The Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) director David Fredricks recognized Connor Painting, a minority and women-owned business as the Certified Vendor of the Month for March 2025.
“Connor Painting extends our sincere gratitude to the City of Indianapolis and the Office of Minority and Women Business Development for their unwavering support of small businesses like ours”, said Janmarie Connor, president, CEO and co-founder of Connor Painting. “Their commitment goes beyond providing invaluable executive tools, coaching, and business opportunity awareness — they have fostered a collaborative ecosystem where best practices are shared and meaningful connections are forged.”
The painting company has been serving the Indianapolis community’s painting needs since its founding in 1979. Connor has been a leader in the field and has championed for minority and women-owned businesses, safety and sustainability in the trades and a people-first approach to her work.
“Connor Painting exemplifies the spirit of Indianapolis — hardworking, community-driven, and dedicated to excellence,” said Dan Boots, City-County Counciler (District 13). “The company’s commitment to safety, sustainability and uplifting others makes them a model for businesses in our city. I congratulate Janmarie Connor and her team on this well-deserved recognition.”
The business has completed over 50,000 projects across the city. Customer service is a pillar of their business, and they have invested in the safety of their employees, earning the business several Zero Injury Awards from the Coalition for Construction Safety.
“Connor Painting has always embodied the values that drive our office’s work through its unwavering commitment to uplifting employees and the communities they inhabit through development, service and education”, Fredricks said.
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