MISSION

We believe small Black-owned businesses should have access to affordable, creative marketing tools — and that consumers should have an easy, trusted way to find and support them. Our mission is to close that gap by building real connections that help businesses grow, communities thrive, and the Black economy stay strong.

VISION

Our vision is to create a thriving ecosystem where Black-owned businesses are visible, valued, and sustained — powered by strong consumer relationships, strategic exposure, and a culture of support that drives long-term economic strength.

WHO ARE WE?

Black Dolla Indy recruits consumers, connects them to trusted Black-owned businesses, and helps those businesses get the support they need to grow.

We offer marketing solutions for the budget conscious business, ad space, and tools that help small Black-owned businesses get seen and succeed.

Our goal is simple: put consumers first, and help businesses thrive. When people can find and support Black-owned businesses easily, the whole community wins.

Background

Black Dolla Indy was founded in June 2020, during the height of the pandemic, to ensure underrepresented communities could still connect with the businesses and resources they needed most.
What started as a simple way to help consumers locate and support Black-owned businesses has grown into a trusted online directory and marketing platform that reaches over 60,000 members.

We’ve built partnerships with organizations such as LISC Indy, Verizon Digital Ready, Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), Martindale-Brightwood CDC, and the Edna Martin Christian Center, helping entrepreneurs gain visibility, connect with consumers, and access essential business resources.

Every connection we create supports a healthier, more united Black business ecosystem.

FEATURES

Black Dolla has been featured on the front page of the Indianapolis Recorder, in the Indy Star, Black Enterprise, Indiana Minority Business magazine, on WISH TV, WRTV, Fox 59, CBS4Indy, Indy Black Owned, The Gray Area, Midwest Leak Magazine, Visit Indy, Black Banks Matter, Hot96 with Cameron Scott, WTLC, AM 1310: The Light, IndyNow, Queenship Quarters Podcast, Verizon Digital Ready Fireside Chat, and has hosted a limited edition business visual podcast series called Get The B.A.G. (Business Assets & Gains) in collaboration with Edna Martin Christian Center.

Awards received within the community space include the 2020 Black Excellence Award, 2023 Service Impact Award, WTLC's 2024 Black History Trailblazer Award, UAW's 2025 Civic Leadership Award, InnoPower's 2025 Rising Star Award, featured in the 2024 Boss Lady Magazine, and recognized at the 2025 I See You Sis Recognition Brunch

Black Dolla is committed to nurturing relationships and enhancing the black buying experience.