Behind every endeavor, great and small, is a story. The Nexus story begins with four people who each had a burden to impact the city of Indianapolis, the state of Indiana, and beyond.

 

We came from different backgrounds and different areas of the country, but we all landed at Mercy Road Church in Carmel. As we connected and shared our dreams, we began to ask, “What would happen if more business owners ran their companies with specific intentions for community impact?”

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Clearly, God was orchestrating a much bigger story. Nexus was founded on Christian faith principles to make a positive difference in the world.  When the building at 9511 Angola Ct. was identified as the first of four new church plants to carry the unique Mercy Road DNA, it was clear to the founders, this was the location to launch Nexus as well.  A kingdom asset that could be used 7 days a week to become an engine for social change in our community.

 

Some of the very first tenants and members to join in January 2020  came from Mercy Road including Eric & Jillian Maitlen who run a nonprofit called Two Eight Ministries, Brandon Faust who was in the early stages of launching both a nonprofit and for-profit under the umbrella of Wayfinders, Ethan Fernhaber of Renewing Management, and Jennifer Smith who was transitioning from being a freelancer to launching OxCart Communications. 

 

Despite launching during a global pandemic, God brought more entrepreneurs, small business owners and impact-driven leaders that believed we are stronger together, and can make an impact in our community through the way we run our businesses.  Today, the Nexus Impact Center is comprised of over 75 like-minded companies who represent a diverse mix of for-profits, non-profits, social enterprises and freelancers.  While some co-working spaces are centered around specific industries, Nexus is centered around all industries coming together around social impact, and learning from one another.

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