Who We Are

Founded in the spring of 2005, Binford Redevelopment and Growth (BRAG) is a group of local citizens whose mission is the commercial and residential enhancement of Binford Boulevard and adjacent neighborhoods.

Binford Boulevard is a gateway to the City of Indianapolis and as such, it deserves particular attention to economic improvement and beautification.

As part of the community, we strive to bring: a wide variety of professional services; convenient, high-quality shopping; opportunities for business growth and development, employment, recreation, and culture; and beautiful green spaces.

Meetings

BRAG board meetings are held monthly at Divine Savior Lutheran Church. Interested parties may attend. Public meetings are held quarterly. Please contact a board member if you have would like to add an item to the agenda.

September 15th
October 13th

Meeting Minutes

BINFORD VILLAGE STUDY

See Study Results:
Focus Group Summary - Click Here
Kick-off Mtg Summary - Click Here
Planning WS Summary - Click Here

Farmers Market

The 2010 Season is
in full swing!
Come to the market for the freshest products available. 

The market is open every Saturday
At 62nd and Binford Boulevard
8 a.m to 12 noon

For more information check out
The Binford Farmers Market
web site.

Do you love the Binford Farmers Market? We have grown so much in the past four years that we need volunteers to help keep the market running smoothly. If you are willing to volunteer for 3 hours on Saturday mornings, please contact Lynne at 845-8990.

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News

The next Leaders Lunch will be on TUESDAY Oct. 19th at George's Neighborhood Grill, 11:30 a.m. Our speaker will be Brooke Billingsley. Brooke is an expert on customer service and has a secret shopper service that specializes in the medical industry. Make your reservations at kas@binford71.org. $15 at the door, cash or check. More details on the News and Events page.

SAVE THIS SPECIAL DATE!!!
Community North Hospital cordially invites you to the BRAG Community Gala, celebrating Five Years of Success. Thursday, September 30, 2010, 6 to 9 p.m., In the beautiful Gallery at Community North Hospital Come and connect with members of our community. $25 per person in advance/$45 per couple in advance. For additional event info and to pay via credit card. This is a fun way to show your support for BRAG and our major projects in 2011.

BRAG is adding a new feature to the website. On the new PROMOTIONS page you will find current offers from area businesses members. Businesses interested in using this new cost effective feature should contact Alison at Alison@binford71.org.

Please support BRAG and its capital campaign to erect trails THIS YEAR between our eastern and western neighborhoods to our vibrant retail centers on the southeast and northwest corners of Binford/East 71st Street. Contact Karen Kryah to help fund raise and/or to contribute.

A warm welcome to BRAG's new Development Director, Alison McConnell, Alison@binford71.org.

Annual Binford Boulevard
SPRING BEAUTIFICATION
was a GREAT success!  Thanks to all volunteers who planted nearly 40 new trees and cleaned up Binford Boulevard and Skiles Test Nature Park.  Our pride in our major community assets shows!

Now the real fun begins!  Please sign up to help us water these trees throughout the growing season! 

Contact Mike Baldwin at mbaldwin36@comcast.net to join the BRAG Tree Keepers!

Our police substation on 71st Street is in need of bottled water, energy drinks and snacks. Your donations can be dropped off at the Movable Feast 5741 E 71st, between 11 and 4 Monday to Friday.

Businesses and community organizations may contribute to BRAG by becoming a sponsor of the website.  Affordable sponsorship levels are available.  We are also looking for major page sponsors for both the BRAG website and the Binford Farmers Market website.  Click here for information.