ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS BREAKFAST
This is an annual event sponsored by the Indianapolis Professional Association in May of each year. At this important event IPA highlights the scholastic and other accomplishments of local African-American scholars.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT BREAKFAST
The Youth Empowerment breakfast was developed in December 1988 in order to provide a positive forum for youth, families and others to learn ways to pro-actively deal with the educational, economic and other challenges facing minority youth today. It is our intent to reach not only those youth who are maintaining a high level of academic performance and community involvement, but also those youth and families who have experienced low school performance, involvement with the criminal justice system, gangs, drugs and teenage pregnancy.

NETWORKING AND BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
The business card exchange is the only fund raising activity which IPA sponsors. Any and all net profits generated from this networking and social activity are specifically earmarked for scholarships for IPA's Annual Achievement Awards Breakfast in May of each year. The business card exchange features the exchange of business cards, food and refreshments, networking exercises, presentation by a speaker or speakers, door prizes and recognition of certain guests and supporters.

ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORKING BRUNCH
IPA officials determined that there was a need for more inter-organizational exposure, collegiality, and networking among Black professional groups in Indianapolis. The first organizational networking luncheon was co-sponsored by the Marion County Bar Assn. It began with invitations sent to representatives from approximately 16 local professional, educational, social, and fraternal organizations.