BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rainmakers - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rainmakers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gorainmakers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rainmakers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160426T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160426T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160407T165452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160407T171012Z UID:120067-1461691800-1461699000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Eat + Drink DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-4/ LOCATION:The Loft Restaurant & Dairy Barn at Traderspoint Creamery\, 9101 Moore Road \, Zionsville\, 46077 CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Event-ThumbnailEat.jpg GEO:39.9173117;-86.2876865 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Loft Restaurant & Dairy Barn at Traderspoint Creamery 9101 Moore Road Zionsville 46077;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9101 Moore Road:geo:-86.2876865,39.9173117 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160419T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160410T235933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T235933Z UID:120073-1461081600-1461087000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:ConnectTech April DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/connecttech-april/ LOCATION:Eleven Fifty Academy\, 1150 West 116th Street\, Carmel \, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:ConnectTech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ConnectTECH.jpg GEO:39.9574445;-86.1755607 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eleven Fifty Academy 1150 West 116th Street Carmel 46032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1150 West 116th Street:geo:-86.1755607,39.9574445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160415T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160415T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160201T015100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160330T182631Z UID:119933-1460705400-1460710800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Boomers and Beyond DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/boomers-and-beyond-2-2016-04-15/ LOCATION:Seasons 52\, 8650 Keystone Crossing\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Boomer Businesses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Boomers1.jpg GEO:39.9129824;-86.1119709 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seasons 52 8650 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis IN 46240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8650 Keystone Crossing:geo:-86.1119709,39.9129824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160412T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160412T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150901T193742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T191108Z UID:119497-1460451600-1460457000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials Roundtable DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/marketing-essentials-roundtable-2016-04-12/ LOCATION:Rainmakers Offices\, 450 East 96th Street\, Suite 500\, Indianapolis \, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Eventtemplate-Mtg-Essentials.jpg GEO:39.9283341;-86.1504974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rainmakers Offices 450 East 96th Street Suite 500 Indianapolis 46240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 East 96th Street\, Suite 500:geo:-86.1504974,39.9283341 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160407T100000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150929T163552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T184804Z UID:119629-1460016000-1460023200@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LinkedIn Roundtables DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-roundtables-3/ LOCATION:Promethius\, 9519 Valparaiso Ct\, Indianapolis \, 46268 CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LIRoundtableevent.jpg GEO:39.9250637;-86.2263863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Promethius 9519 Valparaiso Ct Indianapolis 46268;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9519 Valparaiso Ct:geo:-86.2263863,39.9250637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160303T150158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T182910Z UID:120013-1459879200-1459884600@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/young-professionals-2/ LOCATION:10-01 Food & Drink\, 1001 Broad Ripple Ave.\, Indianapolis\, 46220 CATEGORIES:Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RYP1.jpg GEO:39.8695443;-86.1414719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10-01 Food & Drink 1001 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis 46220;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1001 Broad Ripple Ave.:geo:-86.1414719,39.8695443 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160401T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160401T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151203T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160322T210226Z UID:119795-1459495800-1459501200@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LINKS DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/links-2-2016-02-05-2016-03-04-2016-04-01/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:LINKS Business Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Links.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160331T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160331T183000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160222T160828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T195354Z UID:119987-1459441800-1459449000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Downtown Mixer: Indiana Pacers and Harry & Izzy's DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/downtown-mixer-indiana-pacers-and-harry-izzys/ LOCATION:Harry & Izzy’s Downtown\, 153 South Illinois Street\, Indianapolis \, IN\, 46225\, United States CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DowntownBackgroundWEB.jpg GEO:39.7649479;-86.159403 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harry & Izzy’s Downtown 153 South Illinois Street Indianapolis IN 46225 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=153 South Illinois Street:geo:-86.159403,39.7649479 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160331T123000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160303T212538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T183049Z UID:120019-1459422000-1459427400@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Let's Talk People DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/lets-talk-people/ LOCATION:Lockerbie Marketplace\, 333 Alabama Street \, Indianapolis \, 46204\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Letstalk-People-WEB.jpg GEO:39.7721949;-86.1519667 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lockerbie Marketplace 333 Alabama Street Indianapolis 46204 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=333 Alabama Street:geo:-86.1519667,39.7721949 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160329T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160329T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160301T180240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T180437Z UID:120002-1459272600-1459279800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Eat + Drink DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-3/ CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Event-ThumbnailEat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160315T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160315T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150827T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T183153Z UID:119815-1458057600-1458063000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:ConnectTech DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/connecttech-2-2015-10-20-2016-03-15/ LOCATION:Eleven Fifty Academy\, 1150 West 116th Street\, Carmel \, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:ConnectTech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ConnectTECH.jpg GEO:39.9574445;-86.1755607 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eleven Fifty Academy 1150 West 116th Street Carmel 46032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1150 West 116th Street:geo:-86.1755607,39.9574445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160304T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160304T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151203T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160218T144021Z UID:119794-1457076600-1457082000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LINKS DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/links-2-2016-02-05-2016-03-04/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:LINKS Business Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Links.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150811T203816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T165934Z UID:119870-1456855200-1456860600@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Young Professionals Social! DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/young-professionals-2015-10-06-2016-03-01/ LOCATION:10-01 Food & Drink\, 1001 Broad Ripple Ave.\, Indianapolis\, 46220 CATEGORIES:Young Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/RYP1.jpg GEO:39.8695443;-86.1414719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=10-01 Food & Drink 1001 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis 46220;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1001 Broad Ripple Ave.:geo:-86.1414719,39.8695443 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160229T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160121T191456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160204T170428Z UID:119908-1456732800-1456765200@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:February Serve More Project: Warmth DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/february-serve-more-project-warmth/ LOCATION:Rainmakers Offices\, 450 East 96th Street\, Suite 500\, Indianapolis \, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Serve More ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/coffee-690422_640.jpg GEO:39.9283341;-86.1504974 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rainmakers Offices 450 East 96th Street Suite 500 Indianapolis 46240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 East 96th Street\, Suite 500:geo:-86.1504974,39.9283341 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160225T093000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160203T192945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160215T175757Z UID:119964-1456387200-1456392600@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Develop Downtown: Future Opportunities for Growth Downtown DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/develop-downtown-future-opportunities-for-growth-downtown/ LOCATION:Eugene Glick Indiana History Center\, 450 W. Ohio Street\, Indianapolis \, 46202\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DevelopDowntownWEB.jpg GEO:39.7705069;-86.166176 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eugene Glick Indiana History Center 450 W. Ohio Street Indianapolis 46202 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=450 W. Ohio Street:geo:-86.166176,39.7705069 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160223T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160223T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151230T172619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T184756Z UID:119857-1456248600-1456255800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Eat + Drink DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-2/ LOCATION:Thai Orchid\, 8145 Bash Street\, Indianapolis\, 46250\, United States CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Event-ThumbnailEat.jpg GEO:39.9043005;-86.0496913 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thai Orchid 8145 Bash Street Indianapolis 46250 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8145 Bash Street:geo:-86.0496913,39.9043005 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160219T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160219T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20160201T015058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161222T195635Z UID:119930-1455867000-1455872400@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Boomers and Beyond DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/boomers-and-beyond-2/2016-02-19/ LOCATION:Seasons 52\, 8650 Keystone Crossing\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46240\, United States CATEGORIES:Boomer Businesses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Boomers1.jpg GEO:39.9129824;-86.1119709 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Seasons 52 8650 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis IN 46240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8650 Keystone Crossing:geo:-86.1119709,39.9129824 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160216T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160216T173000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150827T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160206T150057Z UID:119814-1455638400-1455643800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:ConnectTech DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/connecttech-2-2015-10-20-2016-02-16/ LOCATION:Eleven Fifty Academy\, 1150 West 116th Street\, Carmel \, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:ConnectTech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ConnectTECH.jpg GEO:39.9574445;-86.1755607 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eleven Fifty Academy 1150 West 116th Street Carmel 46032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1150 West 116th Street:geo:-86.1755607,39.9574445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160205T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160205T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151203T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T152413Z UID:119793-1454657400-1454662800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LINKS DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/links-2-2016-02-05/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:LINKS Business Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Links.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160125T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150827T213733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160105T170954Z UID:119570-1453743000-1453750200@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Eat + Drink DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-2015-10-29-2016-01-29/ LOCATION:Redemption Alewerks\, 7035 East 96th Street\, Suite K\, Indianapolis\, 46250 CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Event-ThumbnailEat.jpg GEO:39.92633;-86.0448719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Redemption Alewerks 7035 East 96th Street Suite K Indianapolis 46250;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7035 East 96th Street\, Suite K:geo:-86.0448719,39.92633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160122T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151202T164222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T192535Z UID:119783-1453449600-1453474800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Rainmakers Surge 2016 DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/rainmakers-surge-2016/ CATEGORIES:Surge ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Screen-Shot-2015-12-01-at-2.02.12-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160119T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160119T180000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150827T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T200341Z UID:119472-1453219200-1453226400@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:ConnectTech presents TechForward DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/connecttech-2-2015-10-20-2016-01-19/ LOCATION:Eleven Fifty Academy\, 1150 West 116th Street\, Carmel \, 46032\, United States CATEGORIES:ConnectTech ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ConnectTECH.jpg GEO:39.9574445;-86.1755607 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eleven Fifty Academy 1150 West 116th Street Carmel 46032 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1150 West 116th Street:geo:-86.1755607,39.9574445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160107T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160107T100000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150929T162604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151214T222009Z UID:119626-1452153600-1452160800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LinkedIn Roundtables DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/linkedin-roundtables-2/ LOCATION:Promethius\, 9519 Valparaiso Ct\, Indianapolis \, 46268 CATEGORIES:LinkedIn Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LIRoundtableevent.jpg GEO:39.9250637;-86.2263863 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Promethius 9519 Valparaiso Ct Indianapolis 46268;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9519 Valparaiso Ct:geo:-86.2263863,39.9250637 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160105T103000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150824T191628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161214T024356Z UID:119430-1451984400-1451989800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:ThinkUP DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/thinkup/2016-01-05/ LOCATION:Redemption Alewerks\, 7035 East 96th Street\, Suite K\, Indianapolis\, 46250 CATEGORIES:ThinkUP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ThinkUp1.jpg GEO:39.92633;-86.0448719 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Redemption Alewerks 7035 East 96th Street Suite K Indianapolis 46250;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7035 East 96th Street\, Suite K:geo:-86.0448719,39.92633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160101T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20160101T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151203T175905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151209T163404Z UID:119792-1451633400-1451638800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LINKS Cancelled for January DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/links-2/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:LINKS Business Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Links.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151230T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151230T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151013T200630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151216T203931Z UID:119698-1451462400-1451466000@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Rainmakers Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/rainmakers-toastmasters-2-2015-12-30/ LOCATION:WestPoint Financial Group\, 900 E. 96th Street\, Suite 300\, Indianapolis \, 46240 CATEGORIES:Toastmasters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Event-Template-.jpg GEO:39.9283603;-86.1427107 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WestPoint Financial Group 900 E. 96th Street Suite 300 Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 E. 96th Street\, Suite 300:geo:-86.1427107,39.9283603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151223T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151223T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151013T200630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151216T203637Z UID:119697-1450857600-1450861200@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Rainmakers Toastmasters DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/rainmakers-toastmasters-2-2015-12-23/ LOCATION:WestPoint Financial Group\, 900 E. 96th Street\, Suite 300\, Indianapolis \, 46240 CATEGORIES:Toastmasters ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Event-Template-.jpg GEO:39.9283603;-86.1427107 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=WestPoint Financial Group 900 E. 96th Street Suite 300 Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 E. 96th Street\, Suite 300:geo:-86.1427107,39.9283603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151212T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20151209T195230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151209T195230Z UID:119811-1449900000-1449928800@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:December Serve More Project DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/december-serve-more-project/ CATEGORIES:Serve More ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/SecretWEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151207T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151207T193000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150827T213733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T180134Z UID:119552-1449509400-1449516600@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:Eat + Drink DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/eat-drink-2015-10-29/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Event-ThumbnailEat.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151204T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20151204T090000 DTSTAMP:20260427T063455 CREATED:20150824T183447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151203T175410Z UID:119423-1449214200-1449219600@gorainmakers.com SUMMARY:LINKS December DESCRIPTION:In this moderated 60-minute session\, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices on a relevant business topic\, and then break out into small groups to share thoughts and experiences. By creating a more intimate environment\, we will be able to learn more\, build stronger relationships\, and work together to make an impact. Break into small groups for more personal connectionsLearn best networking practices from other colleaguesBuild Stronger relationshipsMake an impactAfter the session\, we’ll be sure to send the contact information to the participants to connect further.   Topic: Developing Your Mentoring Strategy Mentoring is knowledge transfer. Building relationships with those who have successfully done what you are striving to do can be most helpful. Mentoring should be based on successful mastery of the competency.  In this interactive presentation\, you will learn how developing your career with mentors is critical in your advancement. Whether you are a mentor or mentee\, you will learn how to approach these relationships confidently and strategically.  Our Speaker:Alison MartinAlison Martin is the Founder and CEO of Engage Mentoring\, a software company who helps companies attract\, retain\, and develop their talent through strategic mentoring initiatives. With impressive background work and roughly 20 years in nonprofit\, beginning with four years working in higher education and on to Executive Director at two different health-related nonprofit organizations\, Alison’s passion for developing talent led her to start Diverse Talent Strategies in 2011. She also founded the Pass the Torch for Women Foundation in 2013.  The Foundation was developed to provide mentoring for women at all stages of their career and their vision is a world of equal opportunities for women in professional environments. She has two children and volunteers for Girls Inc\, Purposeful Women Inc.\, and serves on the board for the Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana\, an organization dedicated to impacting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  She was nominated for Indianapolis Best and Brightest in 2013 and was recognized with the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer award in 2014.  She is the author of the book\, “Learning to Lead Through Mentoring”\, published first in 2013 and re-released in 2016\, which outlines the 8 lessons one must consider before pursuing a mentoring relationship. For more information on Engage Mentoring:  engagementoring.com   URL:https://gorainmakers.com/event/links-2015-12-04/ LOCATION:Sangiovese\, 2727 E 86th Street\, Indianapolis\, 46240 CATEGORIES:LINKS Business Connection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gorainmakers.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Links.jpg GEO:39.9115912;-86.1162522 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sangiovese 2727 E 86th Street Indianapolis 46240;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2727 E 86th Street:geo:-86.1162522,39.9115912 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR