Hoosier students interested in starting their own businesses or have an idea for a great product may want to take part in the 2020 Innovate WithIN pitch competition.
Public membership program launched by Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has launched a new public membership program.
Small business community ready to launch ideas
The Region is home to many organizations and resources that help small businesses launch ideas into action.
Small Business Saturday encourages people to shop local
Small Business Saturday traditionally is the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day. This year it’s Saturday, Nov. 30.
Marilyn’s Bakery & Cafe of Hobart opening second location in St. John
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
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
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
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
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
Northwest Indiana entrepreneurs as well as Region residents considering bringing new products to market can turn to Purdue University Northwest for help.