Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center

Partnership Cultivates Collaborative Concept

Partnership Cultivates Collaborative Concept By continuing to foster a collaborative spirit, Starke County Economic Development Foundation Executive Director Charles Weaver is looking to further impact the region’s business community. “As the LEDO for Starke County, we have seen several...

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Workshop Spotlights Business Opportunities, Challenges

Workshop Spotlights Business Opportunities, Challenges The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is presenting its business feasibility workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday April 17 at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave. Launch your own Business details the key initial steps...

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Smart Start Workshop Thursday: All About the SBA

Smart Start Workshop Thursday: All About the SBA The SBA offers a variety of programs and support services to help business owners navigate the issues of starting a new venture as well as resources to help established business owners. Ronda Crouch, Economic Development Specialist with over 20 years...

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QuickBooks Essentials Part II: 2-Part Workshop March 24, 31

QuickBooks Essentials Part II: 2-Part Workshop March 24, 31 Facilitator Anna Sheets, of Accounting Made Simple, will help participants take their skills to the next level. WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays March 24 and 31 WHERE: Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive in Crown...

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Business Feasibility Workshop: Valpo Class for Potential Entrepreneurs

Business Feasibility Workshop: Valpo Class for Potential Entrepreneurs Launch your own Business details the key initial steps would-be entrepreneurs should consider before launching a business. The workshop examines the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges involved in ownership.WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday March...

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How to Present to Investors: Wednesday Lunch-and-Learn at PUC

How to Present to Investors: Wednesday Lunch-and-Learn at PUC When pitching to investors, you have only 5 to 10 minutes to make your presentation, so it's very important how you present your company to potential investors. Sid Barsuk, of Barsuk Group Inc., will walk you through the presenting skills needed to...

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Valpo Business Feasibility Workshop for Potential Entrepreneurs

Valpo Business Feasibility Workshop for Potential Entrepreneurs Launch your own Business details the key initial steps would-be entrepreneurs should consider before launching a business. The workshop examines the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges involved in ownership.WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday March...

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Event Helps Small Businesses Create Branding Strategies

Event Helps Small Businesses Create Branding Strategies Indiana University Northwest School of Business and Economics and the Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center are partnering to present a workshop on branding strategies for small businesses. Branding on a Budget will be from noon to 4...

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Free Webinar Focuses on Tax Tips for Self-Employed

Free Webinar Focuses on Tax Tips for Self-Employed Top 5 Tax Questions for the Self-Employed: Series 1 of 3 What's a person new to self-employment to do?This free tax webinar covers these key questions: What entity form should my business be? What should I do first? How to pay and plan for estimated...

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Business Feasibility Workshop

Business Feasibility Workshop Event outlines ownership opportunities, challenges Launch your own Business is designed to help potential entrepreneurs determine their preparedness and ability to launch a business by examining the opportunities, responsibilities and challenges...

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