Welcome to B.L.I.N.G.

Business Leadership In the Next Generation (B.L.I.N.G.) is an intensive
summer program for inner-city youth in middle and high school who have a
desire to become business owners. Students are taught the basic
fundamentals of starting a small business, including identifying
opportunities, goal setting, costs, financing, marketing, recordkeeping,
and competition. Instruction is provided by trained and certified teachers.

Each student establishes a business of his/ her choice and is then guided through operations. These businesses range from lawn care and pet care to barbering and creating and selling gift baskets, t-shirts, beaded jewelry and even tailor made dresses. Selling their goods or services at the Indiana Black Expo Youth Entrepreneur Exhibit is one of the highlights of the program.

Further reasons for the success of B.L.I.N.G. include the notable speakers and field trips each week. Speakers are Indianapolis-based entrepreneurs who have already established their businesses and are willing to share the ups and downs of their road to success.

Email info@blingindy.com for more information!