BRAG - Binford Redevelopment and Growth
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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 Hope Community Church, at 7 p.m. Interested parties may attend. Please contact the president if you would like to add an item to the agenda. Special public meetings devoted to a particular topic are held on occasion.

  • February 7, 2012
    • Public Meeting, Evans Education Center
      Education Reform
  • March 14, 2012
  • April 11, 2012
  • May 9, 2012
  • June 13, 2012

BRAG Leaders
Luncheon Dates

George’s Neighborhood Grill
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

  • Feb. 14, 2012 - Hamid Amanspour, of Dr. Aziz 

To make a reservation and pay online for the luncheon click the Pay Now button.
See note below button.

PLEASE NOTE:

Thank you for your RSVP to the BRAG Business Alliance (BBA) Networking Luncheon.

Please be aware that BRAG is charged for each reservation. If you make a reservation and cannot attend, please let Amy know by 5 pm on Mon. Feb. 13. Reservations are requested to ensure adequate seating.

Bring plenty of business cards for this great networking opportunity!

Amy Myers
BRAG Treasurer
317-750-3727

Binford Village Study BINFORD VILLAGE STUDY

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


Take a trip down memory lane. See what Binford blvd. and 71st steet looked like BEFORE the
revitalization. >>>

See all the changes along Binford blvd. and 71st steet AFTER the
revitalization. >>>

Farmers Market 62nd and Binford Blvd.
Hawthorn Plaza Shopping Center)

Vendor applications available
on the website.

Watch for the Spring
opening April 7th!
New hours!  Open until 1 p.m.!

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

Contact the Binford Farmers Market manager,
Matt Byington.

BRAG Volunteers NeededDo 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 Matt by email.

Support BRAG

Community Health Network

Shop BRAG Support our local businesses by buying your very own "Shop BRAG" bumper sticker. Only $3 for this worthy cause! Pick them up at our Market, Movable Feast, Mailing Station, and Livrite.

News

BRAG CalendarSee our calendar for a complete list of events and meetings

BRAG's Annual
Education Forum

Tuesday, February 7 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
H. Dean Evans Community & Education Center  (8550 Woodfield Crossing Boulevard, just east of North Central High School).  Presentation begins promptly at 7.  

Education Panel Participants:
Mr. Dale Chu, Assistant Superintendent for Innovation and Improvement, Indiana Dept. of Education
Mr. David Harris, The Mind Trust
Dr. Concetta Raimondi, Superintendent Lawrence Township Schools
Dr. Nikki Woodson, Superintendent Washington Township Schools

As part of BRAG's continuing mission to let residents and business owners know about important issues affecting our future, BRAG is inviting education leaders to showcase the best of our schools and express their views about how well education reform implementation efforts are proceeding. The public is invited to attend this important meeting to learn more about the statewide efforts, to find out what is happening in the schools on the north side of Indianapolis and to ask questions.  Public and private schools will be on hand to tell you about the amazing things happening at their schools. 

The BRAG area is overflowing with exceptional schools! 

Strong schools = strong neighborhoods.

Joe Komenda and Peter Courtney
are retiring from the BRAG Board of Directors at the end of the year after 61/2 years of dedicated service.

Join us in honoring Joe and Peter by supporting the
IMPD North District Bike Fund

Click here for details about the bike fund

Karen Kryah receives the Mayor’s Community Service Award!

GalaThank you to all who came to the Gala!
It was a wonderful evening…so much food! So many wonderful silent auction items! And the entertainment was outstanding!

Learn about BRAG’s newest CrimeWatch element

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 George Wright to help fund raise and/or to contribute.

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