Small Business & Entrepreneurship Archives • Northwest Indiana Business Magazine

Marilyn’s Bakery & Cafe of Hobart opening second location in St. John

October 25, 2019 by Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Marilyn’s Bakery in Hobert is opening a second location in St. John in November.

Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center announces 2019 Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Award winners

October 15, 2019 by Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Thriving small businesses, representing a range of industries, and those working to create a healthy business climate in the Region, are among the honorees in the annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards.

South Bend startup secures $20,000 investment to develop and bring prosthetic hand to market

October 2, 2019 by Larry Avila Leave a Comment

ProstheTech, a South Bend-based startup company, secured a $20,000 investment to improve a prototype of an artificial human hand and bring it to market before year’s end.

Crown Point’s Kyle Ayling among finalists competing for $100,000 in Nationwide and BlueVine’s Pitch to Win contest

September 20, 2019 by Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Crown Point’s Kyle Ayling Cloud 9 Griptape is one of seven products in the running for a $100,000 top prize in Nationwide’s Pitch to Win contest.

State lands $495,000 federal grant to help Indiana’s small businesses expand into global markets

September 18, 2019 by Larry Avila 2 Comments

The state of Indiana received a $495,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small businesses find new markets for Hoosier-made goods around the world.

Purdue University Northwest lands $386,000 federal grant to boost entrepreneurship across Region

August 16, 2019 by Larry Avila Leave a Comment

Northwest Indiana entrepreneurs as well as Region residents considering bringing new products to market can turn to Purdue University Northwest for help.