Networking Groups By Industry

Every job falls within an industry, and every industry has a professional group! In addition to advancing their profession, these groups are also great places to network to advance your career—or discover a new one.

• Technology Networking Groups
• Healthcare Networking Groups
• Marketing / Communications Groups
• Finance and Administration

Other groups (to be categorized soon!) listed below.

Sports Circle Indy

SCI is a not-for-profít networking organization whose mission is to connect sports businesses in Indianapolis area. This includes sports service providers, general associations, governing bodies, amateur sports, and of course pro sports. More online at sportscircleindy.wildapricot.org

Indiana Manufacturers Association

Formed in 1901, this group is the second oldest manufacturers association in the country and the only trade association in Indiana that exclusively focuses on manufacturing. Their website is imaweb.com.

American Society for Quality- Indianapolis Section

ASQ is a global leader in quality and consists of a community of passionate people who use their tools, ideas and expertise to make our world better. Indy ASQ is the local section. Learn more at indyasq.org

Pattern

Launched in 2011, Pattern provides Indianapolis’ style-smart individuals with an inclusive, fashion-focused community. Their members are passionate about moving Indy into a new era of fashion industry awareness and appreciation. Monthly meetups (open to the public and free of charge!) feature a diverse cross-section of Indy-area creators, purveyors, and consumers of fashion. Interested individuals can sign up on meetup.com/pattern or visit patternindy.com

Indiana Association of Environmental Professionals

Founded in 2006, the Indiana Association of Environmental Professionals (INAEP) is a not for profit, multidisciplinary association for individuals dedicated to the advancement of the environmental profession in the State of Indiana. We encourage professional development through quarterly meetings, social networking activities and other INAEP-sponsored events. Their website is inaep.info

Indianapolis Transportation Club

The mission of the Indianapolis Transportation Club is to promote closer relationships through networking, building mutual understanding among its members, and to stimulate education in transportation, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. Visit them at indytrafficclub.org.

Indiana Motor Truck Association

Their mission: “To serve, represent, and promote the interests of the trucking industry by enhancing its image, efficiency and productivity through focus on safety and advocacy.” Their website: intrucking.org.

Indiana Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association

The ICPA is the states’ trade association representing independent, small businesses in the petroleum and convenience industry. IPCA’s members own and operate convenience stores throughout Indiana. Their website is ipca.org

Institute of Real Estate Management – Indianapolis Chapter

IREM Indianapolis is your local resource for the property management industry. Throughout the world, the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) connects real estate managers across all property types, promotes ethical business practices and helps managers maximize the value of investment real estate. Visit them at iremindy.org/

Don’t see your favorite organization? Let us know!

Updated November 2020