women who face job losses decide to forego the job hunt and opt instead for selfemployment, the report said. Might this job downturn trigger a boom in entrepreneurship for women? Not if they don’t already have the…

Some female small-biz owners anticipate boost from changes by new administration

February 9, 2009

Some local women business owners are encouraged by the election of President Barack Obama and his appointment of a new chief at the Small Business Administration who is thought to be especially interested in the needs of women-owned businesses.

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October 8, 2009

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People in the news – Aug. 2, 2010

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Women of Influence: Past Recipients

September 16, 2010

Honorees from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are not eligible for nomination in 2026. 2024 Mali Bacon Dina M. Cox Betsy K. Delgado Jennifer Hallowell Kalen Jackson Beth Keyser Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale Gail Lowry Jennifer Miller Paula Moan Dawn Moore […]

Why women matter

October 20, 2011

The Mayor’s Office in Indianapolis is not in step with women. Out of 17 top positions, the administration has only one appointment that is a woman.

Sign-company owner builds full-service firm on trust

November 10, 2011

Beverly Miller has built a successful sign company by providing clients full service, from helping them navigate city code regulations, to designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing their signs.

Indianapolis health care staffing firm to add up to 82 jobs

April 25, 2012

RepuCare said the additional jobs will support growth in its staffing business as well as its business providing on-site health care to employers.

Explanations vary for dearth of women in top rungs of business

May 30, 2013

Of 112 public and large private-company CEOs, only four are women, although women make up 47 percent of Indiana's work force. The four Indiana companies with a woman as CEO at the end of 2012—Bioanalytical Systems, Fortune Industries, Defender Direct and HP Products Corp.—were among a tiny group nationwide with women at the helm.

Local entrepreneur Dragoo takes helm of national group

June 6, 2013

Already one of the most influential women entrepreneurs in the country, Billie Dragoo will work herself even deeper into professional networking in July as she takes a new role as board chairwoman for the National Association of Women Business Owners. She hopes the connections she’s made over 18 years in business for herself will benefit the group’s members.

Indiana minority investment fund deemed small but promising

June 26, 2013

New fund is one of few in the nation focused on minority businesses.

Conference for women attracting big interest

October 31, 2013

Maybe it was the chance to meet Martha Stewart. Perhaps it was the opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their concepts to investors.

Dragoo: No excuse for tech homogeneity

October 10, 2014

While Silicon Valley might be known for a rapid pace of innovation at breakneck speeds, it certainly hasn’t kept up with the times when it comes to diversifying its work force.

DRAGOO: Entrepreneurs need to foster collaboration

July 21, 2016

It is entrepreneurs that change the world. Ideas create disruption. This disruption inspires, empowers, and fosters economic growth.

The Interview Issue: Billie Dragoo

September 22, 2016

Founder of RepuCare, a 200-employee medical staffing company, Billie Dragoo has become one of central Indiana’s most fervent advocates for women. She’s a past CEO and board chairwoman of the National Association of Women Business Owners and co-founder of the Indiana Conference for Women.

2016 WOMAN OF INFLUENCE: Kristen Cooper

October 28, 2016

Wondering why there were so few women members—and even fewer business owners—at Launch Fishers, Kristen Cooper created free Startup Study Halls to provide community and camaraderie to help grow startups.

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