Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center

Small Engine Solution Top InnovateHER Idea

Small Engine Solution Top InnovateHER Idea Kim Macchiarella’s small engine storage solution has the innovative spark. Her company, Kims Oil, and product, One Shot Mc Shot, were selected by a panel of judges at the recent InnovateHER competition to represent the region at the semi-final...

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NW-ISBDC Accepting Nominations for 2015 E-Day Awards

NW-ISBDC Accepting Nominations for 2015 E-Day Awards The Northwest ISBDC is seeking nominations for its 24th annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards, which continue to spotlight the contributions of area entrepreneurs and champions. Nominations are due by Aug. 31 and include the following...

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E-Day Marks Entrepreneurs, Champions Making Impact

E-Day Marks Entrepreneurs, Champions Making Impact The Northwest ISBDC will welcome the 2014 class of honorees at its 23rd annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards (E-Day) luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12 at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza, 800 E. 81st Ave. The event is open to...

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23rd Annual ISBDC E-Day: A Celebration of Entrepreneurs

23rd Annual ISBDC E-Day: A Celebration of Entrepreneurs We are now accepting nominations for our annual Entrepreneurial Excellence (E-Day) Awards. This is your chance to help spotlight an entrepreneur or champion of small business! Categories include: Small Business Person of the Year Entrepreneurial...

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Northwest ISBDC Spotlight: Rockzip Soars into Highballoon Industry

Northwest ISBDC Spotlight: Rockzip Soars into Highballoon Industry After travelling the globe, Austyn Crites believes the world really isn't that big after all. "I started looking at what else is out there. There is so much more just beyond our atmosphere that it really lit my imagination and my team realized that...

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Accion Expansion, Microlender Bringing Services to More Counties

Accion Expansion, Microlender Bringing Services to More Counties Our service provider partner, Accion, is expanding its service area beyond Lake and Porter counties to include LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Pulaski and Starke counties. The alternative microfinance leader has been providing loans and technical assistance...

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The Northwest ISBDC Presents: Government Contracting, Doing Business with the Government Workshop

The Northwest ISBDC Presents: Government Contracting, Doing Business with the Government Workshop This event will help entrepreneurs navigate the available resources in order to sell their products to the appropriate government agencies. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday May 13 WHERE: Purdue Technology Center of NWI, 9800 Connecticut Drive, in Crown...

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Ask the Experts: How Your Business Wins with the Web

Ask the Experts: How Your Business Wins with the Web We are partnering with inSourceCode to offer a no-cost event that will focus on how your business can succeed online. You should attend if you own a business and struggle with questions like: Should I have a Facebook page? Why do I need a Web site?...

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QuickBooks Essentials II: 2-part Workshop Takes Skills to Next Level

QuickBooks Essentials II: 2-part Workshop Takes Skills to Next Level The workshops continue outlining the program and are geared toward individuals who want to further enhance their skills. Participants should have a working knowledge of QuickBooks or have taken the first essentials workshop. Workshop topics include:...

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Business Breakfast Workshop Event Focuses on Veteran Business Owners

Business Breakfast Workshop Event Focuses on Veteran Business Owners We are partnering with 1st Source Bank and Partners in Contracting Corp. to offer a business basics workshop to military community members. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with experts: our business advisers as well as lenders and...

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