On Friday, February 28, the Office of Minority and Women Business Development (OMWBD) Director, David Fredricks recognized Connor Painting, a minority and women-owned business enterprise (MBE / WBE) 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.”
Since 1979, Connor Painting has been serving the Indianapolis community as a top-rated painting contractor, providing its customers with high-quality, professional painting and facility services. The current President and CEO, Janmarie Connor, is one of the business’s proud co-founders. Connor is an exceptional leader and voice for all business owners, included minority and women business enterprises. She has also been a champion for safety and sustainability in the trades. The Connor Compass guides her business model, with the cardinal values of safety, sustainability, community, and a people-first approach to their work.
“Connor Painting exemplifies the spirit of Indianapolis—hardworking, community-driven, and dedicated to excellence,” said District 13 City-County Councilor Dan Boots. “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.”
In its four decades of business, Connor Painting has completed over 50,000 projects across the greater Indianapolis area, encompassing a wide variety of painting and facility maintenance solutions. Its people-first approach is reflected in every business engagement, from high-quality customer care to standing as a pillar of community service. Since its foundation, Connor Painting has also invested heavily in the safety of its employees and job sites, earning the business several ‘Zero Injury Awards’ from the Coalition for Construction Safety. The business strives to give back to both employees and the community through a wide variety of initiatives, including but not limited to: Citizens Energy Group and Indy Parks’ Sharing the Dream, La Plaza, the National Association of Women Business Owners, and the Indy Chamber. Connor Painting’s continued commitment to reinvesting in Indianapolis sets them above as an example of business excellence.
“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,” said OMWBD Director David Fredricks.
OMWBD is honored to recognize Connor Painting for its outstanding service as a painting contractor and community business leader.