The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center knows what it takes to help entrepreneurs make their dreams of running their own companies a reality. In 2018, the regional ISBDC, assisted clients start 54 businesses and in total served 504 clients, according to information from the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center. “We are honored to […]
Feb. 20 workshop focuses on business startups
The Small Business Development Center of Northwest Indiana is hosting a free business startup workshop on Feb. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The program will be at the Newton County Government Center, 4117 S 240 W, in Morocco. The SBDC said the workshop is for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business ownership […]
Winners named; annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards Nov. 15
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center will honor several entrepreneurs and businesses during its annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards event Nov. 15. The 2018 honorees include: Minority-Owned Business of the Year: Chip Lee of C. Lee Construction, Gary Women-Owned Business of the Year: Lori Lake of Intercontinental Subscription Services, Michigan City Small Business Advocate of […]
Nomination deadline for annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards Aug. 24
CROWN POINT – The nomination deadline for the annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards is Aug. 24 The program, presented by the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, celebrates entrepreneurs and advocates from around the Region. Categories include: small business person of the year, entrepreneurial success, small business exporter, young entrepreneur, minority-owned small business person, family-owned […]
Nominations for annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards being accepted through Aug. 24
CROWN POINT – The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is seeking nominations for its annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards, which celebrates entrepreneurs and advocates from around the Region. Nominations are due Aug. 24. Categories include: small business person of the year, entrepreneurial success, small business exporter, young entrepreneur, minority-owned small business person, family-owned business, […]
Peoples Bank, Legacy Foundation, Accion launch program to foster small development in low- to moderate-income Lake County communities
Peoples Bank of Munster in partnership with the Legacy Foundation and Accion, have formed the Small Business Development Pilot Project. The program is designed to promote small business development in low- to moderate-income communities of Lake County, the organizations said in a June 4 joint statement. Turon Cummings of Whiting and owner of Creative Conecepts, […]
Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center, 1st Source Bank offer business start-up workshop June 19
The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is partnering with 1st Source Bank to offer a free business start-up workshop on June 19. The program is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Corner Stone Event Center, 204 N. Bill St., in Francesville. The workshop is for emerging entrepreneurs who are taking their first steps […]
E-Day Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards – 2018
Salute to small business leaders making an impact One of the highlights for the region’s business community is the annual celebration of notable entrepreneurs selected to receive Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards. The E-Day Award ceremony shines a spotlight on individuals who have built a reputation for business prowess and community service. The E-Day Class of 2017, […]