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Thomko Petro Chemical is a certified member of the Indiana Business Diversity Council (IBDC)
What is the IBDC?
The Indiana Business Diversity Council (IBDC) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization consisting of companies and public agencies throughout the state. Members work together (with assistance of the IBDC staff and board of directors) to increase the amount and quality of business transacted with minority-owned firms. Membership in the Council is a voluntary effort that demonstrates the initiative of the private sector concerning minority business opportunities.
Through the dedication and continuing support of its original founders, the Indiana Regional Purchasing Council (IRPC) as it was initially named, became the Indiana Regional Minority Purchasing Council (IRMPC), followed by the Indiana Regional Minority Supplier Development Council (IRMSDC), and finally The Indiana Business Diversity Council (IBDC). The successive name changes reflect the increasing scope of programs and services made available to the minority business community.
The IBDC is supported by corporate membership dues and contributions and by funding from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
The Council works closely with other organizations serving the needs of the majority and the minority business community. These include:
- Indiana Department of Administration/Minority Business Development
- Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
- Indianapolis Black Chamber of Commerce
- Indianapolis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Indianapolis Asian Alliance
- Indiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- City of Indianapolis
- Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
- Indiana Small Business Development Corporation
- United States Small Business Administration
The Council does not duplicate the services of these organizations but rather compliments their efforts to enhance the minority business community.
Phone: 219.977.9660 • Fax: 219.977.9665 • 1.800.965.4504
Email: thomko@thomko.com