Indiana Black Expo, Inc 40th Summer Celebration Overview

Exhibitor Package

From the President

Dear Potential Exhibitors:

This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the nation’s largest cultural events – Indiana Black Expo, Inc.’s (IBE) Summer Celebration presented by 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Since 1971, IBE has served as a respected voice in the community. With the world class city of Indianapolis as its backdrop, this year’s 11-day event will occur from July 8 through July 18, 2010.

From music entertainment to business enhancement workshops; kid’s activities to the shopper’s one-stop destination; cultural arts exhibits to health fairs and more – we’ve got it all. As an exhibitor, your business can connect with a vast number of consumers in the areas of arts and entertainment, youth and family, business to business and consumer exhibits. You will also be a contributor and partner of IBE, helping the us to combat the alarming school drop out rate, crime, teen pregnancy, health and disparities and more. Please review the exhibitor package for more information. You may also contact Nicole George at (317) 925-2702 , ext.3112.

Sincerely,

Tanya Bell,
President and CEO
Indiana Black Expo, Inc.

From the ITPC Executive Director

Dear Community Partner:

We are very proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Indiana Black Expo’s 40th Annual Summer Celebration, the state’s largest smoke free, cultural event.

Since 2002, Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation has partnered with IBE to help inform the community about the dangers of tobacco use, the costs of smoking and the benefits of tobacco cessation. Not only has IBE established a resolution to maintain smoke free offices and events throughout its 12 chapters, but it has also received commitments from many churches and small minority-owned businesses to establish policies to keep their premises smoke free.

Our partnership with IBE is vital to the well-being of the community and to our businesses. Tobacco kills time, money and lives, including more than 27 Hoosiers every day –more than any other single cause. Furthermore, it is the leading preventable cause of death for African Americans. Resources are available for employers seeking best practices for smokefree policies and for smokers who are trying to quit, for family and friends who want to help loved ones stop smoking.

Our goal is to help make our communities healthier by working with IBE to continue serving as a voice and vehicle to help those who want to break their addiction. We are confident that this partnership will help generate healthier lifestyles and extend our reach to thousands more. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW if you or someone you know needs help quitting tobacco use.

Be sure to join in on the fun at IBE’s 40th Annual Summer Celebration, July 8 – 18, 2010.

See you there!

Karla S. Snegas, MPH
Executive Director
Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation See you there!
Karla S. Snegas, MPH